Alaska Native-Serving and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions Education Competitive Grants Program
This grant supports Alaska Native- and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions in enhancing education, research, and community development in food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences.
Funder: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Due Dates: June 16, 2026: Full application submission deadline (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time)
Funding Amounts: Estimated total funding: $9,577,000 | Individual awards: $150,000–$1,500,000 | Project period: 36–48 months
Summary: Supports Alaska Native-serving and Native Hawaiian-serving higher education institutions in advancing education, applied research, and community development in food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences.
Description
This program aims to enhance the capacity of Alaska Native-serving and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions of higher education to deliver high-quality education, applied research, and community development programs in the broadly defined area of food, agricultural, natural resources, and human sciences (FANH). Projects may focus on curriculum development, faculty and student support, scientific instrumentation, extension activities, applied research, and integrated projects that combine research, education, and extension. Both individual and collaborative proposals are encouraged, with a strong emphasis on leadership development, experiential learning, and partnerships that address identified educational and workforce needs.
