Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA TCRGP 003400
Apply for USDA NIFA TCRGP 003400
- 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 Jan 11, 2011 and posted on Jan 11, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 23, 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 $1,800,000.00 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) Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- ONLY 1994 Land Grant Institutions
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Opportunity Summary:
The Tribal Colleges Research Grants Program (TCRGP) is a competitive grant opportunity offered by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to support agricultural research led by Tribal Colleges designated as 1994 Land Grant Institutions. Launched in fiscal year 2000, the program is designed to strengthen the research capacity of these institutions while funding projects that tackle high-priority issues affecting tribal communities and that may also carry national or multistate relevance. The overall focus is on practical, high-impact research in the food and agricultural sciences, with an emphasis on investigative and analytical studies that can generate useful knowledge, methods, or solutions.
Only 1994 Land Grant Institutions are eligible to apply, meaning the competition is restricted to federally recognized Tribal Colleges and Universities with the 1994 Land Grant designation. While the general eligibility fields may list public, state-controlled, or private institutions of higher education, the controlling requirement is that applicants must be 1994 institutions. The program does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which lowers the barrier to participation and can be especially important for institutions serving rural and underserved regions where obtaining non-federal matching funds can be difficult.
Projects may be proposed in any discipline within the food and agricultural sciences, giving applicants broad flexibility to align proposals with local priorities and faculty expertise. This can include, for example, research tied to crop and livestock systems, natural resources and rangelands, soil and water, food systems and nutrition, agricultural economics, environmental and climate-related impacts on agriculture, pest and disease management, bioenergy, or other areas that fit under the food and agricultural sciences umbrella. The key expectation is that the research addresses concerns of high priority and significance, whether those priorities arise from tribal needs, broader regional challenges, or issues that matter across multiple states.
For this specific funding notice (Funding Opportunity Number USDA NIFA TCRGP 003400, CFDA 10.227), NIFA listed an estimated total program funding level of $1,800,000. Individual awards were expected to range from a floor of $75,000 to a ceiling of $200,000. Because the program is competitive, awards are made based on merit review and ranking rather than entitlement, so applicants generally need to clearly define the problem being addressed, the research approach and methods, expected outcomes and benefits, and the institution's ability to carry out the work. The opportunity was posted on January 11, 2011, with an application closing date of February 23, 2011, and it was later archived on March 24, 2011.
Applicants needing access help or technical assistance 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). This is mainly intended for issues retrieving or viewing the announcement and, more generally, support related to the application process and preparation of submission materials.
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 USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) grant program that supports agricultural research led by Tribal Colleges designated as 1994 Land Grant Institutions. The program was launched in fiscal year 2000 and is intended to strengthen research capacity at these institutions while funding practical, high-impact projects in the food and agricultural sciences.
Who offers and administers this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
What is the main purpose or focus of TCRGP funding?
The program focuses on practical, high-impact research in the food and agricultural sciences, emphasizing investigative and analytical studies that can produce useful knowledge, methods, or solutions. Projects are expected to address high-priority issues affecting tribal communities and may also have national or multistate relevance.
Who is eligible to apply?
Only Tribal Colleges and Universities designated as 1994 Land Grant Institutions are eligible to apply. Even if general eligibility categories mention other types of institutions, the controlling requirement is that the applicant must be a 1994 Land Grant Institution.
Is this a competitive program or an entitlement grant?
This is a competitive program. Awards are made based on merit review and ranking rather than entitlement.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The program does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
What research areas or disciplines can be proposed?
Projects may be proposed in any discipline within the food and agricultural sciences. Examples described for this opportunity include crop and livestock systems, natural resources and rangelands, soil and water, food systems and nutrition, agricultural economics, environmental and climate-related impacts on agriculture, pest and disease management, bioenergy, and other relevant areas within the food and agricultural sciences umbrella.
What kinds of problems should proposed research address?
The research is expected to address concerns of high priority and significance. These priorities may come from tribal needs, broader regional challenges, or issues that matter across multiple states.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number and CFDA number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USDA NIFA TCRGP 003400, and the CFDA number is 10.227.
How much total funding was estimated for this funding notice?
NIFA listed an estimated total program funding level of $1,800,000 for this specific notice.
What is the expected award size?
Individual awards were expected to range from $75,000 (floor) to $200,000 (ceiling).
What factors matter in the merit review for competitive selection?
Because awards are made through merit review and ranking, applicants generally need to clearly define the problem being addressed, present the research approach and methods, describe expected outcomes and benefits, and demonstrate the institution's ability to carry out the work.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on January 11, 2011. The application closing date was February 23, 2011.
Has this funding notice been archived?
Yes. It was archived on March 24, 2011.
Where can applicants get technical assistance or help accessing the announcement?
Applicants needing access help or technical assistance were directed to the NIFA Help Desk at 202-401-5048.
What are the NIFA Help Desk hours?
The NIFA Help Desk hours listed for this notice were Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays.
What type of issues is the NIFA Help Desk intended to support?
The help desk support described for this notice was mainly intended for issues retrieving or viewing the announcement and, more generally, support related to the application process and preparation of submission materials.
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