Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA TCRGP 003648
Apply for USDA NIFA TCRGP 003648
- 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 Feb 3, 2012 and posted on Feb 3, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 14, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,600,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Applications may be submitted by any of the Tribal Colleges and Universities designated as 1994 Land Grant Institutions under the Educational Land Grant Status Act of 1994, as amended.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Tribal Colleges Research Grants Program (TCRGP) is a competitive grant opportunity run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to support agricultural research at Tribal Colleges and Universities that hold 1994 Land Grant Institution status. Created in fiscal year 2000, the program is designed to strengthen the research capacity of these institutions while funding projects that respond to high-priority needs affecting tribal communities as well as issues of national or multistate importance. The emphasis is on research that can generate useful knowledge and practical insights for food and agriculture systems, including work that is locally grounded in tribal priorities but still relevant to broader regional or national challenges.
Funding is provided through discretionary grants, and proposals are selected through a competitive review process rather than being automatically awarded. The program explicitly supports investigative and analytical studies across the food and agricultural sciences, and it is intentionally broad in scope. Applicants are not restricted to a narrow set of topic areas or predefined emphasis categories, meaning a project can be proposed in any discipline that falls under food and agriculture sciences. This flexibility allows institutions to pursue research that matches their unique community needs, environmental conditions, cultural priorities, and institutional strengths, whether that involves crops, livestock, natural resources, nutrition, food systems, or other related scientific and applied areas.
Eligibility is limited to Tribal Colleges and Universities formally designated as 1994 Land Grant Institutions under the Educational Land Grant Status Act of 1994 (as amended). The listing of eligible applicant types may include public, state-controlled, and private institutions of higher education, but the key requirement is the 1994 Land Grant designation. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which can reduce financial barriers for smaller institutions and make it easier to propose research projects based on need and merit rather than available institutional matching resources.
For the referenced funding cycle, the estimated total program funding was $1.6 million. Individual awards were expected to range from $35,000 (award floor) to $200,000 (award ceiling), allowing both smaller pilot studies and more robust research efforts depending on the project design and goals. The opportunity was posted on February 3, 2012, with an application deadline of March 14, 2012, and it was archived on April 13, 2012. The funding opportunity number associated with this announcement is USDA NIFA TCRGP 003648, and it is tied to CFDA number 10.227, which corresponds to the 1994 Institutions Research Program.
Applicants needing technical 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 program contacts were available for questions related to application content and preparation.
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 competitive grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). It supports agricultural research at Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) that hold 1994 Land Grant Institution status.
What is the purpose of TCRGP?
The program is designed to strengthen the research capacity of eligible 1994 Land Grant Tribal Colleges and Universities while funding research projects that address high-priority needs affecting tribal communities and/or issues of national or multistate importance.
When was TCRGP created?
TCRGP was created in fiscal year 2000.
Is TCRGP competitive or formula-based?
TCRGP is competitive. Funding is provided through discretionary grants, and proposals are selected through a competitive review process rather than being automatically awarded.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to Tribal Colleges and Universities that are formally designated as 1994 Land Grant Institutions under the Educational Land Grant Status Act of 1994 (as amended). While listings of eligible applicant types may reference public, state-controlled, and private institutions of higher education, the key eligibility requirement is the 1994 Land Grant designation.
What kinds of projects does TCRGP support?
The program supports investigative and analytical studies across the food and agricultural sciences. The scope is intentionally broad and can include research that generates useful knowledge and practical insights for food and agriculture systems.
Are applicants restricted to specific topic areas or emphasis categories?
No. Applicants are not restricted to a narrow set of topic areas or predefined emphasis categories. A project may be proposed in any discipline that falls under the food and agricultural sciences.
What are examples of allowable research areas under this opportunity?
The opportunity description indicates that projects may relate to areas such as crops, livestock, natural resources, nutrition, food systems, and other related scientific and applied topics within food and agricultural sciences.
Does the program prioritize projects connected to tribal community needs?
Yes. The program emphasizes projects that respond to high-priority needs affecting tribal communities. It also supports work that is locally grounded in tribal priorities while remaining relevant to broader regional, multistate, or national challenges.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
What was the estimated total funding for the referenced funding cycle?
For the referenced cycle, the estimated total program funding was $1.6 million.
What is the expected award size?
Individual awards were expected to range from $35,000 (award floor) to $200,000 (award ceiling), supporting both smaller pilot studies and larger research efforts depending on project design and goals.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
This opportunity was posted on February 3, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline for this announcement was March 14, 2012.
Is this specific announcement still active?
No. This announcement was archived on April 13, 2012.
What is the funding opportunity number for this announcement?
The funding opportunity number associated with this announcement is USDA NIFA TCRGP 003648.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
This announcement is tied to CFDA number 10.227, which corresponds to the 1994 Institutions Research Program.
Where can applicants get technical help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing technical assistance 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.
Who should applicants contact with questions about application content or preparation?
Program contacts were available for questions related to application content and preparation, as noted in the opportunity information.
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