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USDA Rural Health and Safety Education Grants for Rural Communities

The USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is seeking proposals for the Rural Health and Safety Education (RHSE) Competitive Grants Program to improve health outcomes in rural communities. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) - Program Focus: - Individual and family health education projects in rural areas - Emphasis on prevention and reduction of opioid and substance misuse - Projects must be evidence-based and delivered via Cooperative Extension Services - Eligible Applicants: - 1862 and 1890 Land-grant Colleges and Universities - 1994 Tribal Land-grant Institutions - Funding Details: - Up to $350,000 per project - Total anticipated funding: $3,000,000 - Expected number of awards: 10-11 - No cost sharing or matching required - Period of Performance: - Minimum project duration of 36 months - No option years or annual subscription - Notable Requirements: - Projects must coordinate with State Offices of Rural Health and relevant Department of Health and Human Services programs - Must include a plan for measuring participant outcomes - Excludes clinical interventions or unrelated research - Services Requested: - Health education and capacity-building for rural individuals and families - Training for volunteers and health service providers - Dissemination of rural health information - Place of Performance: - Rural areas in the United States - Contracting office: National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Description

The Rural Health and Safety Education (RHSE) program aims to improve quality of life in rural communities by providing essential knowledge for rural development, enhancing coordination among federal agencies and other organizations, and disseminating information about rural conditions. The FY 2026 program focuses on individual and family health education, including prevention and reduction of opioid and substance misuse. Eligible applicants include 1862 and 1890 Land-grant Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities designated as 1994 Land-grant Institutions, and other eligible entities. The program offers grants up to $350,000 for projects lasting 36 months, with a total funding of approximately $3,000,000 and an anticipated 10-11 awards.

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