Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA SLBCD 003409
Apply for USDA NIFA SLBCD 003409
- The National Institute of Food and Agriculture in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Tribal Colleges Extension Service Program 2010 Special Emphasis" 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 26, 2011 and posted on Jan 26, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 16, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,688,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $85,000.00 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.
- This RFA is for 1994 Land Grants who received a 4 year Extension Capacity Grant in 2010 and wish to apply for a new Special Emphasis Grant in 2011. The schools are as follows Blackfeet Community College Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College Little Priest Tribal College Navajo Technical College Nebraska Indian Community College Northwest Indian College Oglala Lakota College Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College Salish Kootenai College Sinte Gleska University Stone Child College Turtle Mountain Community College United Tribes Technical College
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
The Tribal Colleges Extension Service Program (TCEP) 2010 Special Emphasis opportunity was a discretionary grant competition administered by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under CFDA 10.500 (Cooperative Extension Service). Its central goal was to help 1994 Tribal Land-Grant Institutions deliver science-based, culturally relevant extension education that responds to community-identified needs and improves quality of life. A key expectation was that proposed work would fit into, and help advance, the institution's broader land-grant roadmap or strategic planning process rather than operate as a disconnected activity.
For the FY 2011 Special Emphasis cycle, NIFA framed this funding as support for specialized, focused projects that complement an existing extension department operation, rather than funding a full extension program start-up. In practice, this meant applicants were expected to propose targeted extension efforts with a clear public benefit and practical educational outcomes, grounded in research-based information and adapted to local Tribal contexts. NIFA also encouraged projects, where feasible, to align with national critical needs areas: development of sustainable energy; increased global food security; helping agriculture and natural resources adapt to global climate change; reducing childhood and adolescent obesity; and improving food safety. These priorities signal the kinds of outcomes NIFA wanted to see, such as community education that supports healthier diets, safer food handling, climate-resilient land management, stronger local food systems, or energy strategies that are sustainable and locally appropriate.
Eligibility for this particular announcement was narrowly limited. It was intended only for 1994 Land-Grant Institutions that had received a 4-year Extension Capacity Grant in 2010 and wanted to apply for a new Special Emphasis Grant in 2011. The eligible schools listed in the announcement were: Blackfeet Community College; Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College; Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College; Little Priest Tribal College; Navajo Technical College; Nebraska Indian Community College; Northwest Indian College; Oglala Lakota College; Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College; Salish Kootenai College; Sinte Gleska University; Stone Child College; Turtle Mountain Community College; and United Tribes Technical College. While the general eligibility fields referenced public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education, the controlling eligibility guidance in the announcement made clear that only those specified 1994 institutions with the prior capacity grant were eligible for this special emphasis funding.
Financially, NIFA estimated a total program funding amount of $1,688,000 for the opportunity. Individual awards had a ceiling of $85,000, with no stated minimum award amount (award floor listed as $0). There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which reduced barriers for institutions with limited non-federal resources and reinforced the intent to support focused extension work that can be implemented without requiring additional cash or in-kind commitments.
The application timeline was straightforward: the opportunity was posted and created on January 26, 2011, and the closing date was March 16, 2011, with the archive date listed as April 18, 2011. The funding opportunity number associated with the announcement was USDA NIFA SLBCD 003409. For technical trouble accessing the full announcement, applicants were directed to the NIFA Help Desk at 202-401-5048 during standard weekday business hours (Eastern Time), excluding federal holidays, and the notice indicated there was a separate contact point for questions about preparing application content.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Tribal Colleges Extension Service Program (TCEP) 2010 Special Emphasis opportunity?
It was a discretionary grant competition administered by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under CFDA 10.500 (Cooperative Extension Service). The funding was designed to support 1994 Tribal Land-Grant Institutions in delivering science-based, culturally relevant extension education that responds to community-identified needs and improves quality of life.
What was the central goal of this funding opportunity?
The central goal was to help eligible 1994 Tribal Land-Grant Institutions provide extension education that is research-based, culturally appropriate, and driven by needs identified within Tribal communities, with the broader intent of improving quality of life.
What did NIFA expect regarding how proposed work should fit within an institution?
A key expectation was that proposed work would fit into, and help advance, the institution's broader land-grant roadmap or strategic planning process. Projects were not expected to operate as disconnected or standalone activities.
How did NIFA describe the FY 2011 Special Emphasis cycle?
NIFA framed FY 2011 Special Emphasis funding as support for specialized, focused projects that complement an existing extension department operation, rather than funding a full extension program start-up.
What kind of projects were applicants expected to propose?
Applicants were expected to propose targeted extension efforts with a clear public benefit and practical educational outcomes. Projects were expected to be grounded in research-based information and adapted to local Tribal contexts.
Were there any encouraged national priority areas for projects?
Yes. Where feasible, NIFA encouraged alignment with national critical needs areas: development of sustainable energy; increased global food security; helping agriculture and natural resources adapt to global climate change; reducing childhood and adolescent obesity; and improving food safety.
What types of outcomes did these priority areas suggest NIFA wanted to see?
The priorities signaled outcomes such as community education that supports healthier diets, safer food handling, climate-resilient land management, stronger local food systems, and energy strategies that are sustainable and locally appropriate.
Who was eligible to apply under this announcement?
Eligibility was narrowly limited to 1994 Land-Grant Institutions that had received a 4-year Extension Capacity Grant in 2010 and wanted to apply for a new Special Emphasis Grant in 2011. Although general eligibility fields referenced public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education, the controlling eligibility guidance limited eligibility to the specified 1994 institutions with the prior capacity grant.
