Human Science Extension Outreach Department Offers Rural Health and Safety Education Grant

Applications may be submitted by 1862 and 1890 Land Grant colleges and universities that are
eligible to receive funds under the Act of July 2, 1862 (7 U.S.C. 301 et seq.), and the Act of
August 30, 1890 (7 U.S.C. 321 et seq.), including Central State University, Tuskegee University,
West Virginia State University. Applications also may be submitted by any of the Tribal colleges
and universities designated as 1994 Land Grant Institutions under the Educational Land-Grant Status
Act of 1994, as amended.

Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply provided such organizations
are necessary for the conduct of the project.

Duplicate or Multiple Submissions – duplicate or multiple submissions is not allowed. NIFA will
disqualify both applications if an applicant submits duplicate or multiple submissions. For those
new to Federal financial assistance, NIFA’s Grants Overview provides highly recommended i
formation about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal
awards process.

The RHSE program proposals are expected to be community-based, outreach education programs, such as those conducted through Human Science extension outreach, that provides individuals and families with: Information as to the value of good health at any age; Information to increase individual or family’s motivation to take more responsibility for their own health; Information regarding rural environmental health issues that directly impact on human health; Information about and access to health promotion and educational activities; and Training for volunteers and health services providers concerning health promotion and health care services for individuals and families in cooperation with state, local and community partners.