The National Youth Farm Safety Program is offering this grant to bolster national efforts in delivering essential farm safety education. This grant, under the Youth Farm Safety Education and Certification (YFSEC) Program for fiscal year 2017, is specifically designed to provide timely, pertinent, and appropriate training. The primary purpose of this grant is to enhance the safety knowledge and practices of young individuals, whether they are currently employed in agricultural production or seeking employment within the sector. It aims to reduce risks and promote safer working environments for youth in farming communities across the nation. This initiative underscores a commitment to protecting the well-being of the next generation of agricultural workers through comprehensive educational resources and certification.
Opportunity ID: 292771
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-SLBCD-006287 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Youth Farm Safety Education and Certification |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.500 — Cooperative Extension Service |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 27, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 10, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 10, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 09, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may be submitted only by Cooperative Extension Services (CES) at 1862 Land-Grant Colleges and Universities and 1890 Land-Grant Colleges and Universities, including the University of the District of Columbia, Tuskegee University, West Virginia State University, and Central State University. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | Youth Farm Safety Education and Certification (YFSEC) Program for fiscal year (FY) 2017 to support national efforts for delivering timely, pertinent, and appropriate farm safety education to youth seeking employment or who are already employed in agricultural production. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Youth Farm Safety Education and Certification 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
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 292771 Full Announcement-YFSEC -> FY 2017 YFSEC_final.pdf
Folder 292771 Full Announcement-YFSEC -> FY 2017 YFSEC_final_revised.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 | PKG00231666 | Mar 27, 2017 | May 10, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
292771 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
292771 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
292771 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
292771 RR_Budget_1_3-1.3.pdf
292771 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
292771 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
292771 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
292771 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_3-1.3.pdf
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