Smith-Lever Extension Funding

 

1862 Cooperative Extension Programs at 1862 Land-Grant Institutions(Smith-Lever) (1862 CES Capacity) University of the District of Columbia Public Postsecondary Education Reorganizational Act Program (DCPPERA): The purpose of this funding is to conduct cooperative agricultural extension work. Funding for the Cooperative Extension Programs at 1862 Land-Grant Institutions authorized under the Smith-Lever Act section 3(b) and (c) (SLBC) and the University of the District of Columbia under the District of Columbia Public Postsecondary Education Reorganization Act Program (DCPPERA) is for the development of practical applications of research knowledge and giving of instruction and practical demonstrations of existing or improved practices or technologies in agriculture, uses of solar energy with respect to agriculture, home economics, and rural energy, and subjects relating thereto to persons not attending or resident in 1862 Land-Grant Institutions, and imparting information on those subjects through demonstrations, publications, and otherwise and for the necessary printing and distribution of information in connection with the subjects. 1862 Smith-Lever Special Needs Capacity Grants Program (SLSN): The purpose of this capacity grant program is to increase the level of agricultural extension activities and reach out to new audiences and to support innovative, education-based approaches to addressing emergency preparedness and specific responses related to natural and human-made disasters. Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program: (SLSNCGP): The purpose of this competitive program is to conduct competitive grant programs to State Extension Services at 1862 Land-Grant Institutions to support innovative, education-based approaches to addressing emergency preparedness and specific responses related to natural and human-made disasters.

Active 10.511 National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Department of Agriculture A - Formula Grants; B - Project Grants Fiscal Year 2016 Not applicable.
Fiscal Year 2017 Not applicable.
Fiscal Year 2018 (A) – Cooperative Extension Programs at 1862 Land-grant Institutions (Capacity Program) SPECIAL NOTE: See Assistance Listing # 10.500 (A) for pertinent details. (B) - Cooperative Extension Programs at 1862 Land-grant Institutions (Smith-Lever Special Needs Capacity Program) SPECIAL NOTE: See Assistance Listing # 10.500 (B) for pertinent details. (C) - Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program (aka SLSNCGP) SPECIAL NOTE: See Assistance Listing # 10.500 (C) for pertinent details. (D) - University of the District of Columbia Public Postsecondary Education Reorganization Act Program (DCPPERA) SPECIAL NOTE: See Assistance Listing # 10.500 (CC) for pertinent details.
Fiscal Year 2019 This represents a newly created Assistance Listing (CFDA) number, which was part of an initiative to break out the separate programs formerly contained in CFDA # 10.500 – Cooperative Extension Service (CES). (A) – Cooperative Extension Programs at 1862 Land-grant Institutions (Capacity Program) Cooperative Extension Programs at 1862 Land-Grant Institutions and University of the District of Columbia Public Postsecondary Education Reorganization Act Program were allocated $302,853,898 to support Extension activities. Awards ranged from $ $1,135,279 to $13,278,477. The total amount of required matching funds in FY 2019 was $281,846,943. 1862 Land-Grant Institutions in the 50 States must match 100 percent of the SLSN funds they receive with funds from non-Federal sources such as State or county appropriations. In Fiscal Year (FY) 2019, $1,212,160 (representing the Appropriation, less the legislatively mandated set-asides), was available to fund this program allocated solely to the University of the District of Columbia (UDC). There is no matching requirement for this program. Administrative costs are taken from Smith-Lever funds. (B) - Cooperative Extension Programs at 1862 Land-grant Institutions (Smith-Lever Special Needs Capacity Program) For FY 2019, the Special Needs program was allocated $1,029,979 to support individual projects that may be initiated under this program. Awards ranged from $11,347 to $111,504. (C) - Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program (aka SLSNCGP) The Smith Lever Special Needs projects will fund the development of educational programs and demonstration activities focusing on disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. The projects must support innovative, education-based approaches to addressing emergency preparedness and specific responses related to natural and human-made disasters. The amount available for support in FY 2019 was $462,744 Eleven (11) proposals were submitted and six (6) proposals were recommended for funding. (D) - University of the District of Columbia Public Postsecondary Education Reorganization Act Program (DCPPERA) In Fiscal Year (FY) 2019, $1,212,160 (representing the Appropriation, less the legislatively mandated set-asides), was available to fund this program allocated solely to the University of the District of Columbia (UDC). There is no matching requirement for this program. Administrative costs are taken from Smith-Lever funds.
