FOA-Agriculture
and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) - Education and Workforce Development
(USDA-NIFA-AFRI-008121); June 10, 2021
Agency
US
Department of Agriculture - National Institute of Food and Agriculture
(NIFA)
Description
The
U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and
Agriculture (NIFA) announces the Agriculture and Food Research
Initiative (AFRI) - Education and Workforce Development (EWD)
Program. The AFRI EWD focuses on developing the next generation of
research, education, and extension professionals in the food and agricultural
sciences. In FY21, EWD invites applications in these areas:
1.
Professional Development for Agricultural Literacy
(PDAL)
The
PDAL program area seeks to increase the number of K-14 educational professionals
trained in the food and agricultural sciences. Participants (teachers,
post-baccalaureate pre-service teachers, counselors, administrators) are
expected to develop and apply skills necessary for integrating food and
agricultural science concepts in their classes; explore the opportunities
available in food and agricultural science career paths; and/or forge
mentorships with professional and business leaders, and faculty at four-year
institutions.
2.
Agricultural Workforce Training Grants (AWT)
The
AWT program area seeks to develop a technology- and data-savvy workforce, ready
for the field and industrial jobs in the food and agricultural sector. Through
the development of new workforce training programs, or the expansion,
improvement, or renewal of existing workforce training programs at community,
junior, and technical colleges/institutes, this program will expand job-based,
experiential learning opportunities for students to enable a work-ready labor
force for 21st century agricultural jobs.
3.
Food and Agricultural Non-formal Education (FANE)
This
program area priority will support content development and activities for
non-formal education to foster development of technology-savvy youth. Projects
must develop activities that cultivate interest and competencies in STEM and in
food and agricultural sciences supported by the six Farm Bill Priority areas of
AFRI.
4.
Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates
(REEU)
The
REEU program area promotes research and extension learning experiences for
undergraduates such that upon graduation they may enter the agricultural
workforce with exceptional skills.
5.
Fellowships for predoctoral candidates and
postdoctoral scholars.
6.
Agricultural Literacy and Workforce Development Evaluation
(ALE)
The
primary goal of this program area priority is to develop a synthesis and
assessment of USDA NIFA’s Agricultural Literacy and Workforce Development
programs’ portfolio and investments from FY 2010 continuing through FY 2020.
ALE anticipates making up to one award.
Note: Due
dates vary by program. For FY21, there is no limit on the number of
submissions for any category, but there is a limit on the number of awards made
to an institution for the PDAL, AWT and REEU program areas. There is no limit
for predoctoral and postdoctoral
fellowships.
Announcement
Number:
USDA-NIFA-AFRI-
008121
Closing
Date:
LOI
and closing date vary by program area. PDAL – June 10, 2021; AWT – June 17,
2021; FANE – May 6, 2021; REEU – July 1, 2021; Predoctoral Fellowships – May 27, 2021; Postdoctoral
Fellowships – May 20, 2021; ALE – April 22, 2021.
Link
to Full Announcement
https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=330989
Contact
Information
(202)
401 5048