USDA-NIFA-HEMS-008861: HIGHER EDUCATION MULTICULTURAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of National Institute of Food and Agriculture notices from 2022.
National Institute of Food and Agriculture offered grants of up to $250,000 (at least $20,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 5 awards worth $1.3 million in total. Applications closed on March 23, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed January 26, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$250,000
- Award floor$20,000
- Total funding$1.3 million
- Expected awards5
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA-NIFA-HEMS-010574 | February 1, 2024 | Closed April 1, 2024 | Closed |
| USDA-NIFA-HEMS-009602 | March 15, 2023 | Closed May 15, 2023 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | January 26, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | March 23, 2022 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | April 22, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
A. Eligibility Requirements Applicants for the Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program (MSP) must meet all the requirements discussed in this RFA. Failure to meet the eligibility criteria by the application deadline may result in exclusion from consideration or, preclude NIFA from making an award. Only the following are eligible to apply: Land-Grant Institutions, Colleges and universities having significant minority enrollments, other colleges and universities, and Institutes or research foundations maintained by an eligible college or university. Institutions that have not previously applied are especially encouraged to do so. Applicants must be institutions that confer a bachelor’s or D.V.M. degree in at least one of the disciplines in the food and agricultural sciences. Awards are made to eligible colleges and universities. Individuals are not eligible to apply for these grants.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Higher Education - Multicultural Scholars Grant Program awards averaged $197,067; this notice allows up to $250,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (100% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The purpose of this competitive undergraduate scholarship grant program is to increase the multicultural diversity of the food and agricultural scientific and professional workforce, and advance the educational achievement of all Americans by providing competitive grants to colleges and universities.
Who has won Higher Education - Multicultural Scholars Grant Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Higher Education - Multicultural Scholars Grant Program (10.220) awarded $5.7 million across 29 grant awards, an average of $197,067 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona | Arizona | 3 | $694,664 |
| Oregon State University | Oregon | 3 | $608,482 |
| University of Florida | Florida | 2 | $416,428 |
| University of California, Davis | California | 1 | $250,000 |
| Rutgers, the State University | New Jersey | 1 | $250,000 |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is USDA-NIFA-HEMS-008861 still open?
No. It closed on March 23, 2022.
Who can apply for HIGHER EDUCATION MULTICULTURAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM?
National Institute of Food and Agriculture accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for HIGHER EDUCATION MULTICULTURAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM?
Closed March 23, 2022. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $250,000 each. About $1.3 million in total across about 5 awards.
Who has won Higher Education - Multicultural Scholars Grant Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were University of Arizona, Oregon State University, University of Florida. The program made 29 awards worth $5.7 million in that time.
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