The Smith-Lever Special Needs Program offers a competitive grant opportunity to State Extension Services at 1862 Land-Grant Institutions. This program aims to support the development and implementation of innovative, education-based approaches to critical community needs. The grant’s primary purpose is to enhance emergency preparedness and specific responses related to both natural and man-made disasters. It seeks proposals that demonstrate novel ways to educate the public and communities, building capacity for resilience and effective disaster management. Projects should focus on creating and disseminating practical, knowledge-driven solutions to help citizens and organizations better anticipate, prepare for, and react to various emergency situations, fostering a more prepared society.
Opportunity ID: 52487
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-SLBCD-002981 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Smith-Lever Special Needs Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Disaster Prevention and Relief Education Employment, Labor and Training Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 12 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.500 — Cooperative Extension Service |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 04, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 03, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 03, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 03, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $460,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $460,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may be submitted with the approval of Extension Directors of 1862 Land-grant Institutions in the 50 states, American Samoa, Guam, Micronesia, Northern Marianas, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | The Smith-Lever Special Needs Program is a competitive grants program to State Extension Services at 1862 Land-Grant Institutions to support innovative, education-based approaches to addressing emergency preparedness and specific responses related to natural and man-made disasters. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Smith-Lever Special Needs Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIFA Help Desk
Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email:electronic@nifa.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 52487 Full Announcement-1 -> 10_smith_lever_special_needs.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIFA Help Desk Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email: electronic@nifa.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.500 | PKG00016930 | Mar 04, 2010 | Jun 03, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
52487 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
52487 PerformanceSite_1_3-1.3.pdf
52487 RR_FedNonFedBudget-1.1.pdf
52487 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_2-1.2.pdf
52487 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
52487 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
52487 CSREES_Supplemental_Info-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
52487 RR_FedNonFed_SubawardBudget-1.2.pdf
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