Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA TCEG 004508
Apply for USDA NIFA TCEG 004508
- The National Institute of Food and Agriculture in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Tribal Colleges Education Equity Grants Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.221 Tribal Colleges Education Equity Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 14, 2014 and posted on Mar 14, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 11, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,400,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Applications may be submitted by any 1994 Land Grant Institution that is accredited or in the process of renewing accreditation status.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Tribal Colleges Education Equity Grants Program (funding opportunity number USDA NIFA TCEG 004508) is a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). It is designed specifically to strengthen Extension services at 1994 Land-Grant Institutions (Tribal Colleges and Universities designated under the 1994 Land-Grant program). The main purpose is twofold: first, to increase Extension program capacity at these institutions, and second, to support Extension projects that respond to special needs, capture important opportunities, or produce long-term, sustained benefits for Tribal communities through the work of 1994 Land-Grant Extension programs.
Funding can be used to support one or more core Extension programming areas that are commonly associated with community-based education and outreach. These areas include agriculture; community resources and economic development; family development and resource management; 4-H and youth development; leadership and volunteer development; natural resources and environmental management; and nutrition, diet, and health. In practical terms, the program is aimed at helping eligible Tribal colleges expand their ability to deliver locally relevant education, technical assistance, and outreach activities that improve community well-being, strengthen local economies, build leadership, support youth, and promote sustainable stewardship of land and natural resources.
Eligibility is limited to 1994 Land-Grant Institutions that are accredited or currently in the process of renewing their accreditation. The program listing is associated with CFDA number 10.221 (Tribal Colleges Education Equity Grants). There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds to be considered competitive (though applicants may still choose to leverage other resources if it strengthens the project). The total estimated funding for the opportunity was listed as $3,400,000. The notice does not specify an award ceiling or award floor (both shown as 0), which typically means applicants need to rely on the full announcement for details on expected award sizes, budgeting expectations, and how NIFA anticipates distributing funds among selected projects.
Key dates in the posted notice show the opportunity was posted and created on March 14, 2014, with an original and current closing date of April 11, 2014, and an archive date of May 11, 2014. For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, the notice directed them to the NIFA Help Desk at 202-401-5048 during business hours (Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays). The opportunity also references a link labeled "Tribal Colleges Education Equity Grants Program," where the full announcement would normally provide the detailed requirements, allowable and unallowable costs, application formatting rules, review criteria, reporting expectations, and any program-specific priorities.
Tribal Colleges Education Equity Grants Program (USDA NIFA TCEG 004508) - FAQs
1) What is the Tribal Colleges Education Equity Grants (TCEG) Program?
The Tribal Colleges Education Equity Grants Program is a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). It is designed to strengthen Extension services at 1994 Land-Grant Institutions (Tribal Colleges and Universities designated under the 1994 Land-Grant program).
2) What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The funding opportunity number listed is USDA NIFA TCEG 004508.
3) What is the primary purpose of this grant opportunity?
The program has two main purposes: (1) to increase Extension program capacity at eligible 1994 Land-Grant Institutions, and (2) to support Extension projects that respond to special needs, capture important opportunities, or produce long-term, sustained benefits for Tribal communities through 1994 Land-Grant Extension programs.
4) Who administers this grant program?
The program is administered by USDA NIFA (the National Institute of Food and Agriculture).
5) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to 1994 Land-Grant Institutions that are accredited or currently in the process of renewing their accreditation.
6) Is this opportunity open to entities that are not 1994 Land-Grant Institutions?
No. Based on the notice, eligibility is limited to 1994 Land-Grant Institutions (and they must be accredited or in the process of renewing accreditation).
7) What types of activities or programming can grant funds support?
Funding can be used to support one or more core Extension programming areas associated with community-based education and outreach. The notice lists the following example areas:
- Agriculture
- Community resources and economic development
- Family development and resource management
- 4-H and youth development
- Leadership and volunteer development
- Natural resources and environmental management
- Nutrition, diet, and health
8) What does the program mean by strengthening "Extension" services?
In practical terms, the program is aimed at helping eligible Tribal colleges expand their ability to deliver locally relevant education, technical assistance, and outreach activities that improve community well-being, strengthen local economies, build leadership, support youth, and promote sustainable stewardship of land and natural resources.
9) Does the program focus only on building capacity, or can it also fund specific projects?
It supports both: increasing Extension program capacity at eligible institutions and supporting Extension projects that address special needs, capture opportunities, or create long-term, sustained benefits for Tribal communities.
10) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds to be competitive. Applicants may still choose to leverage other resources if it strengthens the project.
11) How much total funding is estimated to be available under this opportunity?
The total estimated funding listed in the notice is $3,400,000.
12) Is there a minimum or maximum award amount stated in the notice?
The notice does not specify an award ceiling or award floor (both are shown as 0). This typically indicates applicants should consult the full announcement for details on expected award sizes, budgeting expectations, and how NIFA anticipates distributing funds.
13) What is the CFDA number (program listing) associated with this opportunity?
The program listing is associated with CFDA number 10.221 (Tribal Colleges Education Equity Grants).
14) When was this opportunity posted?
The notice shows the opportunity was posted and created on March 14, 2014.
15) What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date listed is April 11, 2014.
16) Is this opportunity archived?
Yes. The archive date listed is May 11, 2014.
17) Where can applicants find the detailed requirements (allowable costs, formatting rules, review criteria, reporting, priorities)?
The notice references a link labeled "Tribal Colleges Education Equity Grants Program," which is where the full announcement would normally provide detailed requirements such as allowable and unallowable costs, application formatting rules, review criteria, reporting expectations, and any program-specific priorities.
18) What should applicants do if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The notice directs applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically to contact the NIFA Help Desk at 202-401-5048 during business hours (Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays).
19) What are the NIFA Help Desk business hours listed in the notice?
The business hours listed are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays.
20) What kinds of community outcomes is the program intended to support?
Based on the notice, the program is intended to help support outcomes such as improved community well-being, stronger local economies, leadership and volunteer development, youth support and development, and sustainable stewardship of land and natural resources through locally relevant Extension education and outreach.
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