AgriProspects Launches 2nd Round of Grants to Boost CES Workforce Capacity in Digital Credentials & AI
AgriProspects, a national program of the Extension Foundation, is excited to announce their second round of grants aimed at advancing Extension-led adult agricultural workforce development (AAWD) across the nation.
Supported by USDA-NIFA through the AFRI-National Extension Clearinghouse for Industry and the Workforce (NECIW) (2023-67037-40533), AgriProspects will award up to five two-year grants of $200,000 each to support regional or national-scale projects that build Cooperative Extension’s capacity and readiness in two focus areas:
- Digital credentialing initiatives for adult agricultural workforce development in rural and urban areas; or
- Artificial Intelligence tools and resources to support the agricultural sector and supply chain and the adult agricultural workforce in rural and urban areas.
Proposals should expand workforce skills through competency-based approaches, clearly define target audiences and learning outcomes, involve end users in project design, leverage Extension and partner strengths, and focus on digital credentials or AI in Extension.
This opportunity is open to all Land-grant Colleges & Universities, regardless of Extension Foundation membership.
For more details on eligibility, proposal requirements, office hours, resource sessions, and deadlines, visit https://agriprospects.extension.org/mini-grant-round-2/.
Day 2 of the AgriProspects Summit will have sessions reviewing digital credentials and the broader digital credential ecosystem. A kick off session for this grant cycle will also be held as part of the Summit at 3pm Eastern. To learn more, visit https://agriprospects.extension.org/agriprospects-summit-2025/.
Questions? Contact us at agriprospects@extension.org.
About the Extension Foundation
The Extension Foundation is a nonprofit organization that serves as a strategic partner to the Cooperative Extension System, enhancing its capacity to address pressing community challenges through innovative programming and resources. Focused on fostering collaboration, the Extension Foundation supports the development and dissemination of research-based educational materials, leveraging technology and partnerships to reach diverse audiences. By promoting initiatives that drive engagement, workforce development, and social impact, the Foundation plays a critical role in modernizing extension services. Its work enables local extension professionals to better serve their communities, ensuring that relevant and timely information is accessible to those who need it most, ultimately contributing to the vitality and resilience of communities across the nation.
