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The Women and Minorities (WAMS) in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Fields program was authorized to increase participation by women and underrepresented minorities from rural areas in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, with priority given to eligible institutions that carry out continuing programs funded by the Secretary. The goal of the WAMS program is to develop and implement robust partnerships to increase the representation, participation, and entrepreneurism of women in STEM careers, thereby contributing to national economic prosperity. The purpose of the grant program is to support projects that: Provide STEM knowledge, skills and competency to Women and Minorities from Rural Areas with successful placement (a) in the workforce in STEM fields, or (b) as innovators and entrepreneurs adding value to the STEM fields in areas that have relevancy to the USDA Secretary’s priorities.
This chart shows obligations for the program by fiscal year. All data for this chart was provided by the
administering agency and sourced from SAM.gov, USASpending.gov, and Treasury.gov.
For more information on each of these data sources, please see the
About the data page.
In FY 2016 award cycle, $383,000 was available for project awards. Four (4) projects are in the process to be awarded. Awards will be finalized on or before September 30, 2016.
In FY 2016 award cycle, $382,650 was available for project awards. Four (4) projects were awarded by September 30, 2016.
In the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 award cycle, approximately $379,000 was funded through four (4) projects. 35 projects were accepted for review. The funding rate was 11%.
In the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 award cycle, approximately $363,000 was recommended for funding four (4) projects. 56 projects were accepted for review. The funding rate is 7%.
In the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 award cycle, approximately $384,000 was recommended for funding four (4) projects. 39 projects were accepted for review. The funding rate is 10%.
It is projected that the funding level will be comparable and the types of projects will be similar.
Pertinent details will be provided by Program at a future date.
In FY23, 19 applications were received, and 10 awards were issued.
In FY24, 20 applications were received and 11 awards were issued.
Single Audit Applies (2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F):
For additional information on single audit requirements for this program, review the current Compliance Supplement.
OMB is working with the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and agency offices of inspectors general to include links to relevant oversight reports. This section will be updated once this information is made available.
