Women And Minorities In Science, Technology, Engineering And Mathematics Fields Program (WAMS)
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Women And Minorities In Science, Technology, Engineering And Mathematics Fields Program (WAMS): 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. For more information see, http://www.usda.gov/documents/VilsackLetter.pdf. 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).
| Federal Grant Title: | Women And Minorities In Science, Technology, Engineering And Mathematics Fields Program (WAMS) |
| Federal Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Grant Categories: | Agriculture Business and Commerce Community Development Education Employment Labor and Training Environment Natural Resources Regional Development Science and Technology |
| Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-WAMS-003137 |
| Type of Funding: | Grant |
| CFDA Numbers: | 10.318 |
| CFDA Descriptions: | Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and |
| Current Application Deadline: | Jun 07, 2010 |
| Original Application Deadline: | Jun 07, 2010 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 20, 2010 |
| Creation Date: | Apr 20, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 15, 2010 |
| Total Program Funding: | $364,000 |
| Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $300,000 |
| Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $75,000 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Cost Sharing or Matching: | Yes |
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) - Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Individuals - For profit organizations other than small businesses - Small businesses - Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
- Additional Information on Eligibility
- Applications may be submitted by eligible applicants and may be a collaborative state, tribal, local, or regionally-based network or partnership of public or private entities. Eligible applicants are: (a) State agricultural experiment stations; (b) colleges and universities; (c) university research foundations; (d) other research institutions and organizations; (e) Federal agencies; (f) national laboratories; (g) private organizations or corporations; (h) individuals; or (i) any group consisting of 2 or more of the entities described in subparagraphs (a) through (h). Priority will be given to eligible institutions that carry out continuing programs funded by the Secretary. Please see RFA for additional details.
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