20237044040178
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
This project is designed to expand educational and employment opportunities in FANH sciences to students in the Marianas Islands and greater Micronesia, where course offerings necessary for federal employment are limited.
The objectives of this project are:
1) Expand critical course offerings through institutional partnerships.
2) Increase student retention and qualifications through experiential learning opportunities.
3) Provide scholarships for FANH students.
4) Build student leadership skills through planning and implementing community outreach and recruitment activities.
This project will create a course-sharing partnership between institutions of higher learning in the Marianas Islands (University of Guam, Northern Marianas College, and Guam Community College) and several large universities with strong FANH programs (Utah State University, University of Florida, and University of Hawai'i). Through an online course-sharing platform and study abroad experiences, students at all participating institutions will have access to a diversity of FANH courses and research fellowships. Institutions in the Marianas will be able to expand their degree/certification programs to meet qualifications for federal employment.
This project will also provide high-impact learning experiences, including paid internships, mentoring, research fellowships, and study abroad experiences, that will increase student confidence and excitement, leading to greater retention. Scholarships and student-led community outreach will be important recruitment tools to assist students in obtaining a degree and introduce K-12 students in the Marianas to FANH activities.
Through these experiences, students will gain broader awareness of local and federal careers in FANH, receive hands-on experiences to qualify for federal jobs, and gain confidence and new perspectives.
The objectives of this project are:
1) Expand critical course offerings through institutional partnerships.
2) Increase student retention and qualifications through experiential learning opportunities.
3) Provide scholarships for FANH students.
4) Build student leadership skills through planning and implementing community outreach and recruitment activities.
This project will create a course-sharing partnership between institutions of higher learning in the Marianas Islands (University of Guam, Northern Marianas College, and Guam Community College) and several large universities with strong FANH programs (Utah State University, University of Florida, and University of Hawai'i). Through an online course-sharing platform and study abroad experiences, students at all participating institutions will have access to a diversity of FANH courses and research fellowships. Institutions in the Marianas will be able to expand their degree/certification programs to meet qualifications for federal employment.
This project will also provide high-impact learning experiences, including paid internships, mentoring, research fellowships, and study abroad experiences, that will increase student confidence and excitement, leading to greater retention. Scholarships and student-led community outreach will be important recruitment tools to assist students in obtaining a degree and introduce K-12 students in the Marianas to FANH activities.
Through these experiences, students will gain broader awareness of local and federal careers in FANH, receive hands-on experiences to qualify for federal jobs, and gain confidence and new perspectives.
Awardee
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Barrigada,
Guam
96913-1800
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
University Of Guam was awarded
Expanding FAHN Educational and Employment Opportunities in Micronesia
Project Grant 20237044040178
worth $10,000,000
from the Institute of Youth, Family, and Community in June 2023 with work to be completed primarily in Barrigada Guam 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
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
20237044040178
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
YL62T9FVJXG3
Awardee CAGE
1LRX2
Performance District
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 | 100% |
Modified: 6/5/23