This grant focuses on improving health and safety in rural communities through a comprehensive approach. Its purpose is to enhance individual and family well-being via nutrition and health education, fostering personal responsibility, and increasing access to vital health activities. The program also provides essential training for volunteers and healthcare providers. A key component is Farm Safety Education, which aims to prevent occupational injuries, fatalities, chemical exposure, and work-related agricultural diseases. Furthermore, the grant supports Rural Health Leadership Development, empowering community leaders and officials to effectively optimize health services and facilities, ultimately building healthier, safer, and more resilient rural populations.
Opportunity ID: 161994
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-RHSE-003744 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rural Health and Safety Education |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Education Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.500 — Cooperative Extension Service |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 05, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 03, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 14, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may be submitted by Land-grant colleges and universities that are eligible to receive funds under the Act of July 2, 1862 (7 U.S.C. 301 et seq.), and the Act of August 30, 1890 (7 U.S.C. 321 et seq.), including Tuskegee University, West Virginia State University and the University of the District of Columbia. Applications may be submitted by any of the Tribal colleges and universities designated as 1994 Land-Grant Institutions under the Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994, as amended. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | Rural Health and Safety Education focuses on: 1) Individual and Family Nutrition and Health Educ providing a) info on the value of good health at any age; b) info to increase motivation to take responsibility for their own health; c) info about and access to nutrition and health promo and educational activities; and d) training for volunteers and health services providers on nutrition and health promo and health care services in cooperation with state, local and community partners. 2) Farm Safety Educ that provides info and training on safety in the work place, including but not limited to: a) the prevention of occupational injury and death rates; b) the prevention of exposure to farm chemicals; and c) the prevention of agricultural respiratory diseases and dermatitis. 3) Rural Health Leadership Development Educ that assists rural communities in developing nutrition and health care services and facilities that will provide maximum benefit for resources invested and assist community leaders and public officials in understanding their roles and responsibilities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Rural Health and Safety Education |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| The budget allocation figures on page 6 of the RFA has been modified. | May 03, 2012 | |
| Reason for modification: To revise the funding opportunity text description. |
May 03, 2012 | |
| Apr 06, 2012 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-RHSE-003744 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rural Health and Safety Education |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Education Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.500 — Cooperative Extension Service |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 05, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 03, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 14, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may be submitted by Land-grant colleges and universities that are eligible to receive funds under the Act of July 2, 1862 (7 U.S.C. 301 et seq.), and the Act of August 30, 1890 (7 U.S.C. 321 et seq.), including Tuskegee University, West Virginia State University and the University of the District of Columbia. Applications may be submitted by any of the Tribal colleges and universities designated as 1994 Land-Grant Institutions under the Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994, as amended. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | Rural Health and Safety Education focuses on: 1) Individual and Family Nutrition and Health Educ providing a) info on the value of good health at any age; b) info to increase motivation to take responsibility for their own health; c) info about and access to nutrition and health promo and educational activities; and d) training for volunteers and health services providers on nutrition and health promo and health care services in cooperation with state, local and community partners. 2) Farm Safety Educ that provides info and training on safety in the work place, including but not limited to: a) the prevention of occupational injury and death rates; b) the prevention of exposure to farm chemicals; and c) the prevention of agricultural respiratory diseases and dermatitis. 3) Rural Health Leadership Development Educ that assists rural communities in developing nutrition and health care services and facilities that will provide maximum benefit for resources invested and assist community leaders and public officials in understanding their roles and responsibilities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Rural Health and Safety Education |
| 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 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-RHSE-003744 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rural Health and Safety Education |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Education Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.500 — Cooperative Extension Service |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 03, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 14, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may be submitted by Land-grant colleges and universities that are eligible to receive funds under the Act of July 2, 1862 (7 U.S.C. 301 et seq.), and the Act of August 30, 1890 (7 U.S.C. 321 et seq.), including Tuskegee University, West Virginia State University and the University of the District of Columbia. Applications may be submitted by any of the Tribal colleges and universities designated as 1994 Land-Grant Institutions under the Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994, as amended. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | Rural Health and Safety Education focuses on: 1) Individual and Family Nutrition and Health Educ providing a) info on the value of good health at any age; b) info to increase motivation to take responsibility for their own health; c) info about and access to nutrition and health promo and educational activities; and d) training for volunteers and health services providers on nutrition and health promo and health care services in cooperation with state, local and community partners. 2) Farm Safety Educ that provides info and training on safety in the work place, including but not limited to: a) the prevention of occupational injury and death rates; b) the prevention of exposure to farm chemicals; and c) the prevention of agricultural respiratory diseases and dermatitis. 3) Rural Health Leadership Development Educ that assists rural communities in developing nutrition and health care services and facilities that will provide maximum benefit for resources invested and assist community leaders and public officials in understanding their roles and responsibilities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Rural Health and Safety Education |
| 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 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-RHSE-003744 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rural Health and Safety Education |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Education Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.500 — Cooperative Extension Service |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 06, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 14, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may be submitted by Land-grant colleges and universities that are eligible to receive funds under the Act of July 2, 1862 (7 U.S.C. 301 et seq.), and the Act of August 30, 1890 (7 U.S.C. 321 et seq.), including Tuskegee University, West Virginia State University and the University of the District of Columbia. Applications may be submitted by any of the Tribal colleges and universities designated as 1994 Land-Grant Institutions under the Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994, as amended. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | Rural Health and Safety Education Programs will focus on issues related to individual and family health in one or more of the following areas: 1) Analysis or education regarding the impact of societal factors on health among rural and farm families; 2) Analysis or education regarding health literacy or health disparities in access and usage of health services or of health conditions and their respective impact on health status of rural and farm families; and/or 3) Related issues of health promotion and health care to rural individuals and families with information: (1) as to the value of good health at any age; (2) to increase individual or family’s motivation to take more responsibility for their own health; (3) about and access to health promotion and educational activities; and Training for volunteers and health services providers concerning health promotion and health care services for individuals and families in cooperation with local and community partners. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Rural Health and Safety Education |
| 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 |
Related Documents
Folder 161994 Full Announcement-2 -> fy 2012 rhse 05 03 2012 revised final.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 | PKG00114170 | Apr 05, 2012 | May 15, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
161994 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
161994 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
161994 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
161994 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
161994 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
161994 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
161994 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_1-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
161994 RR_SubawardBudget30-1.2.pdf
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