Description
The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Education and Workforce Development (EWD) focuses on developing the next generation of research, education, and extension professionals in the food and agricultural sciences. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) requests applications for the AFRI’s Education and Workforce Development program areas to support:
* professional development opportunities for K-14 educational professionals;
* non-formal education that cultivates food and agricultural interest in youth;
* workforce training at community, junior, and technical colleges;
* training of undergraduate students in research and extension;
* fellowships for predoctoral candidates;
* fellowships for postdoctoral scholars; and
* education and workforce development workshop grants.
Some key points to consider:
* Eligible applicants include State Agricultural Experiment Stations, colleges and universities, university research foundations, other research institutions and organizations, Federal agencies, national laboratories, private organizations or corporations, and individuals who are U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents.
* The anticipated amount available for new grants is approximately $39.7 million.
* Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the deadline date.
* A Mentoring Plan is required for all AFRI grant applications solicited in this NOFO, excluding workshop grants, for projects that involve any type of education, training, or mentoring of students or other individuals.