Within the states and territories, the Cooperative Extension System (CES) has repeatedly served as the trusted community organization that has helped to enable families, communities, and small businesses to successfully prepare for, respond to and cope with disaster losses and critical incidents. The Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program (SLSNCGP) enables the CES to develop, implement, and support innovative, education-based approaches that address disaster preparedness and specific responses related to disasters or disaster threats.
For more information including how to apply, please visit the Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program (SLSNCGP) page.
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