Alaska Native-Serving and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions Education Competitive Grants Program
Last verified by NonDilute: 2026-06-08. Official notice and agency instructions control.
If your Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian institution runs education or applied research in agriculture, food systems, or natural resources, this competitive grant offers $150K–$1.5M to expand capacity.
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What this is
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) funds Alaska Native-serving and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions to build capacity in education, applied research, and community development within food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences. This is a competitive grants program designed to address institution-specific educational needs and support underserved Indigenous communities. Applications are due June 16, 2026, with substantial funding available ($150K–$1.5M per award).
Who can apply
Only Alaska Native-serving institutions and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions are eligible. Applicants must be accredited institutions that serve these specific Indigenous populations and propose work aligned with food, agriculture, natural resources, or human sciences. See full funding announcement for detailed institutional eligibility criteria.
Eligible applicant types
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Full description — from the agency
The purpose of this program, under Assistance Listing Number 10.228, is to promote and strengthen the ability of Alaska Native-serving Institutions and Native Hawaiian-serving Institutions to carry out education, applied research, and related community development programs. NIFA intends this program to address educational needs, as determined by each institution, within a broadly defined area of food, agricultural, natural resources, and human sciences (FANH).
Topics: alaska native institutions · native hawaiian serving · agricultural research · nifa grants · indigenous education · food systems · natural resources
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