United States Department of Agriculture

FY2023 Cochran Fellowship Program

Last update: Jul 13, 2023 Last update: Jul 13, 2023

Details

Location:USA
USA
Grantmaking entity type:Government / Public Sector
Status:Closed
Budget:N/A
Award ceiling: 150,000
Award floor:N/A
Sector:Education, Training & Capacity Building, Environment & Climate, Food Systems & Livelihoods, Private Sector & Trade, Fisheries & Aquaculture, Research & Innovation, Agriculture & Rural Development, Marketing & Media
Languages:English
Eligible applicants:Academic Institutions
Eligible citizenships:USA
USA
Date posted: Jul 13, 2023

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General Information Document Type: Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-FAS-10962-0700-10-23-0008 Funding Opportunity Title: FY2023 Cochran Fellowship Program Opportunity Category: Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrume
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About the Funding Agency

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), also known as the Agriculture Department, is the U.S. federal executive department responsible for developing and executing federal laws related to farming, forestry, and food. It aims to meet the needs of farmers and ranchers, promote agricultural trade and production, work to assure food safety, protect natural resources, foster rural communities and end hunger in the United States and internationally.

 

About the Sectors

Education, Training & Capacity Building

Covers formal and informal education, training, and capacity-building activities that develop knowledge, skills, and institutional capabilities across all age groups.


Key areas:
  • Education systems and learning programmes
  • Vocational training and skills development
  • Capacity building and professional development

Environment & Climate

Focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, promoting sustainable resource management, enhancing climate resilience, and mitigating the impacts of climate change through conservation, adaptation, and low-carbon initiatives.


Key areas:
  • Environmental protection and conservation
  • Natural resource and ecosystem management
  • Climate change and environmental resilience