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AFRI Program Areas, Funding Levels and Award Durations

This table of the Fiscal Year 2019 grant categories, program areas, funding levels and award durations is presented to help eligible national and state commodity boards understand the variety of opportunities in the Agriculture and…

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Division of Youth and 4-H Factsheet

By understanding the complex experiences that youth face and promoting high quality youth leadership development, the Division of Youth and 4-H (DY4-H) helps youth meet the challenges of adolescence and transition to adulthood. Through…

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4-H Organizational Chart

Our structure allows for the collaborative approaches needed to reach the nearly 6 million young people in the United States through local 4-H clubs, school and after school programs, camps, and special interest groups.

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Essential Elements of 4-H

The essential elements of a 4-H experience are the “best practices” that help staff and volunteers address the four basic developmental needs of youth - belonging, generosity,independence, and mastery. These elements were derived from…

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Division of Environmental Systems Fact Sheet

NIFA's Division of Environmental Systems (DoES) advances knowledge in natural sustainable resources, the environment, and conservation. The division supports research, education, and outreach that involves air, water, soil, and…

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FY 2018 Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program - Appendix A

Final Appendix A which contains the final allocation figures for this program for FY 2018.

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VSGP FAQ

Please refer to the files linked below for frequently asked questions pages in relation to the Veterinary Services Grant Program.

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RIIA and DEG Stakeholder Feedback

This document highlights stakeholder feedback received from Grantsmanship and Project Directors’ (PDs) meeting for the Insular Area Technical Workshop held in Tumon, Guam on July 12-14, 2018. The format and audiences for the meeting…

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FY 2017 Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program

Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) is a Federal Extension (community outreach) program that currently operates through the 1862 and 1890 Land-Grant Universities (LGUs) in every state, the District of Columbia, and…

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Science of Positive Youth Development

Connecting youth to positive experiences and environments is a purposeful process. All youth have the room for positive growth and development. This systems approach to positive youth development uses the ecological model of…

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Implementation of the 4-H Program

The Smith-Lever Act of 1914 created the Cooperative Extension Service as a partnership between USDA, the land-grant university (LGU) system and local governments. This unique federal-state-local partnership has worked effectively for…

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4-H Youth Development Program

4-H offers a youth development experience for youth ages 5-19. 4-H encourages youth to reach their full potential through working and learning in partnership with caring adults.

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Grants Overview

NIFA provides resources that may be helpful tools in obtaining a basic understanding of grants and cooperative agreements. The information provided in this resource may be of particular interest to those that do not have Federal…

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Collegiate 4-H Program

The purpose of a collegiate 4-H program is service, leadership development and professional development. Collegiate 4-H activities can range from working directly with state, county, or local 4-H groups to serving as volunteer leaders…

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Federal Internships and Early Career Opportunities

Most federal agencies offer internships and opportunities for recent graduates through the Pathways Program. The Pathways Program includes internships for students from high school through post-graduate school. Many of these federal…

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4-H Zika Toolkit

Zika is a disease that is transmitted by a certain type of mosquito bite and can cause a lot of health issues for people. But everyone can help educate their peers and neighbors on the risks associated with mosquito bites. Fairs,…

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Club-Event-Checklist

Just as 4-H experience should include components that support the “head, heart, and hands” of youth, all 4-H experiences should also include aspects that promote health. 4-H Healthy Living is a national initiative to promote ways to…

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4-H Learning Experience

The 4-H Learning Experience provides a framework for learning and teaching. It serves as a practical guide for developing transformative relationships, to create positive learning experiences, within supportive and safe learning…

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EFNEP Partner Websites

Click hyperlinks for state and territory program descriptions and contact information.State and InstitutionsStateInstitutionStateInstitutionALAuburn UniversityMOUniversity of MissouriALAlabama A&M UniversityMOLincoln…

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USDA Resources for Healthy Living

The USDA has a variety of resources to promote healthy living for youth. This document provides a summary of the resources that are available from different programs under the USDA. The resources are divided by the healthy living…

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Children and Youth With Disabilities Fact Sheet

The purpose of this document is to provide background information on Children and Youth with Disabilities.

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Youth in Foster Care Fact Sheet

The purpose of this document is to provide background information on Youth in Foster Care.

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Disconnected Youth Fact Sheet

The purpose of this document is to provide background information on Disconnected Youth.

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Mental Health and Well-being Fact Sheet

The purpose of this document is to provide background information on Youth Mental Health and Well-being.

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Underrepresented Youth Fact Sheet

The purpose of this document is to provide background information on Underrepresented Youth.

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