Agency: Department of Agriculture-National Institutes of Food and Agriculture
Description:
Grants for scholarships, internships, and training at 1890 institutions, 1994 institutions, Alaska Native-serving institutions and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, Hispanic-serving institutions, and insular area institutions of higher education located in the U.S. territories.
Bill Section:
22007(d)
US Code:
7 USC 2279
New or Existing:
New
Potential Cost:
$250,000,000
Timeline:
FY22-31
Implementation Status/Rulemaking:
On August 24, 2022, USDA announced the availability of $250 million for the “From Learning to Leading: Cultivating the Next Generation of Diverse Food and Agriculture Professionals” program. The original application deadline was October 25, 2022, but was later extended to December 14, 2022: Source
On June 21, 2023, USDA announced $262.5 million in award funding for 33 project partners: Source
TCS Notes:
In addition to the combined $2.835 billion appropriated for USDA Assistance and Support for Underserved Farmers, Ranchers, Foresters in Section 22007(a)-(e), $24 million is appropriated for administrative costs.