Fiscal Year 2020 (A) – Cooperative Extension Programs at 1862 Land-grant Institutions (Capacity Program) FY 2020 funding levels have not yet been established by Congressional Appropriations. However, in accordance with financial data provided by the Budget Office, NIFA projects that approximately $288,543,794 will be available to fund similar projects. Pertinent details to be provided by Program at a future date. (B) - Cooperative Extension Programs at 1862 Land-grant Institutions (Smith-Lever Special Needs Capacity Program) Based upon the President’s Budget, for FY 2020, NIFA projects that $1,029,979 will be allocated to support Special Needs individual projects that may be initiated under this program. Awards are projected to range from $11,347 to $111,504. (C) - Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program (aka SLSNCGP) FY 2020 funding levels have not yet been established by Congressional Appropriations. However, in accordance with financial data provided by the Budget Office, NIFA projects that approximately $463,844 will be available to fund similar projects. Pertinent details to be provided by Program at a future date. (D) - University of the District of Columbia Public Postsecondary Education Reorganization Act Program (DCPPERA) In Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 it is projected that $1,212,160 (representing the Appropriation, less the legislatively mandated set-asides), will be available to fund this program allocated solely to the University of the District of Columbia (UDC). There is no matching requirement for this program. Administrative costs are taken from Smith-Lever funds.
Fiscal Year 2024 Pertinent details will be provided by Program at a future date. University of the District of Columbia Public Postsecondary Education Reorganization Act Program (DCPPERA): Sections 208 of the District of Columbia Public Postsecondary Education Reorganization Act provides, in pertinent part, that “[i]n the administration of the Act of May 8, 1914 (7 U.S.C. 341-346, 347a-349) (known as the Smith-Lever Act)… the University [of the District of Columbia] shall be considered to be a university established for the benefit of agriculture and the mechanic arts in accordance with the provisions of the Act of July 2, 1862 (7 U.S.C. 301- 305, 307,308); and… the term “State” as used in such Act of May 8, 1914, shall include the District of Columbia, except that the District of Columbia shall not be eligible to receive any sums appropriated under section 3 of such Act.
Smith-Lever Special Needs-Competitive (SLSNCGP): Section 3(b) & (c) of the Smith-Lever Act, Pub. L. No. 63-95 (7 U.S.C. 343) allows the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), to conduct competitive grant programs to State Extension Services at 1862 Land-Grant Institutions to support innovative, education-based approaches to addressing emergency preparedness and specific responses related to natural and human-made disasters.
Cooperative Extension Programs at 1862 Land-Grant Institutions(1862 CES Capacity): 7 U.S.C. 341-346, 347a-349 Sections 3(b) and 3(c) of the Smith-Lever Act (program referred to as SLBC) provide funding for agricultural extension programs at 1862 Land-grant universities.
1862 Smith-Lever Special Needs Capacity Grants Program (SLSN): Sections 3(b)(1) and 8 of the Smith-Lever Act provide the basis of funding special needs agricultural extension programs at 1862 Land-grant institutions. 1862 CES Capacity & DCPPERA: Joint Cooperative Extension Programs at 1862 Land-Grant Institutions applications may only be submitted by the following 1862 Land-grant Institutions: Auburn University, University of Alaska-Fairbanks, American Samoa Community College, University of Arizona, University of Arkansas, University of California, Colorado State University, University of Connecticut, University of Delaware, University of Florida, University of Georgia, University of Guam, University of Hawaii, University of Idaho, University of Illinois, Purdue University, Iowa State University, Kansas State University, University of Kentucky, Louisiana State University, University of Maine, University of Maryland-College Park, University of Massachusetts, Michigan State University, College of Micronesia, University of Minnesota, Mississippi State University, University of Missouri, Montana State University, University of Nebraska, University of Nevada-Reno, University of New Hampshire, Rutgers University, New Mexico State University, Cornell University, North Carolina State University, North Dakota State University, Northern Marianas College, Ohio State University, Oklahoma State University, Oregon State University, Pennsylvania State University, University of Puerto Rico, University of Rhode Island, Clemson University, South Dakota State University, University of Tennessee, Texas A & M University, Utah State University, University of Vermont, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, University of the Virgin Islands, Washington State University, West Virginia University, University of Wisconsin, and University of Wyoming. University of the District of Columbia Public Postsecondary Education Reorganization Act Program (DCPPERA): Applications may only be submitted by the University of the District of Columbia. 1862 Special Needs Capacity (SLSN): Applications may only be submitted by the following 1862 Land-grant Institutions: University of Alaska-Fairbanks, University of Arizona, Colorado State University, University of Idaho, Kansas State University, Montana State University, University of Nebraska, University of Nevada-Reno, New Mexico State University, North Dakota State University, Oregon State University, South Dakota State University, Texas A&M University, Utah State University, University of Vermont, and University of Wyoming. Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive (SLSNCGP): Applications may only be submitted by 1862 Land-grant Institutions in the 50 states and the U.S. territories, American Samoa, Guam, Micronesia, Northern Marianas, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. See RFAs for specific information. Credentials/Documentation (083): The System for Award Management (SAM) combines eight federal procurement systems, including CCR, and the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance into one new system. CCR activities are conducted through SAM (the CCR website will redirect users to SAM). Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)Number and System for Award Management (SAM): Each applicant (unless excepted under 2 CFR ? 25.110(b) or (c), or has an exception approved by the Federal awarding agency under 2 CFR ? 25.110(d)) is required to: (i) Be registered in SAM before submitting its application; (ii) Provide a valid UEI number in its application; and (iii) Continue to maintain an active SAM registration with current information at all times during which it has an active Federal award or an application or plan under consideration by a Federal awarding agency. It also must state that the Federal awarding agency may not make a Federal award to an applicant until the applicant has complied with all applicable UEI and SAM requirements and, if an applicant has not fully complied with the requirements by the time the Federal awarding agency is ready to make a Federal award, the Federal awarding agency may determine that the applicant is not qualified to receive a Federal award and use that determination as a basis for making a Federal award to another applicant. Applicants must furnish the information required in the Competitive Request for Applications (RFAs). Successful applicants recommended for funding must furnish the information and assurances requested during the award documentation process. These include, but are not limited to the following: Organizational Management Information - Specific management information relating to an applicant shall be submitted on a one time basis, with updates on an as needed basis, as part of the responsibility determination prior to the award of a grant identified under this RFA, if such information has not been provided previously under this or another NIFA program. NIFA will provide copies of forms recommended for use in fulfilling these requirements as part of the preaward process. Although an applicant may be eligible based on its status as one of these entities, there are factors which may exclude an applicant from receiving Federal financial and nonfinancial assistance and benefits under this program (e.g., debarment or suspension of an individual involved or a determination that an applicant is not responsible based on submitted organizational management information). This information collection is approved under OMB Circular Control No. 0524-0026, "Assurance of Compliance with the Department of Agriculture Regulations Assuring Civil Rights, Compliance and Organization Information." SPECIAL NOTE: Please refer to the Request for Applications (RFAs) for further specific and pertinent details. The most current RFAs are available as follows: https://www.nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resources/FY2022-Joint-Cooperative-Extension%20at-1862-Land-Grant%20Institutions-and-UDC-RFA-508-updated_0.pdfCooperative Extension Programs at 1862 Land-Grant Institutions (Smith-Lever Special Needs) https://www.nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resources/FY2022-Cooperative-Extension-Programs-at-1862-Land-Grant-Institutions-Smith-Lever-Special-Needs-RFA-508B.pdfRFAs are generally released annually. Hence, the RFAs provide the most current and accurate information available. Any specific instructions in the RFAs supersede the general information provided in the CFDA database. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program. Preapplication coordination is not applicable. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) only accepts electronic applications which are submitted via Grants.gov in response to specific Requests for Applications (RFA). Applicants must complete the Grants.gov registration process. For information about the pre-award phase of the grant lifecycle application processes see: http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/learn-grants/grants-101/pre-award-phase.html. Further, applicants must follow the instructions provided in the NIFA Grants.gov Application Guide, which can be assessed as follows: Adobe NIFA Applications. 2 CFR part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards and 2 CFR part 400 USDA's Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards apply to this program. SPECIAL NOTE: Please refer to the Request for Applications (RFAs) for further specific and pertinent details. The most current RFAs are available as follows: https://www.nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resources/FY2022-Joint-Cooperative-Extension%20at-1862-Land-Grant%20Institutions-and-UDC-RFA-508-updated_0.pdfCooperative Extension Programs at 1862 Land-Grant Institutions (Smith-Lever Special Needs) https://www.nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resources/FY2022-Cooperative-Extension-Programs-at-1862-Land-Grant-Institutions-Smith-Lever-Special-Needs-RFA-508B.pdf RFAs are generally released annually. Hence, the RFAs provide the most current and accurate information available. Any specific instructions in the RFAs supersede the general information provided in the CFDA database. 