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Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Education and Workforce Development (AWT Program Area Priority) is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
This program area priority within AFRI's Education and Workforce Development program aims to develop a workforce for the food and agricultural sector by supporting new or expanding existing workforce training programs at community, junior, and technical colleges. This includes expanding job-based experiential learning, industry-accepted credentials, and occupational competencies for students.
The program supports projects involving biotechnology and other emerging technologies.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Community, junior, and technical colleges. Projects must aim to develop a workforce ready for the field as well as industry jobs in the food and agricultural sector. Proposals aimed towards developing baccalaureate or graduate degree programs or pathways towards these degrees are not supported under this Program Area Priority. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $10,000 - $650,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Education and Workforce Development (AWT Program Area Priority) are due December 31, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Education and Workforce Development (AWT Program Area Priority) is funded by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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