20237044040143
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
This project addresses the NextGen Program's primary goal of preparing a diverse and highly qualified emerging FANH workforce pipeline. The main goal is to strengthen and expand the Agriculture Plant and Soil Science (AGPS) program at California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB), a Hispanic-serving institution, by leveraging learning communities and building social capital to attract, train, retain, engage, graduate, and guide Hispanic, first-generation, and low-income students into careers in the agricultural industry and USDA.
The proposed objectives are to:
1) Expand the FANH workforce pathway through strategic financial support, career development, and just-in-time inclusive mentoring for critical transitions.
2) Increase the scientific proficiency, leadership, and visibility of highly qualified students through multidisciplinary experiential learning opportunities.
3) Augment and refine the agricultural sciences curriculum to leverage recruitment, upskilling, and preparation of a future-ready food and agricultural workforce.
The proposed approach will leverage the AGPS cohort-based learning model as the key to student retention and success, by easing transfer experiences, building a sense of belonging, and promoting peer mentoring and accountability. Scientific identity and improved technical, leadership, and employability skills will be developed through career-focused experiential learning opportunities, including industry and USDA internships, course-based undergraduate research experiences, and agricultural problem-solving service learning.
Student recruitment will be centered around community outreach and networking, fostering partnerships with regional community colleges and high schools, and developing clear and cohesive pathways with intentionally aligned learning outcomes, while supporting students at critical transitions through academic advising, social connectedness, and student involvement.
The proposed objectives are to:
1) Expand the FANH workforce pathway through strategic financial support, career development, and just-in-time inclusive mentoring for critical transitions.
2) Increase the scientific proficiency, leadership, and visibility of highly qualified students through multidisciplinary experiential learning opportunities.
3) Augment and refine the agricultural sciences curriculum to leverage recruitment, upskilling, and preparation of a future-ready food and agricultural workforce.
The proposed approach will leverage the AGPS cohort-based learning model as the key to student retention and success, by easing transfer experiences, building a sense of belonging, and promoting peer mentoring and accountability. Scientific identity and improved technical, leadership, and employability skills will be developed through career-focused experiential learning opportunities, including industry and USDA internships, course-based undergraduate research experiences, and agricultural problem-solving service learning.
Student recruitment will be centered around community outreach and networking, fostering partnerships with regional community colleges and high schools, and developing clear and cohesive pathways with intentionally aligned learning outcomes, while supporting students at critical transitions through academic advising, social connectedness, and student involvement.
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Seaside,
California
93955-8000
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
University Corporation At Monterey Bay was awarded
Expanding AGPS Program for Hispanic, First-Gen, Low-Income Students
Project Grant 20237044040143
worth $5,000,000
from the Institute of Youth, Family, and Community in June 2023 with work to be completed primarily in Seaside California United States.
The grant
has a duration of 5 years and
was awarded through assistance program 10.237 From Learning to Leading: Cultivating the Next Generation of Diverse Food and Agriculture Professionals.
The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity From Learning to Leading: Cultivating the Next Generation of Diverse Food and Agriculture Professionals.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 6/5/23
Period of Performance
6/1/23
Start Date
5/31/28
End Date
Funding Split
$5.0M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$5.0M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
20237044040143
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
Hispanic-Serving Institution
Awarding Office
12348V INSTITUTE OF YOUTH, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY (IYFC)
Funding Office
12348V INSTITUTE OF YOUTH, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY (IYFC)
Awardee UEI
EDSUH7KMJE91
Awardee CAGE
1GMS5
Performance District
19
Senators
Dianne Feinstein
Alejandro Padilla
Alejandro Padilla
Representative
Jimmy Panetta
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) | $5,000,000 | 100% |
Modified: 6/5/23