Attention all educators and students interested in agriculture and food science! The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is currently accepting applications for its Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Education and Workforce Development (EWD) program. This highly competitive grants program offers funding for a wide range of projects, including professional development opportunities for K-14 educators, non-formal education programs for youth, workforce training at community and technical colleges, research and extension training for undergraduate students, and fellowships for predoctoral and postdoctoral scholars.
One of the program priorities for EWD that has an open deadline to submit a request for funding applications (RFA) is Food and Agricultural Non-formal Education (FANE). This program focuses on supporting content development and activities that cultivate an interest in and understanding of STEM and food and agricultural sciences in youth. This includes technologies like gene editing, biotechnology, data science, artificial intelligence, robotics, and automation. Projects should also aim to enhance public confidence in the safe use of biotechnology in agriculture and the food system by involving youth in the design and evaluation of consumer-friendly outreach materials. The deadline to submit an RFA for FANE funding is March 30, 2023.
With a total of $68 million in AFRI funding available for new grants, this is a fantastic opportunity for educators and students to make a real impact in the field of agriculture and food science. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity – apply now to be considered for funding!
