Higher Education Challenge Grant Modernization Act

This bill reauthorizes federal funding for grants and fellowships that support education in food and agricultural sciences. It directly affects universities, colleges, and training programs that teach these subjects by providing $60 million annually from 2026 through 2035. The legislation specifically prioritizes teaching projects that include paid work-based learning to help train more professionals in food and agricultural sciences and rural economic development. It amends the existing Food and Agriculture Act of 1977 to update funding priorities and ensure continued financial support for these educational initiatives.