New Beginning for Tribal Students Program
This grant supports Land-grant Colleges in boosting recruitment, retention, and graduation rates of Tribal students through funding for tuition, advising, tutoring, and related student services.
Funder: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Due Dates: July 2, 2026 (Full application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: $250,000–$500,000 per award; up to $5,000,000 total program funding; project duration up to 4 years
Summary: Supports Land-grant Colleges and Universities in increasing retention and graduation rates of Tribal students through recruitment, tuition support, experiential learning, and student services.
Key Information: 1:1 matching required; only 1862, 1890, and 1994 Land-grant institutions eligible to apply.
Description
This grant opportunity provides competitive funding to 1862, 1890, and 1994 Land-grant Colleges and Universities to increase the retention and graduation rates of Tribal students. The program supports a broad range of activities including recruitment, tuition and fees, experiential learning, tutoring, counseling, academic advising, and other student services. Projects may also include articulation agreements, dual credit programs, and leadership development components. The goal is to foster success for Tribal students in higher education, particularly in agricultural and related fields, though students in any discipline are eligible if their studies include STEM-related general education required for agricultural sciences. Collaborative projects with Tribal governments, community colleges, high schools, and organizations serving Tribal students are encouraged.
