Tribal Colleges Endowment Program

Department Of Agriculture, National Institute Of Food And Agriculture

To enhance educational opportunities at the thirty-five (35) Land Grant Institutions by strengthening their teaching programs in the food and agricultural sciences in targeted need areas. The legislation designates that the interest from the endowment funds benefit the 1994 land-Grant institutions by supporting teaching programs in the food and agricultural sciences in the target areas of: 1) Curricula design and instructional materials 2) Faculty development and preparation for teaching 3)

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Helps Tribal colleges use funds for various educational purposes. The money is managed in an interest-earning account.

Quick Facts

Funding
$5,190,754 - $9,821,467
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
STEM Research & Education
Organization
Department Of Agriculture, National Institute Of Food And Agriculture

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What Is This Program?

This grant provides funds for use at the 1994 Land-grants' discretion. The Endowment fund is an interest-bearing account. Congress appropriates funding for this account annually.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Annual funding allotment to 1994 Land-grant Universities for discretionary use including infrastructure restoration/upgrade, supplementing other NIFA grants, or as an indefinite resource for future needs. Allotment is based on previous year's interest earned and number of American Indian students attending.

Who Is Eligible?

Industries: education, agriculture

Demographics: American Indian students

Other Criteria: 1994 Land-grant Universities, institutions serving American Indian students

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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

๐Ÿ“‹What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

๐Ÿ“Steps to Apply
  • Visit the NIFA website to find the funding opportunity.
  • Prepare the required documents and information for the application.
  • Submit the application through the designated portal.
๐ŸŒApplication Portal
http://nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities
๐Ÿ“คSubmission Method
online
๐Ÿ“…Key Dates
Wed, 13 May 2026Posted Date
Tue, 16 Jun 2026Closing Date
๐Ÿ”„Intake Type
fixed-deadline

๐Ÿ“„What Documents Are Required?

โœ…Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
  • indirect cost rate agreement
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB
โœ‰๏ธSupporting Letters
Letters of support are encouraged but not required.

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸงพEligible Expenses
  • Curricula design and instructional materials
  • Faculty development and preparation for teaching
  • Instruction delivery systems, equipment and instrumentation for teaching
  • Student experiential learning
  • Student recruitment and retention activities
  • Facility renovation, repair, construction and maintenance
๐Ÿ’ณPayment Model
mixed
โชRetroactive Expenses Eligible
No

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

๐Ÿ”€Matching Required
Yes
๐Ÿ“ŠMatching Ratio
null
๐ŸฆEligible Matching Sources
  • cash
  • in-kind
๐Ÿ“šStacking Rules
Yes, can combine with other government funding
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธProof of Matching Required
An annual internal budget of what funds were spent on for auditing purposes

๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

๐Ÿ—“๏ธReporting Frequency
annual
๐Ÿ“‘Reporting Requirements
  • annual internal budget
๐Ÿ”Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards
๐Ÿ“ขBranding Requirements
USDA acknowledgment as a federal funding provider
๐Ÿ—„๏ธRecord Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

How Do I Apply?

erin.riley@usda.gov
(816) 926-2131

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This program offers funding up to $9,821,467 (minimum $5,190,754).

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