United States Department of Agriculture

Cochran Fellowship Program – U.S. Softwoods for Structural Material: Quality, Grades, and Applications for Peru

Last update: Mar 9, 2023 Last update: Mar 9, 2023

Details

Location:USA
USA
Grantmaking entity type:Government / Public Sector
Status:Closed
Budget:N/A
Award ceiling: 86,000
Award floor:N/A
Sector:Education, Training & Capacity Building, Civil Engineering, Furniture & Office Supplies
Languages:English
Eligible applicants:Academic Institutions
Eligible citizenships:USA
USA
Date posted: Mar 9, 2023

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General Information Document Type: Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-FAS-10962-0700-10-23-0002 Funding Opportunity Title: Cochran Fellowship Program – U.S. Softwoods for Structural Marial: Quality, Grades, and Applications for Peru Oppo
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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

Civil Engineering

Encompasses the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment and public works within the built environment.


Key areas:
  • Designing and constructing resilient infrastructure
  • Rehabilitating and maintaining the existing built environment
  • Upkeep and modernization of transportation and public infrastructure