Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA CSREES SLBCD 002134
Apply for USDA CSREES SLBCD 002134
- The CSREES in the agriculture disaster prevention and relief education employment, labor and training environment food and nutrition health housing natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Smith Lever Special Needs 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 Mar 20, 2009 and posted on Mar 20, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 26, 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 $460,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $460,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- 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. Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project. An applicant s failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the time of an application deadline will result in CSREES not accepting the application or, even though an application may be reviewed, will preclude CSREES from making an award.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Smith Lever Special Needs Program (Funding Opportunity Number USDA CSREES SLBCD 002134) is a discretionary, competitive grant program run by USDA CSREES (Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service). Its purpose is to fund State Extension Services housed at 1862 Land Grant Institutions so they can design and deliver innovative, education-based projects focused on emergency preparedness and targeted response efforts for both natural disasters (such as hurricanes, floods, wildfires, drought) and man-made disasters (such as hazardous material incidents or other human-caused emergencies). The emphasis is on practical education and outreach approaches that help communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies using Extension's on-the-ground networks and trusted communication channels.
The opportunity supports activities that sit at the intersection of agriculture and public well-being. The listed funding activity categories show the program is intentionally broad, allowing applicants to address disaster-related needs across agriculture and disaster prevention, education and training, environmental impacts, food and nutrition, health, housing, labor and workforce issues, and natural resources. In practice, that means projects could involve training producers and communities in risk reduction, developing educational materials and delivery systems for disaster readiness, improving community coordination and communication, or building capacity for rapid, research-informed outreach during and after an event. The common thread is that proposed work should be educational in nature and designed to produce measurable improvements in preparedness or response capability.
Funding for the competition was estimated at a total of $460,000, with an expected 10 awards. The notice lists an award ceiling of $460,000 and an award floor of $0, which typically signals that awards can vary in size up to the maximum and that there is no formal minimum stated. The program requires cost sharing or matching, meaning the applicant must provide non-federal contributions according to the terms in the full announcement. Awards are made as grants, and the relevant CFDA number is 10.500 (Cooperative Extension Service), aligning the program with Extension's mission and operational structure.
Eligibility is limited to applications submitted with the approval of Extension Directors of 1862 Land Grant Institutions. This includes institutions in all 50 states as well as American Samoa, Guam, Micronesia, the Northern Marianas, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. While only these eligible entities can apply directly, award recipients are allowed to subcontract with organizations that are not otherwise eligible to apply, as long as those partners are needed to carry out the project. The announcement also makes clear that eligibility is strictly enforced: if an applicant does not meet the eligibility criteria by the application deadline, CSREES will not accept the application or, even if reviewed, will not make an award.
Key dates in the posted notice include a posted/creation date of March 20, 2009, and an application deadline of May 26, 2009. The opportunity was later archived on February 17, 2010. For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, the notice provided a CSREES Help Desk contact at 202-401-5048 during standard business hours (Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Smith Lever Special Needs Program (USDA CSREES SLBCD 002134)
What is the Smith Lever Special Needs Program?
The Smith Lever Special Needs Program is a discretionary, competitive grant program administered by USDA CSREES (Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service). It funds innovative, education-based projects delivered through State Extension Services housed at 1862 Land Grant Institutions.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is USDA CSREES SLBCD 002134.
What is the purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to support Extension-led projects focused on emergency preparedness and targeted response efforts for natural disasters (such as hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and drought) and man-made disasters (such as hazardous material incidents or other human-caused emergencies). The emphasis is on practical education and outreach that improves community preparedness, response, and recovery.
What types of disasters does the program cover?
The program supports education and outreach related to both natural disasters (including hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and drought) and man-made disasters (including hazardous material incidents and other human-caused emergencies).
What kinds of activities or projects are supported?
Supported projects are education-based and may include efforts such as training producers and communities in risk reduction, developing educational materials and delivery systems for disaster readiness, improving community coordination and communication, or building capacity for rapid, research-informed outreach during and after an event. Proposed work should be designed to produce measurable improvements in preparedness or response capability.
Is the program limited to agriculture-only activities?
No. While the opportunity sits at the intersection of agriculture and public well-being, the listed activity categories indicate a broad scope that can address disaster-related needs across areas such as agriculture, disaster prevention, education and training, environmental impacts, food and nutrition, health, housing, labor and workforce issues, and natural resources. The common thread is that the work must be education-focused and delivered through Extension.
What are the funding activity categories mentioned in the notice?
The notice indicates the program is intentionally broad and includes categories spanning agriculture and disaster prevention, education and training, environmental impacts, food and nutrition, health, housing, labor and workforce issues, and natural resources.
How much total funding was estimated for this competition?
The total funding for the competition was estimated at $460,000.
How many awards were expected?
The notice anticipated approximately 10 awards.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed in the notice is $460,000.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor listed in the notice is $0, indicating no formal minimum award amount was stated and that award sizes could vary up to the maximum.
What type of funding instrument is used for awards?
Awards are made as grants.
Does this program require cost sharing or matching funds?
Yes. The program requires cost sharing or matching, meaning applicants must provide non-federal contributions according to the terms described in the full announcement.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The relevant CFDA number is 10.500 (Cooperative Extension Service).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to applications submitted with the approval of Extension Directors of 1862 Land Grant Institutions. This includes institutions in all 50 states as well as American Samoa, Guam, Micronesia, the Northern Marianas, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Can organizations that are not 1862 Land Grant Institutions apply directly?
No. Only eligible entities (applications submitted with approval of Extension Directors of 1862 Land Grant Institutions) can apply directly under this opportunity.
Can award recipients partner with or subcontract to other organizations?
Yes. Award recipients are allowed to subcontract with organizations that are not otherwise eligible to apply, as long as those partners are needed to carry out the project.
How strictly is eligibility enforced?
Eligibility is strictly enforced. If an applicant does not meet the eligibility criteria by the application deadline, CSREES will not accept the application or, even if it is reviewed, will not make an award.
What was the application deadline listed in the notice?
The application deadline listed was May 26, 2009.
When was the opportunity posted/created?
The posted/creation date in the notice is March 20, 2009.
Is this funding opportunity still active?
No. The notice indicates the opportunity was archived on February 17, 2010.
Who could applicants contact if they could not access the full announcement electronically?
The notice provided a CSREES Help Desk phone number: 202-401-5048.
What were the CSREES Help Desk hours listed?
The Help Desk hours listed were Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
What is the overall emphasis of the program's approach?
The emphasis is on practical education and outreach approaches that leverage Extension's on-the-ground networks and trusted communication channels to help communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies.
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