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 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.
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-003711
Type of Funding: Grant
CFDA Numbers: 10.318
CFDA Descriptions: Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Current Application Deadline: Apr 12, 2012
Original Application Deadline: Apr 12, 2012
Posted Date: Mar 12, 2012
Creation Date: Mar 12, 2012
Archive Date: May 12, 2012
Total Program Funding: $350,000
Maximum Federal Grant Award: $300,000
Minimum Federal Grant Award: $75,000
Expected Number of Awards:
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 - 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.
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