Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA SLBCD 005800
Apply for USDA NIFA SLBCD 005800
- The USDA-NIFA in the agriculture, education, health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Youth Farm Safety Education and Certification" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.500.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 20, 2016 and posted on Apr 20, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 20, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Youth Farm Safety Education and Certification (YFSEC) grant opportunity is a USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) discretionary funding program designed to strengthen farm safety education for young people who are either looking for work in agricultural production or who are already employed in farm jobs. The core purpose is to support national efforts that provide safety training that is timely (current and responsive to real conditions), pertinent (focused on the hazards and tasks youth actually face), and appropriate (suited to youth audiences and the realities of agricultural work). In practice, this type of program is meant to reduce injuries and improve readiness by helping youth gain knowledge and, where applicable, certification tied to safe agricultural work.
This opportunity was offered in fiscal year 2016 and funded projects through a cooperative agreement, which generally means the USDA-NIFA expects to have substantial involvement during the project period compared to a standard grant. The funding activity areas covered include agriculture, education, and health, reflecting that farm safety sits at the intersection of workforce preparation, public health, and agricultural operations. The associated CFDA number for the program is 10.500.
Eligible applicants included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and other eligible entities as clarified in the program guidance (referenced as an additional eligibility text field in the full notice). The maximum award amount listed for a single project was $300,000. The notice was created and posted on April 20, 2016, and the application deadline (original and current) was June 20, 2016. The listing indicates expected awards, but the specific number is not provided in the source data excerpt.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Youth Farm Safety Education and Certification (YFSEC)
What is the Youth Farm Safety Education and Certification (YFSEC) grant opportunity?
The Youth Farm Safety Education and Certification (YFSEC) opportunity is a USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) discretionary funding program focused on strengthening farm safety education for youth who are entering agricultural production work or who are already employed in farm jobs.
What is the main purpose of YFSEC?
The core purpose is to support national efforts that deliver farm safety training that is timely (current and responsive to real conditions), pertinent (focused on the hazards and tasks youth actually face), and appropriate (suited to youth audiences and the realities of agricultural work). The program is intended to reduce injuries and improve readiness by helping youth build safety knowledge and, where applicable, earn certification tied to safe agricultural work.
Which federal agency administers this program?
This opportunity is administered by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA).
Is YFSEC a grant or a cooperative agreement?
In fiscal year 2016, YFSEC funded projects through a cooperative agreement. A cooperative agreement generally indicates that USDA-NIFA expects substantial involvement during the project period compared to a standard grant.
What does "substantial involvement" mean in the context of a cooperative agreement?
Based on the description provided, "substantial involvement" means USDA-NIFA typically takes a more active role during the project period than it would under a standard grant. The specific form of involvement is not detailed in the excerpt.
What fiscal year was this opportunity offered?
The opportunity was offered in fiscal year (FY) 2016.
What are the funding activity areas for YFSEC?
The funding activity areas listed are agriculture, education, and health, reflecting that farm safety connects agricultural operations, workforce preparation, and public health.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number associated with YFSEC is 10.500.
Who is the program designed to help?
The program is designed to strengthen safety education for young people who are either looking for work in agricultural production or who are already employed in farm jobs.
What types of training does the program emphasize?
The program emphasizes safety training that is timely, pertinent, and appropriate for youth and real-world agricultural work. It also supports training that can lead to certification where applicable.
Who was eligible to apply for the FY 2016 YFSEC opportunity?
Eligible applicants included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and other eligible entities as clarified in the program guidance (referenced as an additional eligibility text field in the full notice).
Are only colleges and universities eligible to apply?
No. While public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education were explicitly listed as eligible, the notice also referenced "other eligible entities" as clarified in the full program guidance. The excerpt does not list those additional entity types.
What was the maximum award amount for a single project?
The maximum award amount listed for a single project was $300,000.
How many awards were expected?
The listing indicates expected awards, but the specific number of expected awards is not provided in the source data excerpt.
When was the opportunity posted?
The notice was created and posted on April 20, 2016.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline (both original and current) was June 20, 2016.
Did the deadline change after the opportunity was posted?
No change is indicated in the excerpt. It states the original and current deadline were both June 20, 2016.
Is this opportunity focused on local, state, or national efforts?
The purpose statement describes the program as supporting national efforts to provide farm safety training for youth.
Does YFSEC require or include certification?
The program description indicates it supports helping youth gain knowledge and, where applicable, certification tied to safe agricultural work. The excerpt does not specify which certifications or under what conditions certification would apply.
Where can applicants find details about "other eligible entities"?
The excerpt indicates that additional eligibility information is clarified in the program guidance and is referenced as an additional eligibility text field in the full notice.
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