Division of Community and Education Programs (DOCE)

DOCE offers several grants that span various stages of the education pipeline. This isn’t an exhaustive list, but does show we do offer programs that span the educational pipeline including K-12, 2 year, 4 year, Masters, Doctoral and postdoctoral. And as I go through these slides think about the equity your building and think about extension, education and research and how you can leverage to build on what your institution’s area of focus is. And the programs I’m going to go over are more than just grants, they’re what the land-grant mission is striving for.

Workforce Development Learning and Engagement Programs DOCE – Grant Programs Capacity Building Grants for Non Land Grant Colleges of Agriculture Program (NLGCA) Alaska Native-Serving and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions 1890 Land Grant Programs 1994 Land Grant Tribal Programs Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) Workforce Development Multicultural Scholars Program (MSP) National Needs Graduate and Postgraduate Fellowship (NNF) AFRI ELI - Research and Extension Experiential Learning for Undergraduates REEU Women and Minorities in STEM (WAMS) Learning and Engagement Programs Professional Development Opportunities for Secondary School Teachers (PD STEP) Secondary Education, Two-Year Postsecondary Education, and Agriculture in the K-12 Classroom Challenge Grants Program (SPECA) Higher Education Challenge (HEC) Grants Program Within DOCE we have three main themes our programs fall into: Capacity building for our minority serving institutions , workforce development offering fellowship and experiential learning opportunities that prepare students and researchers for a variety of careers in the STEM fields. Learning and engagement aims to increase the recruitment and retention of students, this includes that develop curriculum and instructional materials and support teacher training such as professional development opportunities to secondary school teachers so they may incorporate agricultural STEM education into their classrooms. And all the programs I’m going to discuss today, the faculty at the institution applies for these, not the students themselves.

Multicultural Scholars Program (MSP) Deadline: TBD Sept. 29, 2016 Multicultural Scholars Program (MSP) Scholarships (undergraduate) to encourage students from groups that are historically underrepresented to pursue and complete baccalaureate degrees in the Food, Agricultural, Natural Resources, and Human Sciences, or achieve a D.V.M. Any combination of 2-, 3-, and/or 4-year scholarships $6,500 /student/year, for up to four years + $2,500 /student/year for cost of education allowance Special Experiential Learning (SEL) – One-time $4,000 for each eligible USDA MSP Scholar Grants are given to Colleges and Universities Award Max: $200,000 Funded: 24% Contact: Dr. Ray Ali Deadline: TBD

MSP Sample Project Multicultural Undergraduate Scholars in Agroecology and Natural Resource Sciences at Florida International University Provided internships, community engagement, and special experiential-learning activities Scholars gained scientific skills by Analyzing soil, water, soil microbes and soil nutrients Interdisciplinary Training for Multicultural Undergraduate Scholars in Agroecology and Natural Resource Sciences at Florida International University. MSP provided funding to recruit and train outstanding multicultural minority undergraduate and graduate students in food and agricultural sciences. Scholars were supported through research opportunities, internships, community engagement, and special experiential-learning activities. Scholars gained scientific skills by analyzing soils, waters, soil microbes, and soil nutrients.

National Needs Fellows (NNF) Deadline: TBD October 11, 2016 National Needs Fellows (NNF) Fellowships for MS & Doctoral level students in areas of specified national need MS - $18,500 /student/year, for 2 years PhD - $24,500 /student/year, for 3 years Special (supplemental) International Study Stipend for current fellow up to $4,500 /MS student and $8,000 /PhD student Grants are given to Colleges and Universities Award Max: $262,500 Funded: 21% Contact: Dr. Ray Ali Deadline: TBD

NNF Need Areas Animal Production Plant Production Forest Resources Agricultural Education and Communication Agricultural Management and Economics Food Science, Human Nutrition and Human Sciences Agricultural Biosecurity Integrative Biosciences for Sustainable Food and Agricultural Systems – (integrative training in food and agricultural, social and economic disciplines) NNF provides funding to support students’ training and completion of masters’ and/or doctoral degree programs in identified national needs areas within the food, agricultural, natural resources, and human sciences.

NNF Sample Project Multidisciplinary doctoral training in human nutrition and childhood obesity Provided courses and experiential learning Laboratory rotations Grant and manuscript writing Scientific presentations Face-to-face teaching Outreach project in public education Multidisciplinary Doctoral Training in Human Nutrition and Childhood Obesity. NNF provided funding to support a multidisciplinary doctoral training program in human nutrition and childhood obesity at the University of Arizona. This program provided courses and experiential learning resulting in core competencies through team science, laboratory rotations, grant and manuscript writing, scientific presentations, dissertation research, online and face-to-face teaching, and an outreach project in public education.

Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Competitive Grants Program Agriculture and Food Research Initiative’s Education and Literacy Initiative (AFRI ELI) Offers fellowship and experiential learning opportunities. Funds research, education, extension, and integrated grants that address key problems of National, regional, and multi-state importance in sustaining all components of agriculture. AFRI (Agriculture and Food Research Initiative) is NIFA’s flagship program and within AFRI there is AFRI ELI – the Education and Literacy Initiative. Within AFRI ELI we offer fellowships and experiential learning opportunities.

AFRI Priority Areas Plant health and production and plant products Animal health and animal products Food safety Nutrition and health Bioenergy Natural resources and environment Agriculture systems and technology Agriculture economics and rural communities AFRI priority areas are broad and it’s possible to spin your specific topic into many of these areas.

Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates (REEU) Deadline: TBD March 24, 2016 Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates (REEU) Research and extension based experiential learning for undergraduates Provides opportunities for students from underrepresented and economically disadvantaged groups at minority-serving institutions, community colleges, and four-year colleges and universities to obtain hands-on experience and training at larger universities and USDA laboratories. Eligible institutions: Eligible institutions: 1) 4-year colleges and universities; 2) 1994 Land-Grant Institutions; and (3) Hispanic-serving agricultural colleges and universities. REEU programs provide hands-on experience at universities and at USDA facilities. This program provides undergraduate students with strong mentoring, research, and/or extension experiences, enabling them to be successful in their continued studies. REEU is in its first year of funding, and no sample project is available. Award Max: $ 300,000 Funded: 13.8% Contact: Dr. Victoria LeBeaux Deadline: TBD

Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates (REEU) Non-exhaustive examples of experiential projects include: Research and/or extension apprenticeships, internships within the AFRI priority areas Practicums in agricultural laboratories, farms or Cooperative Extension Programs Externships in the private or public sector Study abroad focused on global food security issues to develop global competency skills

Learning and Engagement Aims to increase the recruitment and retention of students. Includes Curriculum and instruction materials Teacher training Professional development opportunities for secondary school teachers this includes that develop curriculum and instructional materials and support teacher training that will ultimately strengthen students’ critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills. It also includes professional development opportunities to secondary school teachers so they may incorporate agricultural STEM education into their classrooms.

AFRI ELI - Professional Development for K-12 Educators (PD-STEP) Deadline: TBD March 18, 2016 Provides immersive learning experiences in non-formal educational programs for secondary school educators Enabling them to identify and replicate best practices to enhance student outcomes in the food, agricultural, natural resources, and human (FANH) sciences Integrates innovations in science and pedagogy into existing teacher professional development programs Eligible institutions: 1) 4-year colleges and universities; 2) 1994 Land-Grant Institutions; and (3) Hispanic-serving agricultural colleges and universities Award Max: $ 150,000 Funded: 30% Contact: Dr. Victoria LeBeaux Deadline: TBD

Higher Education Challenge (HEC) Deadline: TBD April 22, 2016 Higher Education Challenge (HEC) Grants to colleges and universities to improve formal, baccalaureate or master’s degree level food, agricultural, natural resources, and human sciences education and first professional degree-level education in veterinary medicine (DVM). Curriculum development, instructional delivery systems and expanding student career opportunities Faculty preparation and enhancement for teaching Facilitating interaction with other academic institutions improving formal, baccalaureate or master’s degree level food, agricultural, natural resources, and human sciences (FANH) education. Applications submitted to this grants program must state how the funded project will address the HEC Program Goals: To enhance the quality of instruction. To increase the number and diversity of students Award Max: $ 750,000 Funded: 20% Contact: Antonio McLaren Deadline: TBD

HEC Sample Project Healthy Animals Safe Food: A comprehensive web based educational tool to enhance food safety training of veterinary medical students Improve Pre- and post-harvest food safety knowledge Relevant Spanish language abilities Mental motivation Self-efficacy regarding food safety Sample project: Healthy Animals Safe Food: A Comprehensive Web-Based Educational Tool to Enhance Food Safety Training of Veterinary Medical Students. HEC funded a 2014 project (in progress) that is developing a comprehensive Web-based educational tool to enhance food safety training of veterinary medical students. This project’s goal was to improve pre- and postharvest food safety knowledge, relevant Spanish language abilities, mental motivation, and self-efficacy regarding food safety for these students, maximizing the education resources available and building partnerships to this end.