1862 CES Capacity (Smith-Lever), DCPPERA, and 1862 Smith-Lever Special Needs Capacity (SLSN): NIFA will review submitted documents to determine if all program, financial, and administrative requirements have been met and are current. https://www.nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resources/FY2022-Joint-Cooperative-Extension%20at-1862-Land-Grant%20Institutions-and-UDC-RFA-508-updated_0.pdfCooperative Extension Programs at 1862 Land-Grant Institutions (Smith-Lever Special Needs) https://www.nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resources/FY2022-Cooperative-Extension-Programs-at-1862-Land-Grant-Institutions-Smith-Lever-Special-Needs-RFA-508B.pdfRFAs are generally released annually. Hence, the RFAs provide the most current and accurate information available. Any specific instructions in the RFAs supersede the general information provided in the CFDA database. Competitive Smith Lever Special Needs Competitive (SLSNCGP): We evaluate each application in a two-part process. First, we screen each application to ensure Competitive Smith-Lever Special Needs:that it meets the administrative requirements as set forth in this RFA. Second, a technical review panel will evaluate applications that meet the administrative requirements. We select reviewers based upon their training and experience in relevant scientific, extension, or education fields, taking into account the following factors: o the level of relevant formal scientific, technical education, or extension experience of the individual, as well as the extent to which an individual is engaged in relevant research, education, or extension activities; o the need to include experts from various areas of specialization within relevant scientific, education, or extension fields; o the need to include other experts (e.g., producers, range or forest managers/operators, and consumers) who can assess relevance of the applications to targeted audiences and to program needs; o the need to include experts from a variety of organizational types (e.g., colleges, universities, industry, state and federal agencies, and private profit and non-profit organizations) and geographic locations; o the need to maintain a balanced composition with regard to minority and female representation and an equitable age distribution; and o the need to include reviewers who can judge the effective usefulness of each application to producers and the general public. After each peer review panel has completed its deliberations, the responsible program staff of SLSNCGP will recommend that your project (a) be approved for support from currently available funds or (b) be declined due to insufficient funds or unfavorable review. SLSNCGP reserves the right to negotiate with the PD/PI and/or with the submitting organization or institution regarding project revisions (e.g., reductions in the scope of work, funding level, period, or method of support) prior to recommending any project for funding. RFAs are generally released annually. Hence, the RFAs provide the most current and accurate information available. Any specific instructions in the RFAs supersede the general information provided in the CFDA database. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines From 30 to 60 days. From 30 to 60 days. Contact the National Program Leader (NPL), as indicated per CFDA Section # 152 - Headquarters Office regarding dates for specific deadlines, start and end dates, and range of approval/disapproval time. Information is also available via our website and may be obtained via the Grants.gov website. NIFA's respective links regarding general information are provided below: http://nifa.usda.gov/ http://www.grants.gov. RFAs are generally released annually. Hence, the RFAs provide the most current and accurate information available. Any specific instructions in the RFAs supersede the general information provided in the CFDA database. Not applicable. Other. The most current RFAs are available as follows: https://www.nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resources/FY2022-Joint-Cooperative-Extension%20at-1862-Land-Grant%20Institutions-and-UDC-RFA-508-updated_0.pdfCooperative Extension Programs at 1862 Land-Grant Institutions (Smith-Lever Special Needs) https://www.nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resources/FY2022-Cooperative-Extension-Programs-at-1862-Land-Grant-Institutions-Smith-Lever-Special-Needs-RFA-508B.pdf 2 CFR part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards and 2 CFR part 400 USDA's Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards apply to this program. NIFA will review submitted documents to determine if all program, financial, and administrative requirements have been met and are current within guidelines established for the program as described in the Competitive Request for Application (RFA). The most current RFAs are available as follows: https://www.nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resources/FY2022-Joint-Cooperative-Extension%20at-1862-Land-Grant%20Institutions-and-UDC-RFA-508-updated_0.pdfCooperative Extension Programs at 1862 Land-Grant Institutions (Smith-Lever Special Needs) https://www.nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resources/FY2022-Cooperative-Extension-Programs-at-1862-Land-Grant-Institutions-Smith-Lever-Special-Needs-RFA-508B.pdf USES: 1862 CES Capacity (Smith-Lever) and DCPPERA: Funding for the Cooperative Extension Programs at 1862 Land-Grant Institutions authorized under the Smith-Lever Act