Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program

Post Date

January 11th 2011

Application Due Date

March 31st 2011

Funding Opportunity Number

USDA-NIFA-SLBCD-003402

CFDA Number(s)

10.500

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Agriculture
Education
Food and Nutrition
Health
Natural Resources

Eligibility Categories

Public and State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education
Private Institutions of Higher Education
Other

Applications may be submitted by 1862 and 1890 Land-Grant Institutions and the University of the District of Columbia.

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $3500000

• Award Range:

  $None - $None

Grant Description

The purpose of this program is to support Extension Agents who establish Extension education programs on the Indian Reservations and Tribal jurisdictions of Federally-Recognized Tribes. To the extent practicable, priorities should reflect the following national critical needs areas:1)Development of sustainable energy; 2)Increased global food security; 3)Adaptation /mitigation of agriculture and natural resources to global climate change; 4)Reduction of childhood and adolescent obesity; and 5)Improved food safety.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of Agriculture

• Office:

  National Institute of Food and Agriculture

• Agency Contact:

  NIFA Help Desk
  Phone: 202-401-5048
  Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays
  

• Agency Mailing Address:

  If you have any questions related to preparing application content

• Agency Email Address:

  electronic@nifa.usda.gov

• More Information:

  Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program