20237044040175
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
The initiative is established to deliver a holistic agritourism workforce development framework that regeneratively contributes to the economic and socio-cultural solidarities of African American and Pacific Island insular communities in the U.S. Through inspiring intercultural, inter-institutional, and interdisciplinary project activities, we aim to provide major financial assistance and counseling support to undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degree-seeking minority students in agritourism-related fields.
To expand student exposure to agribusiness and technologies, we will introduce students to two international and two domestic agritourism destinations. By offering agritourism summer academies and other experiential learning activities, the initiative will educate four cohorts of Pacific Islands students about the diverse entrepreneurial opportunities and career pathways in agritourism-oriented business contexts.
Through the MANRRS outreach activities, we will empower the community learners with a wide range of knowledge on the intrinsic connections between tourism, agriculture, food, human and natural resources, and more importantly, with community solidarity and identity-building. We will work closely with the advisory boards to develop culturally-appropriate agritourism curriculum that prioritizes the interests of African American, Pacific Island insular, and rural learners.
The impact of the initiative will be long-lasting as the expected outcomes will strengthen the collaborative relations between students, faculty, and institutions from the above-mentioned communities. We will be committed to establishing a nationwide recognition of agritourism that enriches the learning, research, and extension landscape of U.S. agriculture and food. The initiative will foster a talented workforce determined to contribute to the private and public agricultural sectors and their allied industries and disciplines.
To expand student exposure to agribusiness and technologies, we will introduce students to two international and two domestic agritourism destinations. By offering agritourism summer academies and other experiential learning activities, the initiative will educate four cohorts of Pacific Islands students about the diverse entrepreneurial opportunities and career pathways in agritourism-oriented business contexts.
Through the MANRRS outreach activities, we will empower the community learners with a wide range of knowledge on the intrinsic connections between tourism, agriculture, food, human and natural resources, and more importantly, with community solidarity and identity-building. We will work closely with the advisory boards to develop culturally-appropriate agritourism curriculum that prioritizes the interests of African American, Pacific Island insular, and rural learners.
The impact of the initiative will be long-lasting as the expected outcomes will strengthen the collaborative relations between students, faculty, and institutions from the above-mentioned communities. We will be committed to establishing a nationwide recognition of agritourism that enriches the learning, research, and extension landscape of U.S. agriculture and food. The initiative will foster a talented workforce determined to contribute to the private and public agricultural sectors and their allied industries and disciplines.
Awardee
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Saipan,
Northern Mariana Islands
United States
Geographic Scope
County-Wide
Related Opportunity
None
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the total obligations have increased 8% from $10,000,000 to $10,800,000.
Northern Marianas College was awarded
Agritourism Workforce Dev. for Minority Students in US
Project Grant 20237044040175
worth $10,800,000
from the Institute of Youth, Family, and Community in June 2023 with work to be completed primarily in Northern Mariana Islands 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.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 9/18/23
Period of Performance
6/1/23
Start Date
5/31/28
End Date
Funding Split
$10.8M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$10.8M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to 20237044040175
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
20237044040175
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
D9H8LRADZSL3
Awardee CAGE
4K4S7
Performance District
MP-98
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 | 93% |
| Extension Activities, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Agriculture (012-0502) | Agricultural research and services | Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) | $800,000 | 7% |
Modified: 9/18/23