Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA CSREES SLBCD 002384
Apply for USDA CSREES SLBCD 002384
- The CSREES in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Children, Youth, and Families at Risk Research and Evaluation" 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 Jun 15, 2009 and posted on Jun 15, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 27, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $400,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education 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, at 1862 Land Grant Colleges and Universities, and the University of the District of Columbia.
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Opportunity Summary:
The USDA Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES) offered the Children, Youth, and Families at Risk (CYFAR) Research and Evaluation Program as a discretionary grant opportunity focused on strengthening community-based supports for vulnerable children, youth, and families. The central aim of this funding was to improve the overall quality and effectiveness of comprehensive, community-based programs that are delivered through or supported by the Cooperative Extension System. In practice, this opportunity emphasized research and evaluation activities that can demonstrate what works, refine program models, and help Extension-based initiatives better meet the needs of participants who face elevated risks of not having their basic human needs met.
The program description highlights a broader CYFAR mission: to bring together the resources and capabilities of the Land Grant University system and Cooperative Extension, working in partnership with other organizations, to develop and deliver educational programming that helps at-risk youth build practical skills for stable, healthy, and productive lives. The focus is not simply on providing services, but on equipping youth with competencies that support positive development and long-term contribution to their communities. Because the opportunity is framed around research and evaluation, it signals an interest in evidence-informed program improvement, including learning from implementation, measuring outcomes, and identifying strategies that can be sustained or replicated.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was posted on June 15, 2009, with an application deadline of July 27, 2009, and it was later archived on February 17, 2010. The funding instrument was a grant, and the activity category was listed as community development under CFDA 10.500 (Cooperative Extension Service). The estimated total funding available across the competition was $400,000, and there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowered the barrier for eligible institutions that might otherwise struggle to provide non-federal matching funds.
Eligibility was oriented toward the Land Grant and Extension infrastructure that CYFAR is designed to mobilize. Applications could be submitted by Cooperative Extension programs at 1890 Land Grant Institutions (explicitly including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University), at 1862 Land Grant Colleges and Universities, and at the University of the District of Columbia. The listing also notes eligible applicants as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and other entities as described in the full announcement, but the eligibility language makes clear that the intended applicant pool is closely tied to the Cooperative Extension and Land Grant system.
For applicants needing support, the announcement provided a CSREES Help Desk contact for technical access issues (phone: 202-401-5048, weekdays during business hours, excluding federal holidays) and indicated that additional help was available for questions related to preparing application content. Overall, the opportunity can be understood as a targeted investment in building stronger evidence and better evaluation capacity around Extension-supported programs serving at-risk children, youth, and families, with the expectation that stronger research and evaluation will translate into higher-quality, more impactful community-based programming.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the CYFAR Research and Evaluation Program grant opportunity?
The Children, Youth, and Families at Risk (CYFAR) Research and Evaluation Program was a discretionary grant opportunity offered by USDA CSREES (Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service). It focused on research and evaluation activities intended to strengthen comprehensive, community-based supports for vulnerable children, youth, and families delivered through or supported by the Cooperative Extension System.
What is the main purpose of this funding?
The central aim was to improve the overall quality and effectiveness of comprehensive, community-based programs tied to Cooperative Extension. The opportunity emphasized research and evaluation designed to demonstrate what works, refine program models, measure outcomes, learn from implementation, and support approaches that can be sustained or replicated.
What kinds of projects were emphasized in this opportunity?
The opportunity emphasized research and evaluation projects connected to Extension-supported community-based programming for at-risk children, youth, and families. The intent was to build evidence and evaluation capacity around programs, rather than simply providing direct services without measurement or learning components.
Who was this program meant to benefit?
This program was oriented toward improving programming for vulnerable or at-risk children, youth, and families, specifically participants who face elevated risks of not having their basic human needs met. The broader CYFAR mission highlighted helping at-risk youth build practical skills for stable, healthy, and productive lives.
How does this opportunity relate to the Cooperative Extension System and Land Grant Universities?
The CYFAR mission described in the announcement was to bring together the resources and capabilities of the Land Grant University system and Cooperative Extension, in partnership with other organizations, to develop and deliver educational programming for at-risk youth. The grant opportunity itself was structured to mobilize this Land Grant and Extension infrastructure and improve program effectiveness through research and evaluation.
What was the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument was a grant.
What was the activity category and CFDA number?
The activity category was listed as Community Development under CFDA 10.500 (Cooperative Extension Service).
How much total funding was available?
The estimated total funding available across the competition was $400,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was oriented toward the Land Grant and Extension system. Applications could be submitted by Cooperative Extension programs at:
- 1890 Land Grant Institutions (explicitly including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University)
- 1862 Land Grant Colleges and Universities
- The University of the District of Columbia
The listing also noted eligible applicants as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and other entities as described in the full announcement, while indicating the intended applicant pool was closely tied to Cooperative Extension and the Land Grant system.
When was the opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The opportunity was posted on June 15, 2009. The application deadline was July 27, 2009.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on February 17, 2010, indicating it is no longer active.
What type of program outcomes or improvements was the funding trying to support?
The opportunity signaled an interest in evidence-informed program improvement. This included demonstrating what works, refining program models, measuring outcomes, learning from implementation, and identifying strategies that could be sustained or replicated to increase the impact of Extension-supported initiatives serving at-risk populations.
Did the announcement provide technical support contacts?
Yes. The announcement provided a CSREES Help Desk contact for technical access issues: 202-401-5048, available on weekdays during business hours, excluding federal holidays.
Was there support for questions about preparing the application content?
Yes. The announcement indicated that additional help was available for questions related to preparing application content (beyond technical access support).
What is the broader mission of CYFAR described in the opportunity?
The broader CYFAR mission described was to connect Land Grant University and Cooperative Extension resources with partner organizations to deliver educational programming that helps at-risk youth build practical skills that support stable, healthy, and productive lives and enable long-term contribution to their communities.
Does the opportunity focus on services or education?
The description emphasized educational programming and youth competency-building, supported by research and evaluation to improve program quality and effectiveness. The focus was not framed as services alone, but on equipping youth with skills and competencies and using evidence to strengthen program models.
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