USDA-NIFA-WAMS-010338: Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Fields 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 2023.
National Institute of Food and Agriculture offered grants of up to $200,000 to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 10 awards worth $1.8 million in total. Applications closed on February 9, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed December 11, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$200,000
- Total funding$1.8 million
- Expected awards10
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA-NIFA-WAMS-009764 | February 17, 2023 | Closed April 19, 2023 | Closed |
| USDA-NIFA-WAMS-008782 | January 6, 2022 | Closed March 31, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | December 11, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | February 9, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | March 10, 2024 |
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)
Eligibility RequirementsAs 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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Fields awards averaged $173,393; this notice allows up to $200,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (88% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
The Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Fields Grant Program is a competitive grants program supporting research and extension projects that will increase — to the maximum extent practicable — participation by rural women and underrepresented minorities from rural areas in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.
Who has won Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Fields grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Fields (10.318) awarded $6.8 million across 39 grant awards, an average of $173,393 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas State University | Texas | 5 | $1.1 million |
| University of California Office of the President | California | 2 | $490,000 |
| West Virginia University Research Corporation | West Virginia | 2 | $428,263 |
| Louisiana Tech University | Louisiana | 1 | $350,696 |
| University of Maine System | Maine | 1 | $343,480 |
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-WAMS-010338 still open?
No. It closed on February 9, 2024.
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 February 9, 2024. 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 across about 10 awards.
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.
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