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Grant Funding for Disaster Preparedness and Response Education Projects

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture-eRA is seeking proposals for the Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program (SLSNCGP), focused on disaster preparedness and response education: - Government Buyer: - National Institute of Food and Agriculture-eRA (NIFA) - Program Details: - Supports innovative, education-based approaches to disaster preparedness and response for natural, human-made, or technological disasters - Aims to reduce risks to communities through outreach and education - Eligibility and Partnerships: - Only 1862 Land-grant Institutions in the 50 states and U.S. territories are eligible to apply - Eligible territories include American Samoa, Guam, Micronesia, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands - Encourages partnerships among Land-grant Institutions and with other organizations within states or regions - Award recipients may subcontract to non-eligible organizations if necessary for project success - Funding and Requirements: - Total available funding: $459,564 - Expected number of awards: 5 - Individual award range: $20,000 to $115,000 - Cost sharing or matching is required - Products/Services Requested: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named - Solicitation is for grant-funded services and projects, not for products or equipment - Focus is on disaster preparedness and response education services - Unique Requirements: - Projects must be education-based and address disaster risks to communities - Only 1862 Land-grant Institutions are eligible as primary applicants

Description

The Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program (SLSNCGP) supports innovative, education-based approaches to address disaster preparedness and potential responses to natural, human-made, or technological disasters or disaster threats that pose risks to communities. Applications are limited to 1862 Land-grant Institutions in the 50 states and U.S. territories. The program encourages partnerships among Land-grant Institutions and other organizations within states or regions. Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply if necessary for the project.

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