A RECORD YEAR FOR FACULTY RESEARCH

The Top 10 Research Grants

FAMU RECEIVED IN 2021-2022

$5,500,000

On September 14, 2021, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) awarded Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) School of the Environment $5.5 million. FAMU President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., is the principal investigator on the grant titled “NOAA Cooperative Science Center for Coastal and Marine Ecosystems-II.”

$3,410,450

On August 6, 2021, the Florida Department of Health awarded FAMU’s administration nearly $3.5 million. Medical Marijuana

Education and Research Initiative

Executive Director Patricia GreenPowell, Ph.D., is the principal investigator on the grant titled, “Medical Marijuana Public Service Education.” The vision of the Center for Medical Marijuana Education and Research is to become the preeminent source of information regarding marijuana’s impact on minority communities.

$2,901,753

On March 8, 2022, the National Institutes of Health awarded FAMU’s College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences nearly $3 million. Associate Dean for Research and Innovation in the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Karam F. A. Soliman, Ph.D., is the principal investigator on the grant titled, “FAMU Center for Health Disparities Research.” The overarching goal of the FAMU’s Research Center in Minority Institutions is to establish the Center for Health Disparities Research, which will enhance basic biomedical and behavioral research at FAMU while also improving upon investigators’ research skills.

$2,835,767

On October 1, 2021, the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded FAMU’s College of Agriculture and Food Sciences $2.8 million. Dean and Director of Land-Grant Programs for the College of Agriculture and Food Sciences Robert W. Taylor, Ph.D., is the principal investigator on the grant titled, “FY 2022 Evans-Allen Research Program.” The research programs have a particular focus to the needs of small-to mediumscale, limited-resource farmers and industry stakeholders. Ninety percent of Florida’s farms fit the definition of a small farm, which makes our mission particularly crucial in enhancing the overall economy of the state.

$2,603,835

On October 1, 2021, the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDANIFA) awarded FAMU’s College of Agriculture and Food Sciences $2.6 million. Dean and Director of Land-Grant Programs for the College of Agriculture and Food Sciences Robert W. Taylor, Ph.D., is the principal investigator on the grant titled, “FY 2022 Cooperative Extension Program.” The Cooperative Extension Program is an ongoing informal educational program funded through annual federal 1890 Extension Formula appropriations by USDA-NIFA.

$2,401,440

On February 24, 2022, the Florida Department of Children and Families’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration awarded FAMU’s College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences $2.4 million. Assistant Professor in the Institute of Public Health and Director of the 2nd Alarm Project Kellie O’Dare, Ph.D., is the principal investigator on the grant titled, “First Responder ToolKit.” The purpose of this grant is intended to provide first responders and their families with information and referral services, access to resources, and first responder peer supports designed to mitigate the behavioral health impacts of workplace trauma and the incidence of suicide or attempted suicide, substance abuse, depression, and associated disorders.

$1,960,461

On December 16, 2021, the Florida Department of Education awarded FAMU’s College of Education $1.9 million. FAMU Developmental Research School Superintendent, Michael D. Johnson, is the principal investigator on the grant titled, “ARP ESSER III Formula Grants to LEA’s.”

$1,600,000

On November 2, 2021, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services awarded FAMU’s College of Agriculture and Food Sciences $1.6 million. Former FAMU President Fred Gainous is the principal investigator on the grant titled, “Infrastructure and Capacity Enhancements.”

$1,350,000

On September 7, 2021, the United States’ Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA AMS) awarded FAMU’s College of Agriculture and Food Sciences $1.35 million. College of Agriculture and Food Sciences Cooperative Extension & Outreach Leadership Director Vonda Richardson is the principal investigator on the grant titled, “USDA AMS Grant Applicant Technical Assistance with Underserved Community Focus.” The USDA AMS Grant Programs are designed to support the economic development for communities and commodities by funding projects that enhance the marketability and competitiveness of U.S. agricultural products.

$1,091,906

On July 26, 2021, the National Science Foundation awarded FAMU’s College of Science and Technology more than $1 million. FAMU Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Maurice Edington, Ph.D., is the principal investigator on the grant titled, “Implementation Project: STEM Center for the Advancement of Learning, Achievement and Research (SCALAR III).” The successful implementation of the SCALAR II project will result in improved academic support services, teaching, and learning in STEM areas.