1994 Tribal College Extension Special Emphasis | USDA NIFA SLBCD 006546

Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA SLBCD 006546

The 1994 Tribal College Extension Special Emphasis grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: USDA NIFA SLBCD 006546) is a discretionary grant program offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA). It falls under the Agriculture funding activity category and is associated with CFDA number 10.500. The program is designed to strengthen extension-style outreach and education led by eligible tribal college partners, with a clear focus on meeting needs in reservation communities through locally relevant programming that connects practical education with research-based innovation.

At its core, the Tribal Colleges Extension Program Special Emphasis (TCEP-SE) aims to expand the reach of agricultural and community-focused innovations by bringing research and technology closer to the people who can benefit from them most. The opportunity emphasizes applied, on-the-ground impact: increasing agricultural productivity in reservation settings, supporting community resilience, encouraging economic growth, and promoting youth development. The emphasis on "extending the reach" highlights an extension model in which knowledge and tools developed through research are translated into usable practices through informal education, demonstrations, training, and community-based learning activities rather than strictly classroom-based instruction.

The program also stresses the importance of enhancing informal, local educational programming. In practical terms, that typically means building or improving community education efforts that are accessible and culturally appropriate for local audiences, such as workshops, field days, producer trainings, youth activities, mentoring, and other non-credit learning opportunities. The intention is to strengthen local capacity and provide sustained benefits by improving how information and technology are shared and adopted within reservation communities.

Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with the notice directing applicants to the official eligibility section (Part III. A. Eligible Applicants) for the exact details and requirements. While the summary language indicates the program is centered on tribal colleges and their extension efforts, the official eligibility criteria in the full announcement would define which institutions or organizations may apply, what partnerships are allowed or encouraged, and any specific statutory or programmatic requirements tied to the 1994 tribal college context.

In terms of funding parameters, the award ceiling is $200,000 per award. The listing notes "Expected Awards:" but does not provide a number in the provided source data, meaning the anticipated count of awards is not specified here and would need to be confirmed in the full funding announcement. The opportunity was created on April 5, 2018, and the original closing date for applications was May 21, 2018, indicating a relatively short application window. As with many federal competitive grants, applicants would typically be expected to propose a work plan that clearly connects extension activities to measurable community outcomes aligned with the program priorities: agricultural productivity, resilience, economic development, and youth engagement.

Overall, this opportunity is best understood as targeted support for tribal college-led extension initiatives that translate innovations in agriculture and related community development fields into practical, locally delivered educational programs, with the broader goal of strengthening reservation communities economically and socially while investing in the next generation through youth development efforts.

• The National Institute of Food and Agriculture in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "1994 Tribal College Extension Special Emphasis" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.500.
• This funding opportunity was created on 2018-04-05.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2018-05-21. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
• Eligible applicants include: Others.

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