# Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-nifa-slbcd-009104-smith-lever-special-needs-competitive-grants-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/339648

> National Institute of Food and Agriculture offered grants of up to $150,000 to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make $462,000 in total. Applications closed on May 26, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NIFA-SLBCD-009104 |
| Agency | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 26, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $150,000 |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | $462,000 |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 10.511 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

A. Eligibility Requirements Applicants for the for the SLSNCGP (Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive 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 land-grant institutions in the 50 states and the U.S. territories, 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. The 1862 land-grant institutions may partner with each other as well as with other land-grant institutions (e.g., 1890s and 1994s), non- land-grant institutions, and non-governmental organizations within their state or their region on joint proposals. Failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the application deadline may result in the application being excluded from consideration or, even though an application may be reviewed, will preclude NIFA from making an award.

## What the grant funds

Within the states and territories, the Cooperative Extension System 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. NIFA intends to fund Special Needs projects to implement applied scientific programs that serve public needs in preparation for, during and after local or regional emergency situations.

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-NIFA-SLBCD-009104 still open?

No. It closed on May 26, 2022.

### Who can apply for Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants 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 Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program?

Closed May 26, 2022. 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 $150,000 each. About $462,000 in total.

### Who has won Smith-Lever Extension Funding grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Texas A&m Agrilife Extension Service, North Carolina State University, The Ohio State University. The program made 365 awards worth $1.6 billion in that time.