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USDA Seeks Applications for Next Round of Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive Program Grants
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- Published: 20 October 2016 20 October 2016
Washington, DC - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of up to $16.7 million in competitive grant funding to increase the purchase of fruits and vegetables by families and households participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The funding will be awarded to eligible nonprofits and governmental organizations through the Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) Grant Program, administered by USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill.
Panel Discussion on International Best Practices for Outer Space Sustainability
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- Published: 20 October 2016 20 October 2016
Washington, DC - On Friday, at 6:00 a.m. the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES) and the Secure World Foundation will convene a panel discussion at the U.S. Department of State on International Best Practices for Outer Space Sustainability. This public event will bring together top U.S. and international space policy experts from governments, industry, and academia to discuss the current state of the long-term sustainability guidelines discussions, national implementation strategies, and next steps for the international community to ensure that space is sustainable over the long-term.
AWC Awarded $5.9 Million
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- Published: 19 October 2016 19 October 2016
Yuma, Arizona - Arizona’s Senator McCain and Congressman Gosar’s offices contacted Arizona Western College on September 27, 2016 to notify that the Informatics-STEMing Into New Careers for Today and Tomorrow (INSTINCT2) proposal had been funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, Hispanic Serving Institutions Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (HIS-STEM) and Articulation Program.
Nearly 40 Speakers Announced - Chicago Food Tank Summit
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- Published: 20 October 2016 20 October 2016
Chicago, Illinois - The Food Tank Summit features an unprecedented collection of more than 40 different speakers, journalists, and experts from the food and agriculture field.
Assistant Secretary Malinowski and Coordinator Painter Travel to Costa Rica for the Freedom Online Coalition
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- Published: 15 October 2016 15 October 2016
Washington, DC - Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Tom Malinowski and Coordinator for Cyber Issues Christopher Painter will travel to Costa Rica October 15 to 18.