section 3(b) and (c) (SLBC) and the University of the District of Columbia Public Postsecondary Education Reorganization Act Program (DCPPERA) under Section 208 of the District of Columbia Public Postsecondary Education Reorganization Act is to be used for the development of practical applications of research knowledge and giving of instruction and practical demonstrations of existing or improved practices or technologies in agriculture, uses of solar energy with respect to agriculture, home economics, and rural energy, and subjects relating thereto to persons not attending or resident in 1862 Land-Grant Institutions, and imparting information on those subjects through demonstrations, publications, and otherwise and for the necessary printing and distribution of information in connection with the subjects. Program and Extension Activities - Smith-Lever Act sections 3(b) and 3(c) Federal funding may only be used for extension programs and an activity identified in the institution’s approved 5-Year Plan of Work. 1862 Special Needs Capacity Grants Program (SLSN): 1862 Smith Lever Special Needs Capacity funds support extension education initiatives that address risks, hazards and disasters. The SLSN sponsors targeted projects enable Cooperative Extension Service to assist in preparing for, providing an educational response to, and recovering from disasters. Education programming funded by this program help communities, families and individuals become more self-sustaining by strengthening and increasing their resiliency to disaster. The SLSN increases awareness and capacity building of urban/rural communities’ response to natural and/or human-made disasters by increasing individual, family, farms, small business and community disaster preparedness through extension education, as well as collaboration with other agencies and volunteer organizations. Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program (SLSNCGP): SLSNCGP projects to implement applied scientific programs that serve public needs in preparation for, during, and after disaster. Though national, regional, and/or multi-state efforts are a priority for categories 1-3, highly replicable single-state projects may be considered if they have a strong plan for transferring successful methods to other states. The SLSNCGP also funds the development of educational programs and demonstration activities focusing on disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. Successful projects in the past have helped extension educators, who normally do not have a disaster extension focus, to have a greater impact in this area. Performance Reports: PERFORMANCE MONITORING: See above for pertinent and specific details. In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program- specific audit conducted for that year. In accordance with 2 CFR Part 400 - Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, ? 200.334 Retention requirements for records. Grantees shall maintain separate records for each grant to ensure that funds are used for authorized purposes. Grant-related records are subject to inspection during the life of the grant and must be retained at least three (3) years. Records must be retained beyond the three (3) year period if litigation is pending or audit findings have not been resolved. 2 CFR 200 Subpart D applies to this program. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching is mandatory. Joint Cooperative Extension Programs at 1862 Land-Grant Institutions (1862 CES Capacity & DCPPERA): Section 3(e)(1) of the Smith-Lever Act (7 U.S.C. §343(e) (1)) states, with regard to institutions in the 50 states, “no allotment shall be made to a State under subsection (b) or (c), and no payments from the allotment shall be made to a State, in excess of the amount that the State makes available out of non-Federal funds for cooperative extension work.” However, section 3(e)(4) of the Smith-Lever Act (U.S.C. §343(e)(4)) provides that “Effective beginning for fiscal year 2003, in lieu of the matching funds requirement of paragraph (1), the insular areas of [American Samoa,] the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, [Micronesia, the Northern Marians Islands,] and the Virgin Islands of the United States shall provide matching funds from non-Federal sources in an amount equal to not less than 50 percent of the formula funds distributed by the Secretary to each of the insular areas, respectively, under this section..... The Secretary may waive the matching fund requirement [of 50 percent] for any fiscal year if the Secretary determines that the government of the insular area will be unlikely to meet the matching requirement for the fiscal year.” University of the District of Columbia Public Postsecondary Education Reorganization Act Program (DCPPERA): There is no match requirement for the DCPPERA Program. 1862 Smith-Lever Special Needs Capacity (SLSN): 1862 Land-Grant Institutions in the 50 States must match 100 percent (100%) of the SLSN funds they receive with funds from non-Federal sources such as State or county appropriations. The matching must be in the form of cash. Matching funds may only be used for extension activities approved in the eligible institution’s five (5) year Plan of Work. Smith-Lever Special Needs-Competitive (SLSNCGP): Applicants are required to provide 100 percent matching funds from non-federal sources for all proposed federal funds sought in the application. In-kind and third party contributions are not allowed for this program; thus, all of the matching funds must come from the applicant institution (please note that sub-awards/partner match would be considered third party).

