This grant supports Hispanic-Serving Institutions in developing innovative education, research, and community programs that benefit all students and can serve as models for other schools.
Funder: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Due Dates: December 3, 2026: Application deadline
Funding Amounts: Total program funding: $30,600,000 | Award size: $25,000–$1,200,000 | Project period: up to 48 months
Summary: Supports Hispanic-Serving Institutions in developing education, applied research, and community development programs to strengthen the nation's food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences workforce.
This program aims to promote and strengthen the capacity of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) to carry out innovative education, applied research, and related community development initiatives in food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences (FANH). The program encourages projects that attract, retain, and graduate outstanding students, enhance the quality of postsecondary instruction, provide access to FANH careers, and foster academic and career development. Projects may include formal education components, applied research, and community outreach, with the potential to serve as models for other institutions at the regional or national level.