Program description for From Learning to Leading: Cultivating the Next Generation of Diverse Food and Agriculture Professionals Program (NEXTGEN) USDA-NIFA-ARPAED-009362
The NEXTGEN Program is focused on supporting and preparing students for careers in the food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences across research, education, and extension. The NEXTGEN program places special emphasis on federal government sector employment in order to close the gaps in diversity and also between supply and demand of professionals in these fields. Through meaningful, experiential learning experiences, scholarships, and student engagement activities, the NEXTGEN Program will support eligible institutions listed in Section 1006(b)(4)(A-E) of the Act to prepare students as well as other communities of learners to join the agricultural workforce as skilled, professional and/or scientific members of the sector. The primary areas of focus include:
- Paid experiential learning opportunities
- Scholarships
- Non-formal education activities
- Innovative recruitment, retention, and initiatives
Read more on pages 8-9 of the RFA available at grants.gov.
All italicized text in this FAQ reflects information directly quoted from the RFA. This work is supported through an agreement between the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) and the Extension Foundation serving as the Technical Assistance Advisor for From Learning to Leading: Cultivating the Next Generation of Diverse Food and Agriculture Professionals (NEXTGEN). Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication/website are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.