Distance Education Grants Program for Institutions of Higher Education in Insular Areas
This grant funds higher education institutions in insular areas to improve food and agricultural science programs using distance education, focusing on both technical and employability skills.
Funder: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Due Dates: June 15, 2026 (Full application deadline, 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time)
Funding Amounts: $10,000–$200,000 per award; total program funding approx. $1,000,000; project duration 36–48 months; ~5 awards expected
Summary: Supports institutions of higher education in U.S. insular areas to enhance food and agricultural sciences education through distance education technologies.
Description
This grant opportunity aims to strengthen the capacity of eligible institutions of higher education in U.S. insular areas to deliver resident instruction, curriculum, and teaching programs in the food and agricultural sciences using distance education technologies. Supported projects may develop, adapt, or adopt innovative learning materials and teaching strategies, with a focus on both technical and employability skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem solving. The program encourages projects that address curriculum development, faculty preparation, instructional delivery systems, student experiential learning, and student recruitment/retention in food and agricultural sciences.
