Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA SLBCD 003353
Apply for USDA NIFA SLBCD 003353
- 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 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 Oct 18, 2010 and posted on Sep 28, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 10, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $800,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $140,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- 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. An applicant s failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the time of an application deadline may result in the application being excluded from consideration or, even though an application may be reviewed, will preclude NIFA from making an award.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Children, Youth and Families at Risk Sustainable Community Projects (CYFAR SCP) grant opportunity is a discretionary federal grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). It is listed under Funding Opportunity Number USDA NIFA SLBCD 003353 and falls within the Agriculture funding activity category, specifically connected to the Cooperative Extension Service (CFDA 10.500). The program is designed to support sustainable community-based projects that address the needs of children, youth, and families who are considered at risk, using the Cooperative Extension model to deliver practical education and services through local, research-backed outreach.
The legal authority for CYFAR SCP funding comes from section 3(d) of the Smith-Lever Act of May 8, 1914 (7 U.S.C. 341 et seq.), as amended. A key point highlighted in the announcement is an eligibility change made by section 7403 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, which amended section 3(d) (7 U.S.C. 343(d)). This change broadened who can compete for CYFAR funding. In practical terms, it expanded eligibility beyond the traditional 1862 Land-Grant Universities to also include Cooperative Extension programs at 1890 Land-Grant Colleges and Universities, specifically noting Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University, and it also explicitly provided eligibility for the University of the District of Columbia. The notice emphasizes that applicants must meet eligibility requirements by the application deadline; failing to do so can lead to the application being excluded or prevent NIFA from making an award even if the proposal is reviewed.
In terms of funding scale and expected awards, NIFA projected making about 15 awards under this opportunity. The estimated total funding available was $800,000. Individual awards were expected to range from $100,000 at the floor to a maximum (ceiling) of $140,000. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the opportunity specifies that there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which can reduce the burden on applicants that may have limited ability to provide non-federal match.
The timeline included a posted date of September 28, 2010, with an original and current closing date of November 10, 2010, and an archive date of December 10, 2010. These dates indicate this specific announcement was for that funding cycle and is now archived, but the summary still captures the structure, authority, and eligibility rules that defined the opportunity.
Eligible applicants were described broadly as "Others" in the standard field, with the detailed eligibility clarified in the narrative: applications could be submitted by Cooperative Extension at 1890 Land-Grant Institutions (including the named universities), 1862 Land-Grant Colleges and Universities, and the University of the District of Columbia. This framing signals that the program is intended to be implemented through Extension systems that connect universities with communities, and it reflects congressional intent, through the 2008 farm bill amendment, to ensure a wider set of land-grant institutions could compete for and deliver CYFAR-supported services.
For access and support, the announcement directs applicants who have trouble accessing the full announcement electronically to contact the NIFA Help Desk at 202-401-5048 during business hours (Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays). The notice also references an additional information link labeled along the lines of the FY11 Request for Applications (RFA) for CYFAR Sustainable Community Projects, which would typically contain the detailed project requirements, allowable costs, evaluation expectations, and submission instructions for that year.
CYFAR Sustainable Community Projects (CYFAR SCP) Grant - FAQs
What is the Children, Youth and Families at Risk Sustainable Community Projects (CYFAR SCP) grant?
CYFAR SCP is a discretionary federal grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). It supports sustainable, community-based projects that address the needs of children, youth, and families who are considered at risk, using the Cooperative Extension model to deliver practical education and services through local, research-backed outreach.
Which federal agency administers this opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed for this opportunity is USDA NIFA SLBCD 003353.
What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is listed under the Agriculture funding activity category and is specifically connected to the Cooperative Extension Service (CFDA 10.500).
What is the purpose of CYFAR SCP funding?
The program is designed to support sustainable community-based projects that meet the needs of at-risk children, youth, and families by leveraging Cooperative Extension to provide practical education and services through locally delivered, research-backed outreach.
What is the legal authority for CYFAR SCP?
The legal authority is section 3(d) of the Smith-Lever Act of May 8, 1914 (7 U.S.C. 341 et seq.), as amended.
How did the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 affect eligibility for CYFAR funding?
The announcement highlights an eligibility change made by section 7403 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. This amendment to section 3(d) (7 U.S.C. 343(d)) broadened who can compete for CYFAR funding beyond traditional 1862 Land-Grant Universities to include Cooperative Extension programs at 1890 Land-Grant Colleges and Universities (including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University) and the University of the District of Columbia.
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
Based on the notice narrative, eligible applicants include Cooperative Extension at:
- 1862 Land-Grant Colleges and Universities
- 1890 Land-Grant Institutions (including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University as specifically noted)
- The University of the District of Columbia
Does the notice mention any special eligibility cautions?
Yes. The notice emphasizes that applicants must meet eligibility requirements by the application deadline. If an applicant does not meet eligibility by the deadline, the application may be excluded from consideration or NIFA may be unable to make an award even if the proposal is reviewed.
How many awards did NIFA expect to make under this opportunity?
NIFA projected making about 15 awards under this opportunity.
What was the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding available for this opportunity was $800,000.
What was the expected award size for individual grants?
Individual awards were expected to range from $100,000 (floor) to $140,000 (ceiling).
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument type specified is a grant.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity specifies that there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posted date for this specific announcement was September 28, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date listed was November 10, 2010.
Is this specific funding opportunity still active?
No. The archive date listed is December 10, 2010, indicating this specific announcement and funding cycle is archived.
What does it mean that the announcement is archived?
In this notice, the archive date (December 10, 2010) indicates the announcement was tied to that funding cycle and is no longer open for applications under the dates provided.
Where can applicants find detailed project and submission requirements?
The notice references an additional information link described as the FY11 Request for Applications (RFA) for CYFAR Sustainable Community Projects. That document would typically contain detailed project requirements, allowable costs, evaluation expectations, and submission instructions for that year.
Who should be contacted if there are problems accessing the full announcement electronically?
Applicants who have trouble accessing the full announcement electronically are directed to contact the NIFA Help Desk at 202-401-5048.
What are the NIFA Help Desk hours listed in the announcement?
The Help Desk hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays.
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