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USDA NIFA Tribal Colleges Extension Program Special Emphasis Grant Opportunity

The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is seeking applications for the Tribal Colleges Extension Program Special Emphasis (TCEP-SE) grants, targeting 1994 Land-grant institutions. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) - Eligible Applicants: - 1994 Land-grant institutions (Tribal colleges and universities designated by legislation) - Services Requested: - Community-focused extension pilot projects and workshops - Informal educational programs addressing agricultural productivity, food systems, community vitality, workforce and economic development, public health, youth engagement, and leadership development - Standard grants (24-36 months) and workshop grants (12 months) - Extension projects including certification programs, in-service training, curriculum development, and innovative instructional methodologies - Interactive workshops involving scientists, Tribal partners, and community members - Funding Details: - Total available funding: approximately $1,500,000 - Individual awards: $50,000 to $200,000 - Maximum funding per institution: $250,000 - Unique Requirements: - Maximum of two applications and two awards per eligible institution - No funding for dangerous gain-of-function research - No-cost extensions may be requested with prior approval - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is a grant for educational and community services.

Description

The Tribal Colleges Extension Program Special Emphasis (TCEP-SE) provides informal, community-focused extension pilot projects at 1994 Land-grant institutions. These pilot projects address community needs such as agricultural productivity, improving food systems, community vitality, workforce and economic development, public health and well-being, engaging Tribal youths, and preparing the next generation of Tribal agriculture leaders. The program aims to enhance agricultural productivity, community resilience, economic growth, and youth development through short-term pilot projects and workshops. Approximately $1.5 million in funding is available to support these projects, with individual awards ranging from $50,000 to $200,000. Eligible applicants are colleges and universities designated as 1994 Institutions by legislation.

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