Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA SLBCD 003741
Apply for USDA NIFA SLBCD 003741
- The National Institute of Food and Agriculture in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Smith Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants 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 Apr 4, 2012 and posted on Apr 4, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 1, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $462,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $120,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Applications may be submitted with the approval of Extension Directors of 1862 Land grant Institutions in the 50 states, American Samoa, Guam, Micronesia, Northern Marianas, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Smith Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program (Funding Opportunity Number USDA NIFA SLBCD 003741) was a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under CFDA 10.500, Cooperative Extension Service. The program was designed to strengthen the capacity of the Cooperative Extension System to help communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters and other critical incidents. It focused on applied, science-based outreach and education that address real public needs before, during, and after local or regional emergency situations, recognizing Extension's role as a trusted, locally embedded source of practical information and coordination.
The core purpose of the funding was to support Special Needs projects that translate applied research and best practices into usable educational programs and communication efforts that reduce risk and speed recovery. The opportunity emphasized Extension's on-the-ground activities after an event occurs, including communicating practical, science-based risk information; developing relevant educational experiences and programs tailored to the incident and local conditions; working directly with individuals and communities to open or strengthen communication channels; and mitigating losses while facilitating recovery for families, communities, and businesses. In practice, this could include outreach on disaster preparedness for households and farms, guidance for continuity planning for local businesses, community trainings, risk communication strategies, and recovery education that helps residents and producers navigate post-disaster challenges.
Funding for the competition was estimated at $462,000 in total, with individual awards ranging from a $30,000 floor to a $120,000 ceiling. The program required cost sharing or matching, meaning applicants needed to contribute non-federal resources as part of the project budget. The funding instrument type was a grant, and the activity category was agriculture, reflecting the Cooperative Extension mission and the program's connection to agricultural and community resilience.
Eligibility was limited to applications submitted with the approval of Extension Directors of 1862 Land-Grant Institutions. Eligible locations included the 50 states and several U.S. territories and affiliated areas: American Samoa, Guam, Micronesia, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This structure reinforced the program's intent that proposed projects be grounded in established Extension networks capable of delivering education and services quickly and credibly at the community level.
The opportunity was posted on April 4, 2012, with an application closing date of June 1, 2012, and it was later archived on July 1, 2012. Applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement were directed to 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), and the notice also indicated support was available for questions related to preparing application content.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Smith Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program?
The Smith Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program was a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). It was listed under CFDA 10.500 (Cooperative Extension Service) and was intended to strengthen the capacity of the Cooperative Extension System to help communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters and other critical incidents.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed for this opportunity is USDA NIFA SLBCD 003741.
What was the overall goal of the program?
The program aimed to support applied, science-based outreach and education that addresses real public needs before, during, and after local or regional emergency situations. It specifically recognized Cooperative Extension as a trusted, locally embedded source of practical information and coordination during emergencies.
What types of projects were this funding intended to support?
Funding was intended to support Special Needs projects that translate applied research and best practices into usable educational programs and communication efforts that reduce risk and speed recovery. Emphasis was placed on practical, on-the-ground Extension activities tied to disaster and critical incident preparedness, response, and recovery.
What kinds of activities did the opportunity emphasize after an event occurs?
The opportunity emphasized Extension activities after an event occurs, including communicating practical, science-based risk information; developing educational experiences and programs tailored to the incident and local conditions; working directly with individuals and communities to open or strengthen communication channels; and mitigating losses while facilitating recovery for families, communities, and businesses.
What are examples of project topics that fit this program?
Examples described for this program included outreach on disaster preparedness for households and farms, guidance for continuity planning for local businesses, community trainings, risk communication strategies, and recovery education that helps residents and producers navigate post-disaster challenges.
What was the estimated total funding available for the competition?
Total funding for the competition was estimated at $462,000.
What were the minimum and maximum award amounts?
Individual awards were expected to range from a minimum (floor) of $30,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $120,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The program required cost sharing or matching, meaning applicants needed to contribute non-federal resources as part of the project budget.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument type was a grant.
What activity category was associated with this opportunity?
The activity category was agriculture, reflecting the Cooperative Extension mission and the program's connection to agricultural and community resilience.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to applications submitted with the approval of Extension Directors of 1862 Land-Grant Institutions.
Which geographic locations were eligible?
Eligible locations included the 50 states and several U.S. territories and affiliated areas: American Samoa, Guam, Micronesia, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Why did the program limit eligibility through Extension Directors of 1862 Land-Grant Institutions?
As described, this structure reinforced the program's intent that proposed projects be grounded in established Extension networks capable of delivering education and services quickly and credibly at the community level.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on April 4, 2012, and the application closing date was June 1, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was later archived on July 1, 2012.
Where could applicants get help if they had trouble accessing the full announcement?
Applicants were directed to the NIFA Help Desk at 202-401-5048 for assistance.
What were the NIFA Help Desk hours?
The NIFA Help Desk hours listed were Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays.
Was there support available for questions about application content?
Yes. The notice indicated that support was available for questions related to preparing application content.
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