NIFA is offering grant funds for the Military Family Readiness System (MFRS) for fiscal year 2011 to support the development of a crucial training resource. This grant is specifically for creating a high-quality, effective, and efficient DoD-standard, joint-Service training program, complete with supporting materials. The primary purpose is to equip Family Center and Family Readiness program staff, including both management and front-line employees, with the necessary skills and knowledge. This training will enable them to effectively implement individual programs within the comprehensive framework of a ‘social service delivery system’ model. Ultimately, this initiative aims to enhance the overall support services provided to military families.
Opportunity ID: 113673
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-EXCA-003517 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Military Family Readiness System |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Education Humanities Information and Statistics |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.500 — Cooperative Extension Service |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 11, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 12, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 12, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 12, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,818,182 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,818,182 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Individuals |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may be submitted by State agricultural experiment stations, State cooperative extension services, all colleges and universities, other research or educational institutions or organizations, Federal and private agencies and organizations, non-profit organizations, individuals, and any other domestic contractor or recipient, to further research, extension, or teaching programs in the food and agricultural sciences of the Department of Agriculture. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | NIFA announces the availability of grant funds and requests applications for the Military Family Readiness System (MFRS) for fiscal year (FY) 2011 to develop a high quality, effective and efficient DoD-standard, joint-Service training resource (with supporting materials) to prepare Family Center/Family Readiness program staff (management and front line employees) to implement individual programs within the context of a �social service delivery system� model. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Military Family Readiness System |
| 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 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST, excluding Federal holiday Email:electronic@nifa.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 113673 Full Announcement-1 -> final military family readiness system rfa 8112011.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIFA Help Desk Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST, excluding Federal holiday 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 | PKG00071331 | Aug 11, 2011 | Sep 12, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
113673 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
113673 PerformanceSite_1_3-1.3.pdf
113673 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_2-1.2.pdf
113673 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
113673 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
113673 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
113673 CSREES_Supplemental_Info-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
113673 RR_SubawardBudget-1.2.pdf
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