# Hispanic-Serving Institutions Education Grants Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-nifa-hsi-008701-hispanic-serving-institutions-education-grants-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/336500

> National Institute of Food and Agriculture offered grants of up to $1.0 million (at least $25,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make $14.0 million in total. Applications closed on October 25, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NIFA-HSI-008701 |
| Agency | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | October 25, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $1.0 million |
| Award floor | $25,000 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | $14.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 10.223 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Eligibility RequirementsApplicants for the HSI Education Grants Program must meet all the requirements discussed in this RFA. Applications may only be submitted by Hispanic-Serving Institutions. To be considered an HSI, institutions must have a minimum of 25 percent undergraduate full-time Hispanic enrollment. Failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the application deadline may result in the application being excluded from consideration and, even though an application may be reviewed, will preclude NIFA from making an award. Duplicate or Multiple Submissions – duplicate or multiple submissions are not allowed. NIFA will disqualify both applications if an applicant submits duplicate or multiple submissions. For those new to Federal financial assistance, NIFA’s Grants Overview provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process.

## What the grant funds

This competitive grants program is intended to promote and strengthen the ability of Hispanic-Serving Institutions to carry out higher education programs in the food and agricultural sciences. Programs aim to attract outstanding students and produce graduates capable of enhancing the Nation's food and agricultural scientific and professional work force.

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-NIFA-HSI-008701 still open?

No. It closed on October 25, 2022. A newer notice is open: USDA-NIFA-HSI-011903, closes December 3, 2026 (26 days left).

### Who can apply for Hispanic-Serving Institutions Education Grants 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 Hispanic-Serving Institutions Education Grants Program?

Closed October 25, 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 $1.0 million each. About $14.0 million in total.

### Who has won Hispanic Serving Institutions Education Grants grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Texas a & M University Kingsville, New Mexico State University, University of Arizona. The program made 103 awards worth $58.5 million in that time.