Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA SLBCD 004030
Apply for USDA NIFA SLBCD 004030
- The National Institute of Food and Agriculture in the agriculture education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program (FRTEP)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.500 Cooperative Extension Service.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 4, 2013 and posted on Dec 26, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 15, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,800,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,800,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Applications may be submitted by 1862 or 1890 Land Grant Institutions with existing FRTEP programs.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program (FRTEP) is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Its core purpose is to fund Extension Agents who build and deliver Extension education programs directly on Indian Reservations and within the Tribal jurisdictions of Federally Recognized Tribes. In practice, this means supporting on-the-ground educators who work with Tribal communities to provide practical, research-based programming tied to agriculture, natural resources, food systems, youth and family well-being, and related community needs, using the Cooperative Extension Service model.
A key feature of the opportunity is that funded work is expected, as much as practicable, to align with nationally identified critical needs. The announcement highlights five priority areas: development of sustainable energy; increasing global food security; helping agriculture and natural resources adapt to and mitigate global climate change; reducing childhood and adolescent obesity; and improving food safety. These priorities signal the kinds of outcomes and programming emphasis NIFA is looking for, such as supporting local food production and nutrition education, strengthening food handling and safety practices, improving resilience in farming and natural resource management under changing climate conditions, and exploring energy solutions that can be sustained over time.
This funding opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number USDA NIFA SLBCD 004030 and is associated with CFDA number 10.500 (Cooperative Extension Service). The activity category is agriculture education, and the primary funding instrument is a grant. The program does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which can reduce financial barriers for eligible applicants and allow the proposal to focus on program design, staffing, and delivery rather than raising non-federal match.
Eligibility is limited and targeted. Applications may be submitted by 1862 or 1890 Land-Grant Institutions that already have existing FRTEP programs. In other words, it is not generally open to all organizations or first-time FRTEP implementers; it is designed to support and continue established FRTEP efforts through eligible land-grant universities that have a current program foundation in place.
For this specific posting, NIFA estimated total available funding at $2,800,000, and the stated award ceiling is also $2,800,000, with an award floor of $0. The opportunity was originally posted on December 26, 2012, with key dates showing an original closing date of January 31, 2013, later updated to a current closing date of February 15, 2013. The record shows a creation date of January 4, 2013, and an archive date of March 17, 2013, indicating this particular announcement cycle has already concluded, though the program itself may reappear in future funding rounds under new announcements.
Applicants needing technical help accessing the full announcement were directed to the NIFA Help Desk at 202-401-5048 during standard business hours (Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays). The announcement also notes that support is available for questions related to preparing application content, reflecting NIFA's typical structure of offering both technical submission assistance and programmatic guidance.
FRTEP (Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program) Grant FAQs
What is the Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program (FRTEP)?
FRTEP is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Its purpose is to fund Extension Agents who build and deliver Extension education programs directly on Indian Reservations and within the Tribal jurisdictions of Federally Recognized Tribes, using the Cooperative Extension Service model.
What does FRTEP funding support in practice?
The funding supports on-the-ground educators (Extension Agents) who work with Tribal communities to provide practical, research-based Extension education and programming. The programming can address agriculture, natural resources, food systems, youth and family well-being, and related community needs.
Which federal agency administers this opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by USDA through NIFA (the National Institute of Food and Agriculture).
What is the funding opportunity number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is USDA NIFA SLBCD 004030.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 10.500, Cooperative Extension Service.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The primary funding instrument is a grant.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The activity category is agriculture education.
Does FRTEP require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. The program does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
Who is eligible to apply for this FRTEP funding opportunity?
Eligibility is limited to 1862 or 1890 Land-Grant Institutions that already have existing FRTEP programs. It is intended to support and continue established FRTEP efforts through eligible land-grant universities with a current program foundation in place.
Is this opportunity open to first-time FRTEP implementers or any organization?
No. Based on the eligibility language provided, it is not generally open to all organizations or first-time FRTEP implementers. It is targeted to land-grant institutions that already operate an existing FRTEP program.
What priorities is FRTEP expected to align with?
Funded work is expected, as much as practicable, to align with nationally identified critical needs. The announcement highlights five priority areas: development of sustainable energy; increasing global food security; helping agriculture and natural resources adapt to and mitigate global climate change; reducing childhood and adolescent obesity; and improving food safety.
What kinds of outcomes or program emphasis does NIFA appear to be looking for?
The priorities signal outcomes and emphasis such as supporting local food production and nutrition education, strengthening food handling and safety practices, improving resilience in farming and natural resource management under changing climate conditions, and exploring energy solutions that can be sustained over time.
How much funding was estimated to be available for this posting?
NIFA estimated total available funding at $2,800,000 for this specific posting.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The stated award ceiling is $2,800,000 and the award floor is $0.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was originally posted on December 26, 2012. The original closing date was January 31, 2013, and it was later updated to a current closing date of February 15, 2013.
Is this particular announcement cycle still open?
No. The record shows an archive date of March 17, 2013, indicating this particular announcement cycle has concluded (even though the program itself may reappear in future funding rounds under new announcements).
What do the creation and archive dates indicate?
The record shows a creation date of January 4, 2013, and an archive date of March 17, 2013. These dates indicate the timing of the record and confirm that this specific posting is from a concluded cycle.
Where are Extension Agents expected to deliver programming under FRTEP?
Extension Agents funded through FRTEP are expected to build and deliver Extension education programs directly on Indian Reservations and within the Tribal jurisdictions of Federally Recognized Tribes.
What model does FRTEP use for delivering education and programming?
The program uses the Cooperative Extension Service model, emphasizing practical, research-based education delivered through Extension programming.
What kind of help was offered to applicants who needed access to the full announcement?
Applicants needing technical help accessing the full announcement were directed to the NIFA Help Desk.
How can applicants contact the NIFA Help Desk for technical support?
The NIFA Help Desk phone number listed is 202-401-5048.
What were the NIFA Help Desk hours for this announcement?
The help desk hours were Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays.
Was any support mentioned for questions about application content?
Yes. The announcement notes that support is available for questions related to preparing application content, reflecting NIFA's typical structure of offering both technical submission assistance and programmatic guidance.
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