Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program

Agency: National Institute of Food and Agriculture

10.500 -- Cooperative Extension Service

Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026

Description

The purpose of this program is to establish an Extension presence and support Extension outreach on Federally Recognized Indian Reservations and Tribal jurisdictions of Federally-Recognized Tribes. This program seeks to continue the Land Grants mission of inclusion - providing education and research-based knowledge to those who might not otherwise receive it.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

Other

Additional information

The Federally Recognized Tribes Extension program is eligible to 1862’s, 1890’s and 1994’s. Applicants for the FRTEP must meet all the requirements discussed in this RFA. Failure to meet the eligibility criteria by the application deadline may result in exclusion from consideration or, preclude NIFA from making an award. For those new to Federal financial assistance, NIFA’s Grants Overview provides useful information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process.Duplicate or Multiple Submissions – duplicate or multiple submissions are not allowed. NIFA will disqualify both applications if an applicant submits duplicate or multiple submissions. For those new to Federal financial assistance, NIFA’s Grants Overview provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand the Federal awards process.

Grantor contact information

Description

NIFA Support Key Information: Business hours: Monday thru Friday, 7a.m. – 5p.m. ET, except federal holidays

Email

If you have any questions related to preparing application content.

grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov

Documents

File name	Description	Last updated
FY22-FRTEP-RFA-508.pdf	FY2022-Federally-Recognized-Tribes-Extension-Program-RFA	Dec 2, 2021 10:01 PM UTC

Link to additional information

Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program

Archived: March 17, 2022

Application process

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Award

$3,200,000

Program Funding

Expected awards

$--

Award Minimum

$360,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

USDA-NIFA-SLBCD-008721

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Category of Funding Activity:

Agriculture

Category Explanation:

History

Version:

Posted date:

December 2, 2021

Archive date:

March 17, 2022