Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA SLBCD 006670
The 1994 Tribal College Extension Special Emphasis (TCEP) grant opportunity, offered by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), is a discretionary grant program designed to strengthen extension education at Tribal Colleges and Universities that are formally designated as 1994 Land-Grant Institutions. The central goal is to help these institutions plan and deliver science-based extension programs that are also culturally relevant to the communities they serve. In practical terms, the program is meant to support outreach, education, and community-focused activities that respond to local public needs and ultimately improve quality of life in Tribal communities.
A key feature of this opportunity is that projects are expected to align with the applicant institution's broader land-grant roadmap or strategic planning process. That means the extension work proposed under this funding should not be a standalone effort, but rather part of a longer-term institutional direction for serving community needs through education and applied research. The emphasis on being integrated into strategic planning signals that NIFA is looking for coherent, well-justified programming that fits the institution's mission and community priorities, rather than isolated or short-term activities.
While applicants have flexibility to address issues most relevant to their communities, NIFA encourages projects, to the extent practicable, to reflect national critical needs areas. The priorities highlighted in the opportunity include: development of sustainable energy; increased global food security; adaptation of agriculture and natural resources to global climate change; reduction of childhood and adolescent obesity; and improved food safety. In a typical extension context, these themes can translate into community education and technical assistance such as local food systems development, climate-resilient agriculture training, nutrition and youth wellness programming, food handling and safety education, and community-centered approaches to energy sustainability. The emphasis on culturally relevant extension suggests that successful projects should incorporate Tribal values, local knowledge, language where appropriate, and community-driven methods alongside evidence-based practices.
Eligibility is limited. Applications may only be submitted by colleges and universities designated by legislation as 1994 Land-Grant Institutions, and the opportunity materials direct prospective applicants to consult the Request for Applications (RFA), specifically the eligibility section, for full details. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is agriculture under CFDA number 10.517. The funding opportunity number is USDA NIFA SLBCD 006670. The posting indicates an award ceiling of $200,000. The opportunity was created on 2018-11-14, with an original closing date of 2019-02-01.Apply for USDA NIFA SLBCD 006670
- The National Institute of Food and Agriculture in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "1994 Tribal College Extension Special Emphasis" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.517.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2018-11-14.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2019-02-01. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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