Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA TCRGP 004555
Apply for USDA NIFA TCRGP 004555
- The National Institute of Food and Agriculture in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Tribal Colleges Research Grants Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.227 1994 Institutions Research Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 2, 2014 and posted on Jul 2, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 25, 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 $1,700,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Applications may only be submitted by any Tribal College or University designated as a 1994 Institution under the Educational Land Grant Status Act of 1994.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
The Tribal Colleges Research Grants Program (TCRGP) is a discretionary grant opportunity run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) to strengthen research capacity at Tribal Colleges and Universities that are designated as 1994 Land-Grant Institutions. The core purpose is to help these institutions build and expand their ability to conduct applied research projects that both support student educational needs and directly address real-world issues affecting Tribal communities, including community, reservation, or broader regional problems. Projects can be proposed in any discipline within the food and agricultural sciences, giving applicants flexibility to pursue locally relevant topics such as agriculture, natural resources, food systems, nutrition, environmental stewardship, and related applied fields.
Awards under this program are made through a competitive review process, meaning proposals are evaluated against selection criteria and funding is not guaranteed. A key structural requirement is collaboration: every project must involve an 1862 or 1890 Land-Grant Institution as a partner, reflecting NIFA's intent to encourage partnerships that share expertise, infrastructure, and mentoring that can accelerate research development at 1994 institutions. This collaboration requirement is central to eligibility and project design, so applicants should plan for meaningful roles, coordination, and contributions from the partnering land-grant institution(s) rather than treating the partnership as nominal.
Eligibility is limited to Tribal Colleges or Universities formally designated as 1994 Institutions under the Educational Land Grant Status Act of 1994. The program does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which can lower barriers for institutions that may have limited access to discretionary funds. For this specific funding cycle (Funding Opportunity Number USDA NIFA TCRGP 004555), NIFA listed an estimated total program funding amount of $1,700,000, with an award ceiling of $200,000 per grant and no stated award floor. The opportunity was posted on July 2, 2014, and the application deadline for that cycle was July 25, 2014, with the archive date listed as August 24, 2014.
Administratively, the opportunity is categorized under agriculture activities and is associated with CFDA number 10.227 (1994 Institutions Research Program). Applicants needing assistance accessing the announcement or dealing with electronic submission issues were directed 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).
Tribal Colleges Research Grants Program (TCRGP) FAQs
What is the Tribal Colleges Research Grants Program (TCRGP)?
The Tribal Colleges Research Grants Program (TCRGP) is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA). Its purpose is to strengthen research capacity at Tribal Colleges and Universities that are designated as 1994 Land-Grant Institutions.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The core purpose is to help eligible 1994 Land-Grant Institutions build and expand their ability to conduct applied research projects. These projects are expected to support student educational needs and directly address real-world issues affecting Tribal communities, including community, reservation, or broader regional problems.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to Tribal Colleges or Universities formally designated as 1994 Institutions under the Educational Land Grant Status Act of 1994.
Are non-1994 institutions eligible to apply?
No. Based on the opportunity description, only Tribal Colleges or Universities designated as 1994 Land-Grant Institutions are eligible to apply.
Is collaboration required for TCRGP projects?
Yes. Every project must involve an 1862 or 1890 Land-Grant Institution as a partner. This collaboration requirement is central to eligibility and project design.
What kind of partner is required for the collaboration requirement?
The required partner must be an 1862 or 1890 Land-Grant Institution. The program emphasizes partnerships that share expertise, infrastructure, and mentoring to help accelerate research development at 1994 institutions.
Can the required partner role be minimal or nominal?
The program description indicates the partnership should be meaningful. Applicants are expected to plan for clear roles, coordination, and contributions from the partnering land-grant institution(s), rather than treating the partnership as nominal.
What types of projects can be proposed?
Projects may be proposed in any discipline within the food and agricultural sciences. This provides flexibility to pursue locally relevant applied research topics.
What are examples of relevant topic areas for proposals?
The opportunity description lists examples such as agriculture, natural resources, food systems, nutrition, environmental stewardship, and related applied fields.
Does the program focus on applied research or basic research?
The program is described as supporting applied research projects, particularly those that address real-world issues affecting Tribal communities and support student educational needs.
Is this a competitive grant program?
Yes. Awards are made through a competitive review process. Proposals are evaluated against selection criteria, and funding is not guaranteed.
Is cost sharing or a matching requirement required?
No. The program does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which can reduce barriers for institutions with limited access to discretionary funds.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for the cycle described?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is USDA NIFA TCRGP 004555.
How much total funding was estimated for this funding cycle?
NIFA listed an estimated total program funding amount of $1,700,000 for the referenced funding cycle.
What is the maximum award amount per grant?
The award ceiling for the referenced cycle was $200,000 per grant.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No award floor was stated in the information provided.
