The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is soliciting proposals for its New Beginning for Tribal Students Program to increase the retention and graduation rate of tribal students attending 1994, 1862, and 1890 land-grant universities.
Donor Name: National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/26/2023
Size of the Grant: $500,000
Grant Duration: 4 years
Details:
The primary goals and objectives of the program are for land-grant colleges or universities to use NBTS funding to support tribal students through all the following, 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 land-grant colleges or universities.
The NBTS grant program may support tribal students by fostering a path from secondary to postsecondary education to allow for an inviting space for tribal students to attend land-grant colleges and universities. Only land-grant colleges and universities are eligible to apply for NBTS funding. Land-grant colleges and universities are encouraged to partner with Tribal Governments, community colleges, high schools, technical institutions, and other organizations that work with tribal students. Proposals that foster Indigenous language preservation and/or traditional ecological knowledge, as a part of the post-secondary curriculum and/or extracurricular activities, are welcome in response to this RFA.
The NBTS grant program is aligned with the following:
- Strategic Goal 3: Foster an Equitable and Competitive Marketplace for All Agricultural Producers,
- Strategic Goal 5: Expand Opportunities for Economic Development and Improve Quality of Life in Rural and Tribal Communities, and
- Strategic Goal 6: Attract, Inspire, and Retain an Engaged and Motivated Workforce that’s Proud to Represent USDA.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $5,000,000
- Award Ceiling: $500,000
- Award Floor: $250,000
Grant Duration
Up to 4 Years
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants for the NBTS 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. In accordance with 7 U.S.C. 3222, 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 include 1862, 1890 and 1994 land-grant institutions.
- 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. 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
For more information, visit Grants.gov.
