nofo USDA-NIFA-TGP-011836

New Beginning for Tribal Students (NBTS) Grants for Land-Grant Colleges to Improve Tribal Student Retention

The NBTS grant program (Assistance Listing 10.527) supports Land-grant colleges and universities in improving the retention and graduation rates of Tribal students. Funds can be used for activities such as recruiting, tuition and related fees, experiential learning, and student support services including tutoring, counseling, and academic advising. The program is intended for Tribal students a…

The purpose of the NBTS grant program, Assistance Listing 10.527, is to increase the retention and graduation rate of Tribal students attending 1994, 1862, and 1890 Land-grant Institutions. The primary goals and objectives of the program are for Land-grant Colleges or Universities to use NBTS fu…

Funding Source

Agency: National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Awards & funding

Total Funding: $5M
Award Ceiling: $500,000
Award Floor: $250,000

Eligibility

Applicants for the NBTS program 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 Abou…

Dates

Open Date: May 19, 2026
Close Date: July 2, 2026

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