This USDA grant is for supporting research and extension projects that aim to increase the participation of women and underrepresented minorities from rural areas in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. These STEM areas must align with key USDA priorities, which include ensuring a safe and nutritious food supply, promoting sustainable agricultural policies that foster economic viability for farms and rural businesses, leading national efforts in climate change mitigation and adaptation, building a modern workforce, and supporting 21st-century rural communities. The program emphasizes robust collaborations to achieve these diversity goals within critical agricultural and rural development sectors.
Opportunity ID: 53899
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-WAMS-003137 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Women And Minorities In Science, Technology, Engineering And Mathematics Fields Program (WAMS) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| 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: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.318 — Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 20, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 07, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 07, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 15, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $364,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $75,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | For profit organizations other than small businesses Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Individuals Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| 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. Please see RFA for additional details. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | This grant 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. For more information see, http://www.usda.gov/documents/VilsackLetter.pdf. Legal authority for this program is contained in Section 7204 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA) (Pub. L. 110-246), which amends Section 1672 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925). |
| 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 Email:electronic@nifa.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 53899 Full Announcement-1 -> fy 2010 wams rfa final 042010.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIFA Help Desk Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET 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 | PKG00018158 | Apr 20, 2010 | Jun 07, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
53899 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
53899 PerformanceSite_1_3-1.3.pdf
53899 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_2-1.2.pdf
53899 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
53899 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
53899 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
53899 CSREES_Supplemental_Info-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
53899 RR_SubawardBudget-1.2.pdf
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