# Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Fields Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-nifa-wams-009764-women-and-minorities-in-science-technology-engineering-and/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/346230

> National Institute of Food and Agriculture offered grants of up to $200,000 to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make $1.8 million in total. Applications closed on April 19, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NIFA-WAMS-009764 |
| Agency | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | April 19, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $200,000 |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | $1.8 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 10.318 |

## Who can apply

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

Eligibility Requirements 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 or any group consisting of two or more of the entities described in subparagraphs (A) through (H). Applicants for the Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Fields (WAMS) program 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. 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. Duplicate or Multiple Submission – submissions of duplicate (other than revisions) or predominantly overlapping applications is not allowed. In FY2023, An eligible applicant may submit up to two applications on behalf of multiple institution’s staff as long as they are not essentially duplications of the same project or portions of the same project to multiple programs. NIFA will disqualify both applications if an applicant submits duplicate submissions. For additional information or clarification please contact the NIFA POC listed in this RFA. 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

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 and agricultural sciences. Applications recommended for funding must highlight and emphasize the development of a competent and qualified workforce in the food and agricultural 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.

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-NIFA-WAMS-009764 still open?

No. It closed on April 19, 2023.

### Who can apply for Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Fields 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 Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Fields Program?

Closed April 19, 2023. 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 $200,000 each. About $1.8 million in total.

### Who has won Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Fields grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Texas State University, University of California Office of the President, West Virginia University Research Corporation. The program made 39 awards worth $6.8 million in that time.