Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Education and Workforce Development
Funding TypeGrant
Grantor Agency
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Grant RangeUp to $750,000
# of Awards Available
Programmatic AreaAgriculture & Food
Programmatic AreaWorkforce & Economic Development
Deadline December 5, 2024
Match Required?
Eligible EntitiesOthers (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Focus AreaThe Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Education and Workforce Development (EWD) focuses on developing the next generation of research, education, and extension professionals in the food and agricultural sciences. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) requests applications for the AFRI’s Education and Workforce Development program areas to support: 1. professional development opportunities for K-14 educational professionals; 2. non-formal education that cultivates food and agricultural interest in youth; 3. workforce training at community, junior, and technical colleges; 4. training of undergraduate students in research and extension; 5. fellowships for predoctoral candidates and postdoctoral scholars.
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Link to Opportunityhttps://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/agriculture-food-research-initiative-education-workforce-development
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