Culture of Research and University Exchanges Prep program (CRUX) in One Health and Agricultural STEM

About this grant

The Public Diplomacy section of the Embassy of the United States in Harare announces an open competition for United States Institutes of Higher Education (HEIs) to submit applications for the Culture of Research and University Exchanges Prep program (CRUX Program).  We anticipate funding approximately one to two grants in the following subject and research areas: 1) One Health [1] and 2) Agricultural STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) [2] . Proposals can be submitted for bo Grant Number: AFHAR-FY21-01. Expected awards: 2.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• The following organizations are eligible to apply: U.S. Public and private higher education institutions (consortia applications are eligible) with academic programs in One Health and Agricultural STEM.

What the funding covers

• See official listing for award details
• Expected Number of Awards: 2
• Total Program Funding: $150K

How to apply

1. 1Check eligibility: Confirm your organization type (e.g., nonprofit, state government), project alignment, and deadlines from the opportunity synopsis.
2. 2Register: Create a Grants.gov account via Login.gov, complete SAM.gov and UEI registration, and authorize organization representatives (takes 2-4 weeks).
3. 3Prepare application: Select "Apply" to open Workspace, download forms (e.g., SF-424), complete offline/online with validation checks, and upload supporting docs like budgets and narratives.
4. 4Submit and track: Check package for errors, sign/submit via Authorized Organization Representative (AOR), and monitor status with your tracking number
5. 5Applications must be submitted through grants.gov
6. 6Grant Number: AFHAR-FY21-01
7. 7Posted: 2021-06-10

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