Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA TCEG 002777
Apply for USDA NIFA TCEG 002777
- The National Institute of Food and Agriculture in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Tribal Colleges Education Equity 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 Dec 16, 2009 and posted on Dec 16, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 22, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $93,750.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education.
- ONLY 1994 Land Grant Institutions
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Opportunity Summary:
The Tribal Colleges Education Equity Program (TCEG) is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Its central goal is to expand and strengthen educational opportunities for Native American students in the food and agricultural sciences. The program is designed to help Tribal Colleges and Universities that hold 1994 Land-Grant status build stronger institutional capacity so they can deliver formal, relevant, and high-quality education that aligns with community needs and workforce demands in agriculture and related fields.
A key feature of this program is its emphasis on long-term capacity building rather than one-off activities. TCEG funding is meant to support improvements that make an institution more effective at offering agriculture and food systems education over time. The opportunity specifically notes that TCEG projects are intended to be part of the applicant institution's broader land-grant roadmap or strategic planning process, meaning the proposal should fit into an existing institutional plan for strengthening land-grant functions, academic programs, and student outcomes. In practical terms, applicants are expected to show how the requested funding connects to their strategic priorities for building or improving educational programs in the food and agricultural sciences.
Eligibility is narrowly limited to 1994 Land-Grant Institutions (often referred to as "1994 institutions"), which are Tribal Colleges and Universities recognized under the land-grant system. While the general eligible applicant categories listed include public/state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education, the controlling eligibility rule for this opportunity is that only 1994 Land-Grant Institutions may apply. The funding mechanism is a grant, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which can lower barriers for applicants that may not have access to substantial non-federal funds.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, the opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number USDA-NIFA-TCEG-002777) was posted on December 16, 2009, with an application closing date of March 22, 2010, and an archive date of April 22, 2010. The estimated total funding available for the program was $3,000,000, with an award ceiling of $93,750 and no stated minimum award amount (award floor of $0). The program is associated with CFDA number 10.221, titled Tribal Colleges Education Equity Grants, and is categorized under the Agriculture funding activity area.
For applicants or interested parties who need help accessing the full announcement, NIFA provided a help desk contact: 202-401-5048, available Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays. The announcement also indicates that support was available for questions related to preparing application content, reinforcing that NIFA intended to provide basic technical assistance to potential applicants navigating the submission process.
Tribal Colleges Education Equity Program (TCEG) - FAQs
What is the Tribal Colleges Education Equity Program (TCEG)?
The Tribal Colleges Education Equity Program (TCEG) is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Its purpose is to expand and strengthen educational opportunities for Native American students in the food and agricultural sciences.
What is the main goal of TCEG?
The central goal is to build stronger institutional capacity at eligible Tribal Colleges and Universities so they can deliver formal, relevant, and high-quality education in agriculture and related fields that aligns with community needs and workforce demands.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligibility is limited to 1994 Land-Grant Institutions (often called "1994 institutions"), which are Tribal Colleges and Universities recognized under the land-grant system.
Are other types of colleges or universities eligible if they fit general applicant categories?
No. Even though general categories like public/state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education may be listed, the controlling eligibility requirement for this opportunity is that only 1994 Land-Grant Institutions may apply.
What type of funding mechanism does TCEG use?
TCEG is offered as a grant.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity specifies that there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What kinds of projects does TCEG prioritize?
The program emphasizes long-term institutional capacity building rather than one-time or stand-alone activities. Funding is intended to support improvements that strengthen an institution's ability to deliver agriculture and food systems education over time.
How should a TCEG proposal fit within an institution's existing plans?
TCEG projects are intended to be part of the applicant institution's broader land-grant roadmap or strategic planning process. Applicants are expected to explain how requested funding connects to strategic priorities for strengthening land-grant functions, academic programs, and student outcomes in the food and agricultural sciences.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USDA-NIFA-TCEG-002777.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 10.221, titled Tribal Colleges Education Equity Grants.
What is the funding activity area for this grant?
The program is categorized under the Agriculture funding activity area.
How much total funding was estimated to be available?
The estimated total funding available was $3,000,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $93,750.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No minimum award amount is stated. The award floor is listed as $0.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on December 16, 2009.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was March 22, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was April 22, 2010.
Who administers the TCEG program?
The program is administered by USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
Where can applicants get help accessing the full announcement?
NIFA provided a help desk contact number: 202-401-5048.
What are the help desk hours?
The help desk was available Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays.
Does NIFA provide support related to application content?
Yes. The announcement indicates that support was available for questions related to preparing application content, suggesting basic technical assistance was available to potential applicants.
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