Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA CSREES SLBCD 002385
Apply for USDA CSREES SLBCD 002385
- The CSREES in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "CYFAR 4 H Military Partnership Program" 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 18, 2009 and posted on Jun 18, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 31, 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 $500,000.00 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 CYFAR 4-H Military Partnership Program is a discretionary grant opportunity released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES). It is designed to strengthen and improve the quality of comprehensive, community-based programs that serve military children, youth, and families through the Cooperative Extension System. In practical terms, the program aims to leverage the long-standing 4-H and Extension infrastructure to expand access to educational and supportive services in communities where military families live, with a focus on programs that are coordinated, evidence-informed, and responsive to real needs on the ground.
At the center of the opportunity is the broader mission of the Children, Youth, and Families at Risk (CYFAR) initiative. CYFAR focuses on bringing together resources from Land Grant Universities and Cooperative Extension, working in collaboration with other local, state, and national partners, to design and deliver educational programs for youth who may be at risk of not meeting basic human needs. The emphasis is on helping young people build practical skills and competencies that support healthy development and long-term success, including the ability to become positive, productive, and contributing members of their communities. Within this grant, that mission is applied specifically to the circumstances and stressors that can affect military-connected families, with the intent to strengthen community supports and improve program quality and reach.
The funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number USDA CSREES SLBCD 002385) offers an estimated total of $500,000 in grant funding and does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which can reduce barriers for applicants that may have limited flexible resources. The activity category is listed as Community Development, and it falls under CFDA number 10.500 (Cooperative Extension Service), which aligns with the Extension-based delivery model and the expectation that funded efforts will be implemented through Cooperative Extension channels and partnerships.
Eligibility is targeted to the Land Grant and related higher education institutions that anchor the Cooperative Extension System. Applications may 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, and the University of the District of Columbia. The eligible applicant categories also reference public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education, with the key clarifying language indicating that the applicant must be part of the Cooperative Extension network associated with these institutions.
In terms of timing, the opportunity was posted on June 18, 2009, with an original and current closing date of July 31, 2009. The record indicates an archive date of February 17, 2010, meaning the announcement is historical and was active during that window, though it remains useful as a reference for how USDA-CSREES framed Extension-based support for military families at that time.
Applicants seeking more detail were directed to an additional information link titled "Children, Youth, and Families at Risk 4 H Military Partnership." For access issues with the full announcement, the CSREES Help Desk was provided as a point of contact at 202-401-5048 during standard business hours (Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays). The notice also indicates there was a contact pathway for questions related to preparing application content, reinforcing that prospective applicants could obtain guidance on proposal development and submission requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the CYFAR 4-H Military Partnership Program?
The CYFAR 4-H Military Partnership Program is a discretionary grant opportunity released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) through the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES). It is intended to strengthen and improve the quality of comprehensive, community-based programs serving military children, youth, and families through the Cooperative Extension System.
What is the main goal of this grant opportunity?
The main goal is to leverage the existing 4-H and Cooperative Extension infrastructure to expand access to educational and supportive services in communities where military families live. The opportunity emphasizes programs that are coordinated, evidence-informed, and responsive to real, local needs.
How does this program relate to the broader CYFAR initiative?
This opportunity sits within the Children, Youth, and Families at Risk (CYFAR) initiative, which focuses on bringing together Land Grant University and Cooperative Extension resources with local, state, and national partners. The purpose is to design and deliver educational programs for youth who may be at risk of not meeting basic human needs, with an emphasis on building practical skills and competencies that support healthy development and long-term success. In this specific grant, that CYFAR mission is applied to military-connected children, youth, and families.
Who is the target population for funded programs?
Funded efforts are intended to serve military children, youth, and families, focusing on the circumstances and stressors that can affect military-connected households and aiming to strengthen community supports and improve program quality and reach.
What type of programs does the grant aim to support?
The grant is designed to support comprehensive, community-based programs delivered through Cooperative Extension. The framing highlights coordinated approaches that use evidence-informed practices and are built to address needs identified in communities where military families live.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USDA CSREES SLBCD 002385.
How much total funding was estimated to be available?
The announcement listed an estimated total of $500,000 in grant funding.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The opportunity states that it does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
What is the activity category for this funding opportunity?
The activity category is listed as Community Development.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 10.500, identified as the Cooperative Extension Service.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is targeted to institutions and programs within the Cooperative Extension System. Applications may 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
- University of the District of Columbia
The eligible applicant categories also reference public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education, with clarifying language indicating the applicant must be part of the Cooperative Extension network associated with these institutions.
Are both public and private institutions of higher education mentioned as eligible?
Yes. The eligible applicant categories reference public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education, with the key requirement that the applicant is part of the Cooperative Extension network associated with the eligible institutions described in the announcement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 18, 2009.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed in the record is July 31, 2009.
Is this opportunity still active?
The record shows an archive date of February 17, 2010. That indicates the announcement is historical and was active during the 2009 application window, though it may still be useful as a reference for how USDA-CSREES framed Extension-based support for military families at that time.
Where were applicants directed to find additional information?
Applicants were directed to an additional information link titled "Children, Youth, and Families at Risk 4 H Military Partnership."
What should someone do if they cannot access the full announcement?
The announcement provided the CSREES Help Desk as a point of contact for access issues.
What is the CSREES Help Desk phone number?
The CSREES Help Desk phone number listed is 202-401-5048.
What are the CSREES Help Desk hours?
The Help Desk hours were listed as Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays.
Was there a contact pathway for application preparation questions?
Yes. The notice indicates there was a contact pathway for questions related to preparing application content, suggesting prospective applicants could seek guidance on proposal development and submission requirements.
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