Children, Youth and Families At-Risk

 

To marshal resources of the Land-grant Institutions (LGIs) and Cooperative Extension Systems (CES) so that, in collaboration with other organizations, they can develop and deliver educational programs that equip youth who are at -risk for not meeting basic human needs with the skills they need to lead positive, productive, and contributing lives. The CYFAR Program is based on research on effective programs for at-risk youth and families and on the human ecological principle of working across the lifespan in the context of the family and community. To assure that the critical needs of children and families are met, CYFAR supports comprehensive, intensive, community-based programs developed with active citizen participation in all phases. CYFAR promotes building resiliency and protective factors in youth, families, and communities. CYFAR supports collaboration by forming lasting partnerships to achieve greater outcomes and provides a support base for sustaining programs for those at risk. CYFAR also promotes the use of technology to improve programs, provides efficient access to educational resources, and provides essential technological skills for youth and adults in at-risk environments. Further, LGIs and CES, in collaboration with other organizations, develop and deliver educational programs that equip military-connected youth with resiliency skills necessary to lead positive, productive, and contributing lives. The CMPC-PDTA provides for professional development and technical assistance to CYFAR 4-H Military partnership programs to ensure continued development and implementation of CMPC-PDTA.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
10.521
Federal Agency/Office
National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Department of Agriculture
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
B - Project Grants
Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2016 Not applicable.
Fiscal Year 2017 Not applicable.
Fiscal Year 2018 (A) - Children, Youth, and Families At- Risk (aka CYFAR) SPECIAL NOTE: See Assistance Listing # 10.500 (J) for pertinent details. (B) - Sustainable Community Projects (aka CYFAR-SCP) SPECIAL NOTE: See Assistance Listing # 10.500 (U) for pertinent details. (C) – CYFAR Professional Development and Technical Assistance (aka CYFAR-PDTA) SPECIAL NOTE: See Assistance Listing # 10.500 (V) for pertinent details. (D) – Military Partnerships SPECIAL NOTE: See Assistance Listing # 10.500 (FF) for pertinent details.
Fiscal Year 2019 This represents a newly created CFDA number, which was part of an initiative to break out the separate programs formerly contained in CFDA # 10.500. The amount available for awards is $8,059,200. Sustainable Community Project funding represented 42 successful applicants (new and continued awards) and successful applicants will receive $5,980,000 for Fiscal Year 2019. The funding ratio for new projects was 64%. The CYFAR Professional and Development and Technical Assistance (PDTA) funding was $990,000. The CYFAR Military PDTA funding was $516,200. The CYFAR Professional and Development and Technical Assistance (PDTA) as Continued project funding will be $990,000.
Fiscal Year 2020 Pertinent details will be provided by Program at a future date.
Fiscal Year 2024 Pertinent details will be provided by Program at a future date.
Authorization
Smith-Lever Act of 1914, 7 U.S.C. 343(d)
Funding for the Children, Youth, and Families At-Risk Sustainable Community Projects (CYFAR SCP) is authorized under section 3(d) of the Smith-Lever Act of May 8, 1914, as amended (7 U.S.C. 341, et seq.). Section 7403 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act (FCEA) of 2008 amends section 3(d) of the Smith-Lever Act of 1914 (7 U.S.C. 343(d)) in regards to eligibility. Legislation indicates that funding for youth-at-risk programs falls under section 3(d) of the Smith–Lever Act., 7 U.S.C. 341, et seq
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Applicants for the CYFAR must meet all the requirements discussed in this RFA. Applications may only be submitted by Extension at 1890 Land-Grant Institutions, including Tuskegee University, Central State University, and West Virginia State University; 1862 Land-Grant Colleges and Universities; the University of the District of Columbia; and 1994 Land-Grant Institutions. Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Applicants for the CYFAR must meet all the requirements discussed in this RFA. Applications may only be submitted by Extension at 1890 Land-Grant Institutions, including Tuskegee University, Central State University, and West Virginia State University; 1862 Land-Grant Colleges and Universities; the University of the District of Columbia; and 1994 Land-Grant Institutions. Award recipients may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project.
