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
Funding Amounts: $150,000–$1,500,000 per award; up to $9,577,000 total program funding; project duration 36–48 months
Summary: Supports Alaska Native- and Native Hawaiian-serving 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 projects in the broadly defined area of food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences (FANH). Funded projects may include curriculum development, faculty and student development, applied research, extension, and integrated activities that advance institutional and student success in FANH fields. The program encourages collaborative projects, leadership development, and initiatives that address local, regional, or national needs and priorities, with a strong emphasis on student recruitment, retention, and experiential learning.
