Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA SLBCD 004975
Apply for USDA NIFA SLBCD 004975
- The National Institute of Food and Agriculture in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Children, Youth and Families at Risk Sustainable Communities 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 12, 2015 and posted on Mar 12, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 13, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $6,800,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Applications may only 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 Communities Projects grant opportunity is a discretionary grant program offered by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). It is designed to strengthen and expand comprehensive, community-based educational programs delivered through the Cooperative Extension System, with a clear focus on children, youth, and families who are considered at risk. At its core, the program aims to increase both the quality and the reach of local efforts that help limited-resource families and youth build practical skills and supports that can improve day-to-day stability and long-term outcomes.
The mission behind CYFAR is to bring together the people, expertise, and infrastructure of the Land Grant University system and Cooperative Extension to address gaps faced by families and youth who may be at risk of not meeting basic human needs. Rather than being a narrowly defined service program, CYFAR is framed around education and skill-building, meaning funded projects are expected to develop and deliver learning-focused programming that helps participants move toward more positive, productive, and contributing lives. The emphasis on "sustainable communities" signals an interest in efforts that do not just provide short-term assistance, but help communities maintain and strengthen supports over time through coordinated, comprehensive approaches.
This funding opportunity is associated with CFDA number 10.500 (Cooperative Extension Service) and was offered as a grant (Funding Instrument Type: Grant) under the broader activity category of Agriculture, reflecting NIFA's administrative structure and the Land Grant/Extension context in which these family and youth programs operate. The estimated total funding available through the opportunity was $6,800,000, and notably, the announcement specifies that there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which can reduce barriers for eligible applicants and allow projects to focus resources on program delivery and local capacity building.
Eligibility is limited and specific. Applications could only 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. In practical terms, that means the opportunity was not open to general nonprofits, local governments, or school districts as direct applicants unless they were partnering with an eligible Land Grant/Extension applicant that would serve as the lead.
Key timeline details from the announcement include a posted date of March 12, 2015, with an application closing date of April 13, 2015, and an archive date of May 13, 2015. While these dates indicate this specific announcement cycle is historical, the summary reflects how NIFA framed the opportunity: investing in Extension-led, community-based educational programming for at-risk populations, using the Land Grant system to coordinate resources and improve outcomes for children, youth, and families.
For applicant support and access issues, the announcement directs people who have trouble accessing the full announcement electronically to the NIFA Help Desk (phone: 202-401-5048) during standard business hours (Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays). The notice also indicates there was a point of contact for questions related to preparing application content, underscoring that applicants were expected to follow the full announcement instructions for program design, required narrative elements, and submission requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - CYFAR Sustainable Communities Projects (USDA NIFA)
What is the CYFAR Sustainable Communities Projects grant opportunity?
The Children, Youth and Families at Risk (CYFAR) Sustainable Communities Projects opportunity is a discretionary grant program offered by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). It supports Cooperative Extension-led, community-based educational programming focused on children, youth, and families who are considered at risk.
What is the main purpose of CYFAR Sustainable Communities Projects?
The program is designed to strengthen and expand comprehensive educational programs delivered through the Cooperative Extension System. The goal is to increase both the quality and the reach of local efforts that help limited-resource families and youth build practical skills and supports that can improve day-to-day stability and long-term outcomes.
What does "at risk" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Based on the opportunity description, "at risk" refers to children, youth, and families who may be at risk of not meeting basic human needs. The program framing emphasizes addressing gaps that affect stability and long-term outcomes through education and skill-building.
Is CYFAR primarily a direct service program?
No. The opportunity is framed around education and skill-building rather than narrowly defined services. Funded projects are expected to develop and deliver learning-focused programming that helps participants move toward more positive, productive, and contributing lives.
What does the "Sustainable Communities" focus imply?
The emphasis on sustainable communities signals an interest in coordinated, comprehensive approaches that do more than provide short-term assistance. The intent is to help communities maintain and strengthen supports over time.
Who administers this grant?
The grant is offered by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) and is implemented in the Land Grant University and Cooperative Extension context.
What type of funding instrument is this?
The funding instrument type listed for this opportunity is a grant.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA number 10.500, Cooperative Extension Service.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under the activity category of Agriculture, reflecting NIFA's administrative structure and the Land Grant/Extension context described in the announcement.
How much total funding was estimated to be available?
The estimated total funding available through this opportunity was $6,800,000.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The announcement specifies that there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply as the lead applicant?
Eligibility was limited to Cooperative Extension at:
- 1890 Land-Grant Institutions (including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University)
- 1862 Land-Grant Colleges and Universities
- University of the District of Columbia
Could general nonprofits, local governments, or school districts apply directly?
No. The opportunity was not open to general nonprofits, local governments, or school districts as direct applicants unless they were partnering with an eligible Land Grant/Extension applicant that would serve as the lead.
What role can non-eligible organizations play?
While non-eligible organizations could not serve as the direct applicant based on the eligibility language provided, they could potentially participate as partners if the lead applicant was an eligible Land Grant/Extension entity.
When was this specific funding opportunity posted?
The posted date listed in the announcement was March 12, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date listed was April 13, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed was May 13, 2015.
Is this announcement cycle current?
No. The dates provided indicate this specific announcement cycle is historical.
What kinds of projects were expected to be funded?
Based on the description provided, funded projects were expected to be comprehensive, community-based educational programs delivered through the Cooperative Extension System, focused on strengthening skills and supports for at-risk children, youth, and families.
What is the broader mission behind CYFAR?
The mission described is to bring together the people, expertise, and infrastructure of the Land Grant University system and Cooperative Extension to address gaps faced by families and youth, particularly where they may be at risk of not meeting basic human needs.
Where should applicants look for detailed application instructions?
The notice indicates applicants were expected to follow the full announcement instructions, including program design expectations, required narrative elements, and submission requirements.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement electronically?
For trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the announcement directs users to the NIFA Help Desk at 202-401-5048.
What are the NIFA Help Desk hours listed in the announcement?
The Help Desk hours listed are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays.
Is there a contact for questions about preparing application content?
Yes. The notice indicates there was a point of contact for questions related to preparing application content, reinforcing that applicants should rely on the full announcement instructions for required elements.
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