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. In accordance with statutory time limits, project periods, including no-cost extensions of time, are as follows: Smith Lever Special Needs Competitive (SLSNCGP): Not to exceed three (3) years. 1862 CES Capacity & DCPPERA: Not to exceed five (5) years. Smith Lever Special Needs Capacity (SLSN): Not to exceed five (5) years, Further details are provided in the Award document Form NIFA-2009 and the NIFA General Terms and Conditions Grants and Cooperative Agreements (dated October 2016) at: https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/nifa-general-terms-and-conditions-grants-and-cooperative-agreements-october-2016. SPECIAL NOTE: Please refer to the Request for Applications (RFAs) for specific and pertinent details. The most current RFAs are available as follows: https://www.nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resources/FY2022-Joint-Cooperative-Extension%20at-1862-Land-Grant%20Institutions-and-UDC-RFA-508-updated_0.pdfCooperative Extension Programs at 1862 Land-Grant Institutions (Smith-Lever Special Needs) https://www.nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resources/FY2022-Cooperative-Extension-Programs-at-1862-Land-Grant-Institutions-Smith-Lever-Special-Needs-RFA-508B.pdf RFAs are generally released annually. Hence, the RFAs provide the most current and accurate information available. Any specific instructions in the RFAs supersede the general information provided in the CFDA database. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: NIFA utilizes the Automated Standard Application for Payments (ASAP), a secure, web-based electronic payment and information system that allows federal agencies to administer funds. Currently, ASAP is the only payment source for new NIFA grantees. NIFA utilizes the Automated Standard Application for Payments (ASAP), a secure, web-based electronic payment and information system that allows federal agencies to administer funds. Currently, ASAP is the only payment source for new NIFA grantees. National Institute of Food and Agriculture U.S. Department of Agriculture P.O. Box 419205, Mail Stop 10000, Kansas City, MO 64141-6205 Courier/Package Delivery Address: 2312 East Bannister Road, Mail Stop 10000, Kansas City, MO 64141-3061 Additional Websites: 1862 CES Capacity: https://nifa.usda.gov/program/smith-lever-act-capacity-grant 1862 Capacity (SLSN): https://nifa.usda.gov/program/smith-lever-act-sections-3b-and-3c-special-needs-capacity-grant 1862 Smith-Lever Competitive (SLSNCGP): https://nifa.usda.gov/funding-opportunity/smith-lever-special-needs-competitive-grants-program Ashley Mueller
USDA, National Institute of Food and Agriculture
National Institute of Food and Agriculture U.S. Department of Agriculture P.O. Box 419205, Mail Stop 10000, Kansas City, MO 64141-6205 Courier/Package Delivery Address: 2312 East Bannister Road, Mail Stop 10000, Kansas City, MO 64141-3061,
Kansas City, MO 64141
Kansas City, MO 64141 US
ashley.mueller@usda.gov
Phone: 4024053122 https://nifa.usda.gov/program/district-columbia-public-postsecondary-education-reorganization-act-program-cooperative 12-0502-0-1-352 (Project Grants (Discretionary)) FY 22$304,649,777.00; FY 23 est $310,479,756.00; FY 24 est $315,738,756.00; FY 21$304,649,777.00; FY 20$303,422,017.00; FY 19$305,566,581.00; FY 18$0.00; FY 17$0.00; FY 16$0.00; - SPECIAL NOTES: (1) Previously included in CFDA # 10.500, for the Cooperative Extension Service (CES). This represents a newly created CFDA number, which was part of an initiative to break out the separate programs contained in CFDA # 10.500 (CES). NIFAs implementation became effective for fiscal year (FY) 2019 Request for Applications (RFAs) and new awards. (2) The difference between the appropriation and obligation numbers reflects legislative authorized set-asides deducted as appropriate, and in some cases the availability of obligational authority from prior years. (3) The above amount represents the consolidated Smith-Lever 3b&c funding. If minimum or maximum amounts of funding per capacity project grant, or cooperative agreement are established, these amounts will be announced in the annual Request for Application (RFA). The most current RFAs are available as follows: 1862 Cooperative Extension Capacity & District of Columbia Postsecondary Reorganization Act (1862 CES Capacity & DCPPERA): https://www.nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resources/FY2022-Joint-Cooperative-Extension%20at-1862-Land-Grant%20Institutions-and-UDC-RFA-508-updated_0.pdfCooperative Extension Programs at 1862 Land-Grant Institutions (Smith-Lever Special Needs) https://www.nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resources/FY2022-Cooperative-Extension-Programs-at-1862-Land-Grant-Institutions-Smith-Lever-Special-Needs-RFA-508B.pdf As an administrator of U.S. government support, NIFA works in partnership with grantees to ensure responsible stewardship of federal funds. 