Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA TCRGP 004795
Apply for USDA NIFA TCRGP 004795
- 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 Mar 26, 2015 and posted on Dec 17, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 3, 2015. (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.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Applications will only be accepted from accredited Tribal Colleges or Universities designated as 1994 Institutions under the Equity Educational Land Grant Status Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 301 note, as amended).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Tribal Colleges Research Grants Program 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 hold 1994 Land-Grant status. The program focuses on helping these institutions develop and carry out applied research projects that both support student educational needs and address practical problems affecting their communities, reservations, or surrounding regions. A key feature of the program is its emphasis on applied work with tangible benefits, pairing student development and institutional capacity-building with research that can be used locally.
Funding is awarded through a competitive review process, meaning proposals are evaluated against other submissions and selected based on merit and alignment with program goals. Projects may be proposed in any discipline within the food and agricultural sciences, which gives applicants broad flexibility to design research that fits local priorities. At the same time, the program requires collaboration with an 1862 or 1890 Land-Grant Institution, so proposals must include a meaningful partnership component rather than being fully standalone efforts. This collaboration requirement is intended to expand mentorship, technical support, and research infrastructure connections for 1994 Institutions.
Only accredited Tribal Colleges or Universities officially designated as 1994 Institutions under the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 are eligible to apply. No cost sharing or matching funds are required, which can reduce barriers for institutions with limited discretionary budgets. The opportunity was listed under CFDA 10.227 (1994 Institutions Research Program), with an estimated total funding amount of $1,700,000 for the competition cycle referenced in the announcement.
For reference details from the posting, the funding opportunity number is USDA NIFA TCRGP 004795, and the funding instrument is a grant. The opportunity was posted on December 17, 2014, created in the system on March 26, 2015, and had an original closing date of February 20, 2015 that was later extended to April 3, 2015. The archive date is May 3, 2015, indicating the competition is historical rather than currently open. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to the NIFA Help Desk at 202-401-5048 during standard weekday business hours (Eastern Time), excluding federal holidays, and the announcement also noted that assistance was available for questions tied to preparing application content.
Tribal Colleges Research Grants Program (USDA NIFA) - FAQs
What is the Tribal Colleges Research Grants Program?
The Tribal Colleges Research Grants Program is a discretionary, competitive grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). It is designed to strengthen research capacity at eligible Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) that hold 1994 Land-Grant status.
What is the main purpose of this program?
The program aims to help 1994 Institutions develop and carry out applied research projects that both support student educational needs and address practical problems affecting their communities, reservations, or surrounding regions.
What kind of research does the program support?
The program emphasizes applied research with tangible, locally useful benefits. Projects can be proposed in any discipline within the food and agricultural sciences, giving applicants flexibility to align projects with local priorities.
Is this funding awarded competitively?
Yes. Funding is awarded through a competitive review process, meaning proposals are evaluated against other submissions and selected based on merit and alignment with the program goals.
Who is eligible to apply?
Only accredited Tribal Colleges or Universities that are officially designated as 1994 Institutions under the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 are eligible to apply.
Does the program require collaboration with another institution?
Yes. Proposals must include collaboration with an 1862 or 1890 Land-Grant Institution. The partnership is intended to be meaningful rather than a purely standalone effort.
Why is collaboration with an 1862 or 1890 Land-Grant Institution required?
The collaboration requirement is intended to expand mentorship, technical support, and connections to research infrastructure for 1994 Institutions.
Are matching funds or cost sharing required?
No. The opportunity states that no cost sharing or matching funds are required.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was listed under CFDA 10.227, also referenced as the 1994 Institutions Research Program.
What was the estimated total funding amount for the referenced competition cycle?
The estimated total funding amount for the competition cycle referenced in the announcement was $1,700,000.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number listed in the posting is USDA NIFA TCRGP 004795.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument for this opportunity is a grant.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posting date was December 17, 2014. The original closing date was February 20, 2015, and it was later extended to April 3, 2015.
Is this opportunity currently open?
No. The archive date is May 3, 2015, which indicates the competition is historical rather than currently open.
When was the opportunity created in the system?
The opportunity was created in the system on March 26, 2015.
Where could applicants get help accessing the full announcement or preparing application content?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to the NIFA Help Desk at 202-401-5048 during standard weekday business hours (Eastern Time), excluding federal holidays. The announcement also noted that assistance was available for questions tied to preparing application content.
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