Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA WAMS 006689
The Women and Minorities in STEM Fields (WAMS) grant opportunity from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is a discretionary grant program designed to expand participation in STEM by women and underrepresented minorities who come from rural areas. The program supports projects that combine research, education/teaching, and extension activities, with the goal of building clearer pathways into STEM careers and strengthening the talent pipeline in fields connected to food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences (often referred to as the FANH sciences). A central expectation is that funded proposals do more than offer general outreach; they should clearly emphasize workforce development by preparing participants to become competent, qualified professionals in FANH-related STEM disciplines.
A major theme of the program is rural economic impact. WAMS-funded projects are expected to improve the economic health and long-term viability of rural communities by creating or strengthening research and extension efforts that align with new and emerging STEM employment opportunities. In practical terms, this means proposals are especially relevant when they connect training, mentoring, curricula, or applied research to real workforce needs in rural regions, and when they demonstrate how the project will help people access jobs or career advancement in STEM occupations tied to agriculture and related sciences. Projects that explicitly contribute to rural economic viability are encouraged, so competitive applications typically show a credible link between increased STEM participation and measurable community or workforce outcomes.
Eligibility is broad but specific to categories authorized in federal law (Section 7204 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, which amended earlier legislation). Applications may be submitted by state agricultural experiment stations; colleges and universities; university research foundations; other research institutions and organizations; federal agencies; national laboratories; private organizations or corporations; and individuals. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements by the application deadline, because failing to do so can lead to the proposal being excluded from consideration or otherwise prevent NIFA from making an award even if the proposal is reviewed.
From the posted opportunity details, this funding opportunity is listed under USDA NIFA WAMS 006689, with assistance listing (CFDA) number 10.318. It uses the grant funding instrument and falls under the agriculture funding activity category. The original closing date shown is May 21, 2019, and the award ceiling is $95,000. The opportunity was created on March 21, 2019. NIFA also points prospective applicants, especially those new to federal financial assistance, to its grants overview resources, including free Grants 101 training and other materials intended to help organizations and individuals understand federal award requirements and the application process.Apply for USDA NIFA WAMS 006689
- The National Institute of Food and Agriculture in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Women and Minorities in STEM Fields" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.318.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2019-03-21.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2019-05-21. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $95,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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