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OpenOpportunity USDA-NIFA-SLBCD-012281

Tribal Colleges Extension Program Special Emphasis

National Institute of Food and Agriculture · Department of Agriculture

At a glance

Tribal Colleges Extension Program Special Emphasis is an open federal grant opportunity from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (Department of Agriculture). Applications are due November 2, 2026. Individual awards are listed as $50K – $200K, with about 5 awards expected and $1.5M in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include others (see notice). Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 10.517 (Tribal Colleges Extension Programs).

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Key facts

Posted
Sep 2, 2026
Close date
Nov 2, 2026
Archive date
Dec 2, 2026
Award floor
$50,000
Award ceiling
$200,000
Est. total funding
$1,500,000
Expected awards
5
Cost sharing
Not required
Funding instrument
Grant
Opportunity category
Discretionary

Who can apply

  • Others (see notice)

Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)

Applicants for the TCEP-SE must meet all the requirements discussed in this NOFO. Failure to meet the eligibility criteria by the application deadline may result in exclusion from consideration or, preclude NIFA from making an award. For those new to Federal financial assistance, NIFA’s About Grants provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process. Applications may only be submitted by colleges and universities designated as 1994 Institutions by legislation. The following colleges and universities are eligible for this program: Aaniiih Nakoda College, Bay Mills Community College, Blackfeet Community College, Cankdeska Cikana Community College, Chief Dull Knife College, College of the Menominee Nation, College of the Muscogee Nation, Diné College, Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College, Fort Peck Community College, Haskell Indian Nations University, Iḷisaġvik College, Institute of American Indian Arts, Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College, Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa University, Leech Lake Tribal College, Little Big Horn College, Little Priest Tribal College, Navajo Technical University, Nebraska Indian Community College, Northwest Indian College, Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College, Oglala Lakota College, Red Lake Nation College, Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College, Salish Kootenai College, Sinte Gleska University, Sisseton Wahpeton College, Sitting Bull College, Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute, Stone Child College, Tohono O’odham Community College, Turtle Mountain Community College, United Tribes Technical College, and White Earth Tribal and Community College. An eligible institution may submit a maximum of two applications per eligible institution. There is generally a limit of two awards to any one eligible institution in response to this NOFO (Refer to Part II, C of this NOFO for Project and Grant Types). USDA will not accept competitive applications for grant and cooperative agreements submitted for dangerous gain-of-function research, as defined in Section 8 of E.O. 14292. Duplicate or Multiple Submissions. Duplicate or multiple submissions are not allowed. NIFA will disqualify both applications if an applicant submits duplicate or multiple submissions.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.

The TCEP-SE under assistance listing 10.517, provides informal, community-focused extension pilot projects at 1994 Institutions. Pilot projects may focus on community needs that address emerging issues such as agricultural productivity, improving food systems, community vitality, workforce and economic development, public health and well-being, engaging Tribal youths, and preparing the next generation of Tribal agriculture leaders.

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Assistance Listing

What is an ALN?

Reported obligations under ALN 10.517

Historical data · not a prediction
FY24$9.56M
FY25$4M
FY26$8M est.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 10.517. Program-wide totals, not awards from this specific opportunity.

Agency contact (as published)

Joseph Perez Lead Policy Analyst
grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov
202-445-5402

Quick answers

When is the deadline for “Tribal Colleges Extension Program Special Emphasis”?

According to the official notice, applications are due November 2, 2026. Confirm the deadline and submission time on Grants.gov before applying.

Who is eligible to apply for “Tribal Colleges Extension Program Special Emphasis”?

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: Others (see notice). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.

How much funding is available through “Tribal Colleges Extension Program Special Emphasis”?

Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $50k – $200k, total estimated program funding is $1,500,000 and the agency expects to make about 5 awards.

How do I apply for “Tribal Colleges Extension Program Special Emphasis”?

Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity USDA-NIFA-SLBCD-012281), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.

Matched on shared Assistance Listings, agency, categories and eligible applicant types.

Closes in 7 daysALN 10.217

Higher Education Challenge Grants Program

National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Award range
$150K – $750K
Closes
Oct 15, 2026
Who can apply
Others (see notice)
Source: Grants.govVerified today