Children, Youth and Families At-Risk
Department Of Agriculture, National Institute Of Food And Agriculture
To marshal resources of the Land-grant Institutions (LGIs) and Cooperative Extension Systems (CES) so that, in collaboration with other organizations, they can develop and deliver educational programs that equip youth who are at -risk for not meeting basic human needs with the skills they need to lead positive, productive, and contributing lives. The CYFAR Program is based on research on effective programs for at-risk youth and families and on the human ecological principle of working across th
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Helps organizations support children and families facing challenges. Provides funding for programs that improve their well-being and opportunities.
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What Is This Program?
What Benefits Are Offered?
Funding to support comprehensive, intensive, community-based educational programs for at-risk children, youth, and families, particularly those with limited resources. Programs aim to build resiliency, promote positive development, and leverage technology through partnerships with Land-grant University Systems.
Who Is Eligible?
Industries: education, community development, social services, human sciences
Region: United States
Demographics: children at-risk, youth at-risk, limited-resource families
Other Criteria: Land-grant University System institutions, Cooperative Extension System institutions, organizations collaborating with Land-grant/Cooperative Extension Systems, programs focusing on at-risk children, youth, and families, community-based programs with active citizen participation, programs that build resiliency and protective factors, programs that promote collaboration and partnerships, programs that use technology to improve access to educational resources
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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?
- 📝Steps to Apply
- Review eligibility requirements
- Prepare application materials
- Submit application via the designated portal
- Attend technical assistance webinar if needed
- 🌐Application Portal
- https://nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/children-youth-families-risk-cyfar-sustainable-community-projects
- 📤Submission Method
- online
- 📅Key Dates
- December 8, 2023Posted DateFebruary 15, 2024Closing Date
- 🔄Intake Type
- fixed-deadline
📄What Documents Are Required?
- ✅Required Documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
- SF-424B (Assurances)
- Project Narrative
- Budget Narrative
- indirect cost rate agreement
- 📐Format Requirements
- PDF only, max 10MB
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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?
- 🧾Eligible Expenses
- program development costs
- staff salaries
- training materials
- community outreach activities
- 🚫Ineligible Expenses
- costs unrelated to program objectives
- luxury items
- entertainment expenses
- 📏Expense Caps
- Indirect costs limited to de minimis 10% MTDC
- 💳Payment Model
- reimbursement
- ⏪Retroactive Expenses Eligible
- No
🤝Is Matching Funding Required?
- 🔀Matching Required
- Yes
- 📊Matching Ratio
- 1:1
- 🏦Eligible Matching Sources
- cash
- in-kind
- 📚Stacking Rules
- Allowed
- 🛡️Proof of Matching Required
- Documentation of cash and in-kind contributions
📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?
- 🗓️Reporting Frequency
- annual
- 📑Reporting Requirements
- performance progress report
- 🔍Audit Requirements
- OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards in a fiscal year
- 📢Branding Requirements
- Acknowledgment of federal funding
- 🗄️Record Retention Period
- 3 years post-final-report
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