At a glance
The Tribal Colleges Research Grants Program funds competitive research grants to 1994 Institutions to build research capacity in agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences, with emphasis on Tribal, national, or multistate priorities. Eligible applicants are the listed 1994 Institutions, and all applications must include a required research collaborator and a student participation component. Awards are expected for about 20 projects, with funding ranging from $150,000 to $2.5 million depending on grant type, and project periods of 24 to 36 months. There is no match requirement. The program is limited to the listed 1994 Institutions, and for some grant types there are limits on how many awards one institution may receive.
What it funds
Official description from grants.gov
TCRGP focuses on development of research capacity at Tribal colleges, specifically in agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences. The program aims to teach leadership skills, knowledge, and qualities that are necessary to prepare students to be competitive with other students for agricultural and related careers in the private sector, government, and academia. Of interest are the projects involving innovative agricultural technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), data science, robotics, and other cutting edge digital tools. NIFA encourages incorporation of opportunities for training undergraduate students in these areas to equip them with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to adapt to and thrive in an increasingly digital society and expose them to educational and career pathways in AI for food and agricultural sciences.
Who can apply
- Others
“The eligible 1994s are listed below:” — From the announcement