Rural Health and Safety Education Competitive Grants Program
ID: 351787Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA)

Award Range

$0 - $350K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Agriculture

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/351787

Additional Information

https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/rural-health-safety-education-competitive-grants-program
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is offering the Rural Health and Safety Education Competitive Grants Program, aimed at enhancing health education and leadership in rural communities. This program seeks proposals for community-based outreach education initiatives that focus on improving individual and family health, addressing issues such as substance misuse prevention and telehealth, while emphasizing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA). With approximately $5 million in total funding available and a maximum award amount of $350,000 for projects lasting up to 36 months, interested applicants must submit their proposals by March 14, 2024. For further inquiries, applicants can contact NIFA at grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov.

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    FY24-RHSE-RFA-P-MOD1.pdf
    The Rural Health and Safety Education (RHSE) Competitive Grants Program, managed by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), aims to improve health education and leadership in rural communities. For fiscal year 2024, approximately $5 million is offered in funding, with an application deadline of March 14, 2024. This program primarily focuses on individual and family health education, including substance misuse prevention, telehealth, and community outreach. Key applicant eligibility includes land-grant institutions and certain tribal colleges, with a maximum award amount of $350,000 for projects lasting 36 months. The application process requires a comprehensive narrative addressing community needs, planned approaches, performance indicators, management plans, and a budget. Proposals must demonstrate collaboration, evidence of community engagement, and a focus on diverse populations. NIFA emphasizes diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) in its call for applications, aiming to engage underserved communities. The evaluation of applications will consider project relevance, objectives, effectiveness of delivery, budget justification, and plans for sustainability post-funding. Overall, this initiative underscores the federal government’s commitment to enhancing health outcomes in rural areas through effective education and resource distribution.
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