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HCN Grants Est. 2026
No. USDA-NIFA-SLBCD-012120 · National Institute of Food and Agriculture
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Tribal Colleges Extension Program - Capacity Applications

grants.gov listing ↗ Full announcement (NOFO) ↗
Dealbreakers No cost share required Audit: not stated
Not reimbursement-only
“The Automated Standard Application for Payments, operated by the Department of Treasury, Bureau of Fiscal Service, is the designated payment system for awards resulting from this NOFO.” — From the announcement

At a glance

This program funds community-based Tribal extension projects for 1994 Land-grant Institutions that address topics like agriculture, youth, economic development, healthy lifestyles, natural resources, and other Tribal community priorities. It is open only to colleges and universities designated by law as 1994 Institutions, and the announcement lists the eligible schools. The grant type is a standard extension grant, with 35 awards expected at $300,000 each, for a 48-month project period. No match is required. The program is not for formal education or research projects, and applications are limited to new applications.

AI-generated summary — verify against the announcement

What it funds

  • Agriculture
  • Capacity Building & Technical Assistance
  • Direct Service Delivery
  • Children, Youth & Families
  • Tribal & Indigenous Communities
  • Agriculture, Food Systems & Food Safety
  • Environment, Conservation & Natural Resources
  • Public Health, Prevention & Nutrition
  • Workforce, Employment & Economic Mobility
Official description from grants.gov

The TCEP-CA under assistance listing 10.517, supports informal, community-based extension projects that address agriculture, youths, economic development, healthy lifestyles, natural resources, or other topics important to Tribal communities. This NOFO will begin a new 4-year continuation funding cycle.

Who can apply

  • Others
Geographic restriction None found in the announcement — likely nationwide
Set-aside Set aside or prioritized for: Tribal college (TCU)
“Applications may only be submitted by colleges and universities designated as 1994 Institutions by legislation.” — From the announcement