This USDA department is offering a grant to support research and extension projects. This grant is for the purpose of increasing the participation of women and underrepresented minorities from rural areas in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. The initiative specifically targets areas relevant to key USDA priorities, including ensuring a safe and nutritious food supply, fostering sustainable agricultural policies, promoting economic viability for rural businesses, leading in climate change mitigation, building a modern workforce, and supporting 21st-century rural communities. This program aims to expand diversity and inclusion within crucial scientific and technical disciplines vital to national agricultural and rural development goals.
Opportunity ID: 77935
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-WAMS-003415 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Women And Minorities In Science, Technology, Engineering And Mathematics Fields Program (WAMS) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| 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: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.318 — Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 10, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 10, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 10, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 11, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $364,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $75,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| 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. |
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. 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) – FY ’11 RFA |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 77935 Full Announcement-1 -> 11_wams.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.318 | PKG00039610 | Mar 10, 2011 | May 10, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
77935 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
77935 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
77935 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
77935 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
77935 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
77935 RR_FedNonFedBudget-1.1.pdf
77935 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_1-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
77935 RR_FedNonFed_SubawardBudget30-1.2.pdf
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