The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is offering the Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program. This grant supports the Cooperative Extension System’s crucial role as a trusted community resource in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters and critical incidents. Through this program, NIFA aims to fund applied scientific projects that address public needs during local or regional emergencies. Key activities include communicating practical, science-based risk information, developing relevant educational experiences, facilitating new communication channels, and mitigating losses to aid community recovery. This initiative empowers communities and businesses to cope effectively with disaster impacts through established extension outreach.
Opportunity ID: 161693
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-SLBCD-003741 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program |
| 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: | Apr 04, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 01, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 01, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 01, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $462,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $120,000 |
| Award Floor: | $30,000 |
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: | Within the states and territories, the Cooperative Extension System has repeatedly served as the trusted community organization that has helped to enable families, communities, and businesses to successfully prepare for, respond to and cope with disaster losses and critical incidents. Once a disaster has occurred, the local extension outreach includes: 1) Communicating practical science-based risk information, 2) Developing relevant educational experiences and programs, 3) Working with individuals and communities to open new communication channels, and 4) Mitigating losses and facilitating recovery. NIFA intends to fund Special Needs projects to implement applied scientific programs that serve public needs in preparation for, during and after local or regional emergency situations. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants 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 161693 Full Announcement-1 -> fy ’12 smith-lever special needs -post this one.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 | PKG00113870 | Apr 04, 2012 | Jun 01, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
161693 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
161693 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
161693 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
161693 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
161693 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
161693 RR_FedNonFedBudget-1.1.pdf
161693 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_1-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
161693 RR_FedNonFed_SubawardBudget30-1.2.pdf
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