FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Women and Minorities in STEM Fields

FON:
USDA-NIFA-WAMS-006470

AGENCY:
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)  , National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)

ITEM:
Notice seeking applications to develop robust collaborations to increase the participation of women and underrepresented minorities from rural areas in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields that are relevant to USDA priorities identified by the Secretary to include, but are not limited to, policy making, food safety, climate change mitigation and adaptation, modernization of the workplace and rural community development.

ACTION:

Applications are due March 28, 2018. Approximately $400,000 is available for multiple awards to support projects lasting up to three years. A 100% match is required. A single institution may receive only one award.

Limited Submission:
One application per institution.

LINKS:
Grants.govSolicitation

CONTACT:

Victoria LeBeaux, 202/ 720-2067.