Resident Instruction Grants for Institutions of Higher Education in Insular Areas Agriculture and Food Science Facilities and Equipment Program for Insular Areas

The purpose of this program is to promote and strengthen the ability of eligible institutions in the Insular Areas to carry out education within the food and agricultural sciences. The program supports two types of projects: Resident Instruction Grants for Institutions of Higher Education in Insular Areas (RIIA) and Agriculture and Food Sciences Facilities and Equipment (AGFEI) projects. RIIA projects focus on strengthening institutional educational capacities, attracting and supporting undergraduate and graduate students, and facilitating cooperative initiatives between institutions. AGFEI projects support the acquisition, alteration, or renovation of facilities and equipment necessary for conducting agricultural research. * The program aims to improve formal postsecondary agricultural sciences education and increase the number and diversity of students pursuing a 2 or 4-year post-secondary education in the food and agricultural sciences. * The program also supports the development of leadership skills, knowledge, and qualities necessary to prepare students for agricultural and related careers. * Applications must demonstrate a clear understanding of the program's priorities and requirements. * The program encourages applications that integrate social and behavioral sciences to provide experiential learning opportunities for students. * The program supports the creation, adaptation of learning materials and teaching strategies to operationalize what we know about how students learn. * The program also supports the development of scientific and professional competencies that provide students with opportunities to solve complex problems in the context of real-world situations.