Higher Education - Multicultural Scholars Grant Program
Department Of Agriculture, National Institute Of Food And Agriculture
The Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program provides support to students to help them complete their bachelor’s degree in the Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Human (FANH) Sciences or Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in order to successfully join the food and agricultural workforce. The purpose of the Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program is to increase the diversity of the food and agricultural scientific and professional workforce, and advance the educational achievement o
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Helps colleges and universities support students from diverse backgrounds with scholarships and mentorship. Provides opportunities for hands-on learning experiences.
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What Is This Program?
What Benefits Are Offered?
Provides competitive grants to colleges and universities to fund scholarships, mentorship, and experiential learning opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds pursuing Bachelor’s degrees in FANH Sciences or Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees, to increase diversity in the food and agricultural workforce.
Who Is Eligible?
Industries: Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Human Sciences, Veterinary Medicine
Other Criteria: Land-grant Institutions, Colleges and universities having significant minority enrollments, Other colleges and universities, Institutes or research foundations maintained by an eligible college or university, Institutions that confer a bachelor’s or D.V.M. degree in at least one of the disciplines in the FANH sciences, Two-year colleges may be eligible if a baccalaureate-level institution is the applicant and an articulation agreement exists, Must serve students from diverse backgrounds
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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?
- 📝Steps to Apply
- Visit the NIFA website to find the program details.
- Prepare the required documents as per the guidelines.
- Submit the application through the designated portal.
- 🌐Application Portal
- http://nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities
- 📤Submission Method
- online
- 📅Key Dates
- Wed, 13 May 2026Posted DateTue, 16 Jun 2026Closing Date
- 🔄Intake Type
- fixed-deadline
📄What Documents Are Required?
- ✅Required Documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
- SF-424B (Assurances)
- Project Narrative
- Budget Narrative
- 📐Format Requirements
- PDF only, max 10MB
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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?
- 🧾Eligible Expenses
- undergraduate scholarships
- mentorship
- experiential learning opportunities
- 💳Payment Model
- mixed
🤝Is Matching Funding Required?
- 🔀Matching Required
- Yes
- 📊Matching Ratio
- 25% minimum
- 🏦Eligible Matching Sources
- cash
- in-kind
- 📚Stacking Rules
- can combine with other government funding
- 🛡️Proof of Matching Required
- documentation of matching funds required
📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?
- 🔍Audit Requirements
- OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards in a fiscal year
- 🗄️Record Retention Period
- 3 years post-final-report
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FAQFrequently Asked Questions
Visit the program page for detailed eligibility requirements.
This program offers funding up to $3,487,389.76 (minimum $1,250,000).
The application deadline is April 1, 2024.
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