# NIFA Funds Tribal Extension Projects

USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) funded 37 FY 2026 awards totaling more than $3.8 million through the Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program (FRTEP). The awards begin a new four-year continuation cycle and support Extension education and outreach on Tribal lands. The announcement concerns completed awards, not an open solicitation, so it does not present a direct competition for contractors; industry stakeholders may find opportunities to support awardees’ program delivery during the funding cycle.

- The five identified awardees are College of Menominee Nation, Colorado State University, Ilisagvik College, Michigan State University, and Mississippi State University.
- Organizations providing education, outreach, or program-delivery support can use the awardee list to identify potential organizations to approach about subcontracting or other implementation needs; no specific services or procurements are identified in the announcement.
- Procurement teams should distinguish these completed program awards from open solicitations and avoid treating the $3.8 million total as a single contract opportunity.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Education
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** November 05, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)

### Vendors
- College of Menominee Nation (awardee)
- Colorado State University (awardee)
- Ilisagvik College (awardee)
- Michigan State University (awardee)
- Mississippi State University (awardee)

### Sources
- [NIFA Invests Over $3.8 M in Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program (FRTEP) Projects | NIFA](https://www.nifa.usda.gov/about-nifa/award-announcements/nifa-invests-over-38-m-federally-recognized-tribes-extension-program) - NIFA