Smith-Lever Special Needs Program

Special Needs Program is a competitive grants program to State Extension Services at 1862 Land-Grant Institutions to support innovative, education-based approaches to addressing emergency preparedness and specific responses related to natural and man-made disasters.

Who Is Eligible to Apply

1862 Land-Grant Institutions

More Information on Eligibility

Applications may be submitted by Extension Directors of 1862 Land-grant Institutions in the 50 states, American Samoa, Guam, Micronesia, Northern Marianas, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Award recipients may subcontract to other organizations provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project.

Request for Application (RFA) | Apply: Electronic | Abstracts of Funded Projects

Solicitation Date (Opening)	March 20, 2009
Letter of Intent Due Date	None
Due Date (Closing)	May 26, 2009
Anticipated Award Date	None
Estimated Total Program Funding	$460,000.00
Range of Awards	$0.00 to $460,000.00
Percent of Applications Funded Last Fiscal Year	50%
Cost Sharing Requirements	100%
For More Information Contact	Dennis Kopp
Funding Opportunity Number	USDA-CSREES-SLBCD-002134
CFDA Number	10.500 Cooperative Extension Service
Contact for Electronic Access Problems	webcomments@csrees.usda.gov