Kentucky State University

Awards Issued Prior to January 20, 2025, Were Funded Under Previous Administrations and May Not Reflect the Priorities and Policies of the Current Administration. the Focus and Scope of This Five-year Plan of Work for the 1890 Facilities Grants Program for Fiscal Years 2023-2028 Is to Address the Need for Facilities to Enhance the Research, Teaching, and Extension Activities of the Kentucky State University College of Agriculture, Community and the Sciences. This Proposal Includes a Comprehensive Strategy for Upgrading and Replacing Existing Aquaculture Buildings and Facilities. This Project Will Address the Critical Need for Modern Infrastructure to Support Research, Teaching, and Extension Activities in Aquaculture Production. Upgraded Facilities Will Enhance KSU'S Capacity to Conduct Research on Sustainable Aquaculture Practices, Provide Hands-on Training to Students, and Offer Valuable Extension Services to Local Farmers and Industry Stakeholders.to Meet the Growing Demand for Expertise in Health Equity, Nutrition, and Wellness, the Plan Proposes the Construction of a New Building Dedicated to These Areas. This Facility Will Serve as a Hub for Interdisciplinary Research, Collaborative Teaching Programs, and Community Outreach Initiatives. the Building Will House State-of-the-art Laboratories, Classrooms, and Community Spaces, Enabling Ksu to Advance Knowledge. Therefore, the Objectives of This Proposal Are to: 1) Replace and Expand the Ksu Aquaculture Office and Laboratory With the Ksu Aquaculture Water Quality and Disease Laboratory and the Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory, and 2) Construct a Building to House Health Equity, Nutrition, and Wellness Programing With a Classroom, Laboratory, and Offices. Classrooms Will Attract and Motivate Undergraduate and Graduate Students. These Building and Facility Upgrades Will Increase State-of-the-art Learning and Research Facilities for Faculty, Scientists, Students, Stakeholders, and Extension Personnel.