Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA SLBCD 006729
The Children, Youth and Families at Risk (CYFAR) Sustainable Communities Projects grant is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA). Its purpose is to strengthen and expand comprehensive, community-based educational programs that serve children, youth, and families who are considered at risk, with a specific emphasis on programs delivered through the Cooperative Extension System. In practical terms, the grant supports Extension-led efforts that work directly in communities to improve both the reach (quantity) and effectiveness (quality) of services designed to help families with limited resources build the skills and supports needed for long-term stability and positive development.
The core mission of CYFAR is to bring together resources from the Land-Grant University network and the Cooperative Extension System to create and deliver education and programming that helps vulnerable families and young people meet basic human needs and move toward healthier, more productive lives. The opportunity focuses on equipping participants with practical life skills and supports that can translate into real improvements in day-to-day functioning, youth development outcomes, and family well-being. While the notice does not list specific required program models in the text provided, the emphasis on "comprehensive community-based programs" signals multi-component, coordinated approaches that are connected to local needs and partnerships rather than isolated or one-off activities.
Eligibility is limited to Extension programs housed within Land-Grant institutions, specifically 1890 Land-Grant Institutions (including examples such as Tuskegee University, Central State University, and West Virginia State University), 1862 Land-Grant Colleges and Universities, the University of the District of Columbia, and 1994 Land-Grant Institutions. This restriction reflects CYFAR's role as an Extension-centered initiative, meaning proposals are expected to be grounded in the Extension mission of community education, outreach, and applied, locally responsive programming.
Key administrative details from the opportunity listing include: the funding opportunity title is "Children, Youth and Families at Risk Sustainable Communities Projects," with funding opportunity number USDA NIFA SLBCD 006729. The assistance listing is under CFDA number 10.521, the instrument type is a grant, and the activity category is Agriculture (which commonly includes community nutrition, youth development, family and consumer sciences, and related Extension programming areas). The award ceiling is listed as $160,000. The posting shows an original closing date of April 22, 2019, and a creation date of March 18, 2019. The listing also notes "ExpectedAwards:" but does not provide a number in the supplied text, so the anticipated count of awards is not specified here.
Overall, this grant opportunity is designed to help the Land-Grant and Extension network deliver sustained, community-based initiatives for at-risk populations, prioritizing programs that are practical, skill-building, and positioned to improve life outcomes for children, youth, and families facing resource constraints.Apply for USDA NIFA SLBCD 006729
- The National Institute of Food and Agriculture in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Children, Youth and Families at Risk Sustainable Communities Projects" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.521.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2019-03-18.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2019-04-22. (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 $160,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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