| Funding Opportunity ID: |
323150 |
| Opportunity Number: |
USDA-NIFA-WAMS-007011 |
| Opportunity Title: |
Women and Minorities in STEM Fields |
| Opportunity Category: |
Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: |
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| Funding Instrument Type: |
Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: |
Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: |
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| CFDA Number(s): |
10.318 |
| Eligible Applicants: |
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
As contained in Section 7204 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA) (Pub.L. 110-246 which amends Section 1672 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925)), applications may only be submitted by the following eligible applicants: (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; and, (h) individuals. |
| Agency Code: |
USDA-NIFA |
| Agency Name: |
Department of Agriculture
National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Posted Date: |
Dec 18, 2019 |
| Close Date: |
Feb 24, 2020 FY 2020 February 24, 2020FY 2021 January 21, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: |
Dec 18, 2019 |
| Award Ceiling: |
$0 |
| Award Floor: |
$0 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: |
$400,000 |
| Expected Number of Awards: |
|
| Description: |
The purpose of this program is to support research, education/teaching, and extension projects that increase participation by women and underrepresented minorities from rural areas in STEM. NIFA intends this program to address educational needs within broadly defined areas of food, agriculture, natural resources, and human (FANH) sciences. Applications recommended for funding must highlight and emphasize the development of a competent and qualified workforce in the FAHN sciences. WAMS-funded projects improve the economic health and viability of rural communities by developing research and extension initiatives that focus on new and emerging employment opportunities in STEM occupations. Projects that contribute to the economic viability of rural communities are also encouraged. |
| Version: |
2 |
| Modification Comments: |
Switched Out Attachment to Correct Due Date 2020 in the RFA Document |