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Terms and conditions dictate important items related to your grant, including method of payment, reporting frequency and content, and prior approval requirements. References to the terms and conditions of awards are located on the NIFA 2009 Award Fact Sheet. NIFA's general award terms and conditions (see link below) is applicable to this program, for awards with an award date on December 26, 2014 and thereafter. https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/nifa-general-terms-and-conditions-grants-and-cooperative-agreements-october-2016. SMITH-LEVER ACT: https://nifa.usda.gov/program/smith-lever-act-capacity-grant Fiscal Year 2018 (A) – Cooperative Extension Programs at 1862 Land-grant Institutions (Capacity Program) SPECIAL NOTE: See Assistance Listing # 10.500 (A) for pertinent details. (B) - Cooperative Extension Programs at 1862 Land-grant Institutions (Smith-Lever Special Needs Capacity Program) SPECIAL NOTE: See Assistance Listing # 10.500 (B) for pertinent details. (C) - Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program (aka SLSNCGP) SPECIAL NOTE: See Assistance Listing # 10.500 (C) for pertinent details. (D) - University of the District of Columbia Public Postsecondary Education Reorganization Act Program (DCPPERA) SPECIAL NOTE: See Assistance Listing # 10.500 (CC) for pertinent details.
Fiscal Year 2019 This represents a newly created Assistance Listing (CFDA) number, which was part of an initiative to break out the separate programs formerly contained in CFDA # 10.500 – Cooperative Extension Service (CES). (A) – Cooperative Extension Programs at 1862 Land-grant Institutions (Capacity Program) Planned activities: Provide outreach to agriculture businesses, small manufacturers, and entrepreneurs to provide educational training and in-depth information on: small business management, home-based businesses, main street community programs, business retention and expansion, rural and heritage tourism, rural and economic development activities, E-commerce programs, community entrepreneurship, marketing (market feasibility, research, customer relations/service, pricing), finances (recordkeeping, raising capital, growing/expanding financial issues), business plans for potential business owners, patents/trademarks/copyrights, insurance, zoning, and legal requirements, identification of business opportunities, and youth entrepreneurship programs. Planned activities: the extension program will keep all livestock producers apprised of changes in available products, efficacy, pest resistances and recommendations for pest management. Planned Activities: 1. Teach how to choose healthful food, physically active lifestyles and behaviors consistent with dietary Guidelines, 2.Teach consumers to keep their food safe by offering programs on food safety, home food preservation and healthy, hygienic food-handling practices, 3. Teach people living with chronic medical conditions to manage their condition effectively, 4. Teach financial literacy and prepare individuals to manage their finances in anticipation of retirement, 5. Teach caregivers and parents how to prepare children for school, 6. Increase access to affordable, high-quality childcare, 7. Prepare communities for the health care, housing and transportation needs of seniors, 8. Educate citizens and public officials about funding methods, service provision and intergovernmental cooperation. Planned activities: During FY 2018, California experienced catastrophic wildfires across the state from the North to the South. The extension system is committing more effort to convening stakeholders across many fields including science, emergency response, community planning, public health, and policy. More attention is being put on the need to expand understanding of California's fire problem and provide an opportunity to build connectivity, interaction, and integration across disciplines and better understand the complexity of and find solutions to California's wildfire challenge. Planned activities: 1. Communicate research results and other information with clients through extension personnel in the form of publications, conferences, workshops, field days, home/office visits, demonstrations and other educational resources, 2. Identify and promote the use of crop varieties and animal breeds with climate adaptive traits, 3. Educate consumers about the effects of climate change on the state's natural resources and mitigation strategies. (B) - Cooperative Extension Programs at 1862 Land-grant Institutions (Smith-Lever Special Needs Capacity Program) Fiscal Year (FY) 2019: A land grant university supported