20237044040147
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
The U.S. is currently facing a substantial shortfall of talented workforce in the food, agriculture, and natural resources sectors in the near future. Demand for a diverse talented workforce further strains the supply of next generation agriculture workforce. Motivating young, talented minority students to join the workforce in agriculture is pivotal to maintain the competitiveness of U.S. food and agricultural industry and its sustainability.
In response, a consortium of highly qualified professionals from two 1890 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and two 1862 universities, including one Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), will be formed to directly address the agricultural workforce shortage. Significantly, the consortium includes the only two HBCUs in the North Central region that would allow us to reach a significant pool of underrepresented populations and agricultural communities.
The consortium will focus on training students to address critical challenges in food and agriculture in a scalable and sustainable platform. The new paradigm will unprecedentedly leverage the synergistic capabilities of research, teaching, and extension of multiple institutions to meet future challenges in food security, climate change, environmental justice, and climate smart agriculture.
Specific activities for this project include:
I) Development of cross-institutional emergent online/offline courses,
II) Strengthening of immersion experiential learning and outreach activities for both undergraduate and graduate students,
III) Exposure to advanced technologies in modern agriculture for high school students,
IV) Creation of 2-year community college scholarships and research/extension experiences,
V) Training scientists in residence program for graduate students, and
VI) Establishing internship program in state and federal agencies.
If successful, this proposed project will substantially contribute to a diverse workforce for the food and agriculture industry.
In response, a consortium of highly qualified professionals from two 1890 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and two 1862 universities, including one Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), will be formed to directly address the agricultural workforce shortage. Significantly, the consortium includes the only two HBCUs in the North Central region that would allow us to reach a significant pool of underrepresented populations and agricultural communities.
The consortium will focus on training students to address critical challenges in food and agriculture in a scalable and sustainable platform. The new paradigm will unprecedentedly leverage the synergistic capabilities of research, teaching, and extension of multiple institutions to meet future challenges in food security, climate change, environmental justice, and climate smart agriculture.
Specific activities for this project include:
I) Development of cross-institutional emergent online/offline courses,
II) Strengthening of immersion experiential learning and outreach activities for both undergraduate and graduate students,
III) Exposure to advanced technologies in modern agriculture for high school students,
IV) Creation of 2-year community college scholarships and research/extension experiences,
V) Training scientists in residence program for graduate students, and
VI) Establishing internship program in state and federal agencies.
If successful, this proposed project will substantially contribute to a diverse workforce for the food and agriculture industry.
Awardee
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Jefferson City,
Missouri
65102-3537
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Lincoln University was awarded
Consortium for Ag Workforce Shortage
Project Grant 20237044040147
worth $10,000,000
from the Institute of Youth, Family, and Community in June 2023 with work to be completed primarily in Jefferson City Missouri 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
$10.0M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$10.0M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Subgrant Awards
Disclosed subgrants for 20237044040147
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
20237044040147
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
Historically Black College Or University (HBCU)
Awarding Office
12348V INSTITUTE OF YOUTH, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY (IYFC)
Funding Office
12348V INSTITUTE OF YOUTH, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY (IYFC)
Awardee UEI
JJLJP4TQ9HM7
Awardee CAGE
0LUG1
Performance District
03
Senators
Joshua Hawley
Eric Schmitt
Eric Schmitt
Representative
Blaine Luetkemeyer
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: 6/5/23