20237044040144
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
The project's goal is to build capacity at two Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), UConn Waterbury (UCONNW) and UConn Stamford (UCONNS), by recruiting, training, and graduating students in fields of food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences (FANH). This goal is ultimately driven by industry's need to build a diverse, highly trained, and skilled workforce within these professions.
The intended beneficiaries are undergraduate students at both HSIs. To meet our goal, we have three objectives:
1) Develop a scholarship portfolio to recruit, retain, and support timely graduation of underrepresented students at UCONNW and UCONNS in the areas of FANH.
2) Develop experiential learning opportunities for HSI students to gain applied career experience, and in some cases research experience, while supporting the needs of the community.
3) Provide an inclusive and supportive environment through the development of programs (cultural academic, research, and career development) at UCONNW and UCONNS, with specific emphasis on underrepresented student support and belonging in FANH.
These objectives align with USDA's goals to engage, recruit, and train the next generation workforce for FANH careers. Through widespread university support, the commitment of dozens of community partners, and development of innovative courses on FANH career pathways, our program's impact will yield 150 internship opportunities and two cohorts of undergraduate graduating classes.
Ultimately, we expect to increase student awareness of FANH and USDA careers, generate excitement for these professions, increase recruitment and retention of students in FANH fields, and establish a pipeline for underrepresented minorities into FANH fields at both HSIs.
The intended beneficiaries are undergraduate students at both HSIs. To meet our goal, we have three objectives:
1) Develop a scholarship portfolio to recruit, retain, and support timely graduation of underrepresented students at UCONNW and UCONNS in the areas of FANH.
2) Develop experiential learning opportunities for HSI students to gain applied career experience, and in some cases research experience, while supporting the needs of the community.
3) Provide an inclusive and supportive environment through the development of programs (cultural academic, research, and career development) at UCONNW and UCONNS, with specific emphasis on underrepresented student support and belonging in FANH.
These objectives align with USDA's goals to engage, recruit, and train the next generation workforce for FANH careers. Through widespread university support, the commitment of dozens of community partners, and development of innovative courses on FANH career pathways, our program's impact will yield 150 internship opportunities and two cohorts of undergraduate graduating classes.
Ultimately, we expect to increase student awareness of FANH and USDA careers, generate excitement for these professions, increase recruitment and retention of students in FANH fields, and establish a pipeline for underrepresented minorities into FANH fields at both HSIs.
Awardee
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Storrs Mansfield,
Connecticut
06269
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
University Of Connecticut was awarded
Building Capacity at Hispanic-Serving Institutions for FANH Workforce
Project Grant 20237044040144
worth $4,500,000
from the Institute of Youth, Family, and Community in June 2023 with work to be completed primarily in Storrs Mansfield Connecticut 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
$4.5M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$4.5M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
20237044040144
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
Public/State Controlled Institution Of Higher Education
Awarding Office
12348V INSTITUTE OF YOUTH, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY (IYFC)
Funding Office
12348V INSTITUTE OF YOUTH, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY (IYFC)
Awardee UEI
WNTPS995QBM7
Awardee CAGE
01NY7
Performance District
02
Senators
Richard Blumenthal
Christopher Murphy
Christopher Murphy
Representative
Joe Courtney
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) | $4,500,000 | 100% |
Modified: 6/5/23