20237704041200
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Bergen and its partners are fully committed to implement this collaborative effort to enhance the quality of teaching and learning to more closely align Bergen's culinary, food, plant, biology, horticulture, and environmental science curriculum to meet the pre-requisite course requirements of Rutgers University degree programs offered at its HSI Newark Campus and New Brunswick Campus in agriculture and food systems and agribusiness and supply chain management.
The grant will also expand experiential learning opportunities for students in preparation for career opportunities in the skills required by business partners along the region's farm-to-table continuum, and strengthen and deepen partner capacity to effectively support academic and career attainment goals for increased numbers of students, especially those who are underrepresented in agriculture and food systems occupations.
The project expects to serve 300 students, including high school juniors and seniors participating in Bergen Dual Enrollment Program and current BCC students enrolled in culinary and food sciences, horticulture, and hotel, restaurant management programs. The project will support 25 students in obtaining two-year degrees or certificates in these disciplines. It will also enroll students with special need to provide certification and experiential learning opportunities. The project anticipates the transfer of 15 students to be enrolled in BS degree programs in agribusiness, supply chain management, and agriculture and food systems programs. The project will create new courses and curriculum, engaging faculty, local businesses, organizations, and agricultural agencies to support project outcomes.
The project will develop and disseminate sustainable practices for 2 and 4-year colleges to increase opportunities for Hispanic and other underrepresented students pursuing educational and career advancement opportunities in FANH-related growth occupations and career pathways.
The grant will also expand experiential learning opportunities for students in preparation for career opportunities in the skills required by business partners along the region's farm-to-table continuum, and strengthen and deepen partner capacity to effectively support academic and career attainment goals for increased numbers of students, especially those who are underrepresented in agriculture and food systems occupations.
The project expects to serve 300 students, including high school juniors and seniors participating in Bergen Dual Enrollment Program and current BCC students enrolled in culinary and food sciences, horticulture, and hotel, restaurant management programs. The project will support 25 students in obtaining two-year degrees or certificates in these disciplines. It will also enroll students with special need to provide certification and experiential learning opportunities. The project anticipates the transfer of 15 students to be enrolled in BS degree programs in agribusiness, supply chain management, and agriculture and food systems programs. The project will create new courses and curriculum, engaging faculty, local businesses, organizations, and agricultural agencies to support project outcomes.
The project will develop and disseminate sustainable practices for 2 and 4-year colleges to increase opportunities for Hispanic and other underrepresented students pursuing educational and career advancement opportunities in FANH-related growth occupations and career pathways.
Awardee
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Paramus,
New Jersey
07652-1508
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Related Opportunity
Bergen Community College was awarded
Project Grant 20237704041200
worth $996,251
from the Institute of Youth, Family, and Community in September 2023 with work to be completed primarily in Paramus New Jersey United States.
The grant
has a duration of 4 years and
was awarded through assistance program 10.223 Hispanic Serving Institutions Education Grants.
The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity Hispanic-Serving Institutions Education Grants Program.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 9/21/23
Period of Performance
9/15/23
Start Date
9/14/27
End Date
Funding Split
$996.3K
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$996.3K
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
20237704041200
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
Hispanic-Serving Institution
Awarding Office
12348V INSTITUTE OF YOUTH, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY (IYFC)
Funding Office
12348V INSTITUTE OF YOUTH, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY (IYFC)
Awardee UEI
HK3BF6TPP724
Awardee CAGE
3MXQ0
Performance District
NJ-05
Senators
Robert Menendez
Cory Booker
Cory Booker
Modified: 9/21/23