NOTICE
To expedite distribution of Fiscal Year 2025 NIFA grant funds for the Youth Farm Safety Education and Certification (YFSEC) Program, some processes for this FY have changed. This program will not issue an RFA in FY25. Funds will be distributed to existing projects or previously peer-reviewed and meritorious but unfunded proposals. NIFA will issue an RFA in FY26 upon receipt of appropriations.
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Youth Farm Safety Education and Certification (YFSEC) Program supports national efforts to deliver timely, pertinent, and appropriate farm safety education to youth seeking employment or already employed in agricultural production.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to access information related to this grant opportunity, please contact the Information Contact listed on this page no later than ten (10) days before the closing date. If you need a reasonable accommodation for the webinar or event related to this grant opportunity, please contact the event host.
NIFA offers language access services, such as interpretation and translation of vital information, free of charge. If you need interpretation or translation services, please visit NIFA Language Access Services and request service no later than ten (10) days before the closing date.
Application may be submitted only by Cooperative Extension Services (CES) at 1862 Land-grant Colleges and Universities and 1890 Land-grant Colleges and Universities, including Tuskegee University, West Virginia State University and Central State University.