The Rural Renewal Initiative Seed Grant Program invests in rural-focused research across Oklahoma, providing funds to enhance rural communities.
Each year, the program awards two $90,000 seed grants to launch research that engages rural Oklahoma communities. The winning proposals focus on water insecurity and community journalism.
Nila Pradhananga, an assistant professor in the OSU Department of Nutritional Sciences and nutrition state Extension specialist in Family and Consumer Sciences, is the primary investigator for research evaluating and addressing water security in rural western Oklahoma and its connection to nutrition. Rosemary Avance, OSU media and strategic communications assistant professor, is the primary investigator for a project that builds upon three years of research examining access to local news in rural areas.
PHOTO: Country road in Oklahoma. (Adobe Stock-#424988478 │ Bennekom)
