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USDA NIFA Seeks Proposals for Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Education and Workforce Development Grants

The USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is seeking proposals for the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Education and Workforce Development (EWD) grants program to advance agricultural education and workforce readiness. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) - Program Overview: - Approximately $39.7 million in total funding available - Individual awards range from $10,000 to $650,000 - Supports research, education, and extension projects across seven priority areas - Products/Services Requested: - Professional development for K-14 educators in food and agricultural sciences - Workforce training programs at community, junior, and technical colleges - Non-formal education programs for youth, focusing on STEM and emerging agricultural technologies - Undergraduate research and extension training experiences - Predoctoral and postdoctoral fellowships in food and agricultural sciences - Education and workforce development workshops - Notable Requirements: - Projects must integrate advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and biotechnology into agricultural education and training - Cost sharing or matching is required for certain project types - Minimum participant support costs for specific project categories - Eligibility includes educational institutions, research organizations, federal agencies, national laboratories, private organizations, and individuals who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a grants program for educational and workforce development initiatives

Description

The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Education and Workforce Development (EWD) program by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) supports the development of the next generation of professionals in food and agricultural sciences. It funds projects including professional development for K-14 educators, non-formal education to cultivate youth interest, workforce training at community colleges, undergraduate research training, predoctoral and postdoctoral fellowships, and workforce development workshops. The program aims to enhance education, training, and extension activities to build a skilled agricultural workforce. The total program funding is approximately $39.7 million with awards ranging from $10,000 to $650,000.

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