# Tribal Colleges Extension Program Special Emphasis (USDA-NIFA-SLBCD-012281)

**Plain-English Eligibility Score:** 30/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NIFA-SLBCD-012281 |
| Title | Tribal Colleges Extension Program Special Emphasis |
| Agency | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Status | posted |
| Posted / open date | 2026-09-02 |
| Close date | 2026-11-02 |
| Award ceiling | $200,000 |
| Award floor | $50,000 |
| Estimated total funding | $1,500,000 |
| Funding category | Agriculture |
| Eligible applicants | Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) |
| Eligibility notes | Applicants for the TCEP-SE must meet all the requirements discussed in this NOFO. 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 About Grants provides highly recommended information about grants and other resources to help understand t |
| CFDA / Assistance listing | 10.517 |
| Summary | The TCEP-SE under assistance listing 10.517, provides informal, community-focused extension pilot projects at 1994 Institutions. Pilot projects may focus on community needs that address emerging issues such as agricultural productivity, improving food systems, community vitality, workforce and economic development, public health and well-being, engaging Tribal youths, and preparing the next generation of Tribal agriculture leaders. |
| Agency contact | grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov |

## Why this score
- Award ceiling of $200,000 suits small organizations.

Source: Grants.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) (https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363784). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:06.385Z.
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