Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA EXCA 008338
The Military REACH grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: USDA NIFA EXCA 008338) is a discretionary grant administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). It is listed under CFDA 10.500 and is structured to support a single award, with an anticipated maximum funding level (award ceiling) of $700,020. The opportunity was originally posted on April 19, 2021, with an original application closing date of May 19, 2021.
At its core, the Military REACH project is designed to strengthen the practical support network around military Service members and their families by making high-quality, up-to-date resources easier to access and apply. The project focuses on getting relevant research, training materials, coaching tools, and actionable information into the hands of people who regularly interact with military families or shape the environments in which they live. That includes policymakers and community leaders who influence systems and services, as well as educators, youth development professionals, and other helping professionals who provide direct programming and support. The emphasis is not simply on producing information, but on ensuring that professionals and communities can actually use it to improve outcomes for military-connected children, youth, and families.
The grant is organized around three main goals. First, it aims to increase and strengthen community capacity to support military families. In practical terms, this means helping communities become better equipped to understand military family needs, coordinate resources, and respond effectively to challenges such as transitions, deployments, reintegration, frequent relocations, and the ripple effects those experiences can have on family well-being and child development. Second, it seeks to expand professional and workforce development opportunities for those who work with military families, signaling that the project prioritizes building the knowledge and skills of practitioners through training, coaching, and other professional learning supports. Third, it focuses on expanding and strengthening family, afterschool, and youth development programs, reflecting an intent to improve the quality and reach of programs that serve military-connected youth in settings like schools, community organizations, and out-of-school time initiatives.
Eligibility is broadly described as "Others," with applicants directed to consult the opportunity's additional eligibility details for clarification. This category often indicates that the program may be open to specific types of organizations or institutions not neatly captured by standard labels, potentially including nonprofits, educational institutions, or other entities positioned to deliver national or multi-state training and resource dissemination. Overall, the opportunity funds a targeted project that blends research translation, training, and capacity-building to improve how communities and professionals support military families, with a strong emphasis on youth and family programming and the workforce that delivers it.Apply for USDA NIFA EXCA 008338
- The Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Military REACH" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.500.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 19, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 19, 2021. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $700,020.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Military REACH Grant (USDA NIFA EXCA 008338) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Military REACH grant opportunity?
The Military REACH grant opportunity is a discretionary grant administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). It supports a targeted project designed to strengthen practical support systems for military Service members and their families by improving access to, and real-world use of, high-quality resources.
Who is the funding agency for this opportunity?
The funding agency is the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), administered through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USDA NIFA EXCA 008338.
What CFDA number is associated with this grant?
This opportunity is listed under CFDA 10.500.
Is this a discretionary grant?
Yes. The Military REACH opportunity is described as a discretionary grant.
How many awards are anticipated under this opportunity?
The opportunity is structured to support a single award.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The anticipated maximum funding level (award ceiling) is $700,020.
When was the opportunity originally posted?
The opportunity was originally posted on April 19, 2021.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was May 19, 2021.
What is the main purpose of the Military REACH project?
The project is designed to strengthen the practical support network around military Service members and their families by making high-quality, up-to-date resources easier to access and apply. The emphasis is on helping professionals and communities use actionable information to improve outcomes for military-connected children, youth, and families.
What kinds of resources or materials does the project focus on?
The project focuses on getting relevant research, training materials, coaching tools, and actionable information into the hands of people who support military families or influence the systems around them.
Who is intended to use the resources developed or shared through this project?
The intended users include people who regularly interact with military families or shape the environments in which they live. This includes policymakers and community leaders who influence systems and services, as well as educators, youth development professionals, and other helping professionals who provide direct programming and support.
Is the grant focused on producing information or on implementing it?
The description places strong emphasis on use and application, not just production. The goal is to ensure that professionals and communities can actually apply the resources to improve outcomes for military-connected children, youth, and families.
What are the three main goals of the Military REACH project?
The project is organized around three main goals: (1) increasing and strengthening community capacity to support military families, (2) expanding professional and workforce development opportunities for those who work with military families, and (3) expanding and strengthening family, afterschool, and youth development programs.
What does it mean to "increase and strengthen community capacity" to support military families?
In practical terms, it means helping communities become better equipped to understand military family needs, coordinate resources, and respond effectively to challenges such as transitions, deployments, reintegration, frequent relocations, and related impacts on family well-being and child development.
How does the project address professional or workforce development?
The opportunity signals a priority on building practitioner knowledge and skills through training, coaching, and other professional learning supports for those who work with military families.
What types of programs are emphasized under the youth and family programming goal?
The project emphasizes expanding and strengthening family, afterschool, and youth development programs, with an intent to improve both quality and reach for military-connected youth in settings such as schools, community organizations, and out-of-school time initiatives.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly described as "Others," and applicants are directed to consult the opportunity's additional eligibility details for clarification.
What does the eligibility category "Others" suggest?
Based on the description provided, "Others" often indicates the program may be open to specific types of organizations or institutions not neatly captured by standard labels, potentially including nonprofits, educational institutions, or other entities positioned to deliver national or multi-state training and resource dissemination.
What kinds of activities are funded under this opportunity?
The opportunity supports a targeted project that blends research translation, training, and capacity-building to improve how communities and professionals support military families, with a strong emphasis on youth and family programming and the workforce that delivers it.
What populations are primarily intended to benefit from this project?
The project is intended to improve outcomes for military-connected children, youth, and families, and to strengthen support networks around military Service members and their families.
What types of military-family challenges does the opportunity highlight?
The description highlights challenges such as transitions, deployments, reintegration, frequent relocations, and the ripple effects those experiences can have on family well-being and child development.
Does the opportunity focus more on local community work or broader dissemination?
The description emphasizes building community capacity and disseminating usable resources to professionals and leaders. It also suggests applicants may be positioned to deliver national or multi-state training and resource dissemination, although specific geographic requirements are not provided in the text.
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