Smith-Lever Extension Funding
Department Of Agriculture, National Institute Of Food And Agriculture
The Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program (SLSNCGP), Assistance supports innovative, education-based approaches to address disaster preparedness and specific responses related to disasters or disaster threats caused by natural, human-made, or technological hazards, or by other factors that contribute to the exposure or vulnerability of a community. The goals and objectives of SLSNCGP include supporting quality of life in communities across the U.S. by addressing disaster preparedn
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Helps local extension programs support farmers and ranchers with education and resources. Provides funding for projects that improve agricultural practices and community engagement.
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What Is This Program?
What Benefits Are Offered?
Grant funding to support the Cooperative Extension System in helping families, communities, and businesses prepare for, respond to, and cope with special needs or crises.
Who Is Eligible?
Region: states, territories
Other Criteria: Organizations within or affiliated with the Cooperative Extension System
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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?
- 📝Steps to Apply
- Identify eligibility requirements
- Prepare application materials
- Submit application through the designated portal
- Await notification of award status
- 🌐Application Portal
- https://nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities
- 📤Submission Method
- online
- 📅Key Dates
- Wed, 1 Apr 2026Opening DateMon, 1 Jun 2026Closing 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
- costs related to agricultural education
- research activities
- demonstration projects
- community outreach
- 🚫Ineligible Expenses
- costs unrelated to agricultural education
- personal expenses
- entertainment costs
- 📏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
- 25% minimum
- 🏦Eligible Matching Sources
- cash
- in-kind
- 📚Stacking Rules
- can combine with other government funding
- 🛡️Proof of Matching Required
- documentation of matching funds required
📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?
- 🗓️Reporting Frequency
- annual
- 📑Reporting Requirements
- SF-425 Federal Financial Report
- Annual Reports of Accomplishments
- 🔍Audit Requirements
- OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards
- 📢Branding Requirements
- Federal awarding agency acknowledgment / logo / disclaimer requirements
- 🗄️Record Retention Period
- 3 years post-final-report
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FAQFrequently Asked Questions
Visit the program page for detailed eligibility requirements.
This program offers funding up to $300,000 (minimum $2).
The application deadline is June 1, 2026.
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