Which institutions were listed as eligible in the announcement?
The eligible schools listed were: Blackfeet Community College; Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College; Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College; Little Priest Tribal College; Navajo Technical College; Nebraska Indian Community College; Northwest Indian College; Oglala Lakota College; Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College; Salish Kootenai College; Sinte Gleska University; Stone Child College; Turtle Mountain Community College; and United Tribes Technical College.
What was the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was under CFDA 10.500 (Cooperative Extension Service).
What was the estimated total funding available for the program?
NIFA estimated a total program funding amount of $1,688,000 for the opportunity.
What was the maximum award amount per grant?
Individual awards had a ceiling of $85,000.
Was there a minimum award amount?
No stated minimum award amount was provided. The award floor was listed as $0.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted and created on January 26, 2011, and the closing date was March 16, 2011.
What were the archive details for this opportunity?
The archive date listed for the opportunity was April 18, 2011.
What is the funding opportunity number for this announcement?
The funding opportunity number associated with the announcement was USDA NIFA SLBCD 003409.
Who should applicants contact for technical issues accessing the full announcement?
For technical trouble accessing the full announcement, applicants were directed to the NIFA Help Desk at 202-401-5048 during standard weekday business hours (Eastern Time), excluding federal holidays.
Was there a separate contact for questions about preparing application content?
Yes. The notice indicated there was a separate contact point for questions about preparing application content, distinct from the NIFA Help Desk used for technical access issues.
Browse more business programs for Colleges
Browse more opportunities from the same agency: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Agriculture
Next opportunity: Nanotechnology Undergraduate Education (NUE) in Engineering
Previous opportunity: Nurse Faculty Loan Program
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for USDA NIFA SLBCD 003409
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (USDA NIFA SLBCD 003409) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| FY 2011 New Jersey Conservation Innovation Grant Apply for USDA NRCS NJ 11 001 Funding Number: USDA NRCS NJ 11 001 Agency: New Jersey State Office Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: $75,000 |
| CONSERVATION INNOVATION GRANT Apply for USDA NRCS KS 11 01 Funding Number: USDA NRCS KS 11 01 Agency: Kansas State Office Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: $200,000 |
| Pastoralist Areas Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Program Apply for RFA 663 11 000007 Funding Number: RFA 663 11 000007 Agency: Ethiopia USAID Addis Ababa Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: $7,000,000 |
| Conservation Innovation Grants NH State Component Apply for USDA NRCS NH 11 01 Funding Number: USDA NRCS NH 11 01 Agency: USDA NRCS NH State Office Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: $75,000 |
| Graduation with Resilience to Achieve Sustainable Development (GRAD) Apply for RFA 663 11 000008 Funding Number: RFA 663 11 000008 Agency: Ethiopia USAID Addis Ababa Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: $23,400,000 |
| Animal Emergency Management Exercises Apply for USDA GRANTS031611 001 Funding Number: USDA GRANTS031611 001 Agency: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Conservation Innovation Grants Apply for USDA NRCS HI 11 02 Funding Number: USDA NRCS HI 11 02 Agency: Hawaii State Office Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: $75,000 |
| New York Conservation Innovation Grants FY11 Apply for USDA NRCS NY 11 01 Funding Number: USDA NRCS NY 11 01 Agency: New York State Office Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: $75,000 |
| 2011 Washington State NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Announcement Apply for USDA NRCS WA 11 01 Funding Number: USDA NRCS WA 11 01 Agency: Washington State Office Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: $50,000 |
| Papua Agricultural Development Alliance III (PADA III) Apply for RFA INDONESIA 497 11 000004 Funding Number: RFA INDONESIA 497 11 000004 Agency: Agency for International Development Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: $10,000,000 |
| Specialty Crop Block Grant Program Farm Bill Apply for AMS FV 2011 Funding Number: AMS FV 2011 Agency: Agricultural Marketing Service Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| National Clean Plant Network Request for Applications Apply for USDA GRANTS 050211 001 Funding Number: USDA GRANTS 050211 001 Agency: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Weed Management Grand Teton National Park, Teton County Weed and Pest Apply for P11AC00165 Funding Number: P11AC00165 Agency: National Park Service Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| IMPROVING NUTRITION IN TANZANIA Apply for USAID TANZANIA 11 005 RFA Funding Number: USAID TANZANIA 11 005 RFA Agency: Tanzania USAID Dar es Salaam Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: $35,000,000 |
| Monitoring of grassland vegetation Apply for NPSNOISOPN110378 Funding Number: NPSNOISOPN110378 Agency: National Park Service Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| 2011 Farmers Market Promotion Program Grants Apply for USDA AMS FMPP 2011 Funding Number: USDA AMS FMPP 2011 Agency: Agricultural Marketing Service Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: $100,000 |
| Scientific Cooperation Research Program Apply for USDA GRANTS 122904 002 Funding Number: USDA GRANTS 122904 002 Agency: Foreign Agricultural Service Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: $45,000 |
| Rural Cooperative Development Grant Apply for RDBCP 11 01 RCDG Funding Number: RDBCP 11 01 RCDG Agency: Business and Cooperative Programs Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: $225,000 |
| Scientific Cooperation Exchange Program Apply for USDA GRANTS 122904 003 Funding Number: USDA GRANTS 122904 003 Agency: Foreign Agricultural Service Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Improving agricultural practices to protect Dominican Republic watersheds Apply for 517 13 00005 Funding Number: 517 13 00005 Agency: Dominican Republic USAID Santo Domingo Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: $1,500,000 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "USDA NIFA SLBCD 003409", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.