The Smith Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program is a pivotal funding opportunity designed for State Extension Services within 1862 Land-Grant Institutions. This highly competitive grant aims to bolster national resilience by supporting innovative, education-based methodologies. Its core purpose is to address critical needs in emergency preparedness, empowering communities to anticipate and mitigate the impacts of various crises. Furthermore, the grant facilitates the development of specific, educational responses to both natural disasters, such as floods or wildfires, and man-made emergencies, ensuring a more informed and prepared public capable of effective action during challenging times. This initiative promotes knowledge dissemination and practical skill-building to safeguard well-being.
Opportunity ID: 85933
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-SLBCD-003437 |
| 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 Disaster Prevention and Relief Environment Food and Nutrition Health Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.500 — Cooperative Extension Service |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 06, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 23, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 23, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 22, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $460,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $120,000 |
| Award Floor: | $30,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education 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: | Special Needs Program is a competitive grants program to State Extension Services at 1862 Land-Grant Institutions to support innovative, education-based approaches to addressing emergency preparedness and specific responses related to natural and man-made disasters. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Smith Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program RFA |
| 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. Email:electronic@nifa.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 85933 Full Announcement-1 -> oa-spneedsrfav.jj4-06-2011.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIFA Help Desk Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00046751 | Apr 06, 2011 | May 23, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
85933 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
85933 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
85933 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
85933 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
85933 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
85933 RR_FedNonFedBudget-1.1.pdf
85933 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_1-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
85933 RR_FedNonFed_SubawardBudget30-1.2.pdf
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