Funding-Limited Submission - USDA - Rural Health and Safety Education Program (USDA-NIFA-RHSE-004522); May 6, 2014

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture requests applications for programs to address the needs of rural Americans by providing health promotion activities.

The focus of the Rural Health and Safety Education Program in FY2014 is on community-based, outreach education and extension programs that provide individuals and families with:

a) Information as to the value of good health at any age;

b) Information to increase individual or family's motivation to take more responsibility for their own health;

c) Information regarding rural environmental health issues that directly impact on human health;

d) Information about and access to health promotion and educational activities; and

e) Training for volunteers and health services providers concerning health promotion and health care services for individuals and families in cooperation with state, local and community partners.

See the complete program announcement for additional details and requirements: http://www.nifa.usda.gov/funding/rfas/rural_health.html

Limited Submission: Only one (1) application per land-grant institution will be accepted.

Because the Department of Agriculture only allows an organization to submit one application, the University of Kentucky has established an internal selection process. Individuals interested in submitting to this program are to submit the following materials electronically to the Office of the Vice President for Research at limitedsubmissions@uky.edu and a copy to their Associate Dean for Research by Tuesday, May 6, 2014:

Names and departments of UK Project Director and key personnel;
Title of the program and/or funding opportunity announcement number;
A short description (2 pages maximum) of the proposed project including the need for the project, purpose, objectives, and methods.

A committee will be appointed to review the information and make a recommendation. Questions about the submission process may be sent to Ms. Annette Evans in the Office of the Vice President for Research (alevan4@email.uky.edu or 257-1663).

The USDA deadline is June 6, 2014.