This grant, offered by the Department of Rural Health and Safety, aims to fund community-based outreach and education programs. Its primary purpose is to empower rural individuals and families by providing vital information about the value of good health, fostering motivation for personal health responsibility, and addressing rural environmental health concerns. Furthermore, the grant supports initiatives that increase access to crucial health promotion and educational activities. A key component involves training volunteers and health services providers to enhance healthcare delivery in rural areas, fostering stronger collaboration with state, local, and community partners to improve overall community well-being and health outcomes.
Opportunity ID: 236796
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-RHSE-004330 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rural Health and Safety Education |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Education Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.500 — Cooperative Extension Service |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 26, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 26, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 26, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 26, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 25, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| 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 by 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 Tuskegee University, West Virginia State University and the University of the District of Columbia. Applications 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | Focus of the Rural Health and Safety Education Program in FY2013 is on community-based, outreach education and extension programs that provide individuals and families with: a) Information as to the value of good health at any age; b) Information to increase individual or familys motivation to take more responsibility for their own health; c) Information regarding rural environmental health issues that directly impact on human health; d) Information about and access to health promotion and educational activities; and e) 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Rural Health and Safety Education |
| 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
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Modified the funding opportunity text description. | Jun 26, 2013 | |
| Jun 26, 2013 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-RHSE-004330 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rural Health and Safety Education |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Education Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.500 — Cooperative Extension Service |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 26, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 26, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 26, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 26, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 25, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| 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 by 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 Tuskegee University, West Virginia State University and the University of the District of Columbia. Applications 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | Focus of the Rural Health and Safety Education Program in FY2013 is on community-based, outreach education and extension programs that provide individuals and families with: a) Information as to the value of good health at any age; b) Information to increase individual or familys motivation to take more responsibility for their own health; c) Information regarding rural environmental health issues that directly impact on human health; d) Information about and access to health promotion and educational activities; and e) 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Rural Health and Safety Education |
| 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 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-RHSE-004330 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rural Health and Safety Education |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Education Health |
| 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 26, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 26, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 25, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| 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 by 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 Tuskegee University, West Virginia State University and the University of the District of Columbia. Applications 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | Rural Health and Safety Education focuses on: 1) Individual and Family Nutrition and Health Educ providing a) info on the value of good health at any age; b) info to increase motivation to take responsibility for their own health; c) info about and access to nutrition and health promo and educational activities; and d) training for volunteers and health services providers on nutrition and health promo and health care services in cooperation with state, local and community partners. 2) Farm Safety Educ that provides info and training on safety in the work place, including but not limited to: a) the prevention of occupational injury and death rates; b) the prevention of exposure to farm chemicals; and c) the prevention of agricultural respiratory diseases and dermatitis. 3) Rural Health Leadership Development Educ that assists rural communities in developing nutrition and health care services and facilities that will provide maximum benefit for resources invested and assist community leaders and public officials in understanding their roles and responsibilities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Rural Health and Safety Education |
| 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 |
Related Documents
Folder 236796 Full Announcement-1 -> 13_rural health.pdf
Folder 236796 Revised Full Announcement-1 -> 13_rural health_date modification.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 | PKG00179893 | Jun 26, 2013 | Jul 26, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
236796 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
236796 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
236796 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
236796 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
236796 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
236796 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
236796 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_1-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
236796 RR_SubawardBudget30-1.2.pdf