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Document Type:
Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:
USDA-NIFA-HEMS-003871
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Posted Date:
Jul 02, 2012
Creation Date:
Jul 02, 2012
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Aug 29, 2012
Current Closing Date for Applications:
Aug 29, 2012
Archive Date:
Sep 28, 2012
Funding Instrument Type:
Grant
Category of Funding Activity:
Agriculture
Education
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Estimated Total Program Funding:
$990,000
Award Ceiling:
$600,000
Award Floor:
$20,000
CFDA Number(s):
10.220
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Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:
No
Eligible Applicants
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility:
Pursuant to section 1417 of the NARETPA of 1977 (99 Stat. 1548; 7 U.S.C. 3152). 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.
Agency Name
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
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.
