USDA-NIFA-TGP-010717: New Beginning for Tribal Students Program
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of National Institute of Food and Agriculture notices from 2024.
National Institute of Food and Agriculture offered grants of up to $500,000 (at least $250,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 12 awards worth $5.0 million in total. Applications closed on June 5, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 11, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$500,000
- Award floor$250,000
- Total funding$5.0 million
- Expected awards12
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA-NIFA-TGP-011836 | May 19, 2026 | Closed July 2, 2026 | Closed |
| USDA-NIFA-TGP-009902 | April 6, 2023 | Closed May 26, 2023 | Closed |
| USDA-NIFA-TGP-008802 | January 11, 2022 | Closed March 30, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | April 11, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 5, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | July 5, 2024 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Eligibility to apply for the New Beginning for Tribal Students (NBTS) is limited to 1862, 1994, and 1890's.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past New Beginning for Tribal Students awards averaged $374,782; this notice allows up to $500,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (98% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
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.
Who has won New Beginning for Tribal Students grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, New Beginning for Tribal Students (10.527) awarded $21.7 million across 58 grant awards, an average of $374,782 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana State University | Montana | 3 | $2.1 million |
| University of Arkansas | Arkansas | 3 | $1.6 million |
| Oregon State University | Oregon | 3 | $1.5 million |
| North Dakota State University | North Dakota | 3 | $1.2 million |
| Regents of the University of Idaho | Idaho | 4 | $1.0 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is USDA-NIFA-TGP-010717 still open?
No. It closed on June 5, 2024.
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 June 5, 2024. 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 across about 12 awards.
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.
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