Credentials/Documentation
The System for Award Management (SAM) combines eight federal procurement systems, including CCR, and the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance into one new system. CCR activities are conducted through SAM (the CCR website will redirect users to SAM). Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number and System for Award Management (SAM) - each applicant (unless excepted under 2 CFR ? 25.110(b) or (c), or has an exception approved by the Federal awarding agency under 2 CFR ? 25.110(d)) is required to: (i) Be registered in SAM before submitting its application; (ii) Provide a valid UEI number in its application; and (iii) Continue to maintain an active SAM registration with current information at all times during which it has an active Federal award or an application or plan under consideration by a Federal awarding agency. It also must state that the Federal awarding agency may not make a Federal award to an applicant until the applicant has complied with all applicable UEI and SAM requirements and, if an applicant has not fully complied with the requirements by the time the Federal awarding agency is ready to make a Federal award, the Federal awarding agency may determine that the applicant is not qualified to receive a Federal award and use that determination as a basis for making a Federal award to another applicant. Applicants must furnish the information required in the Competitive Request for Applications (RFAs). Successful applicants recommended for funding must furnish the information and assurances requested during the award documentation process. These include, but are not limited to the following: Organizational Management Information - Specific management information relating to an applicant shall be submitted on a one time basis, with updates on an as needed basis, as part of the responsibility determination prior to the award of a grant identified under this RFA, if such information has not been provided previously under this or another NIFA program. NIFA will provide copies of forms recommended for use in fulfilling these requirements as part of the preaward process. Although an applicant may be eligible based on its status as one of these entities, there are factors which may exclude an applicant from receiving Federal financial and nonfinancial assistance and benefits under this program (e.g., debarment or suspension of an individual involved or a determination that an applicant is not responsible based on submitted organizational management information). This information collection is approved under OMB Circular Control No. 0524-0026, "Assurance of Compliance with the Department of Agriculture Regulations Assuring Civil Rights, Compliance and Organization Information." SPECIAL NOTE: Please refer to the Competitive Request for Applications (RFAs) for further specific and pertinent details. The most current RFAs are available via: https://nifa.usda.gov/funding-opportunity/children-youth-and-families-risk-cyfar-sustainable-community-projects and https://nifa.usda.gov/funding-opportunity/cyfar-4-h-military-partnership-professional-development-and-technical-assistance RFAs are generally released annually. Hence, the RFAs provide the most current and accurate information available. Any specific instructions in the Competitive RFAs supersede the general information provided in the CFDA database. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is not applicable.
Application Procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) only accepts electronic applications which are submitted via Grants.gov in response to specific Requests for Applications (RFA). Applicants must complete the Grants.gov registration process. For information about the pre-award phase of the grant lifecycle application processes see: http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/learn-grants/grants-101/pre-award-phase.html. Further, applicants must follow the instructions provided in the NIFA Grants.gov Application Guide, which can be assessed as follows: Adobe NIFA Applications. 2 CFR part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards and 2 CFR part 400 USDA's Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards apply to this program. SPECIAL NOTE: Please refer to the Competitive Request for Applications (RFAs) for further specific and pertinent details. The most current RFAs are available via: https://nifa.usda.gov/funding-opportunity/children-youth-and-families-risk-cyfar-sustainable-community-projects and https://nifa.usda.gov/funding-opportunity/cyfar-4-h-military-partnership-professional-development-and-technical-assistance RFAs are generally released annually. Hence, the RFAs provide the most current and accurate information available. Any specific instructions in the Competitive RFAs supersede the general information provided in the CFDA database.
