Funding-Rural Health
and Safety Education; May 15,
2012
Agency
Name
USDA
Description
Rural
Health and Safety Education focuses on: 1) Individual and Family Nutrition and
Health Educ providing a) info on the value of good
health at any age; b) info to increase motivation to take responsibility for
their own health; c) info about and access to nutrition and health promo and
educational activities; and d) training for volunteers and health services
providers on nutrition and health promo and health care services in cooperation
with state, local and community partners. 2) Farm Safety Educ that provides info and training on safety in the work
place, including but not limited to: a) the prevention of occupational injury
and death rates; b) the prevention of exposure to farm chemicals; and c) the
prevention of agricultural respiratory diseases and dermatitis. 3) Rural Health
Leadership Development Educ that assists rural
communities in developing nutrition and health care services and facilities that
will provide maximum benefit for resources invested and assist community leaders and public officials in
understanding their roles and responsibilities.
Announcement Number:
USDA-NIFA-RHSE-003744
Due Date:
May 15, 2012
Link to Full
Announcement
http://www.nifa.usda.gov/funding/rfas/rural_health.html
Contact
Information
NIFA Help Desk
Phone: 202-401-5048
Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal
holidays