077907908
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
This EDA investment supports the Fresno-Merced Future of Food Innovation (F3) Coalition, led by the Central Valley Community Foundation, with driving agriculture innovation in California's Central Valley by accelerating the integration of technology and skills in the region's agriculture industry—improving productivity and job quality for existing farmworkers while driving a more resilient and sustainable food system.
The projects funded as part of this award include the launch of iCreate, a new ag-tech hub, with the mission to accelerate the development and transfer of technology between researchers at local universities and farmers across the region. At the same time, community colleges throughout the Central Valley will receive access to new technology and training to equip students and workers with the skills needed to access higher quality, higher paying jobs in ag-tech—improving both farm productivity and wages.
Once implemented, the investment will help develop and strengthen regional industry clusters - all while embracing economic equity, creating good-paying jobs, and enhancing U.S. competitiveness globally.
The projects funded as part of this award include the launch of iCreate, a new ag-tech hub, with the mission to accelerate the development and transfer of technology between researchers at local universities and farmers across the region. At the same time, community colleges throughout the Central Valley will receive access to new technology and training to equip students and workers with the skills needed to access higher quality, higher paying jobs in ag-tech—improving both farm productivity and wages.
Once implemented, the investment will help develop and strengthen regional industry clusters - all while embracing economic equity, creating good-paying jobs, and enhancing U.S. competitiveness globally.
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Fresno,
California
93706-9999
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Related Opportunity
None
Analysis Notes
COVID-19 $16,094,817 (100%) percent of this Project Grant was funded by COVID-19 emergency acts including the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
University Of California Office Of The President was awarded
Fresno-Merced F3 Coalition Accelerates Ag-Tech Innovation in Central Valley
Project Grant 077907908
worth $16,094,817
from Economic Development Administration in October 2022 with work to be completed primarily in Fresno California United States.
The grant
has a duration of 4 years and
was awarded through assistance program 11.307 Economic Adjustment Assistance.
$4,500,000 (22.0%) of this Project Grant was funded by non-federal sources.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 10/25/22
Period of Performance
10/1/22
Start Date
9/30/26
End Date
Funding Split
$16.1M
Federal Obligation
$4.5M
Non-Federal Obligation
$20.6M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Subgrant Awards
Disclosed subgrants for 077907908
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
077907908
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
SAI NOT AVAILABLE
Awardee Classifications
Public/State Controlled Institution Of Higher Education
Awarding Office
1331K5 DEPT OF COMMERCE EDA
Funding Office
1331K5 DEPT OF COMMERCE EDA
Awardee UEI
K5KAMCPRVED6
Awardee CAGE
8AMS8
Performance District
21
Senators
Dianne Feinstein
Alejandro Padilla
Alejandro Padilla
Representative
Jim Costa
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economic Development Assistance Programs, Economic Development Administration, Commerce (013-2050) | Area and regional development | Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) | $16,094,817 | 100% |
Modified: 10/25/22