USDA-NIFA-EXCA-010914: Air Force 4-H Military Partnership Outreach Support Grant Program
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of National Institute of Food and Agriculture notices from 2024.
National Institute of Food and Agriculture offered grants of up to $356,250 (at least $300,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 2 awards worth $712,500 in total. Applications closed on August 30, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed August 12, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$356,250
- Award floor$300,000
- Total funding$712,500
- Expected awards2
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | August 12, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | August 30, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | September 29, 2024 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Eligibility RequirementsApplicants for the Air Force 4-H Military Partnership Outreach Support grant program must meet all the requirements discussed in this RFA. Failure to meet the eligibility criteria by the application deadline may result in exclusion from consideration or, preclude NIFA from making an award. For those new to Federal financial assistance, NIFA’s Grants Overview provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process. Applications may only be submitted by 1862, 1890, and 1994 Land-grant Institution colleges and universities (including junior colleges offering associate degrees or higher).
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Cooperative Extension Service awards averaged $969,028; this notice allows up to $356,250 per award.
- Most of the program's money (89% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The purpose and priorities of the Air Force 4-H Military Partnership Outreach Support grant program (Assistance Listing Number 10.500) is to award competitive grants to eligible entities: to provide outreach and support to 4-H professionals and volunteers to keep them informed, mission connected, and prepared to deliver 4-H programming to Air Force-connected youth living on Air and Space Force installations and in civilian communities within the continental United States (CONUS) and outside the continental United States (OCONUS); and to offer 4-H programming opportunities to Air and Space Force-connected youth (enrolled in kindergarten through 18 years of age) that build resiliency, provide a sense of belonging, encourage positive choices, and foster healthy living on and around Air and Space Force installations.
Who has won Cooperative Extension Service grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Cooperative Extension Service (10.500) awarded $299 million across 309 grant awards, an average of $969,028 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pennsylvania State University | Pennsylvania | 5 | $18.7 million |
| Auburn University | Alabama | 6 | $17.8 million |
| Purdue University | Indiana | 11 | $13.5 million |
| New York University | New York | 1 | $10.9 million |
| The Ohio State University | Ohio | 9 | $10.8 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is USDA-NIFA-EXCA-010914 still open?
No. It closed on August 30, 2024.
Who can apply for Air Force 4-H Military Partnership Outreach Support Grant Program?
National Institute of Food and Agriculture accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Air Force 4-H Military Partnership Outreach Support Grant Program?
Closed August 30, 2024. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $356,250 each. About $712,500 in total across about 2 awards.
Who has won Cooperative Extension Service grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The Pennsylvania State University, Auburn University, Purdue University. The program made 309 awards worth $299 million in that time.
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