Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #USDA-NIFA-TGP-011836
USDA NIFA Grant for Tribal Student Support at Land-grant Colleges and Universities
Buyer
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Posted
May 19, 2026
Respond By
July 02, 2026
Identifier
USDA-NIFA-TGP-011836
NAICS
611310
The USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is offering competitive grants to support Tribal students at Land-grant Colleges and Universities through the New Beginning for Tribal Students (NBTS) program. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) - Eligible Applicants: - 1862, 1890, and 1994 Land-grant Colleges and Universities - Program Details: - Approximately $5 million in total funding available - Individual grant awards range from $250,000 to $500,000 - Grant duration is 24-48 months - 100% matching contribution required from applicants - Services and Activities Supported: - Recruiting and retention initiatives for Tribal students - Tuition and related fee support - Experiential learning opportunities - Tutoring, counseling, and academic advising - Student services and leadership development - Emphasis on STEM and innovative agricultural technologies - Notable Requirements: - Focus on increasing retention and graduation rates of Tribal students - Projects must be education-focused and support student success - No specific OEMs, vendors, or commercial products are involved; this is a grant for educational and student support services.
Description
The New Beginning for Tribal Students (NBTS) grant program aims to increase the retention and graduation rates of Tribal students attending 1994, 1862, and 1890 Land-grant Institutions. The program provides funding to Land-grant Colleges or Universities to support Tribal students through recruiting, tuition and related fees, experiential learning, tutoring, counseling, academic advising, and other student services. The program expects to award approximately $5,000,000 in grants, with individual awards ranging from $250,000 to $500,000. Eligible applicants must be 1862, 1890, or 1994 Land-grant Colleges or Universities, and applicants must provide a 100% matching contribution on a dollar-for-dollar basis for all federal funds awarded.