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)

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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.

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).

Related Programs

Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and

Department of Agriculture


Agency: National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Office:

Estimated Funding: $364,000


Who's Eligible





Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Women And Minorities In Science, Technology, Engineering And Mathematics Fields Program (WAMS) - FY '11 RFA

Additional Information of 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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Contact:


Agency Email Description:


Agency Email:
electronic@nifa.usda.gov

Date Posted:
2011-03-10

Application Due Date:
2011-05-10

Archive Date:
2011-07-11


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