Award Procedure
Applications are subjected to a system of peer and merit review in accordance with section 103 of the Agricultural Research, Extension and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7613) by a panel of qualified scientists and other appropriate persons who are specialists in the field covered by the proposal. Within the limit of funds available for such purpose, the NIFA Authorized Departmental Officer (ADO) shall make grants to those responsible, eligible applicants whose applications are judged most meritorious under the procedures set forth in the RFA. Reviewers will be selected based upon training and experience in relevant scientific, extension, or education fields, taking into account the following factors: (a) The level of relevant formal scientific, technical education, or extension experience of the individual, as well as the extent to which an individual is engaged in relevant research, education, or extension activities; (b) the need to include as reviewers experts from various areas of specialization within relevant scientific, education, or extension fields; (c) the need to include as reviewers other experts (e.g., producers, range or forest managers/operators, and consumers) who can assess relevance of the applications to targeted audiences and to program needs; (d) the need to include as reviewers experts from a variety of organizational types (e.g., colleges, universities, industry, state and Federal agencies, private profit and non-profit organizations) and geographic locations; (e) the need to maintain a balanced composition of reviewers with regard to minority and female representation and an equitable age distribution; and (f) the need to include reviewers who can judge the effective usefulness to producers and the general public of each application. Evaluation Criteria will be delineated in the Competitive Request for Applications (RFA). 2 CFR 200 - Subpart C and Appendix I and 2 CFR part 400 apply to this Program. SPECIAL NOTE: Please refer to the Competitive Request for Applications (RFAs) for further specific and pertinent details. The most current RFAs are available via: https://nifa.usda.gov/funding-opportunity/children-youth-and-families-risk-cyfar-sustainable-community-projects and https://nifa.usda.gov/funding-opportunity/cyfar-4-h-military-partnership-professional-development-and-technical-assistance
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
From 30 to 60 days. Dates for specific deadlines are announced in the Competitive Request for Applications (RFA), generally published for each fiscal year (FY). Information is also available via our website and may be obtained via the Grants.gov website. NIFA's respective links regarding general information are provided below: http://nifa.usda.gov/ http://www.grants.gov. SPECIAL NOTE: Please refer to the Competitive Request for Applications (RFAs) for further specific and pertinent details. The most current RFAs are available via: https://nifa.usda.gov/funding-opportunity/children-youth-and-families-risk-cyfar-sustainable-community-projects and https://nifa.usda.gov/funding-opportunity/cyfar-4-h-military-partnership-professional-development-and-technical-assistance RFAs are generally released annually. Hence, the RFAs provide the most current and accurate information available. Any specific instructions in the Competitive RFAs supersede the general information provided in the CFDA database.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Please refer to the Competitive Request for Applications (RFAs) for further specific and pertinent details. RFAs are generally published annually. The most current RFAs are available via: https://nifa.usda.gov/funding-opportunity/children-youth-and-families-risk-cyfar-sustainable-community-projects and https://nifa.usda.gov/funding-opportunity/cyfar-4-h-military-partnership-professional-development-and-technical-assistance
How are proposals selected?
2 CFR part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards and 2 CFR part 400 USDA's Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards apply to this program. Within guidelines established for the program as described in the Competitive Request for Application (RFA). The most current RFAs are available via: https://nifa.usda.gov/funding-opportunity/children-youth-and-families-risk-cyfar-sustainable-community-projects and https://nifa.usda.gov/funding-opportunity/cyfar-4-h-military-partnership-professional-development-and-technical-assistance
How may assistance be used?
USES: The CYFAR SCP has two (2) strategic objectives: 1. To support community educational programs for at-risk children, youth, and families which are based on locally identified needs, soundly grounded in research, and which lead to the accomplishment of one of four CYFAR National Outcomes and 2. To integrate CYFAR programming into ongoing Extension programs for children, youth, and families – insuring that at-risk, low income children, youth, and families continue to be part of Extension and/or 4-H programs and have access to resources and educational opportunities. The CMPC-PDTA has three (3) strategic objectives: 1. To provide professional development and technical assistance to the Land-grant institutions and Cooperative Extension Systems, in collaboration with other organizations, to ensure continued development and implementation of the 4-H program on military installations. 2. To support the development of Cooperative Extension’s educational 4-H positive youth development programs (in local, often rural communities) for military-connected youth based on identified needs and soundly grounded in research. 3. To integrate 4-H Military Partnership programming into ongoing Extension programs for children, youth, and families – ensuring that military-connected youth continue to be a part of Extension 4-H programs and have access to resources and educational opportunities.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Performance Reports: PERFORMANCE MONITORING: See above for pertinent and specific details.
