[National Institute of Food and Agriculture](https://www.nifa.usda.gov)

June 8, 2026 (Full application due by 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time)

$102,000 per year (4-year projects; total $408,000 per award); ~37 awards; $4M total program funding

Supports Land-grant institutions in delivering extension education and outreach to address the unique needs of Tribal communities on Tribal lands.

--- ## Description This program funds Land-grant Colleges and Universities to establish and support extension education and outreach programs on Federally Recognized Indian Reservations and Tribal jurisdictions. The initiative aims to extend the Land-grant mission—providing research-based knowledge and informal education—to Tribal communities, focusing on improving quality of life, economic well-being, and agricultural capacity. Supported activities include youth development (such as 4-H), farm and ranch management, natural resources management, workforce development, and innovative approaches like AI in agriculture. Projects must demonstrate community engagement, measurable outcomes, and alignment with Tribal needs. --- ## Due Dates - Full Application Deadline: **June 8, 2026** (by 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time) --- ## Funding Amount - **Award Size:** $102,000 per year for up to 4 years (total up to $408,000 per award) - **Total Program Funding:** Approximately $4,000,000 - **Expected Number of Awards:** ~37 - **No cost-sharing or matching required** - **No indirect costs permitted** --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible Applicants:** - 1862, 1890, and 1994 Land-grant Colleges and Universities - **Notes:** - Eligible institutions may subcontract to non-eligible organizations as necessary for the project. - A memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Tribe to be served is required. - Duplicate or multiple submissions from the same institution are not allowed and will be disqualified. - Applications involving dangerous gain-of-function research are not accepted. --- ## Application Process - **Submission:** Applications must be submitted electronically via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362018). - **Required Documents:** - SF-424 R&R forms - Project summary and narrative (with specific content and formatting requirements) - Data Management Plan (max 2 pages) - Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the served Tribe(s) - Budget and budget justification for each year (no indirect costs) - **Review:** Applications are screened for administrative compliance and then undergo scientific peer review based on criteria such as impact, prior work, approach, institutional capacity, personnel, budget, and evaluation plan. - **Project Start:** Tentative project start in September 2026; applicants should plan timelines accordingly. --- ## Additional Information - **Project Director or Co-Director must attend one PD meeting per project year (travel must be budgeted).** - **Language access and reasonable accommodation services are available upon request at least 10 days before the deadline.** - **No indirect costs or matching funds required.** - **Awards are continuation grants, with future years contingent on satisfactory performance and available funding.** --- ## External Links - [Program Page & NOFO](https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/federally-recognized-tribes-extension-program-frtep-formerly-extension) - [Apply via Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362018) - [Download 2026 NOFO (PDF)](https://www.nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/2026-04/FY26-FRTEP-NOFO-508.pdf) - [Land-grant University Directory](https://www.nifa.usda.gov/land-grant-colleges-and-universities-partner-website-directory) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | Details | |---------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Programmatic Questions | NIFA Tribal Programs | [NIFAtribalprograms@usda.gov](mailto:NIFAtribalprograms@usda.gov) | | Application Content/Process | NIFA Grant Application Questions | [grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov](mailto:grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov) | | Administrative/Award Questions | NIFA Awards | [awards@usda.gov](mailto:awards@usda.gov) | | Phone (General NIFA) | NIFA Main Line | (202) 720-2791 | | Hours | NIFA Support | Mon–Fri, 7 a.m.–5 p.m. ET, except federal holidays | | Postal Address | National Institute of Food and Agriculture, USDA | P.O. Box 419205, MS 10000, Kansas City, MO 64141-6205 | | Courier Address | National Institute of Food and Agriculture, USDA | 2312 East Bannister Road, MS 10000, Kansas City, MO 64141-3061 | ---

Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program

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