Rural Health and Safety Education Competitive Grants Program
The Rural Health and Safety Education Program, under ALN 10.516, seeks to foster quality of life in rural communities by providing the essential knowledge necessary for successful programs of rural development; improving coordination among Federal agencies, other levels of government and institutions, and private organ
| Agency | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
|---|---|
| Status | Posted |
| Opportunity number | USDA-NIFA-RHSE-011696 |
| Posted date | 04/22/2026 |
| Application deadline | Jun 23, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Award ceiling | 350,000 |
| Award floor | 350,000 |
| Estimated total funding | 3,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 10 |
| Who can apply | Applicants for the Rural Health and Safety Education (RHSE) program must meet all the requirements discussed in this NOFO. Failure to meet the eligibility criteria by the application deadline may result in exclusion from consideration or preclude NIFA from making an award. For those new to Federal financial assistance, NIFA’s About Grants provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process. Applications may be submitted by |
| Assistance Listing (CFDA) | 10.516 |
| Description | The Rural Health and Safety Education Program, under ALN 10.516, seeks to foster quality of life in rural communities by providing the essential knowledge necessary for successful programs of rural development; improving coordination among Federal agencies, other levels of government and institutions, and private organizations in rural areas; and developing and disseminating information about rural conditions. The RHSE program supports quality of life in rural communities across the United States by addressing the relationship between rural prosperity and rural health and safety in the context of food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences. |
| Agency contact | grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov |
| Official listing | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362028 |