Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program

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	Federal Grant Title:	Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program
	CFDA Number:	10.500
	CFDA Description:	Cooperative Extension Service
	Federal Agency Name:	CSREES
	Category of Funding Activity:	Health Food and Nutrition Agriculture Natural Resources
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	USDA-CSREES-SLBCD-000322
	Document Type:	Modification to Previous Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
	Posted Date:	Dec 01, 2006
	Creation Date:	Mar 26, 2007
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Feb 23, 2007
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Information not provided
	Archive Date:	Mar 26, 2007
	Expected Number of Awards:	Information not provided
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$625,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	Information not provided
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	Information not provided
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant

Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

Additional Information on Eligibility

Only organizations that have a current Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program grant award may apply.

Grant Description

This program supports extension agents on American Indian Reservations and Tribal jurisdictions to address unique needs and problems of American Indian Tribal Nations. Awards will be made to fund projects that support one or more of the five Strategic Goals outlined in the CSREES Strategic Plan for FY 2004-2009: enhance economic opportunities for agricultural producers; support increased economic opportunities and improved quality of life in rural America; enhance protection and safety of the Nation's agriculture and food supply; improve the Nation's nutrition and health; and protect and enhance the Nation's natural resource base and environment.

Link to Full Grant Announcement

Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program
http://www.csrees.usda.gov/funding/rfas/extension_indian.html

Grant Announcement Contact

Joan F. Gill
National Program Leader
Phone 202-720-6487 serdegrants@csrees.usda.gov For questions regarding this RFA

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