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Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program

Post Date

July 23rd 2013

Application Due Date

August 30th 2013

Funding Opportunity Number

USDA-NIFA-HEMS-004337

CFDA Number(s)

10.220

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Agriculture
Education

Eligibility Categories

Other

Applications may be submitted by: (1) land-grant institutions, (2) colleges and universities having significant minority enrollments and a demonstrable capacity to carry out the teaching of food and agricultural sciences, and (3) other colleges and universities having a demonstrable capacity to carry out the teaching of food, and agricultural sciences. Research foundations maintained by an eligible college or university are eligible to submit undergraduate and/or D.V.M. training proposals under this RFA. Applicants should be institutions that confer an undergraduate or D.V.M. degree in at least one of the disciplines in the food and agricultural sciences.

Funding

  • Estimated Total Funding:

    $868720

  • Award Range:

    $20000 - $600000

Grant Description

The purpose of this competitive undergraduate scholarship grant program is to increase the multicultural diversity of the food and agricultural scientific and professional workforce, and advance the educational achievement of all Americans by providing competitive grants to colleges and universities. The Multicultural Scholars Program is available every year.

Contact Information

  • Agency

    Department of Agriculture

  • Office:

    National Institute of Food and Agriculture

  • Agency Contact:

    NIFA Help Desk
    Phone: 202-401-5048
    Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays

  • Agency Mailing Address:

    If you have any questions related to preparing application content

  • Agency Email Address:

    electronic@nifa.usda.gov

  • More Information:

    Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program


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