20237050038914
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Alabama is a global leader in two primary agricultural industry sectors - poultry production and forest products. The annual contribution of both industries to Alabama's economy is $43 billion. A significant percentage of the 210,000 jobs created in the state by these two industries are in rural Alabama.
Therefore, the goal of this project is to leverage modern technologies to advance rural Alabama through these two leading agricultural industries. Our interdisciplinary approach will develop technology solutions that will assist producers and processes of poultry and forest products to improve their competitiveness and sustainability while addressing cyber-physical vulnerabilities due to the use/adoption of modern technologies.
This project also aims to reduce pollution of water bodies in rural Alabama by developing systems that manage upcycling waste streams emanating from agricultural processing facilities. Ultimately, we will develop case studies that showcase new technologies and opportunities for agricultural and forest production in the rural South.
We will develop and deliver project findings that summarize and evaluate project impacts on rural Alabama to target stakeholders and the public. The objectives and the expected outcomes of this project are well-aligned with the goals 2 (Equitable, resilient, and prosperous America's agricultural system), 3 (Fostering equitable and competitive marketplace for all agricultural producers), and 5 (Expanding opportunities for economic development and improving quality of life in rural Alabama) of the USDA's strategic plan.
Therefore, the goal of this project is to leverage modern technologies to advance rural Alabama through these two leading agricultural industries. Our interdisciplinary approach will develop technology solutions that will assist producers and processes of poultry and forest products to improve their competitiveness and sustainability while addressing cyber-physical vulnerabilities due to the use/adoption of modern technologies.
This project also aims to reduce pollution of water bodies in rural Alabama by developing systems that manage upcycling waste streams emanating from agricultural processing facilities. Ultimately, we will develop case studies that showcase new technologies and opportunities for agricultural and forest production in the rural South.
We will develop and deliver project findings that summarize and evaluate project impacts on rural Alabama to target stakeholders and the public. The objectives and the expected outcomes of this project are well-aligned with the goals 2 (Equitable, resilient, and prosperous America's agricultural system), 3 (Fostering equitable and competitive marketplace for all agricultural producers), and 5 (Expanding opportunities for economic development and improving quality of life in rural Alabama) of the USDA's strategic plan.
Awardee
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Auburn University,
Alabama
36849-0001
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Related Opportunity
None
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the total obligations have increased 50% from $9,302,160 to $13,953,240.
Auburn University was awarded
Tech Solutions for Rural Alabama's Poultry & Forest Industries
Project Grant 20237050038914
worth $13,953,240
from the Institute of Youth, Family, and Community in January 2022 with work to be completed primarily in Auburn University Alabama United States.
The grant
has a duration of 4 years and
was awarded through assistance program 10.241 Institute of Rural Partnerships (GP 778).
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 9/21/23
Period of Performance
1/1/23
Start Date
12/31/26
End Date
Funding Split
$14.0M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$14.0M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to 20237050038914
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
20237050038914
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
DMQNDJDHTDG4
Awardee CAGE
8H404
Performance District
AL-03
Senators
Tommy Tuberville
Katie Britt
Katie Britt
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Processing, Research and Marketing, Office of the Secretary, Agriculture (012-0115) | Agricultural research and services | Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) | $9,302,160 | 100% |
Modified: 9/21/23