This grant, offered by the Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program, aims to support Extension Agents in establishing educational initiatives on Indian Reservations and Tribal jurisdictions. The program specifically targets Federally-Recognized Tribes. Its core purpose is to fund agents who develop and implement programs that address critical national needs. Priorities include advancing sustainable energy solutions, enhancing global food security, fostering adaptation and mitigation strategies for agriculture and natural resources in response to climate change, reducing childhood and adolescent obesity, and improving overall food safety. This funding is designed to empower tribal communities through targeted extension education.
Opportunity ID: 63753
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-SLBCD-003402 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Education Food and Nutrition Health Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.500 — Cooperative Extension Service |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 11, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 31, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 31, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | May 02, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may be submitted by 1862 and 1890 Land-Grant Institutions and the University of the District of Columbia. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Description: | The purpose of this program is to support Extension Agents who establish Extension education programs on the Indian Reservations and Tribal jurisdictions of Federally-Recognized Tribes. To the extent practicable, priorities should reflect the following national critical needs areas:1)Development of sustainable energy; 2)Increased global food security; 3)Adaptation /mitigation of agriculture and natural resources to global climate change; 4)Reduction of childhood and adolescent obesity; and 5)Improved food safety. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Federally Recognized Tribes Extension 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
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 63753 Full Announcement-1 -> fy 2011 frtep (revised) 01 20 11.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.500 | PKG00026531 | Jan 11, 2011 | Mar 31, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
63753 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
63753 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
63753 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
63753 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
63753 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
63753 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
63753 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_1-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
63753 RR_SubawardBudget30-1.2.pdf
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