The USDA WAMS grant program aims to increase the participation of women and minorities from rural areas in STEM fields related to USDA priorities. Projects should focus on promoting food supply safety, sustainable agriculture, climate change leadership, modern workforce development, and rural community support. The closing date for applications is April 12, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 151877
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | USDA-NIFA-WAMS-003711 |
| 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 |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | Yes |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Mar 12, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Apr 12, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Apr 12, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | May 12, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 350,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $75,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| 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 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: | PKG00104531 |
| Opening Date: | Mar 12, 2012 |
| Closing Date: | Apr 12, 2012 |
| 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 | PKG00104531 | Mar 12, 2012 | Apr 12, 2012 | View | NIFA Help Desk | Organization and Individual Applicants |