Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program
- Posted
- April 22, 2026
- Closed
- June 8, 2026
- Award ceiling
- $102,000
- Award floor
- $102,000
- Program funding
- $4,000,000
- Expected awards
- 37
- Cost sharing
- No
- Instrument
- Grant
- Assistance listing
- 10.500
- Category
- Agriculture
- Archives
- July 8, 2026
Program funding history
Awards made under Assistance Listing 10.500 across FY2025–FY2027, from public federal spending records.
- FY2025 obligated
- $52.7M
- FY2026 obligated
- $27.8M
- FY2027 (to date) obligated
- $0
- Awards in window
- 256
Top recipients: Auburn University, Prairie View A&m University, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, The Pennsylvania State University, Purdue University
Source: USAspending.gov · refreshed October 2026 · Program page: awards, recipients and the opportunities under this listing →
Synopsis
The FRTEP seeks to continue the Land-grant mission of providing education and research-based knowledge to those who might not otherwise receive it. The program provides funding for Extension programs that address the unique needs of Tribal communities. The FRTEP supports the development and delivery of informal education and outreach activities, aiming to improve the quality of life and economic well-being of individuals and families on Tribal lands.
Who can apply
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Applicants for FRTEP 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 Federal awards process. 1862, 1890, and 1994 Land-grant Colleges and Universities are eligible to apply to FRTEP (See Part I , A for legislative authority). Visit NIFA’s Land-grant University Directory to view a list of NIFA Land-grant Colleges and Universities (1862, 1890, and 1994). Land-grant Colleges and Universities may subcontract to organizations not eligible to apply, provided such organizations are necessary for the conduct of the project. USDA will not accept competitive applications for grants and cooperative agreements submitted for dangerous gain-of-function research, as defined in Section 8 of E.O. 14292. Duplicate or Multiple Submissions.—Duplicate or multiple submissions are not allowed. NIFA will disqualify both applications if an applicant submits duplicate or multiple submissions.
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