10.500: Cooperative Extension Service
Alternate Name: CES
Overview
Program Number
10.500
Status
Active
Last Modified
Aug. 9, 2022
Date Posted
Aug. 9, 2022
Objective
GENERAL: [As reflected in Part I,B. of the Request for Applications (RFA) or Capacity Requests for Applications (Capacity RFA)]
1. Smith-Lever (3b) & (c) Capacity Grants (formerly known as Formula Funds)
a) Cooperative Extension Programs at 1862 Land-Grant Institutions (formerly known as 3b & c Formula Funds)
These funds are used by institutions eligible to receive funds under the Act of Congress approved July second, eighteen hundred and sixty-two, entitled ‘‘An Act donating public lands to the several States and Territories which may provide colleges for the benefit of agriculture and the mechanic arts’’ (Twelfth Statutes at Large, page five hundred and three) (“1862 Land-grant Institutions”), 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 in the several communities, 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.
The purpose of this funding is to conduct agricultural extension work.
(b) Cooperative Extension Programs at 1862 Land-Grant Institutions (Special Needs) –
The purpose of this funding is to increase the level of agricultural extension work. These funds are used to support extension activities identified in the eligible institution’s approved 5-Year Plan of Work. Special Needs funds are allocated to a State Cooperative Extension Service to fulfill a purpose or overcome a condition peculiar to the State, as compared to the country as a whole, or for a purpose not normally a part of the continuing extension program.
(c) Smith-Lever Special Needs Program
Funds support innovative extension education approaches to addressing risks, hazards and disasters. 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 hazards and disaster related events funded in previous years include uncertainties caused by losses of economic infrastructure, severe weather or other natural disasters, security breaches, human disease, or high consequence animal diseases and plant pests.
There has been an increase in public awareness regarding the number and severity of disaster type critical incidents involving earthquakes, tsunamis, tornadoes, wildfire, drought, contagious disease, and terrorist events. The National Academy of Sciences Committee on Environment and Natural Resources and the Subcommittee on Disaster Reduction of the National Science and Technology Council have acknowledged the many effective roles that the Cooperative Extension System (CES) has played in disaster preparedness, response and remediation.
Within the states and territories, the CES has repeatedly served as the trusted community organization that has helped to enable families, communities, and businesses to successfully prepare for, respond to and cope with disaster losses and critical incidents. Once a disaster has occurred, the local extension outreach includes: 1) Communicating practical science-based risk information, 2) Developing relevant educational experiences and programs, 3) Working with individuals and communities to open new communication channels, and 4) Mitigating losses and facilitating recovery. Never was this more evident than after hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma in 2005 and during the 2008 Midwestern Summer flooding. During and after these incidents, local Extension agents served as a critical communication node throughout affected urban and rural areas, particularly when traditional communication systems were temporarily overwhelmed or destroyed.
The Extension Special Needs RFA encourages proposals that specifically address one or more of the following six key target areas:
1. Education and Technical assistance through inter-disciplinary and multi-state disaster training programs and demonstration projects for problem solving, especially those which build upon already existing strengths, contribute to or expand the EDEN and/or eXtension educational materials related to disaster preparation, mitigation, response and recovery;
2. Collaboration with Federal, state and local agencies and other disaster relief organizations to support education and service activities that enhance recovery of impacted rural communities, schools, businesses and agricultural-based activities;
3. Long range family, community and regional planning projects that will enhance implementation of programs that serve public needs in preparation for, during and after emergency situations within impacted States and across impacted regions;
4. Communication delivery of key information that meets end-users’ needs in a timely fashion with consideration of potentially limited communication channels due to disaster situations;
5. Dissemination of credible, science-based information that is reliable and easily accessible even if electronic access is compromised; and
6. Integrated Research and Extension Planning Projects (up to $15,000) are intended to provide assistance to applicants in bringing together teams for the development of highly competitive grant proposals where extension personnel would apply for large grants (in excess of $250,000) from other grant programs (e.g., the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative and etc…) and lead nationally important disaster prevention, protection and mitigation projects.
Fundable projects should support education and extension activities which:
1. Reduce risk through planning, disaster preparedness and emergency response by improving communication between the public, community leaders, state and Federal agencies;
2. Develop strategies and educational materials and/or programming in the area of emergency planning, infrastructure design and disaster recovery operation;
3. Develop community networks that provide real-time disaster education information; and/or
4. Develop or expand educational materials regarding disaster issues suitable for use and distribution by the Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) or the eXtension Community of Practice working with disaster planning.
(d) CSRS Retirement Contributions Program (aka ERET CSRS Retirement)
Capacity grants (formerly known as Formula) authorized under the CSRS Retirement Contributions Program. These grants are used to defray the CSRS Retirement costs to the 1862 land-grant institutions for the former Schedule A Appointments who conduct agricultural extension work.
