Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Education and Workforce Development Service

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture is seeking professional services to support the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Education and Workforce Development service in Washington, DC. The agency requires a vendor to facilitate professional development opportunities for K-14 educational professionals and non-formal education programs that cultivate food and agricultural interest in youth. The selected provider will also oversee workforce training at community, junior, and technical colleges, as well as research and extension training for undergraduate students. The scope of work further includes managing fellowships for predoctoral candidates and postdoctoral scholars. Additionally, the agency requires the administration of education and workforce development workshop grants. Performance of all requested services must take place onsite at the government authority located in Washington, DC. Eligibility is strictly limited to onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is currently looking for proposals to determine the cost of these services. The source document does not specify key dates or detailed evaluation criteria for this opportunity.