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Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Education and Workforce Development

ID: USDA-NIFA-AFRI-006555 • Type: Posted
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Description

The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Education and Workforce Development (EWD) (formerly the Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources and Human Sciences Education and Literacy Initiative, or ELI) focuses on developing the next generation of research, education, and extension professionals in the food and agricultural sciences. In FY 2018, EWD invites applications in four areas: professional development opportunities for K-14 teachers and education professionals; training of undergraduate students in research and extension; fellowships for predoctoral candidates; and fellowships for postdoctoral scholars. See EWD Request for Applications for specific details.

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Overview

Agency
National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) [USDA]
Category of Funding
Agriculture
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Program (CFDA)
10.310 - Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI)
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
True
Source
Grants.gov
On 4/30/18 the National Institute of Food and Agriculture posted grant opportunity USDA-NIFA-AFRI-006555 for Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Education and Workforce Development with funding of $24.1 million. The grant will be issued under grant program 10.310 Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI).

Timing

Posted Date
April 30, 2018, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
July 19, 2018, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Version
1
Archive Date
Aug. 18, 2018

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
Eligibility is linked to the project type. All project types are described beginning in Part II, C.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$500,000
Floor
Not Listed
Estimated Program Funding
$24,100,000
Estimated Number of Grants
Not Listed

Contacts

Contact Email
electronic@nifa.usda.gov
Email Description
If you have any questions related to preparing application content.
Additional Information
FY 2018 Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program - Education and Workforce Development
Additional Information Site
https://nifa.usda.gov/funding-opportunity/agriculture-and-food-research-initiative-food-agriculture-natural-resources

Documents

Posted documents for USDA-NIFA-AFRI-006555

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