Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA CSREES SLBCD 002073
Apply for USDA CSREES SLBCD 002073
- The CSREES in the agriculture education food and nutrition health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Tribal Colleges Extension Program" 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 Feb 19, 2009 and posted on Feb 19, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 13, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $860,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- 1994 Land Grant Institutions ONLY
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Opportunity Summary:
The Tribal Colleges Extension Program is a discretionary USDA grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number USDA CSREES SLBCD 002073) designed to strengthen Extension services at Tribal Colleges and Universities that are designated as 1994 Land-Grant Institutions. The core purpose is twofold: first, to build and expand Extension program capacity at these institutions, and second, to fund Extension projects that respond to special local needs, capitalize on timely opportunities, or produce clear, long-term and sustained benefits for the communities served by 1994 Land-Grant Institutions. In practical terms, the program is meant to help Tribal colleges develop, grow, or solidify community-facing education and outreach programs that translate research and culturally relevant knowledge into real-world improvements.
Funding is provided as a grant, and the overall estimated total funding available for the program is $860,000. Individual awards can be as large as $100,000 (the award ceiling), and there is no stated minimum award amount (award floor listed as $0). The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which can make it more accessible for eligible institutions that may have limited non-federal resources available to contribute.
Only 1994 Land-Grant Institutions are eligible to apply, even though the general applicant categories listed include public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education. This means eligibility is effectively limited to Tribal colleges and universities that have the formal 1994 Land-Grant designation. The administering agency is CSREES (Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service), which is the USDA entity historically responsible for these programs (now functions are aligned under USDA NIFA, but the opportunity as posted is under CSREES).
Projects funded under this program must fit within one or more recognized Extension base program areas. Those 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. This breadth gives applicants flexibility to design programs that match local priorities, such as producer education and sustainable agriculture trainings, youth leadership and 4-H programming, workforce and small business development in Tribal communities, nutrition education and chronic disease prevention, or natural resources stewardship and environmental education. The program is specifically oriented toward Extension work, meaning education, outreach, technical assistance, demonstrations, and community-engaged programming rather than purely academic instruction.
Key administrative details from the announcement include a posted and creation date of February 19, 2009, with an application closing date of April 13, 2009, and an archive date of February 17, 2010. The listing also references CFDA number 10.500 (Cooperative Extension Service), and categorizes the activity areas broadly as Agriculture, Education, Food and Nutrition, and Health, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of Extension programming at Tribal colleges.
For support, the announcement provides a CSREES Help Desk contact for applicants who have trouble accessing the full announcement electronically (phone 202-401-5048, weekdays 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET, excluding federal holidays), and notes that additional assistance is available for questions related to preparing application content. An additional information link is titled "Tribal Colleges Extension Program," indicating where full program guidance, requirements, and application instructions would be found in the complete notice.
Tribal Colleges Extension Program (USDA CSREES) - FAQs
What is the Tribal Colleges Extension Program?
The Tribal Colleges Extension Program is a discretionary USDA grant opportunity intended to strengthen Extension services at Tribal Colleges and Universities that are designated as 1994 Land-Grant Institutions. It supports both building Extension capacity and carrying out Extension projects that deliver clear community benefits.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USDA CSREES SLBCD 002073.
Who administers this grant opportunity?
The administering agency listed is CSREES (Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service), the USDA entity historically responsible for these programs.
Is this a grant or a different type of funding?
Funding is provided as a grant.
How much total funding is available under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding available is $860,000.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $100,000 per award.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount is stated. The award floor is listed as $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
Who is eligible to apply?
Only 1994 Land-Grant Institutions are eligible to apply. In practical terms, eligibility is limited to Tribal colleges and universities that have the formal 1994 Land-Grant designation.
The listing mentions public and private institutions of higher education. Does that mean non-Tribal institutions can apply?
No. Even though general applicant categories are listed, eligibility is effectively limited to institutions designated as 1994 Land-Grant Institutions.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program has two core purposes: (1) to build and expand Extension program capacity at 1994 Land-Grant Institutions, and (2) to fund Extension projects that respond to special local needs, capitalize on timely opportunities, or produce clear, long-term and sustained benefits for the communities served by these institutions.
What does "Extension" mean in this program?
Extension refers to community-facing education and outreach, such as educational programming, technical assistance, demonstrations, and other community-engaged activities that translate research and culturally relevant knowledge into real-world improvements. The program is oriented toward outreach and engagement rather than purely academic instruction.
What kinds of projects can be funded?
Projects must fit within one or more recognized Extension base program areas and should be designed to meet local priorities. Examples mentioned include producer education and sustainable agriculture trainings, youth leadership and 4-H programming, workforce and small business development, nutrition education and chronic disease prevention, and natural resources stewardship and environmental education.
What are the recognized Extension base program areas for this opportunity?
The recognized Extension base program areas listed are: 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.
Are the program activity areas broader than Extension base program areas?
The listing categorizes activity areas broadly as Agriculture, Education, Food and Nutrition, and Health, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of Extension programming at Tribal colleges.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The listing references CFDA 10.500 (Cooperative Extension Service).
What are the key dates for this grant opportunity?
The posted and creation date is February 19, 2009. The application closing date is April 13, 2009. The archive date is February 17, 2010.
Where can applicants find the full guidance and application instructions?
The announcement references an additional information link titled "Tribal Colleges Extension Program," which is where full program guidance, requirements, and application instructions would be found in the complete notice.
Who can I contact if I cannot access the full announcement electronically?
Applicants can contact the CSREES Help Desk at 202-401-5048, available weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET, excluding federal holidays.
Is there support available for questions about preparing the application?
Yes. The announcement notes that additional assistance is available for questions related to preparing application content.
What communities does the program aim to benefit?
The program is intended to produce benefits for the communities served by 1994 Land-Grant Institutions, with an emphasis on long-term and sustained impact through Extension services and projects.
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