Initiated in FY 2000, this program offers competitive grants to 1994 Land-Grant Institutions, commonly known as Tribal Colleges. The primary objective is to empower these institutions to conduct critical agricultural research. Projects funded through this initiative must address high-priority concerns that hold tribal, national, or multistate significance. Awards are meticulously selected via a competitive process, designed to identify and support the most impactful investigative and analytical studies. Tribal Colleges are encouraged to propose projects across any discipline within the expansive field of food and agricultural sciences, ensuring broad applicability. There are no limitations on specific subject matter areas, allowing flexibility for diverse research efforts aimed at advancing agricultural knowledge and addressing pressing challenges.
Opportunity ID: 142313
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-TCRGP-003648 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Tribal Colleges Research Grants Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.227 — 1994 Institutions Research Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 03, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 14, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 14, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 13, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,600,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $35,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | This program was initiated in FY 2000 to assist 1994 Land-Grant Institutions (Tribal Colleges) to conduct agricultural research that addresses high priority concerns of tribal, national, or multistate significance. Awards are to be made on the basis of a competitive process. Grants shall support investigative and analytical studies in the food and agricultural sciences. Eligible institutions may propose projects in any discipline(s) of the food and agricultural sciences. There are no limits on the specific subject matter/emphasis areas to be supported. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Tribal Colleges Research Grants Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIFA Help Desk
Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email:electronic@nifa.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 142313 Full Announcement-1 -> fy 2012 tribal colleges research (final) jm 01 13 2012.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIFA Help Desk Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays Email: electronic@nifa.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.227 | PKG00095950 | Feb 03, 2012 | Mar 14, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
142313 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
142313 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
142313 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
142313 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
142313 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
142313 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
142313 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_1-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
142313 RR_SubawardBudget30-1.2.pdf
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