The USDA is offering this grant for the Youth Farm Safety Education and Certification Program (YFSEC), supporting national efforts to train young individuals employed in agriculture. This grant is for the purpose of ensuring youth workers meet safety standards and qualify for employment exemptions under federal regulations. Recognizing significant changes in agricultural production and workforce since the 1970s, the USDA aims to innovate training and apply appropriate restrictions for youth in hazardous farm jobs. Funded via Smith-Lever 3(d) since 2001, YFSEC has awarded nearly $1.43 million, advancing crucial youth farm safety initiatives.
Opportunity ID: 46938
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-CSREES-SLBCD-002220 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Youth Farm Safety Education and Certification Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | The Youth Farm Safety Education and Certification Program (YFSEC) supports national efforts to deliver timely, pertinent, and appropriate training to youth seeking employment or already employed in agricultural production. The program has critical ties to the current regulations for youth employment in agriculture, especially the exemptions provided in 29 CFR Part 570, subpart E-1 for youth under the age of 16 employed in some agricultural occupations having obtained certification. Significant changes in agricultural production and in the agricultural workforce since this regulation took effect in the early 1970’s have encouraged the USDA to consider training and certification innovations along with developing appropriate training and restrictions on youth employment in hazardous agricultural jobs. YFSEC’s funding has appeared under the Smith-Lever 3 (d) line for Youth Farm Safety Education and Certification since 2001 and has awarded nearly $1.43 million in grants. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.500 — Cooperative Extension Service |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 21, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 11, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 11, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 11, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $450,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 1862 Land-Grant Institutions 1890 Land-Grant Institutions Other or Additional Information (See below) More Information on Eligibility Only Extension Directors and Administrators of 1862 Land-Grant Institutions and 1890 Land-Grant Institutions are eligible to apply for YFSEC funds. Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | CSREES |
| Description: | The Youth Farm Safety Education and Certification Program (YFSEC) supports national efforts to deliver timely, pertinent, and appropriate training to youth seeking employment or already employed in agricultural production. The program has critical ties to the current regulations for youth employment in agriculture, especially the exemptions provided in 29 CFR Part 570, subpart E-1 for youth under the age of 16 employed in some agricultural occupations having obtained certification. Significant changes in agricultural production and in the agricultural workforce since this regulation took effect in the early 1970’s have encouraged the USDA to consider training and certification innovations along with developing appropriate training and restrictions on youth employment in hazardous agricultural jobs. YFSEC’s funding has appeared under the Smith-Lever 3 (d) line for Youth Farm Safety Education and Certification since 2001 and has awarded nearly $1.43 million in grants. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Youth Farm Safety Education and Certification Program RFA |
| 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, Email:electronic@csrees.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 46938 Full Announcement-1 -> 09_youth_farm.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | CSREES Help Desk Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, 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 | PKG00011743 | Apr 22, 2009 | Jun 11, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
46938 RR_SF424-1.1.pdf
46938 RR_PerformanceSite-1.1.pdf
46938 CSREES_Supplemental_Info-1.0.pdf
46938 RR_KeyPersonExpanded-1.1.pdf
46938 RR_OtherProjectInfo-1.1.pdf
46938 RR_PersonalData-1.1.pdf
46938 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
46938 RR_SubawardBudget-1.2.pdf
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