Tribal Extension Grant Program

Type: 
Funding
Climate Programs
Organization: 
USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Description: 

Deadline is Ongoing. The Tribal College Extension grant program allows the 1994 Land-Grants to create extension offices for their reservation communities. Each extension office works with reservation communities to build programs that target local needs. The result is a diversified and targeted outreach. Reservation youth participate in fun activities in a safe environment. Farmers and ranchers gain science-based insights to improve their productivity. Financial literacy training enhances rural reservation economies. The 1994 Land-Grants also provide culture-centered family activities to restore Native languages, traditions and agriculture. Within this grant program are two types of funds: Capacity grants and Special Emphasis. Capacity grants fund an entire Extension office which can have many mission areas and clients. Special Emphasis are targeted, short-term pilot projects that allow Extension educators to explore new ways to better serve their community.

Category: 
reservation communities, financial literacy training, education, culture, native languages, traditions, agrculture
Funding Amount: 
Varies
Matching Funds: 
No
Eligibility: 
1994 Land Grant Institutions
Contact Information: 
Tim Grosser Position/Title:National Program Leader Office:Division of Community and Education Email:tgrosser@nifa.usda.gov (link sends e-mail) Location:4445 Waterfront Centre Phone Number:(202) 690-0402 Fax Number:(202) 720-3945
Status/Type: 
Grant