We are excited to announce a new funding opportunity through the Extension Collaborative on Immunization Teaching & Engagement (EXCITE). This initiative, funded by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), aims to address health disparities in rural and underserved communities through immunization education. All Extension program areas are invited to apply.
Funding Opportunity: Adult Immunization Integration Projects with EXCITE
This opportunity supports the integration of immunization education and messaging across various projects and programs within Extension, promoting a holistic health approach. Funding is available for any program area within Cooperative Extension. Engagement activities could include games, attention-getters, demonstrations, conceptualization, and tangible strategies around holistic health. Immunization education can also be integrated into a program series in any discipline area (like NUEL.)
1. EXCITE: Adult Immunization Education Integration Project
- Link to RFA and Application Guide
- About: This project aims to normalize immunization education. Funding will be provided to Land-grant institutions interested in integrating adult immunization education into a program series in any discipline area (e.g., Master Gardener Program, Dining with Diabetes, Community Leadership Development, Teen Leaders, or other existing or emerging Extension education programs).
- Eligibility: Available to all Land-grant university cooperative extension services. This is a competitive funding opportunity.
- Award Amount: $125,000
- Timeline:
- Application Open: June 15, 2024
- Application Deadline: August 7, 2024
- Award Period: September 1, 2024 – August 30, 2025
2. EXCITE: Adult Immunization Awareness Messaging Integration Project
- Link to RFA and Application Guide
- About: This project supports the development of adult immunization awareness messaging. Land-grant institutions will receive funding to create methodologies/tools for Extension professionals and/or volunteers to integrate into education and awareness efforts across any Extension programmatic/discipline areas. Engagement activities could include games, attention-getters, demonstrations, conceptualization, and tangible strategies around holistic health.
- Eligibility: Available to all Land-grant university cooperative extension services. This is a competitive funding opportunity.
- Award Amount: $40,000
- Timeline:
- Application Open: June 15, 2024
- Application Deadline: August 7, 2024
- Award Period: September 1, 2024 – August 30, 2025
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