The Rural Youth Development Grants Program is offering this grant to address the significant economic and physical barriers preventing rural youth from accessing essential care, services, and resources for healthy development. This grant is for the purpose of dismantling these barriers, specifically for rural youth, by enhancing their opportunities for involvement in policy and decision-making processes. It aims to foster the creation of safe and inviting environments for youth activities and significantly improve their access to vital information and technology. The overarching goal of this program is to empower rural youth, providing them with the necessary opportunities to enhance their own lives and contribute positively to the communities where they reside.
Opportunity ID: 236379
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-F4HN-004329 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rural Youth Development |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Community Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.500 — Cooperative Extension Service |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 14, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 15, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 15, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 14, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $645,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $258,000 |
| 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: | Rural Youth Development |
| 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 236379 Full Announcement-1 -> 13_rural youth.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 | PKG00179455 | Jun 14, 2013 | Jul 15, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
236379 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
236379 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
236379 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
236379 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
236379 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
236379 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
236379 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_1-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
236379 RR_SubawardBudget30-1.2.pdf