Cooperative Extension Service

Department Of Agriculture, National Institute Of Food And Agriculture

The Cooperative Extension Service (CES) has an important role in reducing the impact of disasters through extension education. The Extension Special Needs program sponsors targeted projects that enable CES to assist in preparing for, providing an educational response to, and recovering from disasters. Education programming funded by this program will help communities, families and individuals become more self-sustaining by strengthening and increasing their resiliency to disaster. Some types of

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Helps communities and businesses access research-based knowledge and resources for agriculture and rural development. Provides educational programs and support to improve local economies and quality of life.

Quick Facts

Funding
$2 - $300,000
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Business Financing & Capital
Organization
Department Of Agriculture, National Institute Of Food And Agriculture

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What Is This Program?

Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) are generally released annually. See the program NOFO for specific and detailed information. Specific instructions in the NOFOs supersede the general information provided in the Assistance Listing. Program is no longer making new awards, but funded projects may still actively report expenditures.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Funding to support research, education, and extension activities, including community outreach, capacity building, and specialized programs in agriculture, food, natural resources, and human sciences. Funding is provided through competitive, capacity, and noncompetitive grants.

Who Is Eligible?

Industries: agriculture, food, natural resources, human sciences

Region: US states and territories

Other Criteria: Land-grant Institutions (1862, 1890, 1994), State Agricultural Experiment Stations, Tribal Governments, Native American Tribal Organizations, Nonprofit organizations, State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education, Organizations involved in delivering research, education, and extension activities

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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

๐Ÿ“‹What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

๐Ÿ“Steps to Apply
  • Register with SAM.gov
  • Register with Grants.gov
  • Search for a NIFA Opportunity
  • Determine Eligibility
  • Apply for a Grant
  • After Submission
๐ŸŒApplication Portal
http://www.grants.gov
๐Ÿ“คSubmission Method
online
๐Ÿ”„Intake Type
fixed-deadline

๐Ÿ“„What Documents Are Required?

โœ…Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸงพEligible Expenses
  • research activities
  • education activities
  • extension activities
๐Ÿ’ณPayment Model
mixed

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

๐Ÿ—“๏ธReporting Frequency
annual
๐Ÿ“‘Reporting Requirements
  • SF-425 Federal Financial Report
  • performance progress report
๐Ÿ”Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards
๐Ÿ“ขBranding Requirements
acknowledgment of federal funding
๐Ÿ—„๏ธRecord Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

How Do I Apply?

grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov
(202) 401-4939

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This program offers funding up to $300,000 (minimum $2).

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