Children, Youth, and Families At-Risk Professional Development and Technical Assistance Program

Background
The Children, Youth, and Families At-Risk Professional Development and Technical Assistance Program (CYFAR-PDTA) is administered by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The program aims to marshal resources from Land-grant and Cooperative Extension Systems to develop educational programs for at-risk youth, helping them meet basic human needs and lead productive lives.

The CYFAR-PDTA focuses on building connections, competency, and capacity within communities to support holistic programs for underserved children, youth, and families.

Grant Details
The CYFAR-PDTA will provide professional development and technical assistance to Supportable Community Projects (SCP) to ensure the continued development and implementation of the CYFAR Supportable Community program. Key tasks include:
1. Integrating Internet technology for collaboration;
2. Developing a communication and training plan for stakeholders;
3. Coordinating annual professional development sessions;
4. Implementing evaluation training for SCP sites;
5. Collecting data for the CYFAR Annual Report;
6. Providing technical assistance through site visits;
7. Leveraging subawards to other Land-grant institutions for expertise.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include Cooperative Extension at 1890 Land-grant Institutions (e.g., Tuskegee University, Central State University), 1862 Land-grant Colleges and Universities, the University of the District of Columbia, and 1994 Land-grant Institutions. Only one application per institution is accepted.

Period of Performance
The grant period is anticipated to last for 12 months starting from the effective date specified by NIFA.

Grant Value
The total anticipated funding available for this grant opportunity is $1,519,113, with an average individual award amount also set at $1,519,113.

Place of Performance
The grant will be performed across various locations as determined by the participating Land-grant institutions involved in the CYFAR-PDTA.