Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA EXCA 004538
Apply for USDA NIFA EXCA 004538
- The National Institute of Food and Agriculture in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Healthy Homes Partnership" 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 5, 2014 and posted on Jun 5, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 7, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $225,000.00 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 land grant institutions in the U.S. and its territories.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Healthy Homes Partnership (Funding Opportunity Number: USDA NIFA EXCA 004538) was a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under CFDA 10.500, the Cooperative Extension Service program area. Its central focus was a public outreach and education effort aimed at improving housing conditions in ways that directly reduce home-based hazards tied to childhood diseases and injuries. In practical terms, the opportunity was designed to support Extension-style education that helps families and communities identify and address common household deficiencies that can contribute to preventable health problems for children, such as environmental triggers, unsafe conditions, and other risks that are influenced by the quality and safety of the home environment.
The funding instrument was a grant, and the program did not require cost sharing or matching funds, which lowers the barrier for eligible institutions to participate and can allow more of the awarded dollars to go directly toward program delivery and community education activities. The estimated total funding available through this opportunity was $225,000, indicating a relatively targeted program intended to support a defined set of outreach objectives rather than a large-scale infrastructure initiative. Because the listing is tied to the Cooperative Extension Service, the underlying expectation is that funded work would emphasize education, community engagement, and dissemination of practical, research-based guidance that households can apply to reduce risks in their living spaces.
Eligibility was limited: only U.S. land-grant institutions, including those in U.S. territories, were permitted to submit applications. While the general eligibility field references "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," the specific eligibility statement makes clear that applications could only come from land-grant institutions. This restriction aligns with NIFA's mission and the Cooperative Extension framework, which typically relies on land-grant universities and their networks to deliver community-based education and public outreach at scale.
Key dates show that the opportunity was posted and created on June 5, 2014, with an application closing date of July 7, 2014. The program was archived on August 6, 2014, meaning it was a time-limited competition that is no longer open. For applicants at the time, NIFA provided support channels for accessing the announcement and for technical assistance, including a NIFA Help Desk phone number (202-401-5048) with business hours listed as Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays. An additional information link titled "Healthy Homes Partnership" was also provided to direct applicants to the full announcement and any detailed requirements regarding project scope, deliverables, or reporting expectations.
Healthy Homes Partnership (USDA NIFA) - FAQs
What is the Healthy Homes Partnership grant opportunity?
The Healthy Homes Partnership (Funding Opportunity Number: USDA NIFA EXCA 004538) was a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), under CFDA 10.500 (Cooperative Extension Service program area).
What was the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The central focus was public outreach and education to improve housing conditions in ways that directly reduce home-based hazards tied to childhood diseases and injuries. The opportunity emphasized practical, Extension-style education to help families and communities identify and address household deficiencies that contribute to preventable child health problems.
What kinds of issues or hazards was the program trying to address?
The opportunity targeted common home-related risks that can affect children, including environmental triggers, unsafe conditions, and other hazards influenced by the quality and safety of the home environment.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument was a grant.
Was cost sharing or a match required?
No. The program did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
How much total funding was available?
The estimated total funding available through this opportunity was $225,000.
Was this a large-scale infrastructure program?
No. Based on the estimated total funding available ($225,000) and the stated emphasis, it was a targeted program intended to support defined outreach and education objectives rather than a large-scale infrastructure initiative.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to U.S. land-grant institutions, including those in U.S. territories. Although the general eligibility field referenced "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," the specific eligibility statement indicated that only land-grant institutions could submit applications.
Why was eligibility limited to land-grant institutions?
This restriction aligns with NIFA's mission and the Cooperative Extension framework, which typically relies on land-grant universities and their networks to deliver community-based education and public outreach.
What program area and CFDA listing was this associated with?
It was associated with CFDA 10.500 under the Cooperative Extension Service program area.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on June 5, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The application closing date was July 7, 2014.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The program was archived on August 6, 2014, indicating it was a time-limited competition that is no longer open.
What kind of work did NIFA expect funded projects to emphasize?
Because it was tied to the Cooperative Extension Service, the expectation was that funded work would emphasize education, community engagement, and dissemination of practical, research-based guidance that households can use to reduce risks in their living spaces.
Where could applicants find the full announcement and detailed requirements?
An additional information link titled "Healthy Homes Partnership" was provided to direct applicants to the full announcement and any detailed requirements (such as project scope, deliverables, or reporting expectations).
Was technical help available for applicants?
Yes. NIFA provided support channels for accessing the announcement and for technical assistance, including a NIFA Help Desk.
What is the NIFA Help Desk phone number and hours?
The NIFA Help Desk phone number listed was 202-401-5048. Business hours were Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays.
What does it mean that this was a "discretionary grant competition"?
It means the opportunity was run as a competitive grant process under NIFA, with applications submitted during a defined window and funding awarded through the competition rather than as an ongoing entitlement or formula allocation.
What does the funding opportunity number identify?
The funding opportunity number (USDA NIFA EXCA 004538) is the identifier used to reference this specific Healthy Homes Partnership competition.
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