The Cooperative Extension System is offering the Sustainable Community Projects grant to enhance comprehensive community-based programs targeting at-risk children, youth, and families. This grant is specifically designed to significantly improve both the quality and quantity of these vital initiatives. A core principle of this funding is the adoption of a holistic approach, which considers individuals within the broader context of their families and communities. Success will be driven by strong collaboration, encouraging partnerships across diverse disciplines, various program areas, and different geographical boundaries. The grant aims to foster long-term, sustainable efforts that provide crucial support and resources, ultimately strengthening communities and improving the well-being and outcomes for vulnerable young people and their families nationwide.
Opportunity ID: 49366
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-CSREES-SLBCD-002524 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Children, Youth & Families at Risk Sustainable Community Projects |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Community Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.500 — Cooperative Extension Service |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 08, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 18, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 23, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 23, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 17, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $140,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may be submitted by Cooperative Extension at 1890 Land-Grant Institutions, including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University, at 1862 Land-Grant Colleges and Universities, and the University of the District of Columbia. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | CSREES |
| Description: | The purpose of Sustainable Community Projects funding is to improve the quality and quantity of comprehensive community-based programs for at-risk children, youth, and families supported by the Cooperative Extension System. Collaboration across disciplines, program areas, and geographic lines, as well a holistic approach that views the individual in the context of the family and community, are central to Sustainable Community Projects. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Children, Youth and Families at Risk Sustainable Community Projects |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
CSREES Help Desk
Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email:electronic@csrees.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 49366 Full Announcement-1 -> cyfar scp 09 08 09.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | CSREES Help Desk Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email: electronic@csrees.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.500 | PKG00013903 | Sep 08, 2009 | Oct 23, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
49366 RR_SF424-1.1.pdf
49366 RR_PerformanceSite-1.1.pdf
49366 CSREES_Supplemental_Info-1.0.pdf
49366 RR_KeyPersonExpanded-1.1.pdf
49366 RR_OtherProjectInfo-1.1.pdf
49366 RR_PersonalData-1.1.pdf
49366 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
49366 RR_SubawardBudget-1.2.pdf
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