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EXCITE EFNEP Integrating Immunization Education into Extension Health Programming

The Extension Collaboration on Immunization Teaching and Engagement (EXCITE) Program has received additional funding to enhance immunization education within Cooperative Extension communities. EFNEP programs have been awarded funds to educate underserved and rural audiences about the CDC’s Bridge program and other adult immunization opportunities, aiming to close gaps across all adult immunizations. This new phase […]

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Insights from Nate Birt on our new Fundraising, Grants, and Partnerships Professional Development Series!

Nate Birt, the founder of Silver Maple Strategies, a distinguished communications and fundraising consultancy dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders in driving impactful climate-change solutions. Nate’s expertise has been recognized through his latest book, “7 Secrets of Highly Effective Social Impact Communicators,” which rose to become a No. 1 new release in business ethics on Amazon. Formerly […]

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Request for Applications & Application guide: EXCITE Bridge Access Project

EXCITE: Bridge Access Project: Access the full RFA and application guide here ELIGIBILITY: The EXCITE Bridge Access Project is available for USDA NIFA EFNEP, and EXCITE Implementation Phase teams that submitted an Indication of Interest form for the Bridge Access Project in December 2023. This is a noncompetitive funding opportunity.  AWARD AMOUNT:  $30,000 for EXCITE […]

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Extension’s Unique Strength in Immunization Education: Health and Community Partnerships

The Extension Collaboration for Immunization, Teaching, and Engagement (EXCITE) project was created to reduce vaccine hesitancy in rural and medically underserved communities. Drawing upon Cooperative Extension System’s (CES) many unique strengths, EXCITE teams were able to effectively respond and deliver immunization education to their priority populations. One valuable strength was the strategic cultivation of partnerships, […]

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2024 National Pilot Invitation: My Hometown is Cool!

We invite you to be part of the “My Hometown is Cool!” National Pilot Program, hosted by West Virginia University, in collaboration with the Extension Foundation New Technology in Ag Extension program. What is “My Hometown is Cool!”? “My Hometown is Cool!” is a dynamic program that spans Extension disciplines, including 4-H and Youth Development, […]

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Celebrating Black History in Agriculture & Extension: Stories from the Field

For Black History Month, we’re shining a light on the achievements of Black leaders who have shaped Extension work in food, farming, and health. Dive into our curated collection of resources and learn more about their valuable contributions to agriculture, Extension and below. Stories from Cooperative Extension In honor of Black History month, Cornell Cooperative […]

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Empowering Latino Families: The Journey of ¡Salir Adelante! Pathways for Our Future – Join Our Webinar to Learn More!
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EXCITE Year 2 Report Highlights: A Nationwide Success in Immunization Engagement

In its second year, the Extension Collaboration on Immunization Teaching and Engagement (EXCITE) project—a joint initiative between the CDC and Cooperative Extension—reached major milestones. It successfully concluded two projects and developed a science communication toolkit to assist Extension professionals in immunization education. Facilitated through partnerships with USDA-NIFA, CDC, and the Extension Foundation, the program effectively […]

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Effective Health Communication: Explore the New Training Modules from Washington State University’s EXCITE Team

Check out the new video training modules and updated resources from the “Getting to the Heart and Mind of the Matter,” Washington State University EXCITE Team. This team has designed a toolkit and training program specifically aimed to helping you become more confident in being a trusted messenger of accurate health information in your communities. […]

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The EXCITE Program is Hiring Coaches

The Extension Collaboration on Immunization Teaching and Engagement (EXCITE) seeks to add 1-2 program coaches for the adult immunization education program from June 1, 2023 through November 30, 2024. See the application and apply here. Applicants should have knowledge of public health and have some experience relative to Cooperative Extension based at Land Grant Universities. This position will […]

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