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Secondary Education, Two-Year Postsecondary Education, and Agriculture in the K-12 Classroom Challenge Grants Program is sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Supports projects that integrate agriculture into K-12 classrooms, enhancing STEM education.
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Secondary Education, Two-Year Postsecondary Education, and Agriculture in the K-12 Classroom Challenge (SPECA) Grants Program | NIFA The lifecycle of grants and cooperative agreements consists of four phases: Pre-Award, Award, Post-Award, and Close Out. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture is committed to serving its stakeholders, Congress, and the public by using new technologies to advance greater openness.
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Secondary Education, Two-Year Postsecondary Education, and Agriculture in the K-12 Classroom Challenge (SPECA) Grants Program The aim of the SPECA program is to develop and increase the quality of K-14 food and agricultural academic programs at eligible institutions. SPECA-funded projects must engage more than a single course or individual instructor.
This program encourages applicants to collaborate between institutions and agencies to achieve the program’s overall goals and objectives which are listed below.
The purpose of the SPECA program is to award grants which: Enhance curricula in agricultural education Increase faculty teaching competencies Interest young people in pursuing higher education in order to prepare for scientific and professional careers in the food and agricultural sciences Promote the incorporation of agriscience and agribusiness subject matter into other instructional programs, particularly classes in science, business, and consumer education Facilitate joint initiatives by the grant recipient with other secondary schools, institutions of higher education that award an associate degree, and institutions of higher education that award a bachelor's degree to maximize the development and use of resources, such as faculty, facilities, and equipment, to improve agriscience and agribusiness education Support other initiatives designed to meet local, State, regional, or national needs related to promoting excellence in agriscience and agribusiness education Support current agriculture in the classroom programs for grades K–12.
NOFO Link Descriptive Summary Deadline TBD TBD TBD The following groups are eligible to receive funding: Public or private nonprofit junior and community colleges Institutions of higher education Previously Funded Projects christopher. green@usda. gov Competitive Grant Programs Page last updated: May 4, 2026 Your feedback is important to us.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and other entities involved in K-12 education. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $10,000 - $150,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was July 27, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Secondary Education, Two-Year Postsecondary Education, and Agriculture in the K-12 Classroom Challenge Grants Program is funded by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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