This grant, offered by the Higher Education Department, provides competitive funding to land-grant colleges and universities for targeted support of Tribal students. The primary purpose is to enhance Tribal student retention and graduation rates at these institutions. Funds can be utilized for essential services including student recruitment, tuition and related fees, and experiential learning opportunities. Additionally, the grant supports comprehensive student services such as tutoring, counseling, and academic advising. This initiative aims to ensure Tribal students receive the necessary resources and assistance to thrive academically and successfully complete their programs at land-grant universities.
Opportunity ID: 353495
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-TGP-010717 |
| 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: | 12 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.527 — New Beginning for Tribal Students |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 05, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 05, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 05, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $250,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility to apply for the New Beginning for Tribal Students (NBTS) is limited to 1862, 1994, and 1890’s. |
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. |
| 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
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Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
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 | PKG00285827 | Apr 11, 2024 | Jun 05, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
353495 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
353495 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
353495 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
353495 RR_FedNonFedBudget_2_0-2.0.pdf
353495 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
353495 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
353495 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
Optional forms
353495 RR_FedNonFed_SubawardBudget30_2_0-2.0.pdf