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Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Education and Workforce Development
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Location:USA
Funding agency:
Grantmaking entity: NIFA - National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Grantmaking entity type:Government / Public Sector
Quick summary
Objectives: Support development of the next generation of food and agricultural professionals by funding professional development fo...
Eligibility criteria: Eligible organizations vary by project and grant type. For single‑function Research, Education, or Extension projects: State Agricultural Experiment Stations; colleges and universities (including junior/associate‑granting colleges); university research foundations; other research institutions/organizations; Federal agencies; national laboratories; private organizations or corporations; U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents (individual appli...
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General Information Document Type: Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NIFA-AFRI-011596 Funding Opportunity Title: Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Education and Workforce Development Opportunity Category: Dis
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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.
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Covers formal and informal education, training, and capacity-building activities that develop knowledge, skills, and institutional capabilities across all age groups.
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- Education systems and learning programmes
- Vocational training and skills development
- Capacity building and professional development
Agriculture & Rural Development
Comprises agricultural production and rural development activities aimed at improving food systems, livelihoods, and living conditions in rural and non-urban areas.
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- Crop cultivation and livestock production
- Agricultural inputs, practices, and equipment
- Rural development and support to farming communities
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USA
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Nr. of donors: 1141
Nr. of jobs: 542
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