Tribal Colleges Research Grants Program
ID: 354486Type: 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/354486

Additional Information

https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/tribal-colleges-research-grants-program
Timeline
    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 for Fiscal Year 2024. This program invites proposals for research projects that address educational needs and community challenges, with a total funding pool of approximately $7.2 million, where individual awards range from $150,000 to $2.5 million. The TCRGP emphasizes collaboration with other research institutions and mandates student participation in funded projects, aiming to build sustainable research infrastructures and promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within tribal communities. Applications are accepted until December 31, 2024, and interested applicants can reach out to NIFA Support at grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov for further inquiries.

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    FY24-TCRGP-RFA-508.pdf
    The Tribal Colleges Research Grants Program (TCRGP) through the USDA-NIFA invites proposals for research projects aimed at enhancing research capacity at 1994 American Indian Land-Grant Institutions for Fiscal Year 2024, with a total funding of approximately $7.2 million. The program offers various grant types, with individual awards ranging from $150,000 to $2.5 million, focused on agricultural research addressing tribal and national priorities. Applications can be submitted anytime until December 31, 2024, across three phases, with designated deadlines for each phase. Collaboration with other approved research institutions is mandatory, and projects must involve student participation for funding eligibility. The program prioritizes diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) and emphasizes the integration of traditional ecological knowledge. All applications undergo a stringent review process that evaluates their potential impact, quality of research, institutional capacity, and budget justification. The program does not mandate matching funds and allows eligible institutions to submit multiple proposals across specific grant types. The TCRGP aims to build sustainable research infrastructures, enhance educational opportunities, and address pressing challenges within tribal communities through collaborative and innovative research practices.
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