The Department of Rural Development is offering the Rural Youth Empowerment Grant Program to address economic and physical barriers faced by rural youth. This grant aims to enhance youth participation in decision-making, create safe environments for activities, and improve access to information. The ultimate objective is to empower rural youth to improve their lives and contribute positively to their communities. The closing date for applications is May 21, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 157173
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | USDA-NIFA-F4HN-003726 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Rural Youth Development |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Community Development |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 10.500 — Cooperative Extension Service |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | Yes |
| Version:: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date:: | Mar 21, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Mar 21, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | May 21, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | May 21, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Jun 20, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 720,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $288,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | Pursuant to 7 U.S.C. Section 7630, only the Girl Scouts of the United States of America (GSUSA), the National 4-H Council (4-H), the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), and the National FFA Organization (FFA) are eligible to apply. NIFA will accept only one application from each organization. The application must be developed and submitted by the national office of each respective organization. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description:: | Rural youth encounter economic and physical barriers that prevent them from receiving adequate care, services, or resources necessary for healthy development. The Rural Youth Development Grants Program is intended to breakdown barriers to participation, especially for rural youth; enhance opportunities for youth involvement in policy and decision-making; create safe and inviting environments for youth activities; and improve access to information and technology. The overall goal of the program is to provide opportunities for rural youth to improve their own lives and the communities in which they live. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 2 | Changed “healthily” to “healthy” in Description area. | Mar 21, 2012 |
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 10.500 |
| Competition ID: | |
| Competition Title: | |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00109410 |
| Opening Date: | Mar 21, 2012 |
| Closing Date: | May 21, 2012 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | NIFA Help Desk |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
SF424 (R & R) [V1.2] Research & Related Personal Data [V1.2] Project/Performance Site Location(s) [V1.4] Research And Related Other Project Information [V1.3] Research And Related Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) [V1.2] Research & Related Budget [V1.1] NIFA Supplemental Information [V1.1] |
| optional_forms | R & R Subaward Budget Attachment(s) Form 5 YR 30 ATT [V1.2] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.500 | PKG00109410 | Mar 21, 2012 | May 21, 2012 | View | NIFA Help Desk | Organization Applicants |