Description
The Hispanic-Serving Institutions Education Grants Program aims to promote and strengthen the ability of Hispanic-Serving Institutions to carry out higher education programs in the food and agricultural sciences. The program seeks to attract outstanding students and produce graduates capable of enhancing the Nation's food and agricultural scientific and professional work force. Key areas of focus include:
* Attracting and supporting undergraduate and graduate students from underrepresented groups
* Enhancing the quality of post-secondary education
* Strengthening institutional capabilities to meet clearly delineated needs
* Advancing educational equity
* Multidisciplinary and/or problem-based focus
* Potential for adoption by other institutions
The program provides funding for projects that address these areas, with a focus on innovative teaching or education proposals that can impact and become models for other institutions.