This funding opportunity supports projects aimed at increasing participation from rural areas in STEM fields related to food and agricultural sciences. Funded activities include research and extension targeting K-14 students, including vocational and community colleges. The program emphasizes strengthening the domestic workforce pipeline by limiting educational costs to U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents. Eligible applicants include a broad range of institutions and individuals meeting federal requirements.
Eligible applicants include state agricultural experiment stations, colleges and universities, research institutions, federal agencies, national laboratories, private organizations, corporations, individuals, or groups of these entities. Applicants must meet all program requirements and avoid duplic
