Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA EXCA 010914
The Air Force 4-H Military Partnership Outreach Support Grant Program is a competitive grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) under Assistance Listing (CFDA) 10.500. Its core purpose is to strengthen the delivery of 4-H youth development programming for Air and Space Force-connected youth by funding outreach, coordination, and support efforts that keep 4-H professionals and volunteers informed, aligned with the mission, and ready to deliver consistent, high-quality programming. The program focuses on ensuring that military-connected young people, from kindergarten through age 18, have access to positive youth development experiences both on Air and Space Force installations and in nearby civilian communities, including locations within the continental United States (CONUS) and outside the continental United States (OCONUS).
The funded work is aimed at expanding and sustaining 4-H opportunities that help military-connected youth build resiliency, develop a sense of belonging, and make positive choices, while also promoting healthy living. In practical terms, the grant supports efforts that help the adults delivering 4-H programming (staff and volunteers) stay connected to expectations and resources, and it supports program access for youth whose lives may be affected by frequent moves, deployments, and other military lifestyle pressures. The emphasis is not just on offering activities, but on maintaining a prepared network of 4-H practitioners who can reliably deliver programming that meets the needs of Air and Space Force families across a range of geographic settings, including overseas communities.
Eligibility is narrow and limited to specific higher education institutions: only 1862, 1890, and 1994 Land-grant Institutions may apply, including eligible junior colleges that offer associate degrees or higher. Applicants must meet all eligibility and application requirements described in the Request for Applications (RFA); failing to meet those criteria by the deadline can lead to removal from consideration or make an award impossible. This is a discretionary grant competition, meaning proposals are reviewed and selected competitively rather than funded automatically.
Key funding details include an opportunity number of USDA NIFA EXCA 010914, an application closing date of August 30, 2024, and an award ceiling of $356,250. USDA NIFA anticipates making two awards under this opportunity. The overall intent is to reinforce the Air Force-4-H partnership by supporting the workforce and volunteer base that delivers 4-H and by expanding youth programming that contributes to well-being, connection, and healthy development for Air and Space Force-connected children and teens.Apply for USDA NIFA EXCA 010914
- The National Institute of Food and Agriculture in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Air Force 4-H Military Partnership Outreach Support Grant Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.500.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-08-12.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-08-30. (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 $356,250.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Air Force 4-H Military Partnership Outreach Support Grant Program?
The Air Force 4-H Military Partnership Outreach Support Grant Program is a competitive (discretionary) grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA). It supports outreach, coordination, and other efforts that strengthen delivery of 4-H youth development programming for Air and Space Force-connected youth.
Which federal agency administers this grant?
This opportunity is administered by USDA NIFA (the National Institute of Food and Agriculture within the U.S. Department of Agriculture).
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The Assistance Listing (CFDA) number provided is 10.500.
What is the opportunity number?
The opportunity number is USDA NIFA EXCA 010914.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The core purpose is to strengthen the delivery of 4-H youth development programming for Air and Space Force-connected youth by funding outreach, coordination, and support efforts. These efforts are intended to keep 4-H professionals and volunteers informed, aligned with the mission, and prepared to deliver consistent, high-quality programming.
Who is the intended youth audience for supported programming?
The intended audience is military-connected young people from kindergarten through age 18 who are connected to the Air and Space Force.
Where is the supported programming expected to reach?
The program aims to ensure access to 4-H youth development experiences both on Air and Space Force installations and in nearby civilian communities. This includes locations within the continental United States (CONUS) and outside the continental United States (OCONUS), including overseas communities.
What kinds of outcomes is the program trying to support for military-connected youth?
The funded work is aimed at expanding and sustaining 4-H opportunities that help youth build resiliency, develop a sense of belonging, and make positive choices, while also promoting healthy living.
Is the focus only on youth activities, or also on the adults who deliver 4-H?
The emphasis includes supporting the adults who deliver 4-H programming. In practical terms, the grant supports efforts that help 4-H professionals and volunteers stay connected to expectations and resources, so they can reliably deliver programming that meets the needs of Air and Space Force families across different geographic settings.
How does this opportunity address the unique needs of military families?
The program supports access to youth programming for young people whose lives may be affected by frequent moves, deployments, and other military lifestyle pressures. It prioritizes maintaining a prepared network of 4-H practitioners who can deliver consistent programming for Air and Space Force-connected youth.
What types of institutions are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to specific higher education institutions: only 1862, 1890, and 1994 Land-grant Institutions may apply, including eligible junior colleges that offer associate degrees or higher.
Can organizations outside the land-grant system apply?
Based on the information provided, eligibility is narrow and limited to 1862, 1890, and 1994 Land-grant Institutions (including eligible junior colleges offering associate degrees or higher). No other applicant types are listed as eligible here.
What does it mean that this is a discretionary (competitive) grant?
It means proposals are reviewed and selected competitively rather than funded automatically. Applicants must submit proposals that are evaluated against the competition criteria described in the Request for Applications (RFA).
What is the application deadline?
The application closing date is August 30, 2024.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $356,250.
How many awards does USDA NIFA expect to make?
USDA NIFA anticipates making two awards under this opportunity.
What is the relationship of this grant to the Air Force-4-H partnership?
The overall intent is to reinforce the Air Force-4-H partnership by supporting the workforce and volunteer base that delivers 4-H and by expanding youth programming that contributes to well-being, connection, and healthy development for Air and Space Force-connected children and teens.
What is the role of the Request for Applications (RFA) in determining eligibility and submission requirements?
Applicants must meet all eligibility and application requirements described in the RFA. Failing to meet those criteria by the deadline can lead to removal from consideration or make an award impossible.
Does the program specifically include Space Force-connected youth?
Yes. The purpose statement and program focus explicitly reference Air and Space Force-connected youth and families.
Does the geographic scope include overseas installations and communities?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly includes programming access in both CONUS and OCONUS locations, including overseas communities.
What is being funded at a high level (in practical terms)?
At a high level, the grant funds outreach, coordination, and support efforts that keep 4-H professionals and volunteers informed and prepared, and it supports program access for eligible youth. The emphasis is on sustaining a reliable network of trained practitioners and volunteers who can deliver consistent, high-quality programming aligned with mission expectations.
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