# New Beginning for Tribal Students Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-nifa-tgp-008802-new-beginning-for-tribal-students-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/337344

> National Institute of Food and Agriculture offered grants of up to $500,000 to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make $5.0 million in total. Applications closed on March 30, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NIFA-TGP-008802 |
| Agency | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | March 30, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $500,000 |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | $5.0 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 10.527 |

## Who can apply

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

A. Eligibility Requirements In accordance with 7 U.S.C. 3222(e), the Secretary is authorized to make competitive grants to land-grant colleges or universities which includes 1994 Institutions (as defined in section 532 of the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (Public Law 103–382; 7 U.S.C. 301 note)) to provide support targeted at Tribal students. Land-grant colleges and universities includes1862, 1890 and 1994 land-grant institutions. You can find a link to the Land-Grant colleges and Universities here: https://www.nifa.usda.gov/land-grant-colleges-and- universities-partner-website-directory. Tribal student is defined in this legislation as a student at a land-grant college or university that is a member of an Indian tribe as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C 5304). The maximum amount allowable per state is $500,000 per year. Applicants for the NBTS grants program 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 highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process.

## What the grant funds

New Beginning for Tribal Students makes competitive grants to land-grant colleges and universities to provide identifiable support specifically targeted for Tribal students. A land-grant college or university that receives this grant shall use funds for, but not limited to, recruiting; tuition and related fees; experiential learning; student services, including tutoring; counseling; academic advising; and other student services that would increase the retention and graduation rate of Tribal students enrolled at the land-grant college or university. The maximum one state can receive is $500,000 per year.

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-NIFA-TGP-008802 still open?

No. It closed on March 30, 2022.

### Who can apply for New Beginning for Tribal Students 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 New Beginning for Tribal Students Program?

Closed March 30, 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 $500,000 each. About $5.0 million in total.

### Who has won New Beginning for Tribal Students grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Montana State University, University of Arkansas, Oregon State University. The program made 58 awards worth $21.7 million in that time.