This USDA grant aims to support research and extension projects fostering collaborations to increase the participation of women and underrepresented minorities from rural areas in STEM fields relevant to USDA priorities. These priorities include ensuring a safe food supply, sustainable agriculture policies, climate change leadership, modern workforce development, and support for rural communities. Closing date for applications is Apr 29, 2013.
Opportunity ID: 228093
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | USDA-NIFA-WAMS-004209 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Fields Program (WAMS) |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 10.318 — Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Fields |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | Yes |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Mar 26, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Apr 29, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Apr 29, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | May 29, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 400,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $75,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | 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 two 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 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. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 10.318 |
| Competition ID: | |
| Competition Title: | |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00171350 |
| Opening Date: | Mar 26, 2013 |
| Closing Date: | Apr 29, 2013 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | NIFA Help Desk |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization and Individual Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
SF424 (R & R) [V1.2] Research & Related Personal Data [V1.2] Project/Performance Site Location(s) [V1.4] Research And Related Other Project Information [V1.3] Research And Related Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) [V1.2] Research & Related Budget (Total Fed + Non-Fed) [V1.1] NIFA Supplemental Information [V1.1] |
| optional_forms | Research & Related Subaward Budget (Total Fed + Non-Fed) 5 YR 30 ATT [V1.2] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.318 | PKG00171350 | Mar 26, 2013 | Apr 29, 2013 | View | NIFA Help Desk | Organization and Individual Applicants |