This grant, offered by the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Education and Workforce Development (EWD), aims to cultivate the next generation of skilled professionals in the food and agricultural sciences. It supports the development of future research, education, and extension leaders. For FY 2020, the program invites applications across five key areas. These include professional development initiatives focused on agricultural literacy, direct training opportunities for undergraduate students in both research and extension fields, and competitive fellowships designed for both predoctoral candidates and postdoctoral scholars. Additionally, a new program is introduced specifically for comprehensive agricultural workforce training, addressing critical industry needs. The EWD initiative seeks to build a robust pipeline of talent essential for the future of agriculture.
Opportunity ID: 330989
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-AFRI-008121 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Education and Workforce Development Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.310 — Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 01, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 01, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 31, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $45,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | A. Eligible Applicants Applications may only be submitted by eligible entities. Failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the application deadline may result in the application being excluded from consideration or, even though an application may be reviewed, will preclude NIFA from making an award. Eligibility is linked to the project type as specified below. 1. Research, Education or Extension Projects Eligible applicants for single-function Research, Education or Extension Projects include: a) State Agricultural Experiment Station; b) colleges and universities (including junior colleges offering associate degrees or higher); c) university research foundations; d) other research institutions and organizations; e) Federal agencies; f) national laboratories; g) private organizations or corporations; h) individuals who are U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents; and i) any group consisting of two or more entities identified in a) through h). Eligible institutions do not include foreign and international organizations. 2. Integrated Projects Eligible applicants for Integrated Projects include: a) colleges and universities; b) 1994 Land-Grant Institutions; and c) Hispanic-serving agricultural colleges and universities (see NIFA’s Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities page). For item a) under Integrated Projects, the terms "college" and "university" mean an educational institution in any state which i) admits as regular students only persons having a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate; ii) is legally authorized within such state to provide a program of education beyond secondary education; iii) provides an educational program for which a bachelor’s degree or any other higher degree is awarded; iv) is a public or other nonprofit institution; and v) is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association. A research foundation maintained by a college or university is eligible to receive an award under this program. 3. Food and Agricultural Science Enhancement Grants Part II, C(2) of this RFA contains the eligibility details for Food and Agricultural Science Enhancement (FASE) Grants. Note that under FASE program, New Investigator, Strengthening Standard, Strengthening Conference, Seed, Equipment and Sabbatical Grants are solicited in this RFA. Applicants must respond to the program area priorities and deadlines found in Part I, C of this RFA. Grant recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project. Failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the application deadline may result in the application being excluded from consideration or, even though an application may be reviewed, will preclude NIFA from making an award (see Part III, B of this RFA). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: |
The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Education and Workforce Development (EWD) focuses on developing the next generation of research, education, and extension professionals in the food and agricultural sciences. In FY 2020, EWD invites applications in five areas: professional development for agricultural literacy; training of undergraduate students in research and extension; fellowships for predoctoral candidates; fellowships for postdoctoral scholars, and a brand new program for agricultural workforce training. See EWD Request for Applications for specific details. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Education and Workforce Development Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIFA Support
Key Information: Business hours: Monday thru Friday, 7a.m. – 5p.m. ET, except federal holidays Email:Policy@usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 330989 Full Announcement-FY2021-AFRI-EWD-RFA -> FY21-AFRI-EWD-RFA-508.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIFA Support Key Information: Business hours: Monday thru Friday, 7a.m. – 5p.m. ET, except federal holidays Email: Policy@usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.310 | PKG00265045 | Jan 15, 2021 | Jul 01, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
330989 RR_SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
330989 AFRI_Project_Type-1.0.pdf
330989 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
330989 PerformanceSite_3_0-3.0.pdf
330989 RR_Budget_1_4-1.4.pdf
330989 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
330989 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
330989 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_3_0-3.0.pdf
Optional forms
330989 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_4-1.4.pdf
330989 AD_3030_2_0-2.0.pdf
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