# Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-nifa-slbcd-011858-federally-recognized-tribes-extension-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362018

> National Institute of Food and Agriculture offered grants of up to $102,000 (at least $102,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 37 awards worth $4.0 million in total. Applications closed on June 8, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NIFA-SLBCD-011858 |
| Agency | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 8, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $102,000 |
| Award floor | $102,000 |
| Expected awards | 37 |
| Total funding | $4.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 10.500 |

## Who can apply

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

Applicants for FRTEP must meet all the requirements discussed in this NOFO. 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 About Grants provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process. 1862, 1890, and 1994 Land-grant Colleges and Universities are eligible to apply to FRTEP (See Part I , A for legislative authority). Visit NIFA’s Land-grant University Directory to view a list of NIFA Land-grant Colleges and Universities (1862, 1890, and 1994). Land-grant Colleges and Universities may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply, provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project. USDA will not accept competitive applications for grants and cooperative agreements submitted for dangerous gain-of-function research, as defined in Section 8 of E.O. 14292. Duplicate or Multiple Submissions.—Duplicate or multiple submissions are not allowed. NIFA will disqualify both applications if an applicant submits duplicate or multiple submissions.

## What the grant funds

The FRTEP seeks to continue the Land-grant mission of providing education and research-based knowledge to those who might not otherwise receive it. The program provides funding for Extension programs that address the unique needs of Tribal communities. The FRTEP supports the development and delivery of informal education and outreach activities, aiming to improve the quality of life and economic well-being of individuals and families on Tribal lands.

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-NIFA-SLBCD-011858 still open?

No. It closed on June 8, 2026.

### 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 June 8, 2026. 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 $102,000 each. About $4.0 million in total across about 37 awards.

### 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.