Fiscal Year 2014 represented the last year that NIFA published a RFA for this program.
(e) FERS Retirement Contributions Program (aka ERET FERS Retirement)
These grants are used to defray the FERS Retirement costs to the 1862 land-grant institutions for the former Schedule A Appointments who conduct agricultural extension work.
(f) District of Columbia Public Postsecondary Education Reorganization Act Program (Cooperative Extension Programs) aka EUDC
These funds are used by the University of the District of Columbia 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 the University of the District of Columbia, 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.
2. Agricultural Extension at 1890 Land-Grant Institutions, Including Tuskegee University, West Virginia State University and (newly designated) Central State University (Section 1444)
The purpose of this funding is to support agricultural and forestry extension activities at 1890 Land-Grant Institutions, including Tuskegee University, West Virginia State University and Central State University.
3. SMITH-LEVER 3(d):
(a) Expanded Food and Nutrition (EFNEP) (ENUT Nutrition Education)
These grants are used to assist all States in carrying out a program of extension activities designed to employ and train professional and paraprofessional aides to engage in direct nutrition education of low-income families and in other appropriate nutrition education programs.
(b) Children, Youth, and Families at Risk (CYFAR)
Pertinent details will be provided at a future date.
(c ) Improve Rural Quality of Life
Pertinent details will be provided at a future date.
(d) Farm Safety
Pertinent details will be provided at a future date.
(e) New Technologies at Ag Extension
Pertinent details will be provided at a future date.
(f) Pest Management
Pertinent details will be provided at a future date.
(g) Sustainable Agriculture (SARE-PD)
Effective FY 2014, this Program was consolidated under Research. See CFDA 10.215 for pertinent details.
(h) Federally Recognized Tribes
Pertinent details will be provided at a future date.
(i) Youth Farm Safety Education & Certification
Pertinent details will be provided at a future date.
(j) EIPM Support
Pertinent details will be provided at a future date.
(k) EIPM Coordination
Pertinent details will be provided at a future date.
4. OTHER EXTENSION ACTIVITIES:
(a) Renewable Resources Extension Act
The purpose of the grant program is to provide funds for projects that:
(1) Have national or regional relevancy;
(2) Develop new and innovative projects that can be replicated at other institutions; or
(3) Develop a strategic framework for the nationwide forest and rangeland resources extension program.
NFF priorities are those that have been identified in the FY 2005-2009 RREA Strategic Plan:
http://www.nifa.usda.gov/nea/nre/in_focus/forests_if_rrea.html.
(b) Rural Health and Safety
As specified in 7 U.S.C. 2662, grants will be made to establish the Rural Health and Safety Education Competitive Programs carried out by the eligible organizations in rural areas. The assistance provided by these programs, to the extent practicable, shall be coordinated with and delivered in cooperation with similar services or assistance by other Federal Agencies or programs for rural residents.
(c) Extension Services at the 1994 Institutions
This program provides funding to (1) increase Extension program capacity at 1994 institutions; and (2) address special needs, take advantage of important opportunities, and/or demonstrate long-term sustained benefits of Extension projects at 1994 institutions. In FY 2009, funded projects will support one or more of the six NIFA Strategic Goals (see Part VIII, E., Definitions) outlined in the NIFA Strategic Plan for FY 2007-2012:
1) Enhance international competitiveness of American agriculture;
2) Enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of rural and farm economies;
3) Support increased economic opportunities and improved quality of life in rural America;
4) Enhance protection and safety of the Nation's agriculture and food supply;
5) Improve the Nation's nutrition and health; and
6) Protect and enhance the Nation's natural resource base and environment.
(d) Grants to Youth Serving Institutions
As specified in 7 U.S.C. 7630, grants will be made to establish pilot projects to expand the youth development programs carried out by the eligible organizations in rural areas or small towns.
Broad Purposes:
• Support and enhance the goals, objectives, and priorities of the eligible youth organizations;
• Support programs which address issues and needs of rural youth;
• Involve youth in design and implementation of their educational activities;
• Increase knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviors necessary for rural youth to live productive, contributing, and fulfilling lives; and
• Increase economic opportunities and sustainability and improve quality of life in rural communities through enhanced human, social, civic, natural, financial, cultural, and built capital.
(e) Food Animal Residue Avoidance Database Program (FARAD)
The purpose of the FARAD is to provide livestock producers, extension specialists, scientists, and veterinarians with up to date information to prevent drug, pesticide and environmental contaminant residues in food animal products.
(f) Federal Administration
Pertinent details will be provided at a future date.
