Funding-Women
And Minorities In Science, Technology, Engineering And
Mathematics (WAMS); May 11, 2011
Agency
Name
USDA
Description
This grant 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.
Legal authority for this program is 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).
Announcement
Number: USDA-NIFA-WAMS-003415
Due
Date: May
10, 2011
Link
to Full Announcement
http://nifa.usda.gov/funding/rfas/wams.html
Contact
Information
NIFA
Help Desk
Phone: 202-401-5048
Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays