Modernizes higher education grants to include teaching enhancement projects in food and agricultural sciences.

The Higher Education Challenge Grant Modernization Act amends the Food and Agriculture Act of 1977 to expand the scope of grants and fellowships for food and agricultural sciences education. It prioritizes applications for teaching enhancement projects, including paid work-based learning, that address the need for additional trained professionals in food and agricultural sciences and rural economic, community, and business development. The bill also authorizes $60,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2035.

Modernizes higher education grants to include teaching enhancement projects in food and agricultural sciences.

The Higher Education Challenge Grant Modernization Act amends the Food and Agriculture Act of 1977 to expand the scope of grants and fellowships for food and agricultural sciences education. It prioritizes applications for teaching enhancement projects, including paid work-based learning, that address the need for additional trained professionals in food and agricultural sciences and rural economic, community, and business development. The bill also authorizes $60,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2035.