20236801239076
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Recent multiple shocks (e.g., COVID-19 combined with climate shocks and foodborne pathogens) have revealed critical vulnerabilities of agri-food systems. These shocks uniquely challenge local and regional food supply chains, many of which produce, process, and distribute food products critical to the food and nutritional security of the US population.
The goal of this project is to build local and regional food systems that are resilient to multiple shocks. This goal will be accomplished through nine interrelated objectives. Objectives 1-3 evaluate key characteristics of supply chains, impacts of historical and projected shocks, and alternative mitigation/adaptation strategies. Objectives 4-5 center on innovative systems modeling, simulation, and decision support using artificial intelligence. Objective 6 examines the impact of shocks and mitigation strategies on food and nutrition security, particularly among vulnerable US populations. Objectives 7-8 apply novel research findings to extension and education. Objective 9 promotes a holistic integration of research, extension, and education to inspire futuristic, equitable solutions to policymakers and stakeholders.
The project will result in fundamental insights and knowledge surrounding the effects of multiple shocks on local and regional food systems, as well as a suite of mitigation strategies and decision-making, extension, and educational tools. These results will fill critical knowledge gaps in our understanding of how to build more resilient local and regional food systems, empower stakeholders (especially disadvantaged and vulnerable communities) to mitigate and adapt to multiple shocks, and develop a new and diverse workforce that supports agri-food resilience. Ultimately, the project will lead to more resilient and sustainable agri-food systems that improve food and nutritional security, prosperity, and well-being in the Midwest U.S. and beyond.
The goal of this project is to build local and regional food systems that are resilient to multiple shocks. This goal will be accomplished through nine interrelated objectives. Objectives 1-3 evaluate key characteristics of supply chains, impacts of historical and projected shocks, and alternative mitigation/adaptation strategies. Objectives 4-5 center on innovative systems modeling, simulation, and decision support using artificial intelligence. Objective 6 examines the impact of shocks and mitigation strategies on food and nutrition security, particularly among vulnerable US populations. Objectives 7-8 apply novel research findings to extension and education. Objective 9 promotes a holistic integration of research, extension, and education to inspire futuristic, equitable solutions to policymakers and stakeholders.
The project will result in fundamental insights and knowledge surrounding the effects of multiple shocks on local and regional food systems, as well as a suite of mitigation strategies and decision-making, extension, and educational tools. These results will fill critical knowledge gaps in our understanding of how to build more resilient local and regional food systems, empower stakeholders (especially disadvantaged and vulnerable communities) to mitigate and adapt to multiple shocks, and develop a new and diverse workforce that supports agri-food resilience. Ultimately, the project will lead to more resilient and sustainable agri-food systems that improve food and nutritional security, prosperity, and well-being in the Midwest U.S. and beyond.
Awardee
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
East Lansing,
Michigan
48824
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Michigan State University was awarded
Resilient Agri-Food Systems: Mitigating Multiple Shocks
Project Grant 20236801239076
worth $10,000,000
from the Institute of Bioenergy, Climate, and Environment in April 2023 with work to be completed primarily in East Lansing Michigan United States.
The grant
has a duration of 5 years and
was awarded through assistance program 10.310 Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI).
The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Sustainable Agricultural Systems.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 1/18/23
Period of Performance
4/1/23
Start Date
3/31/28
End Date
Funding Split
$10.0M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$10.0M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Subgrant Awards
Disclosed subgrants for 20236801239076
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
20236801239076
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
Public/State Controlled Institution Of Higher Education
Awarding Office
12348S INSTITUTE OF BIOENERGY, CLIMATE, AND ENVIRONMENT (IBCE)
Funding Office
12348S INSTITUTE OF BIOENERGY, CLIMATE, AND ENVIRONMENT (IBCE)
Awardee UEI
R28EKN92ZTZ9
Awardee CAGE
4B834
Performance District
08
Senators
Debbie Stabenow
Gary Peters
Gary Peters
Representative
Daniel Kildee
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research and Education Activities, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Agriculture (012-1500) | Agricultural research and services | Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) | $10,000,000 | 100% |
Modified: 1/18/23