Rural Youth Development (RYD) Grants Program

Rural youth encounter economic and physical barriers that prevent them from receiving adequate care, services, or resources necessary for healthy development. The Rural Youth Development Grants Program is intended to breakdown barriers to participation, especially for rural youth; enhance opportunities for youth involvement in policy and decision-making; create safe and inviting environments for youth activities; and improve access to information and technology. The overall goal of the program is to provide opportunities for rural youth to improve their own lives and the communities in which they live.

Special Notation

NIFA Youth Development

Who Is Eligible to Apply

Other or Additional Information (See below)

More Information on Eligibility

RURAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT GRANTS ELIGIBILITY IS LIMITED TO GIRL SCOUTS OF THE USA, THE NATIONAL 4-H COUNCIL, THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, AND THE NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION.

Request for Application (RFA) | Apply: Electronic | Abstracts of Funded Projects

Solicitation Date (Opening)	March 21, 2012
Letter of Intent Due Date	Reports are due on May 14, 2012
Due Date (Closing)	May 21, 2012
Estimated Total Program Funding	$720,000.00
Range of Awards	$0.00 to $288,000.00
Percent of Applications Funded Last Fiscal Year	100%
Cost Sharing Requirements	None
For More Information Contact	Nancy Valentine
Funding Opportunity Number	USDA-NIFA-F4HN-003726
CFDA Number	10.500
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