(Duplicate) Distance Education Program for IHEs in Insular Areas

 
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    CFDA#

    10.322     		 

    Funder Type

    Federal Government

    IT Classification

    B - Readily funds technology as part of an award

    Authority

    National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)

    Summary

    The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) requests applications for the Distance Education Grants Program for Institutions of Higher Education in Insular Areas (DEG) for FY2023 to strengthen the capacity of institutions of higher education in insular areas to carry out resident instruction, curriculum, and teaching programs in the food and agricultural sciences through distance education technology.


    DEG-funded project activities shall support the creation, adaptation, and adoption of learning materials and teaching strategies to operationalize what we know about how students learn. DEG-funded projects shall also focus on imparting both technical knowledge as well as ‘soft' employable skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem solving.


    Project Types: The DEG program will only accept Education/Teaching Projects.

    An education or teaching project shall develop human capital in order to help meet current and future national food, agriculture, natural resource and human (FANH) science workplace needs.


    Leadership Skills Development. The development of leadership skills, knowledge, and qualities are necessary to prepare students for agricultural and related careers in the private sector, government, and academia. DEG teaching applications must demonstrably incorporate a leadership development component to equip students with technical and leadership abilities upon graduation. Specific activities may include: 

    1. Developing practical applications to increase understanding of leadership roles, including critical thinking, problem solving, and communication skills; ethics and professionalism; and working in teams. 
    2. Connecting the academic classroom experience with daily leadership roles and organizational activities. 
    3. Providing opportunities for mentoring and shadowing 
    4. Organizing academies, workshops, and trainings for professional development opportunities that develop leadership skills. 
     

    History of Funding

    Funded projects can be seen at https://cris.nifa.usda.gov/cgi-bin/starfinder/0?path=fastlink1.txt&id=anon&pass=&search=GC&format=WEBTITLESG.

    Additional Information

    Applicants may apply for network technologies under the following characteristics and conditions:

    • Acquire the equipment, instrumentation, networking capability, hardware and software, digital network technology, and infrastructure necessary to teach students and teachers about technology in the classroom;
    • Develop and enhance educational services (including faculty development) to prepare students or faculty seeking a degree or certificate that is approved by the state or a regional accrediting body recognized by the Secretary of Education;
    • Provide teacher education, library and media specialist training, and preschool and teacher aid certification to individuals who seek to acquire or enhance technology skills in order to use technology in the classroom or instructional process;
    • Implement a joint project to provide education regarding technology in the classroom with a local educational agency, community-based organization, national nonprofit organization, or business; or Provide leadership development to administrators, board members, and faculty of eligible institutions with institutional responsibility for technology education.

    All DEG projects are required to provide leadership skills opportunities. The development of leadership skills, knowledge and qualities are necessary for preparing students for agricultural related careers in private sector, government and academia. Projects must demonstrably incorporate a leadership development component to ensure that students are equipped with both technical and leadership abilities. Specific activities may include:

    • Developing practical applications to increase understanding of leadership roles, including critical thinking, problem solving, and communication skills; ethics and professionalism; and working in teams;
    • Connecting the academic classroom experience with daily leadership roles and organizational activities;
    • Providing opportunities for mentoring and shadowing; and
    • Organizing leadership academies, workshops, trainings, etc.


    The DEG Program directly aligns with 2018-2022 USDA Strategic Plan; specifically:

    • Plan Strategic: Goal #4 -- Facilitate Rural Prosperity and Economic Development; Objective 4.1: Expand rural business opportunity and rural quality of life with access to capital; improved infrastructure, broadband access and connectivity; and support for workforce availability.

    Contacts

    Irma Lawrence

    Irma Lawrence
    Division of Community and Education
    Waterfront Centre 800 9th Street, SW
    Washington, DC 20024
    (202) 720-2082
    (202) 720-4924

    Joyce Parker

    Joyce Parker
    Institute of Youth, Family, and Community
    1400 Independence Avenue, SW
    Washington, DC 20250-1550
    (202) 401-4512
     

  • Eligibility Details

    Eligible applicants are 2 and 4-year institutions of higher education that offer certificate/ degree programs in the food and agricultural sciences, as defined in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1995 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)), that are located in an Insular Area. The eight Insular Areas are: American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Republic of Palau, and the Virgin Islands of the United States. Eligible institutions must be conducting teaching/extension programs in at least one discipline/area of food & agricultural sciences. Eligible public- or state-funded, Non-Land-Grant institutions must submit a letter signed by the institution's Authorized Representative certifying that it meets the requirements.

    Deadline Details

    Applications are to be submitted by May 5, 2023, 5:00 p.m. ET. A similar deadline is anticipated annually.

    Award Details

    Approximately $800,000 is available in funding for FY2023. Award amounts vary by type:

    • Standard Grant- The maximum award amount is $200,000 The project period may range from 36 to 48 months.
    • Planning Activity Grants- The maximum award amount is $30,000 for a project period of 24 months. Indirect costs are not permitted.

    Cost sharing/matching is not required.

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