(g) 1890 Facilities (Section 1447)
The 1890 Facilities Grants Program provides funds for the acquisition and improvement of agricultural and food sciences facilities and equipment, including libraries, so that the 1890 land-grant institutions, Tuskegee University, West Virginia State University and (newly designated) Central State University, may participate fully in the production of human capital in the food and agricultural sciences.
(h) Agriculture Risk Management Education Partnership Grants Program (aka ARPA & RME & ERME)
Pertinent details will be provided at a future date.
Type of Assistance
B - Project Grants
Applicant Eligibility
SPECIAL NOTE:
Please refer to the Competitive, Non-Competitive and/or Capacity Requests for Applications (RFAs) for further specific and pertinent details. RFAs are generally released annually. Hence, the RFAs provide the most current and accurate information available. Any specific instructions in the Competitive and/or Capacity RFAs supersede the general information provided in the CFDA database.
1. SMITH-LEVER 3(b) & (c):
(a) Cooperative Extension Programs at 1862 Land-Grant Institutions 3b & c Capacity (formerly known as “formula”) Grants:
Applications may 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.
Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply for funding provided that such arrangements are necessary to complete the project.
(b) Cooperative Extension Programs at 1862 Land-Grant Institutions (Special Needs) :
Applications may 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.
Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply for funding provided that such arrangements are necessary to complete the project.
(c) Smith-Lever Special Needs Program
Applications may be submitted with the approval of Extension Directors of 1862 Land-grant Institutions in the 50 states, American Samoa, Guam, Micronesia, Northern Marianas, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project. An applicant’s failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the time of an application deadline will result in NIFA not accepting the application or, even though an application may be reviewed, will preclude NIFA from making an award.
(d) CSRS Retirement Contributions Program (aka ERET CSRS Retirement):
This program is no longer funded by NIFA. The deadline for the FY 2015 Request for Applications (RFA) was October 15, 2014.
(e) FERS Retirement Contributions Program (aka ERET FERS Retirement):
This program is no longer funded by NIFA. The deadline for the FY 2016 RFA was July 20, 2015.
(f) District of Columbia Public Postsecondary Education Reorganization Act Program (Cooperative Extension Programs) aka EUDC
The University of the District of Columbia, as the 1862 Land-Grant Institution, is the only applicant eligible for funding under the DCPPERA.
The award recipient may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply for funding provided that such arrangements are necessary to complete the project.
2. Agricultural Extension at 1890 Land-Grant Institutions, Including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University (Section 1444):
A. Eligible Applicants:
Applications may be submitted by 1890 Land-Grant Universities, including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University, that conduct agricultural extension activities in accordance with NARETPA section 1444(a)(1): Alabama A&M University; Tuskegee University; University of Arkansas - Pine Bluff; Delaware State University; Florida A&M University; Fort Valley State University; Kentucky State University; Southern University; University of Maryland – Eastern Shore; Alcorn State University; Lincoln University; North Carolina A & T State University; Langston University; South Carolina State University; Tennessee State University; Prairie View A&M University; Virginia State University; and West Virginia State University.
Further, in accordance with Section 7129 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (House Conference Report 113-333, to accompany H.R. 2642), Central State University has the Designation as 1890 Institution.
Institutions may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply for funding provided that such arrangements are necessary to complete the project or activity.
3. SMITH-LEVER 3(d):
(a) Expanded Food and Nutrition (EFNEP) (ENUT Nutrition Education):
Applications may be submitted by State colleges and universities in accordance with Section 3(d) of the Smith-Lever Act: Auburn University; Alabama A & M University; Tuskegee University; University of Alaska; American Samoa Community College; University of Arizona; University of Arkansas; University of Arkansas – Pine Bluff; University of California; Colorado State University; University of Connecticut; University of Delaware; Delaware State University; University of the District of Columbia; University of Florida; Florida A & M University; University of Georgia; Fort Valley State University; University of Guam; University of Hawaii; University of Idaho; University of Illinois; Purdue University; Iowa State University; Kansas State University; University of Kentucky; Kentucky State University; Louisiana State University; Southern University; University of Maine; University of Maryland (College Park); University of Maryland (Eastern Shore); University of Massachusetts; Michigan State University; College of Micronesia; University of Minnesota; Mississippi State University; Alcorn State University; University of Missouri; Lincoln University; Montana State University; University of Nebraska; University of Nevada; University of New Hampshire; Rutgers University; New Mexico State University; Cornell University; North Carolina State University; North Carolina A & T University; North Dakota State University; Northern Marianas College; Ohio State University; Oklahoma State University; Langston University; Oregon State University; Pennsylvania State University; University of Puerto Rico; University of Rhode Island; Clemson University; South Carolina State University; South Dakota State University; University of Tennessee; Tennessee State University; Texas A&M University; Prairie View A & M University; Utah State University; University of Vermont; University of the Virgin Islands; Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Virginia State University; Washington State University; West Virginia University; West Virginia State University; University of Wisconsin; and University of Wyoming.
Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply for funding provided that such arrangements are necessary to complete the project.
(b) Children, Youth, and Families at Risk (CYFAR)
Pertinent details will be provided at a future date.
(c ) Improve Rural Quality of Life
Pertinent details will be provided at a future date.
(d) Farm Safety
NOTE: Effective FY 2012, the following programs were consolidated:
• Youth Farm Safety;
• Farm Safety and Youth Safety Education and Certification; and
• Assistive Technology Program for Farmers with Disabilities: National AgrAbility Project.
Pertinent details will be provided at a future date.
(e) New Technologies at Ag Extension
Pertinent details will be provided at a future date.
(f) Pest Management
Pertinent details will be provided at a future date.
(g) Sustainable Agriculture (SARE-PD)
NOTES:
(1) Effective Fiscal Year 2014, Programs under Sustainable Agriculture (research, education and extension) were merged into a single program under the research account.
(2) See CFDA Number 10.215 for all pertinent details.
(h) Federally Recognized Tribes
Pertinent details will be provided at a future date.
(i) Youth Farm Safety Education & Certification
NOTE: Effective FY 2012, the following programs were consolidated:
• Youth Farm Safety;
• Farm Safety and Youth Safety Education and Certification; and
• Assistive Technology Program for Farmers with Disabilities: National AgrAbility Project.
Pertinent details will be provided at a future date.
(j) EIPM Support
Pertinent details will be provided at a future date.
(k) EIPM Coordination
Pertinent details will be provided at a future date.
4. OTHER EXTENSION ACTIVITIES:
(a) Renewable Resources Extension Act (RREA)
Applications may be submitted by 1862 and 1890 land-grant institutions.
Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project. An applicant’s failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the time of an application deadline will preclude NIFA from making an award.
(b) Rural Health and Safety (RHSE)
Land-grant colleges and universities that are eligible to receive funds under the Act of July 2, 1862 (7 U.S.C. 301 et seq.), and the Act of August 30, 1890 (7 U.S.C. 321 et seq.), including Tuskegee University, West Virginia State University and the University of the District of Columbia.
Applications may be submitted by any of the Tribal colleges and universities designated as 1994 Land-Grant Institutions under the Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994, as amended.
Award recipients may subward to other organizations provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project. Failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the application deadline will disqualify an applicant from consideration and will result in NIFA returning the application without review or, even though an application may be reviewed, will preclude NIFA from reviewing the application and making an award.
(c) Extension Services at the 1994 Institutions
Applications may be submitted by any of the Tribal colleges and universities designated as 1994 Land-Grant Institutions under the Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994, as amended.
Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of project goals and objectives. An applicant’s failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the time of an application deadline will result in NIFA returning the application without review or, even though an application may be reviewed, will preclude NIFA from making an award.
(d) Grants to Youth Serving Institutions (RYD)
Pursuant to 7 U.S.C. Section 7630, only the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, the National 4-H Council, the Boy Scouts of America, and the National FFA Organization are eligible to apply. NIFA will accept only one application from each organization. The application must be developed and submitted by the national office of each respective organization. Rural Youth Development awards will be distributed to each of the four (4) eligible organizations that submits an application in accordance with RFA requirements, if the application is found to be worthy of support through the peer review process. The amount awarded to each organization will be determined based on review and recommendations of a peer review panel.
Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project.
If an applicant fails to meet an eligibility criterion by the time of the application deadline, the application will be at risk of being excluded from NIFA review and will preclude NIFA from making an award.
(e) Food Animal Residue Avoidance Database Program (FARAD)
The Secretary shall offer to enter into a contract, grant, or cooperative agreement with 1 or more appropriate colleges and universities to operate the FARAD program.
(f) Federal Administration (DIRECT APPROPRIATION)
Pertinent details will be provided at a future date.
(g) 1890 Facilities (Section 1447)
Eligible applicants under this RFA are the 1890 land-grant institutions, including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University. They are: Alabama A&M University, Tuskegee University, University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Delaware State University, Florida A&M University, Fort Valley State University, Kentucky State University, Southern University, University of Maryland-Eastern Shore, Lincoln University, Alcorn State University, North Carolina A&T State University, Langston University, South Carolina State University, Tennessee State University, Prairie View A&M University, Virginia State University, and West Virginia State University.
Further, in accordance with Section 7129 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (House Conference Report 113-333, to accompany H.R. 2642), Central State University has the Designation as 1890 Institution.
Beneficiary Eligibility
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