Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program
The summary for the Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program grant is detailed below.
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Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program: The FRTEP seeks to continue the Land-grant mission of providing education and research-based knowledge to those who might not otherwise receive it. The program provides funding for Extension programs that address the unique needs of Tribal communities. The FRTEP supports the development and delivery of informal education and outreach activities, aiming to improve the quality of life and economic well-being of individuals and families on Tribal lands.
| Federal Grant Title: | Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program |
| Federal Agency Name: | National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) |
| Grant Categories: | Agriculture |
| Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NIFA-SLBCD-011858 |
| Type of Funding: | Grant |
| CFDA Numbers: | 10.500 |
| CFDA Descriptions: | Information not provided |
| Current Application Deadline: | June 8th, 2026 |
| Original Application Deadline: | June 8th, 2026 |
| Posted Date: | April 22nd, 2026 |
| Creation Date: | April 22nd, 2026 |
| Archive Date: | July 8th, 2026 |
| Total Program Funding: | $4,000,000 |
| Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $102,000 |
| Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $102,000 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 37 |
| Cost Sharing or Matching: | No |
| Last Updated: | April 22nd, 2026 |
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification.)
- Additional Information on Eligibility
- Applicants for FRTEP must meet all the requirements discussed in this NOFO. 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 About Grants provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process. 1862, 1890, and 1994 Land-grant Colleges and Universities are eligible to apply to FRTEP (See Part I , A for legislative authority). Visit NIFA’s Land-grant University Directory to view a list of NIFA Land-grant Colleges and Universities (1862, 1890, and 1994). Land-grant Colleges and Universities may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply, provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project. USDA will not accept competitive applications for grants and cooperative agreements submitted for dangerous gain-of-function research, as defined in Section 8 of E.O. 14292. Duplicate or Multiple Submissions.—Duplicate or multiple submissions are not allowed. NIFA will disqualify both applications if an applicant submits duplicate or multiple submissions.
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