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Rural Youth Development Grants Program is sponsored by National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). This program aims to break down barriers for rural youth participation, enhance opportunities for youth involvement in policy and decision-making, create safe and inviting environments for youth activities, and improve access to information and technology.
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## View Grant Opportunity Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:USDA-NIFA-F4HN-004329 Funding Opportunity Title:Rural Youth Development Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Grant Category of Funding Activity:Agriculture Expected Number of Awards: Assistance Listings:10.
500 -- Cooperative Extension Service Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Original Closing Date for Applications:Jul 15, 2013 Current Closing Date for Applications:Jul 15, 2013 Archive Date:Aug 14, 2013 Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 645,000 Eligible Applicants:Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Additional Information on Eligibility:Pursuant to 7 U.S.C.
Section 7630, only the Girl Scouts of the United States of America (GSUSA), the National 4-H Council (4-H), the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), and the National FFA Organization (FFA) are eligible to apply. NIFA will accept only one application from each organization. The application must be developed and submitted by the national office of each respective organization.
## Additional Information Agency Name:National Institute of Food and Agriculture Description:Rural youth encounter economic and physical barriers that prevent them from receiving adequate care, services, or resources necessary for healthy development.
The Rural Youth Development Grants Program is intended to breakdown barriers to participation, especially for rural youth; enhance opportunities for youth involvement in policy and decision-making; create safe and inviting environments for youth activities; and improve access to information and technology.
The overall goal of the program is to provide opportunities for rural youth to improve their own lives and the communities in which they live. Link to Additional Information:Rural Youth Development Grantor Contact Information:If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Only the Girl Scouts of the United States of America (GSUSA), the National 4-H Council (4-H), the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), and the National FFA Organization (FFA) are eligible to apply. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Rural Youth Development Grants Program is funded by National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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