Opportunity ID: 337344

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NIFA-TGP-008802
Funding Opportunity Title: New Beginning for Tribal Students Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Assistance Listings: 10.527 — New Beginnings for Tribal Students
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Jan 11, 2022
Last Updated Date: Jan 11, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications: Mar 30, 2022
Current Closing Date for Applications: Mar 30, 2022
Archive Date: Apr 29, 2022
Estimated Total Program Funding: $5,000,000
Award Ceiling: $500,000
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: A. Eligibility Requirements
In accordance with 7 U.S.C. 3222(e), the Secretary is authorized to make competitive grants to land-grant colleges or universities which includes 1994 Institutions (as defined in section 532 of the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (Public Law 103–382; 7 U.S.C. 301 note)) to provide support targeted at Tribal students. Land-grant colleges and universities includes1862, 1890 and 1994 land-grant institutions. You can find a link to the Land-Grant colleges and Universities here: https://www.nifa.usda.gov/land-grant-colleges-and- universities-partner-website-directory.

Tribal student is defined in this legislation as a student at a land-grant college or university that is a member of an Indian tribe as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C 5304). The maximum amount allowable per state is $500,000 per year.

Applicants for the NBTS grants program must meet all the requirements discussed in this RFA. 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 Grants Overview provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process.

Additional Information

Agency Name: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Description:

New Beginning for Tribal Students makes competitive grants to land-grant colleges and universities to provide identifiable support specifically targeted for Tribal students. A land-grant college or university that receives this grant shall use funds for, but not limited to, recruiting; tuition and related fees; experiential learning; student services, including tutoring; counseling; academic advising; and other student services that would increase the retention and graduation rate of Tribal students enrolled at the land-grant college or university. The maximum one state can receive is $500,000 per year.

Link to Additional Information: New Beginning for Tribal Students Program
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

NIFA Support

Key Information: Business hours: Monday thru Friday, 7a.m. – 5p.m. ET, except federal holidays
Email:grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date

Folder 337344 Full Announcement-FY22-NBTS-RFA -> FY22-NBTS-RFA-MOD-1-508.pdf

Folder 337344 Full Announcement-FY22-NBTS-RFA-508 -> FY22-NBTS-RFA-508-Links.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: NIFA Support
Key Information: Business hours: Monday thru Friday, 7a.m. – 5p.m. ET, except federal holidays
Email: grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
10.527 PKG00271327 Jan 11, 2022 Mar 30, 2022 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

337344 RR_SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf

337344 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf

337344 PerformanceSite_3_0-3.0.pdf

337344 RR_FedNonFedBudget_1_2-1.2.pdf

337344 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf

337344 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf

337344 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_3_0-3.0.pdf

Optional forms

337344 RR_FedNonFed_SubawardBudget30_1_3-1.3.pdf

337344 AD_3030_2_0-2.0.pdf

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