# Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-nifa-slbcd-008721-federally-recognized-tribes-extension-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/336824

> National Institute of Food and Agriculture offered grants of up to $360,000 to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make $3.2 million in total. Applications closed on February 25, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NIFA-SLBCD-008721 |
| Agency | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | February 25, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $360,000 |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | $3.2 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 10.500 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

The Federally Recognized Tribes Extension program is eligible to 1862’s, 1890’s and 1994’s. Applicants for the FRTEP must meet all the requirements discussed in this RFA. Failure to meet the eligibility criteria by the application deadline may result in exclusion from consideration or, preclude NIFA from making an award. For those new to Federal financial assistance, NIFA’s Grants Overview provides useful information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process. Duplicate or Multiple Submissions – duplicate or multiple submissions are not allowed. NIFA will disqualify both applications if an applicant submits duplicate or multiple submissions. For those new to Federal financial assistance, NIFA’s Grants Overview provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process.

## What the grant funds

The purpose of this program is to establish an Extension presence and support Extension outreach on Federally Recognized Indian Reservations and Tribal jurisdictions of Federally-Recognized Tribes. This program seeks to continue the Land Grants mission of inclusion - providing education and research-based knowledge to those who might not otherwise receive it.

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-NIFA-SLBCD-008721 still open?

No. It closed on February 25, 2022.

### Who can apply for Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program?

National Institute of Food and Agriculture accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program?

Closed February 25, 2022. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $360,000 each. About $3.2 million in total.

### Who has won Cooperative Extension Service grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The Pennsylvania State University, Auburn University, Purdue University. The program made 309 awards worth $299 million in that time.