The New Beginning for Tribal Students (NBTS) grant is designed to provide crucial support for Tribal students attending land-grant colleges and universities across the nation. Authorized by the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, this competitive program enables eligible 1862, 1890, and 1994 land-grant institutions to create and enhance resources tailored for students who are members of federally recognized Indian tribes. The grant’s core purpose is to foster academic success, increase retention, and expand educational opportunities for these specific student populations. With initial funding, states can receive up to $500,000 annually to implement programs that directly benefit Tribal student empowerment within higher education.
Opportunity ID: 330528
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-TGP-007932 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | New Beginning for Tribal Students Programs (NBTS) |
| 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: | Dec 21, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 21, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 14, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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 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. Duplicate or Multiple Submissions – duplicate or multiple submissions of the same proposal by the same PD to different programs is not allowed. NIFA will disqualify both applications if an applicant submits duplicate or multiple submissions to multiple programs. 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: |
Section 7120 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (P.L. 115-334) amends the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3221 et seq.) to add section 1450, 7 U.S.C. ยง 3222e, to authorize the New Beginning for Tribal Students (NBTS) competitive grants program. General Provision 773 of the Fiscal Year 2020 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L. 116-94) provided $5 million in discretionary funds to carry out this program. This legislation authorized the Secretary to make competitive grants to land-grant colleges and universities to provide support targeted at Tribal students. Land-grant colleges and universities includes1862, 1890 and 1994 land-grant institutions. 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | New Beginning for Tribal Students Programs (NBTS) |
| 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:Policy@usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 330528 Full Announcement-FY2021-NBTribal-Mod-RFA -> FY21-NBTribal-RFA-508.pdf
Folder 330528 Full Announcement-FY2021-NBTribal-Mod-RFA -> FY21-NBTribal-MOD-RFA-508.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIFA Support Key Information: Business hours: Monday thru Friday, 7a.m. – 5p.m. ET, except federal holidays Email: Policy@usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.527 | PKG00264645 | Dec 21, 2020 | Mar 15, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
330528 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
330528 NIFA_Supplemental_Info_1_2-1.2.pdf
330528 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
330528 RR_FedNonFedBudget_1_2-1.2.pdf
330528 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
330528 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
330528 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
330528 RR_FedNonFed_SubawardBudget30_1_3-1.3.pdf
330528 AD_3030_2_0-2.0.pdf
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