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USDA Distance Education Grants for Food and Agricultural Sciences in Insular Areas

The USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is seeking applications for the Distance Education Grants (DEG) program to enhance food and agricultural science education in insular areas through distance learning technology. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) - Program Details: - Distance Education Grants (DEG) for Institutions of Higher Education in Insular Areas - Assistance Listing Number: 10.322 - Total anticipated funding: $1,000,000 - Individual awards: $10,000 to $200,000 - Up to five awards expected - No cost sharing or matching required - Eligible Applicants: - Accredited public or nonprofit two-year and four-year institutions of higher education in insular areas - Eligible regions: American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Republic of Palau, United States Virgin Islands - Products/Services Requested: - Services to strengthen resident instruction, curriculum, and teaching programs in food and agricultural sciences using distance education technology - Projects may include creation, adaptation, and adoption of learning materials and teaching strategies - Focus on imparting technical knowledge and employability skills - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Institutions must offer certificate or degree programs in food and agricultural sciences - Demonstrated capacity for teaching and Extension programs required - Grant duration is 24-36 months

Description

The Distance Education Grants (DEG) program aims to strengthen the capacity of institutions of higher education in insular areas to deliver resident instruction, curriculum, and teaching programs in food and agricultural sciences through distance education technology. Funded projects support the creation, adaptation, and adoption of learning materials and teaching strategies to enhance student learning, focusing on both technical knowledge and employability skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem solving. Eligible applicants include public or nonprofit two-year and four-year accredited institutions of higher education located in insular areas that offer certificate or degree programs in food and agricultural sciences. The program anticipates awarding approximately $1,000,000 in total funding, with individual awards ranging from $10,000 to $200,000.

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