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USDA NIFA Tribal Colleges Extension Program - Capacity Applications Grant

The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is seeking applications for the Tribal Colleges Extension Program - Capacity Applications (TCEP-CA) grant opportunity. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) - Eligible Applicants: - Only 1994 Land-grant Institutions (Tribal Colleges and Universities designated by legislation) - Services Requested: - Community-based extension projects focused on: - Agriculture - Youth development - Economic growth - Leadership skills - Healthy lifestyles - Natural resources - Other topics important to Tribal communities - Emphasis on informal education, science-based knowledge, and innovative technologies (including AI) - Funding Details: - Total available funding: $10,500,000 for the first year - Individual award: $300,000 per year, up to $1,200,000 per project over 4 years - 4-year grant cycle with possible continuation based on performance and funding - Unique Requirements: - Only 1994 Land-grant Institutions are eligible - Projects must be community-driven and delivered by Cooperative Extension offices - No specific products or OEMs are being procured; this is a grant for extension services

Description

The Tribal Colleges Extension Program - Capacity Applications (TCEP-CA) supports informal, community-based extension projects that address agriculture, youth, economic development, healthy lifestyles, natural resources, or other topics important to Tribal communities. This program aims to enhance agricultural productivity, community resilience, economic growth, and youth development by extending research and technology innovations through local educational programs. The funding opportunity is a 4-year continuation grant cycle with a focus on practical, science-based lifelong learning opportunities provided by Cooperative Extension offices. Eligible applicants are colleges and universities designated as 1994 Institutions by legislation.

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