The Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Fields Grant Program is offering a competitive grants initiative dedicated to fostering greater diversity within STEM disciplines. This program aims to support impactful research and extension projects specifically designed to increase participation by rural women and underrepresented minorities residing in rural areas. This grant is for the purpose of expanding opportunities and building capacity for these demographics within science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. Through strategic investments in innovative projects, the program seeks to maximize the engagement of underrepresented groups, ultimately enriching the STEM workforce and fostering equitable access to these critical careers.
Opportunity ID: 351430
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-WAMS-010338 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Fields Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.318 — Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Fields |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 11, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 11, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 09, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 09, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 10, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility RequirementsAs 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)), applications may only be submitted by the following eligible applicants: (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; and, (h) individuals or any group consisting of two or more of the entities described in subparagraphs (A) through (H). Applicants for the Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Fields (WAMS) program must meet all the requirements discussed in this RFA. Failure to meet the eligibility criteria by the application deadline may result in exclusion from consideration or, preclude NIFA from making an award. For those new to Federal financial assistance, NIFA’s Grants Overview provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: |
The Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Fields Grant Program is a competitive grants program supporting research and extension projects that will increase — to the maximum extent practicable — participation by rural women and underrepresented minorities from rural areas in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Fields 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:grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Updated Link to Additional Information. | Dec 11, 2023 | |
| Dec 11, 2023 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-WAMS-010338 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Fields Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.318 — Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Fields |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 11, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 11, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 09, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 09, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 10, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility RequirementsAs 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)), applications may only be submitted by the following eligible applicants: (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; and, (h) individuals or any group consisting of two or more of the entities described in subparagraphs (A) through (H). Applicants for the Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Fields (WAMS) program must meet all the requirements discussed in this RFA. Failure to meet the eligibility criteria by the application deadline may result in exclusion from consideration or, preclude NIFA from making an award. For those new to Federal financial assistance, NIFA’s Grants Overview provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: |
The Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Fields Grant Program is a competitive grants program supporting research and extension projects that will increase — to the maximum extent practicable — participation by rural women and underrepresented minorities from rural areas in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Fields 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:grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-WAMS-010338 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Fields Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.318 — Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Fields |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 11, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 11, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 09, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 10, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility Requirements As 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)), applications may only be submitted by the following eligible applicants: (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; and, (h) individuals or any group consisting of two or more of the entities described in subparagraphs (A) through (H). Applicants for the Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Fields (WAMS) program must meet all the requirements discussed in this RFA. Failure to meet the eligibility criteria by the application deadline may result in exclusion from consideration or, preclude NIFA from making an award. For those new to Federal financial assistance, NIFA’s Grants Overview provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: |
The Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Fields Grant Program is a competitive grants program supporting research and extension projects that will increase — to the maximum extent practicable — participation by rural women and underrepresented minorities from rural areas in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Fields 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:grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 351430 Full Announcement-FY24-WAMS-RFA -> FY24-WAMS-RFA-P.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIFA Support Key Information: Business hours: Monday thru Friday, 7a.m. – 5p.m. ET, except federal holidays Email: grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.318 | PKG00284122 | Dec 11, 2023 | Feb 09, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
351430 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
351430 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
351430 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
351430 RR_FedNonFedBudget_2_0-2.0.pdf
351430 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
351430 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
351430 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
Optional forms
351430 RR_FedNonFed_SubawardBudget30_2_0-2.0.pdf
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