Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA SLBCD 004490
Apply for USDA NIFA SLBCD 004490
- The National Institute of Food and Agriculture in the agriculture education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Children, Youth, and Families At Risk (CYFAR) Sustainable Community Projects" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.500 Cooperative Extension Service.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 4, 2014 and posted on Mar 4, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 11, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $6,455,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $175,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Applications may be submitted by Cooperative Extension at 1890 Land grant Institutions, including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University, 1862 Land grant Colleges and Universities, and the University of the District of Columbia.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Children, Youth, and Families at Risk (CYFAR) Sustainable Community Projects grant is a USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) funding opportunity designed to strengthen community-based educational programs for children, youth, and families who face heightened risk due to limited resources and unmet basic needs. The core purpose is practical and community-centered: improve both the quality and the reach of comprehensive programs delivered through the Cooperative Extension System, using the Land-Grant University network as the backbone for education, outreach, and long-term community support.
At the heart of the CYFAR mission is the idea that education can be a stabilizing force for families and young people who are struggling. The program aims to mobilize the expertise, infrastructure, and partnerships of Land Grant and Cooperative Extension Systems to develop and deliver learning opportunities that build real-world life skills. These efforts focus on helping limited-resource families and at-risk youth gain the tools needed to move toward healthier, safer, and more self-sufficient lives, with an emphasis on positive youth development and strengthening family and community functioning so participants can become productive, contributing members of their communities.
This opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant under an agriculture education activity area and is listed under CFDA number 10.500 (Cooperative Extension Service). The total estimated funding available for the program is $6,455,000, with individual awards capped at an award ceiling of $175,000. The award floor is listed as $0, which typically indicates there is no stated minimum award amount, though actual awards are determined by the agency based on proposal merit, scope, and available funds. Notably, the program does not require cost sharing or matching, which can lower barriers for eligible institutions and communities that may not have strong non-federal funding capacity.
Eligibility is limited to Cooperative Extension programs housed within specific Land-Grant institutions. Applications may be submitted by Cooperative Extension at 1890 Land-Grant Institutions (including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University), 1862 Land-Grant Colleges and Universities, and the University of the District of Columbia. This eligibility structure reinforces the program's intent to deliver services through Extension systems that already have local presence, trusted relationships, and established mechanisms for delivering research-based education to communities.
Key timeline information in the source record shows the opportunity was posted on March 4, 2014, with an application closing date of April 11, 2014, and an archive date of May 11, 2014. While those dates indicate this specific posting is historical, the summary captures the program’s structure and intent: federal support for Extension-led, sustainable community projects that deliver comprehensive, skills-based educational programming to at-risk children, youth, and families.
For applicants or stakeholders needing assistance accessing the full announcement or navigating the application process, the notice provides a support contact through the NIFA Help Desk at 202-401-5048 during business hours (Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET, excluding federal holidays).
CYFAR Sustainable Community Projects Grant (USDA NIFA) - FAQs
What is the CYFAR Sustainable Community Projects grant?
The Children, Youth, and Families at Risk (CYFAR) Sustainable Community Projects grant is a USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) funding opportunity that supports community-based educational programs for children, youth, and families facing heightened risk due to limited resources and unmet basic needs.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The core purpose is to improve both the quality and the reach of comprehensive educational programs delivered through the Cooperative Extension System, using the Land-Grant University network as the backbone for education, outreach, and long-term community support.
Who is the program intended to serve?
The program is intended to serve children, youth, and families who face heightened risk because of limited resources and unmet basic needs, including at-risk youth and limited-resource families.
What kinds of outcomes is CYFAR trying to achieve?
CYFAR aims to use education as a stabilizing force by building real-world life skills, supporting positive youth development, and strengthening family and community functioning so participants can move toward healthier, safer, and more self-sufficient lives and become productive, contributing community members.
How are projects expected to be delivered?
Projects are expected to be developed and delivered through the Cooperative Extension System, leveraging Land-Grant University and Extension expertise, infrastructure, and partnerships to provide research-based education and community support.
What agency is offering this grant?
The funding opportunity is offered by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
What type of grant is this?
This opportunity is described as a discretionary grant under an agriculture education activity area.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is listed under CFDA number 10.500, Cooperative Extension Service.
How much total funding is available?
The total estimated funding available is $6,455,000.
What is the maximum award amount per grant?
Individual awards are capped at an award ceiling of $175,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
The award floor is listed as $0, which typically indicates there is no stated minimum award amount. Actual awards are determined by the agency based on proposal merit, scope, and available funds.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The program does not require cost sharing or matching.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to Cooperative Extension programs housed within specific Land-Grant institutions. Applications may be submitted by Cooperative Extension at:
- 1890 Land-Grant Institutions (including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University)
- 1862 Land-Grant Colleges and Universities
- The University of the District of Columbia
Can organizations outside the Land-Grant Cooperative Extension system apply directly?
Based on the eligibility information provided, applications are limited to Cooperative Extension programs within the specified Land-Grant institutions and the University of the District of Columbia.
Why does the program focus on Land-Grant Universities and Cooperative Extension?
The eligibility structure reflects the program intent to deliver services through Extension systems that already have local presence, trusted relationships, and established mechanisms for delivering research-based education to communities.
What does "sustainable community projects" mean in this context?
From the description provided, the program emphasizes Extension-led projects designed for long-term community support, strengthening community-based educational programming and increasing both reach and quality through established Extension networks.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The source record shows the opportunity was posted on March 4, 2014, with an application closing date of April 11, 2014.
Is this specific posting still active?
The record shows an archive date of May 11, 2014. Those dates indicate this specific posting is historical, even though the summary describes the program structure and intent.
Where can applicants get help with the announcement or application process?
Support is available through the NIFA Help Desk at 202-401-5048 during business hours (Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET), excluding federal holidays.
What are the NIFA Help Desk hours?
The help desk is available Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays.
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