Auditing
Records must be available for review or audit by appropriate officials of the Federal agency, pass-through entity, and Government Accountability Office (GAO). This program is also subject to audit by the cognizant Federal audit agency and the USDA Office of Inspector General.
Records
In accordance with 2 CFR Part 400 - Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, ? 200.334 Retention requirements for records. Grantees shall maintain separate records for each grant to ensure that funds are used for authorized purposes. Grant-related records are subject to inspection during the life of the grant and must be retained at least three (3) years. Records must be retained beyond the three (3) year period if litigation is pending or audit findings have not been resolved. 2 CFR 200 Subpart D applies to this program.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
In accordance with statutory time limits, project periods, including no-cost extensions of time, are not to exceed five (5) years. Further details are provided in the Award document Form NIFA-2009 and the NIFA General Terms and Conditions Grants and Cooperative Agreements (dated October 2016) at: https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/nifa-general-terms-and-conditions-grants-and-cooperative-agreements-october-2016 SPECIAL NOTE: Please refer to the Competitive Request for Applications (RFAs) for specific and pertinent details. The most current RFAs are available via: https://nifa.usda.gov/funding-opportunity/children-youth-and-families-risk-cyfar-sustainable-community-projects and https://nifa.usda.gov/funding-opportunity/cyfar-4-h-military-partnership-professional-development-and-technical-assistance RFAs are generally released annually. Hence, the RFAs provide the most current and accurate information available. Any specific instructions in the Competitive RFAs supersede the general information provided in the CFDA database. NIFA utilizes the Automated Standard Application for Payments (ASAP), a secure, web-based electronic payment and information system that allows federal agencies to administer funds. Currently, ASAP is the only payment source for new NIFA grantees.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
National Institute of Food and Agriculture U.S. Department of Agriculture P.O. Box 419205, Mail Stop 10000, Kansas City, MO 64141-6205 Courier/Package Delivery Address: 2312 East Bannister Road, Mail Stop 10000, Kansas City, MO 64141-3061
Headquarters Office
USDA, NIFA. National Program Leader, Institute of Youth, Family, and Community (IYFC), Division of Youth and 4-H,
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
U.S. Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 419205, Mail Stop 10000, Kansas City, MO 64141-6205,
Courier/Package Delivery Address:
2312 East Bannister Road, Mail Stop 10000, Kansas City, MO 64141-3061
Kansas City, MO 64141 US
bonita.williams@usda.gov
Phone: 816-926-1686
Website Address
https://nifa.usda.gov/program/children-youth-and-families-risk-cyfar
Financial Information
Account Identification
12-0502-0-1-352
Obligations
(Project Grants) FY 22$8,000,000.00; FY 23 est $8,032,627.00; FY 24 est $8,032,627.00; FY 21$6,080,000.00; FY 20$8,395,000.00; FY 19$8,059,200.00; FY 18$0.00; FY 17$0.00; FY 16$0.00; - SPECIAL NOTES: (2) The difference between the appropriation and obligation numbers reflects legislative authorized set-asides deducted as appropriate, and in some cases the availability of obligational authority from prior years.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
If minimum or maximum amounts of funding per competitive and/or capacity project grant, or cooperative agreement are established, these amounts will be announced in the annual Competitive Request for Application (RFA).
