This bill amends the Food and Agriculture Act of 1977 to reauthorize grants and fellowships for food and agricultural sciences education. It adds a new priority for applications that fund teaching enhancement projects, including paid work-based learning, to help train more professionals in food and agricultural sciences and in rural economic, community, and business development. It also authorizes $60,000,000 for each fiscal year 2026 through 2035 for these programs.
Colleges, universities, educators, and students involved in food and agricultural sciences or rural development may have more grant opportunities focused on teaching and paid work-based learning. Rural communities and businesses that need trained professionals could see more programs aimed at workforce development. Specific eligibility rules and program details would be set by the agency that administers the grants.
The bill authorizes $60,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2035 for the grants and fellowships described. No other cost, savings, or funding-offset information is included in the provided text.
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