This competitive grant program is intended to promote and strengthen the ability of Hispanic Serving Institutions to conduct higher education programs in the food and agricultural sciences. This year, the Hispanic Serving Institutions Educational Grants Program included 26 new and four continuation grants supporting programs that will attract outstanding students and produce graduates capable of enhancing the nation's food and agricultural scientific and professional workforce.
“To create a reliable, sustainable food supply for the U.S. and the world, we need ideas and innovations from every part of our diverse society,” said Parag Chitnis, acting director of USDA-NIFA. “Ensuring our Hispanic Serving Institutions are prepared and able to reach this vital audience is a high priority for NIFA and for agriculture.”
New awards went to these institutions:
- University of Arizona – Tucson, Arizona
- California State Polytechnic University – Pomona, California (2)
- California State University Fresno Foundation – Fresno, California (2)
- California State University – Bakersfield, California
- California State University, Los Angeles – Los Angeles, California
- Humboldt State University – Arcata, California
- Los Rios Community College District – Sacramento, California
- Colorado State University-Pueblo – Pueblo, Colorado
- Indian River State College – Fort Pierce, Florida
- Northeastern Illinois University – Chicago, Illinois
- New Mexico Highlands University – Las Vegas, New Mexico
- New Mexico State University – Las Cruces, New Mexico
- Research Foundation of The City University Of New York – Flushing, New York
- Recinto Universitario Mayaguez – Mayaguez, Puerto Rico
- Universidad Del Este – Carolina, Puerto Rico
- El Paso County Community College District – El Paso, Texas
- Texas A&M University Kingsville – Kingsville, Texas
- Texas State University – San Marcos, Texas (2)
- Texas Tech University – Lubbock, Texas (2)
- University of Texas At San Antonio – San Antonio, Texas (2)
- Alverno College – Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Continuation awards went to:
- California State University Northridge – Northridge, California
- University of California Merced – Merced, California
- University of Puerto Rico – San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Texas A&M University Kingsville – Kingsville, Texas
Read more information on USDA-NIFA programs for Hispanic Serving Institutions.