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
As an administrator of U.S. government support, NIFA works in partnership with grantees to ensure responsible stewardship of federal funds. Our grantees and partners are required to comply with all relevant rules and regulations. The following resources are provided to NIFA's partners and award recipients to support their adherence to federal regulations governing program performance: NIFA's primary (main) website: https://nifa.usda.gov/regulations-and-guidelines The following represent specific documents and direct links: POLICY GUIDE: NIFA's Federal Assistance Policy Guide describes agency policies and procedures. https://nifa.usda.gov/policy-guide CERTIFICATIONS AND REPRESENTATIONS: Certifications and representations provided through the NIFA application process. https://nifa.usda.gov/certifications-and-representations ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF USDA SUPPORT BY NIFA: When acknowledging USDA support in accordance with 2 CFR Part 415, grantees must use the following acknowledgement for all projects or initiatives supported by NIFA. https://nifa.usda.gov/acknowledgment-usda-support-nifa FEDERAL REGULATIONS: The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) lists all regulations published in the Federal Register. https://nifa.usda.gov/federal-regulations FOIA: The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) provides that any person has the right to request access to federal documents and information such as research data. https://nifa.usda.gov/foia NEPA POLICY AND GUIDANCE: The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Policy and Guidance set the standard for identifying potential environmental impacts. https://nifa.usda.gov/nepa-policy-and-guidance OGFM ISSUED CORRESPONDENCE: The Office of Grants and Financial Management occasionally issues correspondence to applicants, grantees, and/or the general public for informational or clarification purposes. https://nifa.usda.gov/ogfm-issued-correspondence RESEARCH MISCONDUCT: NIFA requires that all its awardees adhere to the USDA Scientific Integrity Policy and the Federal Policy on Research Misconduct. https://nifa.usda.gov/research-misconduct NIFA'S GENERAL AWARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Award terms and conditions are determined by statutory, regulatory, and agency requirements, as well as each grant's circumstances. Terms and conditions dictate important items related to your grant, including method of payment, reporting frequency and content, and prior approval requirements. References to the terms and conditions of awards are located on the NIFA 2009 Award Fact Sheet. NIFA's general award terms and conditions (see link below) is applicable to this program, for awards with an award date on December 26, 2014 and thereafter. https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/nifa-general-terms-and-conditions-grants-and-cooperative-agreements-october-2016.
Examples of Funded Projects
Fiscal Year 2018 (A) - Children, Youth, and Families At- Risk (aka CYFAR) SPECIAL NOTE: See Assistance Listing # 10.500 (J) for pertinent details. (B) - Sustainable Community Projects (aka CYFAR-SCP) SPECIAL NOTE: See Assistance Listing # 10.500 (U) for pertinent details. (C) – CYFAR Professional Development and Technical Assistance (aka CYFAR-PDTA) SPECIAL NOTE: See Assistance Listing # 10.500 (V) for pertinent details. (D) – Military Partnerships SPECIAL NOTE: See Assistance Listing # 10.500 (FF) for pertinent details.
Fiscal Year 2019 This represents a newly created CFDA number, which was part of an initiative to break out the separate programs formerly contained in CFDA # 10.500. (1) Families in the Juntos program engaged in the family workshop series (consisted of six sessions), academic coaching, 4-H clubs, family nights, and multi-day college experiences began the recruitment for the 5th cohort and programming continues for cohorts 1-4. The three 4-H Clubs met regularly and participated in local, state, and national 4- H events. To create a college-going culture, youth were provided with opportunities to attend university events. (2) This program is an afterschool mentoring program for minority middle school youth and families at risk -- middle school aged boys and girls. The program content involves health and wellness, conflict resolution, goal setting, college readiness, career development, mental health counselling and violence prevention. (3) The CYFAR PROSPER Project has continued implement the PROPSPER Program in an effort to provide “solutions in our communities” through implementing the Botvin LifeSkills to 6th grade students in the two middle schools selected, along with spring and fall opportunities for parents and children to attend the Strengthening Families Program: For Parents and Youth 10-14. The CYFAR Team participated on the committee to engage Extension in an internal summit on drug misuse. (4) The 4-H Youth Futures College Within Reach (YF) program engages under-served, high-need youth in developing skills & attitudes needed for postsecondary education & leadership in the 21st Century workplace. (5) Urban GEMS employs cutting-edge food production technology to grow healthy foods while promoting healthy eating in urban neighborhoods characterized as food deserts. Students will gain 21st century employment skills through coursework, internships, and service-learning projects.
Fiscal Year 2020 Pertinent details will be provided by Program at a future date.
Fiscal Year 2024 Pertinent details will be provided by Program at a future date.

 



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