Tribal Colleges Research Grants Program
ID: 358165Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA)

Award Range

$150K - $3M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Agriculture

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358165

Additional Information

https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/tribal-colleges-research-grants-program
Timeline
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    Forecast Posted Not available
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    Forecast Due Not available
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    Posted Jan 13, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  4. 4
    Due Dec 31, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
Description

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is offering the Tribal Colleges Research Grants Program (TCRGP) to enhance research capacity at 1994 American Indian Land-grant Institutions. This program aims to support diverse research projects that address tribal, state, or national issues, with individual grants ranging from $150,000 to $3 million, and a total funding pool of $5 million available for Fiscal Year 2025. The TCRGP emphasizes advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in research, requiring collaborations with approved research institutions and encouraging projects that incorporate Traditional Ecological Knowledge. Interested applicants must adhere to specific eligibility criteria and submission processes, with application deadlines on May 1, September 1, and December 31, 2025. For further inquiries, applicants can contact NIFA Support via email at grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov.

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Jan 16, 2025, 12:06 PM UTC
The Tribal Colleges Research Grants Program (TCRGP), administered by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), solicits applications for Fiscal Year 2025 to enhance research capacity at 1994 American Indian Land-grant Institutions. The total anticipated funding of $5 million supports diverse research projects addressing tribal, state, or national issues, with individual awards ranging from $150,000 to $3 million. Applications are accepted in three phases, with deadlines on May 1, September 1, and December 31, 2025. A significant focus of TCRGP is on advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in research. Collaborations with approved research institutions are mandatory, and projects involving Traditional Ecological Knowledge are encouraged. The program aims to build institutional research capacity, engage students in research, and enhance collaboration among 1994 institutions. The TCRGP aligns with USDA strategic goals, addressing challenges like climate change and improving the quality of life in rural and tribal communities. Funding is contingent upon legislative appropriations and is geared towards fostering innovative research and developing student competencies. Applicants must adhere to specific eligibility criteria and submission processes while demonstrating how their projects will advance research quality and institutional capacity.
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