When was this opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
For the cycle described, the opportunity was posted on July 2, 2014, the application deadline was July 25, 2014, and the archive date was August 24, 2014.
Which federal agency runs this program?
The program is run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
What activity category is this opportunity associated with?
Administratively, the opportunity is categorized under agriculture activities.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 10.227, labeled as the 1994 Institutions Research Program.
Where can applicants get help with accessing the announcement or electronic submission issues?
Applicants were directed to contact the NIFA Help Desk at 202-401-5048 for assistance with accessing the announcement or dealing with electronic submission issues.
What are the NIFA Help Desk hours of operation?
The Help Desk hours listed are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays.
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: Capacity Building Grants for Non Land Grant Colleges of Agriculture Program
Previous opportunity: RFI Fuel Cells for Continuous On Board Recharging Application for Battery Electric Light Duty Vehicles
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 TCRGP 004555
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (USDA NIFA TCRGP 004555) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Capacity Building Grants for Non Land Grant Colleges of Agriculture Program Apply for USDA NIFA NLGCA 004556 Funding Number: USDA NIFA NLGCA 004556 Agency: National Institute of Food and Agriculture Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: $750,000 |
| Wetland Restoration Assistance Apply for 68 6114 14 XXX Funding Number: 68 6114 14 XXX Agency: USDA NRCS Iowa State Office Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: $1,500,000 |
| Military Families Learning Network Apply for USDA NIFA EXCA 004573 Funding Number: USDA NIFA EXCA 004573 Agency: National Institute of Food and Agriculture Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| UNR Seed Project Apply for F14AS00334 Funding Number: F14AS00334 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: $411,814 |
| 2014 Sheep Production and Marketing Grant Program Apply for USDA AMS LSP SPMG 2014 Funding Number: USDA AMS LSP SPMG 2014 Agency: Agricultural Marketing Service Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: $1,500,000 |
| Family Support Programs Evaluation Plan Development Implementation Apply for USDA NIFA COOP 004594 Funding Number: USDA NIFA COOP 004594 Agency: National Institute of Food and Agriculture Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Sexual Assault Prevention Research Apply for USDA NIFA COOP 004595 Funding Number: USDA NIFA COOP 004595 Agency: National Institute of Food and Agriculture Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Department of Defense Child and Youth Development System Evaluation Planning Apply for USDA NIFA COOP 004596 Funding Number: USDA NIFA COOP 004596 Agency: National Institute of Food and Agriculture Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Gifted Education Program Evaluation Apply for USDA NIFA COOP 004615 Funding Number: USDA NIFA COOP 004615 Agency: National Institute of Food and Agriculture Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Preschool Access Feasibility Study Apply for USDA NIFA COOP 004616 Funding Number: USDA NIFA COOP 004616 Agency: National Institute of Food and Agriculture Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Food and Agricultural Sciences National Needs Graduate and Postgraduate Fellowship (NNF) Grants Program Apply for USDA NIFA HEP 004635 Funding Number: USDA NIFA HEP 004635 Agency: National Institute of Food and Agriculture Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: $262,500 |
| Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program Apply for USDA NIFA HEMS 004636 Funding Number: USDA NIFA HEMS 004636 Agency: National Institute of Food and Agriculture Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Support to Agriculture Research and Development Program Apply for AID OAA SOL 14 000170 Funding Number: AID OAA SOL 14 000170 Agency: Agency for International Development Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: $13,700,000 |
| Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) Grant Program Apply for USDA NIFA FINI 004695 Funding Number: USDA NIFA FINI 004695 Agency: National Institute of Food and Agriculture Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Request for Information (RFI) Asian Agricultural Technology Spurring Innovation, Transfer, Adaptation, and Uptake Apply for RFI 486 15 GDO AGRITECH Funding Number: RFI 486 15 GDO AGRITECH Agency: Thailand USAID Bangkok Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| National Clean Plant Network Request for Applications Apply for USDA GRANTS 10092014 001 Funding Number: USDA GRANTS 10092014 001 Agency: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Tribal Colleges Research Grants Program Apply for USDA NIFA TCRGP 004795 Funding Number: USDA NIFA TCRGP 004795 Agency: National Institute of Food and Agriculture Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Minor Crop Pest Management Program Interregional Research Project (IR 4) Apply for USDA NIFA SRGP 004796 Funding Number: USDA NIFA SRGP 004796 Agency: National Institute of Food and Agriculture Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: $4,800,000 |
| AFRI Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources and Human Sciences Education and Literacy Initiative Apply for USDA NIFA AFRI 004797 Funding Number: USDA NIFA AFRI 004797 Agency: National Institute of Food and Agriculture Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Building Liberias Value Chain Project Apply for RFI BLIV LIBERIA Funding Number: RFI BLIV LIBERIA Agency: Liberia USAID Monrovia Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: $24,999,000 |
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 TCRGP 004555", 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.