The Distance Education Grants Program is designed to help colleges and universities in U.S. territories improve their teaching programs in food and agricultural sciences using online education tools. The goal is to enhance both technical skills and employability skills like communication and teamwork.
Who it's for: This grant is for colleges and universities located in U.S. territories that want to improve their agricultural science programs through online education.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not located in a U.S. territory
- Not an institution of higher education
- Proposing a project outside the scope of food and agricultural sciences
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility as an institution of higher education in a U.S. territory
- Project proposal detailing use of distance education technology
- Budget plan for $10,000 to $200,000
- Plan for teaching both technical and employability skills
- Registration with relevant federal systems (e.g., SAM.gov)
Cautions
- Ensure the project focuses on both technical and employability skills.
- Be clear about how distance education technology will be used.
- Check that your institution is eligible as an insular area institution.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education located in U.S. territories, also known as insular areas. These areas include American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The grant is open to any such institution without additional restrictions.
Overview
This grant is for colleges and universities located in U.S. territories that want to improve their agricultural science programs through online education.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not located in a U.S. territory
- Not an institution of higher education
- Proposing a project outside the scope of food and agricultural sciences
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop or improve online teaching materials and strategies for agricultural science programs, focusing on both technical and employability skills.
Total Program Funding
$1,000,000
Expected Awards
5
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Apr 29, 2026
- Deadline
- Jun 15, 2026(1 days)
- Archive Date
- Jul 15, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify your institution's eligibility as an insular area institution.
- Prepare a detailed project proposal focused on distance education in agricultural sciences.
- Develop a budget plan within the $10,000 to $200,000 range.
- Outline how the project will teach employability skills.
- Register or update your institution's information on SAM.gov.