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CYFAR Professional Development and Technical Assistance Program Solicitation

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), part of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is seeking applications for the Children, Youth, and Families At-Risk Professional Development and Technical Assistance Program (CYFAR-PDTA). - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) - Program Overview: - CYFAR-PDTA supports at-risk youth through professional development and technical assistance for Supportable Community Projects (SCP) - Delivered via Cooperative Extension Service and Land-grant University system - Services Requested: - Professional development, technical assistance, programming, evaluation, and technology integration - Annual training sessions, evaluation training, data collection, and reporting - Technical assistance across multiple CES regions - Notable Requirements: - Integration of internet technology into programming - Subawards to other Land-grant institutions encouraged for program, evaluation, technical, or technology expertise - Focus on national outcomes for early childhood, school-age youth, teens, and parents/families - Funding and Performance: - One award anticipated, valued at $1,360,000 to $1,519,113 - 12-month project period with potential for continuation based on performance and funding availability - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is a grant for programmatic services rather than product procurement.

Description

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is soliciting applications for the CYFAR-PDTA program for fiscal year 2026. The program aims to support youth at-risk programming by providing professional development and technical assistance to Supportable Community Projects (SCP) through the Cooperative Extension Service and Land-grant University system. The awardee will deliver programming, evaluation, technology integration, and technical assistance to help communities develop and sustain holistic programs for at-risk children, youth, and families. The program supports national outcomes for early childhood, school-age youth, teens, and parents/families, focusing on skills development and positive life contributions. The funding opportunity includes one award with a minimum and maximum amount of $1,519,113, with a project duration of 12 months.

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