Food and Agriculture Service Learning Program (FASLP)
This grant funds projects that increase knowledge of agriculture and improve the nutritional health of children for eligible colleges, universities, research institutions, governments, nonprofits, corporations, individuals, and consortia.
⚑ Assistance Listing 10.522 · award ceiling $230,000 · eligibility is broad but must be met by the applicant at deadline
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| IPPRA | 54 partial | peripheral portfolio topic: public_health; signature methods: community engaged, surveys longitudinal; social/behavioral work is substantial; funds training education, not research (capped); capped at 54 (non-research funding) |
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 25 weak | technical depth: minor; funds training education (capped) |
| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 10 none | deep-tech content; no commercialization signal |
Description
The purpose of FASLP (Assistance Listing 10.522) is to increase knowledge of agriculture and improve the nutritional health of children.
Eligibility
Eligibility for FASLP is limited to the following groups: 1. State agricultural experiment stations; 2. Colleges and universities; 3. University research foundations; 4. Other research institutions and organizations; 5. Federal agencies; 6. National laboratories; 7. Private organizations, nonprofit organizations, foundations, or corporations; 8. Individuals; or 9. Any group consisting of two or more entities described herein. The eligibility requirements are limited to the applicant. Project partners and collaborators need not meet the eligibility requirements. Failure to meet the eligibility criteria by the application deadline will result in exclusion from consideration.
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