Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA EXCA 006003
The 4-H Military Partnership and Outreach Support Program (4-H MPOS) is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under CFDA 10.500. For fiscal year 2016, the program is designed to strengthen and expand positive youth development services delivered through 4-H for military-connected children and teens. The core idea is to bring together the capabilities of land-grant universities and the Cooperative Extension System, working in collaboration with other partners, to ensure military families can access high-quality 4-H programming and supportive youth development experiences.
The opportunity emphasizes two main outcomes. First, it aims to marshal and coordinate resources across land-grant institutions and Extension in order to develop and deliver 4-H-based programming tailored to the needs of military-connected youth. Second, it supports planning and delivering capacity-building activities for the adults who make those programs run, including on-site trainings, webinars, and other programs intended for military staff and volunteers. In practical terms, this is meant to improve both the availability of youth programs and the readiness and skills of the staff and volunteers supporting those youth in military communities.
Eligibility is broad on paper, allowing applications from state agricultural experiment stations, state cooperative extension services, colleges and universities, other research or educational institutions, federal and private agencies and organizations, individuals, and other recipients, whether domestic or foreign. However, there is an important limiting requirement that effectively narrows who can apply and be funded: because this program is tied directly to 4-H branding and delivery, applicant institutions must be authorized by USDA 4-H National Headquarters to use the 4-H name and emblem and must already be implementing a 4-H positive youth development program. Missing any eligibility requirement by the application deadline can lead to the application being removed from consideration or otherwise make NIFA unable to issue an award even if the proposal is reviewed.
A further constraint is that only one application per land-grant institution will be accepted, which means land-grant universities need internal coordination to decide on a single applicant submission rather than multiple competing proposals from the same institution. The funding instrument listed is a cooperative agreement, which generally signals a more active federal role during the life of the project compared with a standard grant, often involving collaboration, coordination, or substantial involvement from the agency.
The funding opportunity number is USDA NIFA EXCA 006003. The original closing date for applications was August 15, 2016, and the opportunity was created on August 1, 2016. The public listing does not provide an award ceiling or expected number of awards in the source text provided, so applicants would typically need to consult the full announcement or related NIFA materials for budget limits, review criteria, and reporting expectations.Apply for USDA NIFA EXCA 006003
- The National Institute of Food and Agriculture in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "4-H Military Partnership and Outreach Support Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.500.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2016-08-01.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2016-08-15. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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FAQs: 4-H Military Partnership and Outreach Support Program (4-H MPOS)
What is the 4-H Military Partnership and Outreach Support Program (4-H MPOS)?
The 4-H Military Partnership and Outreach Support Program (4-H MPOS) is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under CFDA 10.500. For FY 2016, it is focused on strengthening and expanding positive youth development services delivered through 4-H for military-connected children and teens.
Which federal agency offers this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is listed under CFDA 10.500.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is USDA NIFA EXCA 006003.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is designed to strengthen and expand positive youth development services delivered through 4-H for military-connected children and teens by bringing together land-grant universities and the Cooperative Extension System, in collaboration with other partners, to ensure military families can access high-quality 4-H programming and supportive youth development experiences.
What are the two main outcomes the opportunity emphasizes?
The opportunity emphasizes two outcomes: (1) coordinating resources across land-grant institutions and Extension to develop and deliver 4-H-based programming tailored to military-connected youth, and (2) planning and delivering capacity-building activities for adults (such as staff and volunteers) who support those programs, including on-site trainings, webinars, and other related efforts.
What types of activities does the program support?
Based on the description provided, supported activities include developing and delivering 4-H-based programming for military-connected youth and running capacity-building activities for adults who support delivery of those programs, such as on-site trainings, webinars, and other training or professional development programs for military staff and volunteers.
Who is the intended population served by this program?
The intended population is military-connected children and teens, with additional emphasis on improving the readiness and skills of the staff and volunteers who support youth in military communities.
What partners or systems are expected to be involved?
The core concept is collaboration that leverages the capabilities of land-grant universities and the Cooperative Extension System, working with other partners, to expand access to high-quality 4-H programming for military families.
What kinds of applicants are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described broadly as allowing applications from state agricultural experiment stations, state cooperative extension services, colleges and universities, other research or educational institutions, federal and private agencies and organizations, individuals, and other recipients, whether domestic or foreign.
Is there an additional eligibility requirement specific to 4-H?
Yes. Because the program is tied directly to 4-H branding and delivery, applicant institutions must be authorized by USDA 4-H National Headquarters to use the 4-H name and emblem and must already be implementing a 4-H positive youth development program.
If an applicant is broadly eligible, can they still be disqualified?
Yes. The description notes that missing any eligibility requirement by the application deadline can lead to the application being removed from consideration or can make NIFA unable to issue an award even if the proposal is reviewed.
Can multiple proposals be submitted from the same land-grant institution?
No. Only one application per land-grant institution will be accepted. Land-grant universities would need internal coordination to determine a single submission rather than multiple competing proposals.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The listed funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates a more active federal role during the life of the project compared with a standard grant, often involving collaboration, coordination, or substantial involvement from the agency.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on August 1, 2016.
What was the application closing date?
The original closing date for applications was August 15, 2016.
Is the award ceiling provided in the information given?
No. The public listing information provided here does not include an award ceiling.
Is the expected number of awards provided in the information given?
No. The information provided does not state the expected number of awards.
Where should applicants look for budget limits, review criteria, and reporting expectations?
Because the source text provided does not include those details, applicants would typically need to consult the full announcement or related NIFA materials for budget limits, review criteria, and reporting expectations.
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