Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources and Human Sciences Education and Literacy Initiative
In FY 2017, the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) requests applications for the AFRI’s Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources and Human Sciences Education and Literacy Initiative (ELI) to support:
(1) professional development opportunities for K-14 teachers and education professionals; (2) training of undergraduate students in research and extension; and (3) fellowships for predoctoral and postdoctoral candidates.
(1) professional development opportunities for K-14 teachers and education professionals; (2) training of undergraduate students in research and extension; and (3) fellowships for predoctoral and postdoctoral candidates.
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Office: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Estimated Funding: $18,000,000
Office: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Estimated Funding: $18,000,000
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources and Human Sciences Education and Literacy Initiative
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Applications may only be submitted by eligible entities.
Eligibility is linked to the project type.
All project types are described beginning in Part II, C.
of the RFA.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
https://nifa.usda.gov/funding-opportunity/agriculture-and-food-research-initiative-food-agriculture-natural-resources
Contact:
NIFA Help Desk Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays
Agency Email Description:
If you have any questions related to preparing application content
Agency Email:
electronic@nifa.usda.gov
Date Posted:
2017-04-21
Application Due Date:
2017-06-28
Archive Date:
2017-07-28
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