Rural Health and Safety Education Competitive Grants Program (10.516)
Rural Health and Safety Education Competitive Grants Program (Assistance Listing 10.516) is run by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, part of the Department of Agriculture. It awarded $20.7 million in 58 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $356,051 per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $349,949. Half of the 58 awards fell between $349,031 and $350,000, and they ranged from $160,000 to $442,991.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$20.7 million
- Grant awards58
- Typical award$349,949
- Awarded in FY 2025$3.6 million
- Size rank1,294 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceProject grants (discretionary)
Key findings
- Annual funding fell from $4.0 million in fiscal 2021 to $3.6 million in fiscal 2025.
- It is the 1294th largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 20 largest recipients received 79% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 32 states and territories.
What the program funds
The Rural Health and Safety RHSE program addresses the health and well-being of rural America through supporting the development and/or implementation of projects focused on: (1) individual and family health education programs with specified contents; (2) rural health leadership development education programs to assist rural communities in developing health care services and facilities and assist community leaders and public officials in understanding their roles and responsibilities; and (3) farm safety education programs to provide information and training to farm workers, timber harvesters, and farm families.
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Past notices
Of 4 notices posted under this program since 2021, most went up in January (2), March (1) and April (1).
- USDA-NIFA-RHSE-011696: Rural Health and Safety Education Competitive Grants Program
- USDA-NIFA-RHSE-010553: Rural Health and Safety Education Competitive Grants Program
- USDA-NIFA-RHSE-009768: Rural Health and Safety Education Competitive Grants Program
- USDA-NIFA-RHSE-008841: Rural Health and Safety Education Competitive Grants Program
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
Applications may be submitted by 1862 and 1890 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 Central State University, Tuskegee University, West Virginia State University and the University of the District of Columbia. Applications also 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.
What the money can and cannot pay for
Grant funds must be used for allowable costs necessary to conduct approved fundamental and applied research, extension and education objectives to address food and agricultural sciences and approaches Grantees must use Cooperative Extension as the mode of program outreach and delivery. NIFA has determined that grant funds awarded under this authority may not be used for the renovation or refurbishment of research, education, or extension space; the purchase or installation of fixed equipment in such space; or the planning, repair, rehabilitation, acquisition, or construction of buildings or facilities. NIFA has determined that grant funds awarded under this authority may not be used for: 1. General Purpose Equipment – Equipment which does not have a particular scientific, technical, or programmatic purpose. It includes passenger carrying vehicles, typewriters, furniture (tables, chairs, file cabinets, book cases, etc.), copy machines, fax machines, etc; 2. Entertainment – Banquets, awards ceremonies, and meals for persons not in a travel status, tickets to shows or sporting events, and alcoholic beverages; 3. Incentives – Federal funds may not be used to offer targeted program participants incentives (e.g., fast-food coupons, gift certificates, etc.) to entice participation. This is prohibited under the OMB Circulars; 4. Renovation or refurbishment of research, education, or extension space; 5. Purchase or installation of fixed equipment in such space 6.
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Award range and average, in the agency's words
If minimum or maximum amounts of funding per competitive and/or capacity project grant, or cooperative agreement are established, these amounts will be announced in the annual Competitive Request for Application (RFA). The most current RFA is available via: https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/rural-health-safety-education-competitive-grants-program-rhse
Examples of funded projects
Fiscal Year2025: In FY2025, the RHSE program funded seven new projects. The Program also funded fourteen supplemental awards for existing projects.
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Rural Health and Safety Education Competitive Grants Program (10.516) awarded $20.7 million across 58 grant awards, an average of $356,051 per award.
Who usually wins
Colleges and universities received 92% of the money, nonprofits 5.2%.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges and universities | 53 | $18.9 million | 92% |
| Nonprofits | 3 | $1.1 million | 5.2% |
| Other | 2 | $672,606 | 3.3% |
By state
7 states have a page for this program: those that received at least $1 million or 10 awards.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 5 | $1.9 million |
| Florida | 4 | $1.6 million |
| Missouri | 4 | $1.5 million |
| North Dakota | 3 | $1.1 million |
| West Virginia | 3 | $1.1 million |
| Mississippi | 3 | $1.0 million |
| Indiana | 3 | $1.0 million |
| Hawaii | 2 | $788,345 |
| Georgia | 2 | $732,799 |
| Iowa | 2 | $700,000 |
| Oklahoma | 2 | $699,956 |
| New York | 2 | $699,591 |
| Montana | 2 | $680,401 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $672,606 |
| Maryland | 2 | $644,384 |
| Utah | 1 | $442,636 |
| Illinois | 1 | $442,527 |
| Virginia | 1 | $441,116 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $407,042 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $350,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $350,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $349,972 |
| Alaska | 1 | $349,948 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $349,903 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $349,481 |
| Washington | 1 | $348,442 |
| California | 1 | $345,618 |
| Kansas | 1 | $345,151 |
| Ohio | 1 | $341,229 |
| Michigan | 1 | $331,251 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $307,959 |
| Oregon | 1 | $160,000 |