Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NIFA SLBCD 008721
The Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program (FRTEP) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), administered by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Its central goal is to build and sustain an Extension presence on Federally Recognized Indian Reservations and within the Tribal jurisdictions of Federally Recognized Tribes. In practical terms, the program is designed to bring Extension education, outreach, and research-based information directly to Tribal communities, especially in places where those services have historically been limited or difficult to access. The program aligns with the broader Land-Grant mission of expanding access and inclusion by ensuring that high-quality, evidence-based agricultural and community education reaches audiences who might otherwise be left out.
FRTEP supports Extension outreach activities connected to agriculture and related community priorities, reflecting NIFA's broader focus on applied education and locally relevant programming. While the opportunity summary does not list specific project themes, the intent is clear: funded projects should strengthen on-the-ground Extension capacity that serves Tribal communities, builds trust and relationships over time, and translates research into usable knowledge for local decision-making. This can include establishing or reinforcing Extension staffing and programming that is responsive to the needs and priorities identified by the communities being served.
Eligibility is limited to Land-Grant institutions in the 1862, 1890, and 1994 categories, which commonly includes state land-grant universities, historically Black land-grant institutions, and Tribal Colleges and Universities designated as 1994 Land-Grants. Applicants must meet all eligibility and application requirements described in the Request for Applications (RFA). The notice emphasizes that failing to satisfy eligibility criteria by the application deadline can lead to being removed from consideration or make it impossible for NIFA to issue an award, so compliance and documentation are a serious part of the application process.
A key administrative rule is that duplicate or multiple submissions are not allowed. If an applicant submits more than one application, NIFA will disqualify both, which makes it important to consolidate efforts into a single, final submission. For organizations that are newer to federal grants, NIFA points applicants to its Grants Overview resources, which explain federal financial assistance expectations and can help applicants understand the end-to-end awards process and common compliance requirements.
From the published opportunity details, the official title is "Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program" and the funding opportunity number is USDA NIFA SLBCD 008721. The agency is NIFA, the assistance listing (CFDA) number is 10.500, and the activity category is Agriculture. The funding instrument is a grant, and the opportunity category is discretionary. The posting was created on 2021-12-02, and the original closing date for applications was 2022-02-25. The award ceiling listed is $360,000. The notice also lists "Expected Awards:" but does not provide a number in the source text provided.Apply for USDA NIFA SLBCD 008721
- The National Institute of Food and Agriculture in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program" 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 2021-12-02.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2022-02-25. (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 $360,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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