This competitive grant program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture is specifically designed for Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). Its core purpose is to elevate and strengthen the capacity of these institutions to offer advanced higher education programs in the crucial domains of food and agricultural sciences. The initiative seeks to attract outstanding students, nurturing their development within these fields. The ultimate goal is to produce a cohort of highly capable graduates who are well-prepared to enhance and significantly contribute to the Nation’s scientific and professional workforce in agriculture and food-related industries, thereby meeting vital sector demands.
Opportunity ID: 203733
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-HSI-003956 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Education Grants Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Education Environment Food and Nutrition Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.223 — Hispanic Serving Institutions Education Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 10, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 11, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 18, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 19, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 20, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $9,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Awards may only be made to public or other non-profit Hispanic-Serving Institutions as defined in the definitions section of this RFA. To be eligible for competitive consideration for an award under this program, a Hispanic-Serving Institution must at the time of application certify that it has an enrollment of undergraduate full-time equivalent students that is at least 25 percent Hispanic students. By submitting an application, the applicant organization certifies that it is eligible to receive funding under this program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | This competitive grants program is intended to promote and strengthen the ability of Hispanic-Serving Institutions to carry out higher education programs in the food and agricultural sciences. Programs aim to attract outstanding students and produce graduates capable of enhancing the Nation’s food and agricultural scientific and professional work force. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Education Grants 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
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| STEAM Projects Deadline extended to Tuesday, February 19, 2013. | Feb 11, 2013 | |
| Feb 11, 2013 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-HSI-003956 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Education Grants Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Education Environment Food and Nutrition Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.223 — Hispanic Serving Institutions Education Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 10, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 11, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 18, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 19, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 20, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $9,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Awards may only be made to public or other non-profit Hispanic-Serving Institutions as defined in the definitions section of this RFA. To be eligible for competitive consideration for an award under this program, a Hispanic-Serving Institution must at the time of application certify that it has an enrollment of undergraduate full-time equivalent students that is at least 25 percent Hispanic students. By submitting an application, the applicant organization certifies that it is eligible to receive funding under this program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | This competitive grants program is intended to promote and strengthen the ability of Hispanic-Serving Institutions to carry out higher education programs in the food and agricultural sciences. Programs aim to attract outstanding students and produce graduates capable of enhancing the Nation’s food and agricultural scientific and professional work force. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Education Grants 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 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-HSI-003956 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Education Grants Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Education Environment Food and Nutrition Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.223 — Hispanic Serving Institutions Education Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 11, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 18, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 20, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $9,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Awards may only be made to public or other non-profit Hispanic-Serving Institutions as defined in the definitions section of this RFA. To be eligible for competitive consideration for an award under this program, a Hispanic-Serving Institution must at the time of application certify that it has an enrollment of undergraduate full-time equivalent students that is at least 25 percent Hispanic students. By submitting an application, the applicant organization certifies that it is eligible to receive funding under this program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | This competitive grants program is intended to promote and strengthen the ability of Hispanic-Serving Institutions to carry out higher education programs in the food and agricultural sciences. Programs aim to attract outstanding students and produce graduates capable of enhancing the Nation’s food and agricultural scientific and professional work force. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Education Grants 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 |
Related Documents
Folder 203733 Full Announcement-1 -> 13_hispanic-s_final 9.26.2012.pdf
Folder 203733 Revised Full Announcement-1 -> 13_hispanic-s_modification date extend 2 11 2013.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.223 | PKG00149110 | Oct 10, 2012 | Feb 19, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
203733 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
203733 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
203733 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
203733 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
203733 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
203733 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
203733 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_1-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
203733 RR_SubawardBudget30-1.2.pdf
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