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| http://davidscott.house.gov/blog/?postid=397617 | USDA Announces $18 million grants for 1890 schools | 2015-11-17 | 2015 | 2015-11 | Democrat | House | GA | David Scott | S001157 | davidscott.house.gov | legacy | Earlier this year, Congressman Scott lead an effort to bring the 1890 Land Grant institutions to Washington to testify before the House Agriculture Committee. This was the first time that 1890 schools were asked to testify before the committee.The Second Morrill Act of 1890 was enacted by Congress to support states in establishing the 1890 Land-Grant Universities. These Historically Black Colleges and Universities are committed to providing educational opportunity through scientific research and extension programs.There are nineteen 1890 schools whichcultivate leadership in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics and agriculture. On Novever 16,USDA announced 53 grants totaling more than $18 million to support research, teaching, and extension activities at 1890 historically black land-grant colleges and universities. To see the full list of grants,click this link. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |