Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA COOP 004616
Apply for USDA NIFA COOP 004616
- The National Institute of Food and Agriculture in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Preschool Access Feasibility Study" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.200 Grants for Agricultural Research, Special Research Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 7, 2014 and posted on Aug 7, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 28, 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 $315,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Applications may be submitted by State agricultural experiment stations, State cooperative extension services, all colleges and universities, other research or educational institution or organization, and any other contractor or recipient, either foreign or domestic, to further research, extension, or teaching programs in the food and agricultural sciences of the Department of Agriculture.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Preschool Access Feasibility Study (PAFS) grant opportunity was a fiscal year 2014 competitive funding announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). It sought proposals to design a feasibility study focused on understanding and assessing the availability of preschool programs for military families stationed outside the continental United States (OCONUS), across worldwide installations. In practical terms, the funded work was meant to lay the groundwork for a structured study that could identify what preschool options exist in these overseas settings, where gaps may be, and what constraints or considerations affect access for military-connected children and families.
This opportunity was offered as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement, which typically means NIFA expected to have substantial involvement in the project as it progressed (for example, coordination, guidance, or participation in key decisions), rather than operating strictly as a hands-off grantor. The funding activity category was listed under Agriculture, and it was tied to CFDA number 10.200 (Grants for Agricultural Research, Special Research Grants), reflecting NIFA's broader research and education mission even though the subject matter here centered on early childhood access for military families.
The estimated total funding available for the program was $315,000, and the announcement specified that there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which reduces the financial burden on applicants and can make participation more feasible for institutions that do not have discretionary funds to contribute. The opportunity was posted and created on August 7, 2014, with an original and final application deadline of August 28, 2014. The opportunity was later archived on September 27, 2014, indicating it was a time-limited solicitation for that fiscal year cycle.
Eligibility was broad and designed to capture a wide range of capable research and education organizations. Applications could be submitted by state agricultural experiment stations, state cooperative extension services, colleges and universities, and other research or educational institutions or organizations. The eligibility language also allowed "any other contractor or recipient," whether foreign or domestic, as long as the work furthered research, extension, or teaching programs within USDA's food and agricultural sciences mission. While the topic is not a traditional farm or food program, NIFA often supports human development, family wellbeing, and community-related research and extension efforts that intersect with broader quality-of-life and educational outcomes.
For applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement, the notice directed them 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 announcement also indicated there was support available for questions related to preparing application content, signaling that applicants could seek clarification on narrative, forms, and submission expectations through NIFA channels.
Preschool Access Feasibility Study (PAFS) Grant (FY 2014) - FAQs
What was the Preschool Access Feasibility Study (PAFS) grant opportunity?
The Preschool Access Feasibility Study (PAFS) was a fiscal year 2014 competitive funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). It invited proposals to design a feasibility study focused on preschool program availability for military families stationed outside the continental United States (OCONUS) across worldwide installations.
What was the main purpose of the funded work?
The funded work was intended to lay the groundwork for a structured feasibility study. The aim was to better understand what preschool options exist in overseas military settings, where gaps in access may be, and what constraints or considerations affect preschool access for military-connected children and families.
Who sponsored and administered this opportunity?
The opportunity was sponsored by the USDA and administered through NIFA (the National Institute of Food and Agriculture).
Was this a grant or a cooperative agreement?
It was offered as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates NIFA expected substantial involvement during the project period, such as coordination, guidance, or participation in key decisions, rather than acting as a hands-off funder.
What does "substantial involvement" mean in the context of this award?
Based on the announcement description, "substantial involvement" may include NIFA coordination, guidance, or participation in key project decisions as the work progresses. The funding instrument was described as a cooperative agreement, which generally reflects this more engaged federal role.
What was the funding activity category?
The funding activity category was listed under Agriculture.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was tied to CFDA number 10.200, titled "Grants for Agricultural Research, Special Research Grants."
How does a preschool access feasibility study relate to NIFA's mission?
Although the subject matter centered on early childhood access for military families, the opportunity was described as fitting within NIFA's broader research and education mission. The eligibility language referenced work that furthers USDA research, extension, or teaching programs within USDA's food and agricultural sciences mission, and noted that NIFA often supports human development, family wellbeing, and community-related research and extension efforts connected to quality-of-life and educational outcomes.
What was the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding available for the program was $315,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement specified there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on August 7, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The original and final application deadline was August 28, 2014.
Was this a rolling deadline or a single due date?
It was a single due date. The announcement listed the same date (August 28, 2014) as both the original and final application deadline.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was later archived on September 27, 2014, indicating it was a time-limited solicitation for that fiscal year cycle.
What geographic focus did the feasibility study address?
The feasibility study focus was on military families stationed outside the continental United States (OCONUS), across worldwide installations.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad. Applications could be submitted by:
- State agricultural experiment stations
- State cooperative extension services
- Colleges and universities
- Other research or educational institutions or organizations
The eligibility language also allowed "any other contractor or recipient," foreign or domestic, provided the work furthered research, extension, or teaching programs within USDA's food and agricultural sciences mission.
Could foreign organizations apply?
Yes. The eligibility description indicated that "any other contractor or recipient," whether foreign or domestic, could be eligible as long as the work furthered USDA mission-aligned research, extension, or teaching programs.
Did the announcement limit eligibility only to U.S. institutions?
No. The eligibility language explicitly allowed foreign or domestic contractors or recipients, subject to the condition that the work furthered relevant USDA research, extension, or teaching programs.
What kinds of organizations were the opportunity trying to attract?
The announcement described eligibility in a way intended to capture a wide range of capable research and education organizations, including universities and other research/educational institutions, as well as experiment stations and extension services.
Where could applicants get help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement were directed to the NIFA Help Desk at 202-401-5048.
What were the NIFA Help Desk hours?
The Help Desk hours were Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays.
Was there support available for application preparation questions?
Yes. The announcement indicated support was available for questions related to preparing application content, including clarification on narrative, forms, and submission expectations through NIFA channels.
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