NIFA is offering the Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program to fund projects aiming to prepare communities for disaster losses and critical incidents. The program focuses on providing science-based risk information, creating educational programs, improving communication channels, and aiding in recovery efforts. Applicants are encouraged to develop applied scientific programs that cater to the public’s needs during local or regional emergency situations. The closing date for this grant is June 01, 2012.
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:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 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:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 10.500 |
| Competition ID: | |
| Competition Title: | |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00113870 |
| Opening Date: | Apr 04, 2012 |
| Closing Date: | Jun 01, 2012 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | NIFA Help Desk |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
SF424 (R & R) [V1.2] Research & Related Personal Data [V1.2] Project/Performance Site Location(s) [V1.4] Research And Related Other Project Information [V1.3] Research And Related Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) [V1.2] Research & Related Budget (Total Fed + Non-Fed) [V1.1] NIFA Supplemental Information [V1.1] |
| optional_forms | Research & Related Subaward Budget (Total Fed + Non-Fed) 5 YR 30 ATT [V1.2] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.500 | PKG00113870 | Apr 04, 2012 | Jun 01, 2012 | View | NIFA Help Desk | Organization Applicants |