Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA HEMS 004636
Apply for USDA NIFA HEMS 004636
- The National Institute of Food and Agriculture in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.220 Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Grant Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 13, 2014 and posted on Aug 13, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $868,720.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Pursuant to section 1417 of the NARETPA of 1977 (99 Stat. 1548 7 U.S.C. 3152), applications may be submitted by (1) land grant institutions, (2) colleges and universities having significant minority enrollments and a demonstrable capacity to carry out the teaching of food and agricultural sciences, and (3) other colleges and universities having a demonstrable capacity to carry out the teaching of food, and agricultural sciences. Research foundations maintained by an eligible college or university are eligible to submit undergraduate and/or D.V.M. training proposals under this RFA. Applicants should be institutions that confer an undergraduate or D.V.M. degree in at least one of the disciplines in the food and agricultural sciences. Students attending two year colleges that are legally authorized to offer a two year or equivalent program of college level studies which are principally creditable toward a baccalaureate degree, may be awarded a MSP Scholarship from eligible baccalaureate institutions in cases where an articulation agreement, bridging agreement, or other type of collaborative arrangement exists between the subject baccalaureate level institution(s) and the two year college. MSP Scholars from 2 year colleges are expected to transfer and complete their baccalaureate degrees in the partner 4 year institution(s). In such instances, the baccalaureate level institution must be the applicant.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program (HEMS), administered by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), is a competitive grant program that supports undergraduate scholarships with the central goal of increasing multicultural diversity in the food and agricultural science and professional workforce. In addition to strengthening representation in these fields, the program is also framed as a way to advance the educational achievement of Americans more broadly by helping colleges and universities expand access to food and agricultural science education through scholarship support. This opportunity is offered on a recurring, annual basis, and institutions compete for grant awards that they then use to support eligible students.
This is a discretionary grant program (Funding Opportunity Number: USDA NIFA HEMS 004636) listed under CFDA 10.220, titled "Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Grant Program." It does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which can make it more accessible for institutions that may have limited capacity to provide institutional match. For the archived cycle reflected in the source information, the opportunity was posted on August 13, 2014, and closed on September 30, 2014, with an estimated total funding amount of $868,720. While those dates and totals apply to that particular cycle, the program itself is described as being available every year, meaning similar competitions may be expected in future cycles with updated deadlines and funding levels.
Eligibility is institution-focused rather than student-applied, meaning colleges and universities apply to NIFA for funding and then administer scholarships to students. Under Section 1417 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act (NARETPA) of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3152), eligible applicants include land-grant institutions; colleges and universities with significant minority enrollments that can demonstrate the ability to teach food and agricultural sciences; and other colleges and universities that can demonstrate capacity to teach food and agricultural sciences. A key requirement is that applicant institutions must confer an undergraduate degree (and in some cases a D.V.M. degree) in at least one discipline within the food and agricultural sciences. The program also allows research foundations maintained by an eligible college or university to submit proposals for undergraduate and/or D.V.M. training under the request for applications.
The program includes a pathway that can involve students who begin at two-year colleges, but the application still must come from an eligible baccalaureate-granting institution. Specifically, students at legally authorized two-year colleges may receive a Multicultural Scholars Program scholarship from an eligible four-year institution when there is an articulation agreement, bridging agreement, or another formal collaborative arrangement between the two-year and four-year schools. In those cases, the expectation is that scholarship recipients will transfer to the partner four-year institution and complete their bachelor’s degree there, reinforcing the program’s focus on supporting completion of baccalaureate-level training in food and agricultural sciences.
For administrative and technical support, the announcement points applicants to the NIFA Help Desk for issues accessing the full announcement electronically (202-401-5048, business hours Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern, excluding federal holidays). The opportunity also indicates that additional contact options are available for questions related to preparing application content, typically handled through NIFA’s program contacts or the detailed instructions in the full request for applications.
Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program (HEMS) - FAQs
1) What is the Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program (HEMS)?
The Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program (HEMS) is a competitive grant program administered by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). It supports undergraduate scholarships with the central goal of increasing multicultural diversity in the food and agricultural science and professional workforce.
2) What is the main purpose of HEMS funding?
The program is designed to strengthen multicultural representation in food and agricultural science and professional fields. It is also framed as a way to advance educational achievement more broadly by helping colleges and universities expand access to food and agricultural science education through scholarship support.
3) Who applies for HEMS funds: students or institutions?
Institutions apply. The opportunity is institution-focused rather than student-applied, meaning colleges and universities apply to NIFA for grant funding and then administer scholarships to eligible students.
4) Is HEMS a discretionary or mandatory grant program?
HEMS is a discretionary grant program.
5) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is USDA NIFA HEMS 004636.
6) What CFDA number is associated with HEMS?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 10.220, titled "Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Grant Program."
7) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The program does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which can make it more accessible for institutions with limited capacity to provide institutional match.
8) Is this funding opportunity offered every year?
Yes. The program is described as being available on a recurring, annual basis. Institutions compete for awards in each cycle, and deadlines and funding levels may change from year to year.
9) What were the posted and closing dates for the archived cycle described here?
For the archived cycle reflected in the provided information, the opportunity was posted on August 13, 2014, and closed on September 30, 2014.
10) What was the estimated total funding amount for that archived cycle?
The estimated total funding amount for the archived cycle described was $868,720.
11) What law authorizes HEMS eligibility?
Eligibility is described under Section 1417 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act (NARETPA) of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3152).
12) Which institutions are eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- Land-grant institutions
- Colleges and universities with significant minority enrollments that can demonstrate the ability to teach food and agricultural sciences
- Other colleges and universities that can demonstrate capacity to teach food and agricultural sciences
13) What degree programs must an applicant institution offer to be eligible?
A key requirement is that the applicant institution must confer an undergraduate degree (and in some cases a D.V.M. degree) in at least one discipline within the food and agricultural sciences.
14) Can a research foundation submit an application?
Yes. Research foundations maintained by an eligible college or university may submit proposals for undergraduate and/or D.V.M. training under the request for applications.
15) Can two-year colleges apply directly for HEMS funding?
No. The application must come from an eligible baccalaureate-granting institution (a four-year institution that confers an undergraduate degree in an eligible discipline).
16) Can students who start at a two-year college receive HEMS scholarship support?
Yes, the program includes a pathway that can involve students who begin at legally authorized two-year colleges, as long as the scholarship is provided by an eligible four-year institution.
17) What arrangement is required between a two-year and four-year institution for two-year college students to be supported?
There must be an articulation agreement, bridging agreement, or another formal collaborative arrangement between the two-year college and the eligible four-year institution providing the scholarship.
18) What is the expectation for scholarship recipients who start at a two-year college?
The expectation is that scholarship recipients will transfer to the partner four-year institution and complete their bachelor’s degree there, consistent with the program’s focus on supporting completion of baccalaureate-level training in food and agricultural sciences.
19) Who administers HEMS?
The program is administered by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
20) Where can applicants get technical help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants are directed to the NIFA Help Desk for issues accessing the full announcement electronically.
21) What are the NIFA Help Desk hours and phone number listed?
The Help Desk number is 202-401-5048. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern, excluding federal holidays.
22) Where should applicants direct questions about preparing application content?
The opportunity indicates that additional contact options are available for questions related to preparing application content, typically handled through NIFA program contacts or through the detailed instructions in the full request for applications.
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