Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA HSI 005597
Apply for USDA NIFA HSI 005597
- The USDA-NIFA in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Education Grants Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.223.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 08, 2016 and posted on Jan 08, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 12, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Education Grants Program is a competitive discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA). It is designed to build and strengthen the capacity of eligible Hispanic-Serving Institutions to deliver strong higher education programs specifically in the food and agricultural sciences. The central focus is workforce development: supporting academic programs and related activities that help recruit and retain talented students and prepare them to become graduates who can contribute to the nation s food and agriculture scientific and professional workforce.
This opportunity is published under Funding Opportunity Number USDA NIFA HSI 005597 and is associated with CFDA Number 10.223, indicating its placement within USDA assistance for agricultural education and related capacity-building efforts. As a grant program, it supports projects proposed by eligible applicants, with eligibility described broadly as "Others" and clarified in the full announcement under the section titled Additional Information on Eligibility. In practical terms, the program targets institutions that meet the federal definition of an HSI and that are positioned to expand or improve educational programming tied to agriculture, food systems, natural resources, and related scientific disciplines.
The timeline in the posting shows it was created and posted on January 8, 2016, with an application closing date of February 12, 2016 (the original and current closing dates are the same, suggesting no deadline extensions were recorded in this summary). While the public summary fields do not list an award ceiling or the expected number of awards, the intent is clear: fund competitive projects that improve institutional capability to educate and train students in food and agricultural sciences, ultimately increasing the pipeline of well-prepared professionals entering these fields.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Education Grants Program?
The Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Education Grants Program is a competitive, discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA). It is intended to build and strengthen the capacity of eligible Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) to deliver strong higher education programs in the food and agricultural sciences.
Who administers this grant opportunity?
This program is administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA).
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The central purpose is capacity-building at eligible HSIs, specifically to support higher education programs and related activities in the food and agricultural sciences.
What is the central focus of the program?
The central focus is workforce development. The program supports academic programs and related activities that recruit and retain talented students and prepare them to become graduates who can contribute to the nation s food and agriculture scientific and professional workforce.
What types of activities does the program aim to support?
Based on the summary provided, the program aims to support academic programs and related activities tied to food and agricultural sciences, particularly those that help institutions recruit and retain students and prepare them for careers in the food and agriculture workforce.
What fields or disciplines are emphasized in this opportunity?
The opportunity emphasizes higher education programming connected to agriculture, food systems, natural resources, and related scientific disciplines, within the broader category of food and agricultural sciences.
Is this a competitive grant?
Yes. The HSI Education Grants Program is described as a competitive discretionary grant opportunity, meaning proposals are competed and selected through a competitive process.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is USDA NIFA HSI 005597.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA Number 10.223, reflecting its placement within USDA assistance related to agricultural education and capacity-building efforts.
Who is eligible to apply?
The public summary lists eligibility broadly as "Others" and notes that eligibility is clarified in the full announcement under the section titled Additional Information on Eligibility. In practical terms, the program targets institutions that meet the federal definition of a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and that are positioned to expand or improve educational programming tied to food and agricultural sciences.
Where can applicants find the detailed eligibility rules?
The summary indicates that detailed eligibility information is provided in the full announcement under the section titled Additional Information on Eligibility.
When was this opportunity posted?
The timeline shows the posting was created and published on January 8, 2016.
What was the application deadline?
The application closing date shown is February 12, 2016. The posting indicates the original closing date and current closing date are the same, suggesting no deadline extensions were recorded in the summary.
Were any deadline extensions noted in the summary?
No. The summary indicates the original and current closing dates were the same, which suggests no extensions were recorded in this summary.
Does the summary list an award ceiling (maximum award amount)?
No. The public summary fields do not list an award ceiling.
Does the summary state how many awards are expected?
No. The public summary fields do not provide the expected number of awards.
What is the overall intent of the funding, even if award details are not listed?
The intent described is to fund competitive projects that improve institutional capability to educate and train students in food and agricultural sciences, ultimately increasing the pipeline of well-prepared professionals entering these fields.
How does this program relate to workforce development goals?
It supports activities that help recruit and retain students and prepare them as graduates who can contribute to the nation s food and agriculture scientific and professional workforce, aligning institutional education improvements with workforce pipeline needs.
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