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Tribal Colleges Extension Program Special Emphasis

National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Department of Agriculture

Deadline
November 2, 2026in 13 days
Award size
$50,000 to $200,000About 5 awards
Matching funds
Not required
Fit for small groups
Better for larger organizations

In plain language

This grant helps fund small projects at 1994 Institutions to address community needs like food systems, public health, and youth engagement. It supports pilot projects that focus on local issues. The money is meant for community-focused programs.

The money can pay for

  • Community-focused projects
  • Agricultural productivity
  • Public health and well-being
  • Youth engagement

Who can apply

Only colleges and universities designated as 1994 Institutions by legislation can apply.

Is it a fit for a small group?

Better for larger organizations. This grant is only for specific colleges and universities, not for small community nonprofits like food pantries or arts groups.

Before you apply

  • Only 1994 Institutions can apply
  • Applications must be submitted by eligible colleges
  • Eligibility requirements must be met by the deadline
  • Federal applicants need an active registration at SAM.gov and a Grants.gov account. Registration can take several weeks, so start early.

This summary was written by GrantGather with AI, based on the official listing. It can contain mistakes. Check the official listing on Grants.gov before you apply.

From the official listing

The TCEP-SE under assistance listing 10.517, provides informal, community-focused extension pilot projects at 1994 Institutions. Pilot projects may focus on community needs that address emerging issues such as agricultural productivity, improving food systems, community vitality, workforce and economic development, public health and well-being, engaging Tribal youths, and preparing the next generation of Tribal agriculture leaders.

Opportunity number
USDA-NIFA-SLBCD-012281
Posted
September 2, 2026
Total funding
$1.5 million
Eligible applicants
Others (see eligibility details)
Eligibility details
Applicants for the TCEP-SE 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 only be submitted by colleges and universities designated as 1994 Institutions by legislation. The following colleges and universities are eligible for this program: Aaniiih Nakoda College, Bay Mills Community College, Blackfeet Community College, Cankdeska Cikana Community College, Chief Dull Knife College, College of the Menominee Nation, College of the Muscogee Nation, Diné College, Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College, Fort Peck Community College, Haskell Indian Nations University, Iḷisaġvik College, Institute of American Indian Arts, Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College, Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa University, Leech Lake Tribal College, Little Big Horn College, Little Priest Tribal College, Navajo Technical University, Nebraska Indian Community College, Northwest Indian College, Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College, Oglala Lakota College, Red Lake Nation College, Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College, Salish Kootenai College, Sinte Gleska University, Sisseton Wahpeton College, Sitting Bull College, Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute, Stone…
Assistance listing
10.517 Tribal Colleges Extension Programs
Agency contact
Joseph Perez Lead Policy Analyst
grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov
202-445-5402
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Nonprofits are eligible here through the “Others” category. Read the eligibility details carefully.