The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering the Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Fields Program (WAMS). This grant is for supporting research and extension projects with robust collaborations aimed at significantly increasing the participation of women and underrepresented minorities from rural areas in vital STEM fields. The program specifically targets areas relevant to key USDA priorities, including ensuring a safe, sufficient, and nutritious global food supply, fostering sustainable agricultural policies and economic viability for rural businesses, addressing national leadership in climate change mitigation and adaptation, building a modern workforce, and supporting 21st-century rural communities. Its purpose is to advance diversity and inclusion in critical scientific and technical areas essential for national development.
Opportunity ID: 151877
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-WAMS-003711 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Fields Program (WAMS) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Business and Commerce Community Development Education Employment, Labor and Training Environment Natural Resources Regional Development Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.318 — Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 12, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 12, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 12, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | May 12, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $350,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $75,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Individuals |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may be submitted by eligible applicants and may be a collaborative state, tribal, local, or regionally-based network or partnership of public or private entities. Eligible applicants are: (a) State agricultural experiment stations; (b) colleges and universities; (c) university research foundations; (d) other research institutions and organizations; (e) Federal agencies; (f) national laboratories; (g) private organizations or corporations; (h) individuals; or (i) any group consisting of 2 or more of the entities described in subparagraphs (a) through (h). Priority will be given to eligible institutions that carry out continuing programs funded by the Secretary. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | This program supports research and extension projects that have robust collaborations to increase the participation of women and underrepresented minorities from rural areas in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields that are relevant to USDA priorities identified by the Secretary: (i) Promotion of a safe, sufficient, and nutritious food supply for all Americans and for people around the world; (ii) Sustainable agricultural policies that foster economic viability for small and mid-sized farms and rural businesses, protect natural resources, and promote value-added agriculture; (iii) national leadership in climate change mitigation and adaptation; (iv) Building a modern workplace with a modern workforce; and (v) Support for 21st century rural communities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Fields Program (WAMS) |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIFA Help Desk
Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email:electronic@nifa.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 151877 Full Announcement-1 -> 12 wams_final.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIFA Help Desk Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email: electronic@nifa.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.318 | PKG00104531 | Mar 12, 2012 | Apr 12, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
151877 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
151877 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
151877 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
151877 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
151877 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
151877 RR_FedNonFedBudget-1.1.pdf
151877 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_1-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
151877 RR_FedNonFed_SubawardBudget30-1.2.pdf
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