[Faculty] 2018 USDA-NIFA Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Fields Program (WAMS) w/Range of Awards: $100, 000

[Pawar, Sangita C - (sangita)]

Please see announcement below.
Thank you
Sangita

Sangita Pawar, PhD, MBA
Assistant Dean, Research
College of Agriculture & Life Sciences
Ph: 520-626-3408



2018 USDA-NIFA Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Fields Program (WAMS)

This program supports research and extension projects that have robust collaborations to increase the participation of women and underrepresented minorities from rural areas in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields that are relevant to USDA priorities identified by the Secretary: (i) Promotion of a safe, sufficient, and nutritious food supply for all Americans and for people around the world; (ii) Sustainable agricultural policies that foster economic viability for small and mid-sized farms and rural businesses, protect natural resources, and promote value-added agriculture; (iii) National leadership in climate change mitigation and adaptation; (iv) Building a modern workplace with a modern workforce; and (v) Support for 21st century rural communities.

Who is eligible to apply:

1862 Land-Grant Institutions, 1890 Land-Grant Institutions, 1994 Land-Grant Institutions, For-profit Organizations Other Than Small Businesses, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Individuals, Native American Tribal Orgs, not Federally recognized Tribal Governments, Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS status, other than Institutions of Higher Ed, Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) IRS status, other than Institutions of Higher Ed, Other or Additional Information (See below), Private Institutions of Higher Ed, Small Business, State Controlled Institutions of Higher Ed

More Information on Eligibility:

As contained in Section 7204 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA) (Pub. L. 110-246 which amends Section 1672 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925)), applications may only be submitted by eligible applicants and may be a collaborative state, tribal, local, or regionally-based network or partnership of public or private entities. Eligible applicants are: (a) State agricultural experiment stations; (b) colleges and universities; (c) university research foundations; (d) other research institutions and organizations; (e) Federal agencies; (f) national laboratories; (g) private organizations or corporations; (h) individuals; or (i) any group consisting of two or more of the entities described in subparagraphs (a) through (h).
Request for Applications<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgwMTI2Ljg0Mzc2NjcxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MDEyNi44NDM3NjY3MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTM2MDY5JmVtYWlsaWQ9cm9iZXJ0by5nb256YWxlekBvc2VjLnVzZGEuZ292JnVzZXJpZD1yb2JlcnRvLmdvbnphbGV6QG9zZWMudXNkYS5nb3YmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&109&&&https://nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/rfa/FY18-WAMS-STEM.pdf?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=>

Apply for Grant<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTgwMTI2Ljg0Mzc2NjcxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE4MDEyNi44NDM3NjY3MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3OTM2MDY5JmVtYWlsaWQ9cm9iZXJ0by5nb256YWxlekBvc2VjLnVzZGEuZ292JnVzZXJpZD1yb2JlcnRvLmdvbnphbGV6QG9zZWMudXNkYS5nb3YmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&110&&&https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=300305&utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=>

Posted Date: Friday, January 26, 2018
Closing Date: Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NIFA-WAMS-006470
Estimated Total Program Funding: $400,000



FOR EXAMPLE:



·         PROMOTING STEM EDUCATIONAL EQUITY (STEM-EE) FOR RURAL MINORITY YOUTH THROUGH EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING AND MENTORING OPPORTUNITIES<https://cris.nifa.usda.gov/cgi-bin/starfinder/0?path=fastlink1.txt&id=anon&pass=&search=R=76742&format=WEBFMT6NT>



·         EMPOWERING WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE<https://cris.nifa.usda.gov/cgi-bin/starfinder/0?path=fastlink1.txt&id=anon&pass=&search=R=76860&format=WEBFMT6NT>



·         CULTIVATING ACCESS: AGRICULTURE CAREER COMMUNITIES TO EMPOWER STUDENTS IN STEM<https://cris.nifa.usda.gov/cgi-bin/starfinder/0?path=fastlink1.txt&id=anon&pass=&search=R=76891&format=WEBFMT6NT>



·         INCREASING AWARENESS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN AND MINORITY STUDENTS IN SUSTAINABLE BIOMATERIALS EDUCATION<https://cris.nifa.usda.gov/cgi-bin/starfinder/0?path=fastlink1.txt&id=anon&pass=&search=R=76784&format=WEBFMT6NT>



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