Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA CSREES SLBCD 002524
Apply for USDA CSREES SLBCD 002524
- The CSREES in the agriculture community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Children, Youth 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 Sep 8, 2009 and posted on Sep 8, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 23, 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 $800,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $140,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- 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 Children, Youth and Families at Risk (CYFAR) Sustainable Community Projects grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number USDA CSREES SLBCD 002524) is a discretionary federal grant program administered by CSREES under CFDA 10.500, the Cooperative Extension Service authority. Its core aim is to strengthen community-based efforts that serve at-risk children, youth, and families by expanding both the quality and the availability of comprehensive programs delivered through the Cooperative Extension System. In practice, the program is designed to support projects that are not isolated services or short-term interventions, but organized community initiatives that address multiple needs and risk factors in a coordinated way.
A defining feature of this opportunity is its emphasis on collaboration and a whole-community, whole-family perspective. The program description highlights cross-disciplinary work, cooperation across program areas, and partnerships that can cut across geographic lines, reflecting the expectation that effective support for vulnerable youth and families often requires multiple sectors working together rather than a single agency operating alone. The stated approach is holistic: it treats the individual in the context of their family and community, signaling that funded projects are expected to connect education, youth development, family supports, and other locally relevant services into an integrated effort that fits the realities of the community being served.
Eligibility is tied to the Cooperative Extension System and specific land-grant university partners. Applications may 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 eligible applicant types listed include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and other entities as clarified in the full announcement, but the eligibility statement makes clear that the key gate is being within the Cooperative Extension structure at the listed institutions.
Funding levels for the competition were relatively targeted rather than open-ended. The estimated total funding available was $800,000. Individual awards were expected to fall within a narrow band, with a floor of $100,000 and a ceiling of $140,000 per award. The funding instrument is a grant, and notably there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which can lower the barrier to participation for institutions and communities that may have limited capacity to provide non-federal match.
The timeline for this opportunity reflects a standard federal competitive cycle from that period. The opportunity was posted and created on September 8, 2009, with an original and final closing date of October 23, 2009. The record indicates an archive date of February 17, 2010, meaning the competition is historical and not currently open under this specific announcement, though similar CYFAR-related opportunities may appear under updated solicitations in other years.
For support and questions, the announcement directs applicants who have trouble accessing the full announcement electronically to the CSREES 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). It also indicates there is a contact pathway for questions related to preparing application content, with details provided in the complete funding announcement linked under the additional information section.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the CYFAR Sustainable Community Projects grant?
The Children, Youth and Families at Risk (CYFAR) Sustainable Community Projects grant is a discretionary federal grant program administered by CSREES. It is listed under CFDA 10.500 and is carried out under the Cooperative Extension Service authority. The opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number USDA CSREES SLBCD 002524.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The core aim is to strengthen community-based efforts serving at-risk children, youth, and families by expanding both the quality and availability of comprehensive programs delivered through the Cooperative Extension System.
What kinds of projects does the program prioritize?
The program is designed to support organized community initiatives rather than isolated services or short-term interventions. Projects are expected to address multiple needs and risk factors in a coordinated way.
What does "sustainable community projects" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Based on the program description, the emphasis is on community initiatives that are comprehensive and coordinated, not stand-alone activities. The intent is to support efforts that fit the community's realities and bring multiple supports together for at-risk children, youth, and families.
Is collaboration required or strongly encouraged?
Collaboration is a defining feature of this opportunity. The description emphasizes cross-disciplinary work, cooperation across program areas, and partnerships that can cross geographic lines, reflecting an expectation that multiple sectors will work together.
What is meant by a "whole-community, whole-family" approach?
The approach is described as holistic, treating individuals in the context of their family and community. Funded projects are expected to connect elements such as education, youth development, and family supports into an integrated effort tailored to the community being served.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligibility is tied to the Cooperative Extension System and specific land-grant university partners. Applications may 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.
Are only universities eligible, or can other organizations apply?
The eligible applicant types listed include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and other entities as clarified in the full announcement. However, the eligibility statement provided indicates the key requirement is being within the Cooperative Extension structure at the listed institutions.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is under CFDA 10.500.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USDA CSREES SLBCD 002524.
How much total funding was available?
The estimated total funding available for the competition was $800,000.
What is the expected size of individual awards?
Individual awards were expected to range from $100,000 (minimum) to $140,000 (maximum) per award.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
Is cost sharing or a matching contribution required?
No. The opportunity specifically notes that there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted/created on September 8, 2009. The original closing date and the final closing date were both October 23, 2009.
Is this grant opportunity currently open?
No. The record indicates an archive date of February 17, 2010, and the closing date was October 23, 2009, so this specific announcement is historical and not currently open.
Could similar CYFAR opportunities be available in other years?
Yes. While this specific announcement is archived, the description notes that similar CYFAR-related opportunities may appear under updated solicitations in other years.
Where are projects expected to be delivered?
Programs are expected to be delivered through the Cooperative Extension System, with a focus on comprehensive community-based efforts serving at-risk children, youth, and families.
Does the program encourage partnerships across geographic boundaries?
Yes. The description highlights partnerships that can cut across geographic lines, consistent with the emphasis on cooperation and cross-sector collaboration.
Who should be contacted for help accessing the full announcement electronically?
Applicants who have trouble accessing the full announcement electronically are directed to the CSREES Help Desk at 202-401-5048.
What are the CSREES Help Desk hours?
The Help Desk hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays.
Where can applicants direct questions about preparing application content?
The opportunity indicates there is a contact pathway for questions related to preparing application content, with details provided in the complete funding announcement linked under the additional information section.
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