Funding-Limited Submission - USDA - Rural Health and Safety Education Competitive Grants Program; May 3, 2012

The USDA National Food and Agriculture Rural Health and Safety Education Program focuses on:

1) Individual and Family Nutrition and Health Education providing a) information on the value of good health at any age; b) information to increase motivation to take responsibility for their own health; c) information about and access to nutrition and health promo and educational activities; and d) training for volunteers and health services providers on nutrition and health promotion and health care services in cooperation with state, local and community partners.

2) Farm Safety Education that provides information 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 Education 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.

Organizations may request up to $200,000. No cost sharing is required.

Further information can be found at:  http://www.nifa.usda.gov/fo/ruralhealthandsafetyeducation.cfm

An organization may submit only one (1) proposal under this competition.

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 vpr@email.uky.edu and a copy to their Associate Dean for Research by Thursday, May 3, 2012:

• Names and departments of UK Project Director and key personnel

• The project’s area of focus (USDA - Individual and Family Nutrition and Health Education, USDA - Farm Safety Education, or USDA - Rural Health Leadership Development Education)

• A short description (1-2 pages) of the proposed project including the target population and need for the project, objectives, and methods

A committee will be appointed to review the information and make a recommendation.  The USDA deadline is May 15, 2012.  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).