$102,000 Grant for Tribal Education, Closes Jun 8
Summary
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has posted a $4,000,000 funding opportunity for the Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program (FRTEP), with a minimum award of $102,000 per grant and up to 37 expected awards. Eligible applicants include 1862, 1890, and 1994 Land-grant Colleges and Universities, which may subcontract to other organizations as necessary for project conduct. Applications close June 8, 2026.
“The FRTEP seeks to continue the Land-grant mission of providing education and research-based knowledge to those who might not otherwise receive it.”
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NIFA has posted a $4,000,000 funding opportunity for the Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program (FRTEP), with individual awards starting at $102,000 and up to 37 expected awards. The program supports informal education and outreach activities for tribal communities to improve quality of life and economic well-being on tribal lands.
Eligible applicants are limited to 1862, 1890, and 1994 Land-grant Colleges and Universities. Organizations new to federal financial assistance can consult NIFA's About Grants resources. Duplicate or multiple submissions are not allowed and will result in disqualification.
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Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program
Agency: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Assistance Listings: 10.500 -- Cooperative Extension Service
Last Updated: April 22, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
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.
Grantor contact information
Description
NIFA Support Email grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov
Business hours: Monday thru Friday, 7a.m. – 5p.m. ET, except federal holidays
If you have questions about preparing application content, contact grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov
grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov
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| File name | Description | Last updated |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FY26-FRTEP-NOFO-508.pdf | FY2026-Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program–NOFO | Apr 22, 2026 07:24 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program
Closing: June 8, 2026
Application process
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Award
$4,000,000
Program Funding
37
Expected awards
$102,000
Award Minimum
$102,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
USDA-NIFA-SLBCD-011858
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Agriculture
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
April 22, 2026
Archive date:
July 8, 2026
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