Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program
Last verified by NonDilute: 2026-04-29. Official notice and agency instructions control.
If you deliver education or extension services to federally recognized Tribes, this is a straightforward $102K USDA grant with fixed award and narrow eligibility.
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What this is
This USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture program funds Extension education and outreach initiatives specifically designed for federally recognized Tribes. The $102,000 fixed award supports informal education delivery addressing unique Tribal community needs—likely in agriculture, natural resources, health, or workforce development. Applicants must be eligible organizations with capacity to serve Tribal populations; this is not a general competitive grant and has narrow eligibility constraints tied to tribal affiliation or institutional partnership.
Who can apply
Only organizations explicitly eligible as Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program applicants can apply—typically tribal governments, tribal colleges, land-grant universities with tribal extension capacity, or authorized tribal non-profits. See Additional Information on Eligibility for precise definitions. Not open to for-profit companies or general startups.
Eligible applicant types
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Full description — from the agency
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.
Topics: tribal extension program · indigenous agriculture · informal education outreach · tribal lands economic development · usda extension funding
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