This Higher Education Department is offering the Multicultural Scholars Grant program, a competitive undergraduate scholarship initiative. This grant is for the purpose of enhancing the multicultural diversity within the food and agricultural scientific and professional workforce. By providing competitive grants to colleges and universities, the program aims to support the educational achievement of all Americans. This annual grant serves to cultivate a more inclusive and representative future for critical sectors, fostering the development of skilled and diverse professionals. Universities can apply to receive funding that directly supports promising undergraduate scholars from diverse backgrounds.
Opportunity ID: 181274
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-HEMS-003871 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.220 — Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 02, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 29, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 29, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 28, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $990,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $600,000 |
| Award Floor: | $20,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Pursuant to section 1417 of the NARETPA of 1977 (99 Stat. 1548; 7 U.S.C. 3152). Applications may be submitted by: (1) land-grant institutions, (2) colleges and universities having significant minority enrollments and a demonstrable capacity to carry out the teaching of food and agricultural sciences, and (3) other colleges and universities having a demonstrable capacity to carry out the teaching of food, and agricultural sciences. Research foundations maintained by an eligible college or university are eligible to submit undergraduate and/or D.V.M. training proposals under this RFA. Applicants should be institutions that confer an undergraduate or D.V.M. degree in at least one of the disciplines in the food and agricultural sciences. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | The purpose of this competitive undergraduate scholarship grant program is to increase the multicultural diversity of the food and agricultural scientific and professional workforce, and advance the educational achievement of all Americans by providing competitive grants to colleges and universities. The Multicultural Scholars Program is available every year. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program |
| 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 181274 Full Announcement-1 -> 12_multicultu_ready to post.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.220 | PKG00130211 | Jul 02, 2012 | Aug 29, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
181274 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
181274 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
181274 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
181274 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
181274 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
181274 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
181274 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_1-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
181274 RR_SubawardBudget30-1.2.pdf
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