# Tribal Colleges Research Grants Program (USDA-NIFA-TCRGP-011697)

**Plain-English Eligibility Score:** 35/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NIFA-TCRGP-011697 |
| Title | Tribal Colleges Research Grants Program |
| Agency | National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
| Status | posted |
| Posted / open date | 2026-04-22 |
| Close date | 2026-12-31 |
| Award ceiling | $2,500,000 |
| Award floor | $150,000 |
| Estimated total funding | $11,574,000 |
| Funding category | Agriculture |
| Eligible applicants | Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) |
| Eligibility notes | Applicants for the TCRGP 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 the  |
| CFDA / Assistance listing | 10.227 |
| Summary | TCRGP focuses on development of research capacity at Tribal colleges, specifically in agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences. The program aims to teach leadership skills, knowledge, and qualities that are necessary to prepare students to be competitive with other students for agricultural and related careers in the private sector, government, and academia. Of interest are the projects involving innovative agricultural technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), data science, robotics, and other cutting edge digital tools. NIFA encourages incorporation of opportunities for training undergraduate students in these areas to equip them with the foundational knowledge and sk |
| Agency contact | grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov |

## Why this score
- 57 days until the deadline: enough time to prepare a strong application.

Source: Grants.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) (https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362029). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:06.385Z.
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