Mentoring at Risk and Rural Youth
ID: 355243Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA)

Award Range

$308K - $358K

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/355243

Additional Information

https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/mentoring-risk-rural-youth
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking applications for the "Mentoring at Risk and Rural Youth" (MARRY) grant program, aimed at providing mentoring services to at-risk youth, particularly those involved in or at risk of juvenile justice involvement, as well as rural youth. The program encourages applicants to demonstrate evidence-based mentoring approaches, integrate 4-H programming, and engage diverse communities, with the goal of fostering positive youth development and reducing delinquency risk factors. With an estimated total funding of $1.9 million, individual grants will range from $308,333 to $358,333 for projects lasting three years, and applications must be submitted by August 5, 2024. For further inquiries, applicants can contact NIFA at grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov.

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    FY24-MARRY-RFA-P-MOD2.pdf
    The "Mentoring at Risk and Rural Youth" (MARRY) initiative, funded by the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), seeks applications for programs that provide mentoring services to at-risk youth populations, particularly those involved in or at risk of juvenile justice involvement, and rural youth. With an anticipated funding of approximately $1.9 million for fiscal year 2024, the program will award individual grants ranging from $308,333 to $358,333 for projects lasting three years. The MARRY initiative aligns with broader USDA goals to enhance economic opportunities and the quality of life in rural communities. Successful applicants must demonstrate evidence-based approaches to mentoring, integrate 4-H programming, and engage diverse communities. The application deadline is August 5, 2024, and applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria, including collaboration with cooperative extensions at land-grant colleges. MARRY aims to foster positive youth development, reduce delinquency risk factors, and provide pathways for successful transitions to adulthood through structured mentoring programs and robust community engagement.
    FY24-MARRY-RFA-P.pdf
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