Student Internship Programs
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
To increase the number of students studying agriculture, food, natural resources, science, engineering, health, and other related disciplines, and to offer internship opportunities within USDA.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- 501(c)(3) nonprofits
- Local governments
- State governments
- Non-government (general)
Any community-based organization, network, or coalition of community-based organizations that—
(1) has demonstrated experience in providing agricultural education or other agriculturally related services to socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers and veteran farmers or ranchers;
(2) has provided to the Secretary documentary evidence of work with, and on behalf of, socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers and veteran farmers or ranchers during the 3-year period preceding the submission of an application for assistance under this subsection; and
(3) does not engage in activities prohibited under section 501(c)(3) of title 26.
Beneficiaries
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How to Apply
Award Procedure
Assistance is provided through cooperative agreements following the approval of the USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 30 to 60 days
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate, for more details.
Program details & compliance
Description
Provides internship opportunities within USDA to diversify its workforce and deliver services to all segments of the public with emphasis on historically underserved communities, including students at Minority-Serving Institutions.
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
For the coordination of an internship program providing work assignments for students within the Department and such other activities as the association that enters into the agreement including:
(1) the recruitment of students;
(2) arrangements for travel of the students to Washington, District of Columbia, and to agency field locations;
(3) the provision of housing for students, if required; and
(4) all activities for the students that take place outside the Department work assignments of the students.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements