The Department of Agriculture offers the AFRI Education and Literacy Initiative (ELI) grant aimed at providing fellowships to undergraduate, predoctoral, and postdoctoral students in the agricultural sciences. The grant supports education and literacy programs focusing on food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences. Applications are open until March 24, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 280861
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-AFRI-005576 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources and Human Sciences Education and Literacy Initiative |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.310 — Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 07, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 09, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 24, 2016 February 11, 2016 (for the Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships Programs), March 18, 2016 (for the Professional Development Opportunities for Secondary School Teachers Programs) and March 24, 2016 (for the Research and Extension Experiential Learning for Undergraduate Fellowships) |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 24, 2016 March 3, 2016 (for the Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships Programs), March 18, 2016 (for the Professional Development Opportunities for Secondary School Teachers Programs) and March 24, 2016 (for the Research and Extension Experiential Learning for Undergraduate Fellowships) |
| Archive Date: | Apr 23, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $18,900,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | See Part III, A., Eligible Applicants. Eligibility is linked to the project type. All project types are described beginning in Part II, C. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | The AFRI Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Human Sciences Education and Literacy Initiative (ELI) provides fellowships to undergraduate, predoctoral, and postdoctoral students in the agricultural sciences. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources and Human Sciences Education and Literacy Initiative |
| 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
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Modification: Institutional allowance language included for the Research and Extension Experiential Learning for Undergraduates. See page 14. | Mar 09, 2016 | |
| Modification on page 39 of the RFA. | Mar 09, 2016 | |
| The RFA was modified to add the Responsible and Ethical Conduct of Research language.
The application due date for Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships Programs changed from February 11, 2016 to March 3, 2016. MODIFIED: Pages 1, 2, 12, 13, 14, 19, 21, 22, 32, 50, 59 & 61 |
Feb 12, 2016 | |
| Feb 04, 2016 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-AFRI-005576 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources and Human Sciences Education and Literacy Initiative |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.310 — Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 07, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 09, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 24, 2016 February 11, 2016 (for the Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships Programs), March 18, 2016 (for the Professional Development Opportunities for Secondary School Teachers Programs) and March 24, 2016 (for the Research and Extension Experiential Learning for Undergraduate Fellowships) |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 24, 2016 March 3, 2016 (for the Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships Programs), March 18, 2016 (for the Professional Development Opportunities for Secondary School Teachers Programs) and March 24, 2016 (for the Research and Extension Experiential Learning for Undergraduate Fellowships) |
| Archive Date: | Apr 23, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $18,900,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | See Part III, A., Eligible Applicants. Eligibility is linked to the project type. All project types are described beginning in Part II, C. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | The AFRI Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Human Sciences Education and Literacy Initiative (ELI) provides fellowships to undergraduate, predoctoral, and postdoctoral students in the agricultural sciences. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources and Human Sciences Education and Literacy Initiative |
| 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 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-AFRI-005576 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources and Human Sciences Education and Literacy Initiative |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.310 — Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 09, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 24, 2016 March 3, 2016 (for the Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships Programs), March 18, 2016 (for the Professional Development Opportunities for Secondary School Teachers Programs) and March 24, 2016 (for the Research and Extension Experiential Learning for Undergraduate Fellowships) |
| Archive Date: | Apr 23, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $18,900,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | See Part III, A., Eligible Applicants. Eligibility is linked to the project type. All project types are described beginning in Part II, C. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | The AFRI Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Human Sciences Education and Literacy Initiative (ELI) provides fellowships to undergraduate, predoctoral, and postdoctoral students in the agricultural sciences. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources and Human Sciences Education and Literacy Initiative |
| 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 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-AFRI-005576 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources and Human Sciences Education and Literacy Initiative |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.310 — Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 12, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 24, 2016 March 3, 2016 (for the Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships Programs), March 18, 2016 (for the Professional Development Opportunities for Secondary School Teachers Programs) and March 24, 2016 (for the Research and Extension Experiential Learning for Undergraduate Fellowships) |
| Archive Date: | Apr 23, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $18,900,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | See Part III, A., Eligible Applicants. Eligibility is linked to the project type. All project types are described beginning in Part II, C. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | The AFRI Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Human Sciences Education and Literacy Initiative (ELI) provides fellowships to undergraduate, predoctoral, and postdoctoral students in the agricultural sciences. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources and Human Sciences Education and Literacy Initiative |
| 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 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-AFRI-005576 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources and Human Sciences Education and Literacy Initiative |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Education |
| 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: | Feb 04, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 24, 2016 February 11, 2016 (for the Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships Programs), March 18, 2016 (for the Professional Development Opportunities for Secondary School Teachers Programs) and March 24, 2016 (for the Research and Extension Experiential Learning for Undergraduate Fellowships) |
| Archive Date: | Apr 23, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $18,900,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | See Part III, A., Eligible Applicants. Eligibility is linked to the project type. All project types are described beginning in Part II, C. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | The AFRI Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Human Sciences Education and Literacy Initiative (ELI) provides fellowships to undergraduate, predoctoral, and postdoctoral students in the agricultural sciences. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources and Human Sciences Education and Literacy Initiative |
| 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 |
Related Documents
Folder 280861 Full Announcement-3 -> FY 2016 AFRI ELI-TO POST-revision-2.pdf
Folder 280861 Full Announcement-3 -> FY 2016 AFRI ELI_TO POST_revision_3.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.310 | PKG00220389 | Jan 07, 2016 | Mar 24, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
280861 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
280861 AFRI_Project_Type-1.0.pdf
280861 RR_Budget_1_3-1.3.pdf
280861 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
280861 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
280861 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
280861 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
280861 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
280861 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_3-1.3.pdf
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