Secondary Education, Two-Year Postsecondary Education, and Agriculture in the K-12 Classroom (SPECA) Challenge Grants to institutions to promote and strengthen K-14 education in the food, agricultural, natural resources, and human sciences through: Curriculum development, instructional delivery systems and expanding student career opportunities Faculty preparation and enhancement for teaching Interaction with other academic institutions and industry 100% Matching Requirement Deadline: TBD March 18, 2016 Award Max: $ 300,000 Funded: 20% Contact: Dr. Victoria LeBeaux Deadline: TBD

SPECA Sample Project New York Harbor Oyster Nursery Aquaculture Education Project – New York Harbor Foundation School 50-acre off-bottom oyster farm Provides both vocational and college preparation programs in aquaculture and ecology 3 available tracks for students Oyster aquaculture, oyster restoration, or marine biology New York Harbor Oyster Nursery Aquaculture Education Project. SPECA provided funding to support the New York Harbor Foundation School, which set up a 50-acre off-bottom oyster farm with the option to expand the acreage in the future. The farm is part of the school’s aquaculture education program, which provides both vocational and college preparation programs in aquaculture and water ecology. Students participate in one of three available tracks: oyster aquaculture, oyster restoration, or marine biology.

Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Fields (WAMS) Grants Program Grants to educational institutions, private organizations, and others, Support education, research and extension projects that increase participation by women and underrepresented minorities from rural areas Fields include science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in the context of food, agricultural, natural resources, and human sciences Deadline: TBD April 7, 2016 host a summer STEM camp for 55 high school girls from rural areas of eastern Tennessee. The camp, which runs from July 19-22 will feature a wide-range of activities. Campers are especially excited about a late-night firefly hike led by an entomologist who has authored books about these insects. Duncan, whose specialty is water and agriculture, will hold a special workshop for the young women that looks at water use for the agriculture industry and explores local, national, and global conservation issues. Another point that impressed Duncan was that some of the girls who will attend the camp will also be the first in their family to go to college. Many of them live on farms, but few are fully aware of the career opportunities available in agriculture. Others, from more urban backgrounds, will experience food and agricultural science for the first time. Award Max: $ 100,000 Funded: 20% Contact: Dr. Victoria LeBeaux Deadline: TBD

WAMS Sample Project Supported a summer camp for high school girls from rural areas of eastern Tennessee Promotes STEM and higher education Activities included Late-night firefly hike led by an entomologist Special workshop that looks at water use for the agriculture industry Explores local, national and global conservation issues host a summer STEM camp for 55 high school girls from rural areas of eastern Tennessee. The camp, which runs from July 19-22 will feature a wide-range of activities. Campers are especially excited about a late-night firefly hike led by an entomologist who has authored books about these insects. Duncan, whose specialty is water and agriculture, will hold a special workshop for the young women that looks at water use for the agriculture industry and explores local, national, and global conservation issues. Another point that impressed Duncan was that some of the girls who will attend the camp will also be the first in their family to go to college. Many of them live on farms, but few are fully aware of the career opportunities available in agriculture. Others, from more urban backgrounds, will experience food and agricultural science for the first time.

Leveraging Existing Funds Salish Kootenai College Three NIFA programs A Tribal College Education Equity Grant Multicultural Scholars Program Higher Education Challenge Grant Built a four-year degree program in forestry As a result, the number of Native Americans in forestry has more than doubled

Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRD) Deadline: December 8, 2016 Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRD) Supports training, education, outreach, and technical assistance initiatives for beginning farmers or ranchers Farmer = agricultural farmers, ranchers, and non-industrialized private forest owners and managers ~ $18 million Matching: 25% term “farmer” is used in the broadest sense and should be interpreted to include agricultural farmers, ranchers, and non-industrial private forest owners and managers. Applications from partnerships and collaborations that are led by or include nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), community-based organizations (CBOs), and school-based agricultural educational organizations (SAEOs) with expertise in new agricultural producer training and outreach will be given priority in funding Estimated total program funding is around 18 million. Contact: Dr. Jill Auburn Deadline: December 8, 2016

Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRD) 145 Awards 2009-2012 39 Awards 2014 ~ $20 million/year 2014-2018

Thank You! https://nifa.usda.gov/ Joyce Parker, PhD NIFA - Division of Community and Education joyce.parker@nifa.usda.gov 202.401.4512 Thank you for your time, and let us know how we at NIFA can help make these linkages at 1862s and other institutions. Also, if you are interested in serving on a panel, please email me and send me your cv, and area of focus. https://nifa.usda.gov/ https://nifa.usda.gov/