innovative, education based approaches to provide cooperative agricultural extension work on education and technical assistance; long range family, farm, community and planning projects; communication delivery’ and dissemination of credible, science-based information. Another land grant university supported innovative, education based approaches to provide cooperative agricultural extension work on education and technical assistance; long range family, farm, community and planning projects; communication delivery’ and dissemination of credible, science-based information. A third land grant university supported innovative, education based approaches to provide cooperative agricultural extension work on education and technical assistance; long range family, farm, community and planning projects; communication delivery’ and dissemination of credible, science-based information. A fourth land grant university supported innovative, education based approaches to provide cooperative agricultural extension work on education and technical assistance; long range family, farm, community and planning projects; communication delivery’ and dissemination of credible, science-based information. A fifth land grant university supported innovative, education based approaches to provide cooperative agricultural extension work on education and technical assistance; long range family, farm, community and planning projects; communication delivery’ and dissemination of credible, science-based information. (C) - Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program (aka SLSNCGP) Examples of projects anticipated to be funded through the Smith Lever Special Needs Grants are: (1) Resource Toolkit to Support the Wellness of Extension Employees following a Natural Disaster; (2) Heartland Extension Disaster Education Network: Building Resiliency in the Heartland (states in Midwest); (3) Enhancing Food Resilience as Disaster Preparedness (4) Shelter from the Storm: Disaster Preparedness for Vulnerable Populations; (5) Development of targeted rural-disaster specific resources and associated training with special emphasis on agricultural production sites; and (6) PREPared Development of targeted rural-disaster specific resources and associated training with special emphasis on agricultural production sites (D) - University of the District of Columbia Public Postsecondary Education Reorganization Act Program (DCPPERA) Example projects include: 1) Evaluation of Cultural Practices for Two New Ethnic Crops: Lamb's-quarters and Malabar Spinach 2) Development of A New and Optimal Geothermal System for Urban Agriculture Sustainability and Food Security in the District 3) Farmer-to-Farmer Educational Collaborative: Soil-less and Agroecological Production Systems for Climate Smart and Nutrient Dense Specialty Crop Production 4) Cultural Techniques to Increase Yield of Winter-Grown Vegetables 5) Assessing the Urban Production Potential and Nutrient Profiles of Two Crops Native to the Tropics
Fiscal Year 2020 (A) – Cooperative Extension Programs at 1862 Land-grant Institutions (Capacity Program) It is projected that for FY 2020 Plans of Work will continue to address critical and emerging issues in global food security and hunger, food safety, climate change, sustainable energy; childhood obesity, nutrition and health, natural resources stewardship, agricultural productivity, youth and family development and Community and economic development. Other program areas of priorities to states will be addressed in the plans of work as they are updated. Project data will be available at a future date. (B) - Cooperative Extension Programs at 1862 Land-grant Institutions (Smith-Lever Special Needs Capacity Program) Information is not yet available. It is anticipated that similar projects will be funded in Fiscal Year 2020. Pertinent information will be provided by Program at a future date. (C) - Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program (aka SLSNCGP) This program is projected to continue to meet critical needs to address: (1) Education and Technical assistance and multi-state disaster training programs; (2) Collaboration with Federal, state and local agencies to support education and service that enhance recovery of impacted rural communities, schools, businesses and agricultural based activities; and (3) Long range family, community and regional planning projects that enhance implementation of programs that serve public needs in preparation for, du ring and after emergency situations within impacted states and regions (D) - University of the District of Columbia Public Postsecondary Education Reorganization Act Program (DCPPERA) Information is not yet available. Pertinent details to be provided by Program at a future date.
Fiscal Year 2024 Pertinent details to be provided by Program at a future date.