Women and Minorities in STEM Fields

Agency: National Institute of Food and Agriculture

10.318 -- Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Fields

Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026

Description

The purpose of this program is to support research, education/teaching, and extension projects that increase participation by women and underrepresented minorities from rural areas in STEM. NIFA intends this program to address educational needs within broadly defined areas of food, agriculture, natural resources, and human (FANH) sciences. Applications recommended for funding must highlight and emphasize the development of a competent and qualified workforce in the FAHN sciences. WAMS-funded projects improve the economic health and viability of rural communities by developing research and extension initiatives that focus on new and emerging employment opportunities in STEM occupations. Projects that contribute to the economic viability of rural communities are also encouraged.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

Other

Additional information

As 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)), applications may only be submitted by the following eligible applicants: (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; and, (h) individuals.

Grantor contact information

Description

NIFA Help Desk Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays

Email

If you have any questions related to preparing application content.

electronic@nifa.usda.gov

Documents

File name	Description	Last updated
20_Women_and_-_508-2.pdf	Women and Minorities WAMS	Dec 18, 2019 10:34 PM UTC

Link to additional information

Women and Minorities in STEM Fields

Archived: March 25, 2020

Application process

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Award

$400,000

Program Funding

Expected awards

$--

Award Minimum

$--

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

USDA-NIFA-WAMS-007011

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Yes

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Category of Funding Activity:

Agriculture

Category Explanation:

History

Version:

Posted date:

December 18, 2019

Archive date:

March 25, 2020