Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA SLBCD 011077
The Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) designed to strengthen how the Cooperative Extension System helps communities deal with disasters and other urgent local or regional emergencies. The program is built around the idea that Extension offices are often one of the most trusted, science-based community presences before, during, and after critical incidents, and that well-designed outreach and education can reduce losses and speed recovery. Through this funding, NIFA is looking for applied, practical projects that address public needs tied to emergency preparedness, immediate response, and longer-term recovery.
The work NIFA is aiming to support reflects the real-world roles Extension commonly plays when disasters happen. Funded projects are expected to focus on delivering practical, research-based risk information in ways that people can actually use, creating and delivering relevant educational programs and experiences for affected audiences, strengthening communication pathways so communities can share information and coordinate more effectively, and helping mitigate impacts while supporting recovery efforts. In other words, this is not basic research funding; it is meant to translate science into action through education, outreach, and on-the-ground coordination that helps families, communities, and businesses prepare for disruptions and respond more effectively when they occur.
Eligibility is limited. Applications can only be submitted by 1862 Land-grant Institutions located in the 50 states and certain U.S. territories and affiliated areas, specifically including American Samoa, Guam, Micronesia, the Northern Marianas, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. While only those institutions can apply as the lead applicant, awardees are allowed to subcontract with organizations that are not eligible to apply directly, as long as those partners are necessary to carry out the project. The opportunity also encourages collaboration: eligible 1862 Land-grant Institutions may partner with one another and may also collaborate with other Land-grant categories (such as 1890 and 1994 institutions), non-land-grant colleges and universities, and non-governmental organizations within a state or across a region as part of joint proposals. Meeting the stated eligibility requirements by the application deadline is essential; failure to do so can lead to the application being excluded or prevent NIFA from making an award even if the proposal is reviewed.
Key funding details include an opportunity number of USDA NIFA SLBCD 011077, a CFDA listing of 10.511, and an award ceiling of $115,000 per award. NIFA anticipates making around 4 awards under this announcement. The opportunity was created on 2024-11-18, and the original closing date for applications is 2025-02-13.Apply for USDA NIFA SLBCD 011077
- The National Institute of Food and Agriculture in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.511.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-11-18.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2025-02-13. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $115,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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