Closed · USDA-NIFA-TGP-007932 · CFDA 10.527 · Discretionary

New Beginning for Tribal Students Programs (NBTS)

Federal grant opportunity posted by National Institute of Food and Agriculture, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$100K-$500K
Award range
Closed
Status
March 15, 2021
Close date
-
Expected awards

The verdict

New Beginning for Tribal Students Programs (NBTS) is a closed discretionary listing from National Institute of Food and Agriculture that offered $100,000 -- $500,000. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$100K-$500K
award range
Closed
application status
10.527
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - New Beginning for Tribal Students Programs (NBTS) - is cataloged under number USDA-NIFA-TGP-007932 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 10.527, posted by National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on December 21, 2020 and last updated on December 28, 2020. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $100,000 -- $500,000. The agency has projected $5.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources, factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on March 15, 2021. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$100,000 -- $500,000

Close Date

March 15, 2021

Posted

December 21, 2020

Est. Total Funding

$5,000,000

Instrument

Grant

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

Section 7120 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (P.L. 115-334) amends the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3221 et seq.) to add section 1450, 7 U.S.C. § 3222e, to authorize the New Beginning for Tribal Students (NBTS) competitive grants program. General Provision 773 of the Fiscal Year 2020 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L. 116-94) provided $5 million in discretionary funds to carry out this program. This legislation authorized the Secretary to make competitive grants to land-grant colleges and universities to provide support targeted at Tribal students. Land-grant colleges and universities includes1862, 1890 and 1994 land-grant institutions. Tribal student is defined in this legislation as a student at a land-grant college or university that is a member of an Indian tribe as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C 5304). The maximum amount allowable per state is $500,000 per year.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

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Key Dates

Posted December 21, 2020
Close Date March 15, 2021
Archive Date April 14, 2021
Last Updated December 28, 2020

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "New Beginning for Tribal Students Programs (NBTS)", offered by National Institute of Food and Agriculture. It is associated with CFDA program 10.527. Section 7120 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (P.L. 115-334) amends the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3221 et seq.) to add section 1450...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on March 15, 2021. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $100,000 -- $500,000. Total estimated funding: $5,000,000.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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