Tribal Colleges Extension Service Program---2016 Special Emphasis

Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NIFA-SLBCD-005518 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: GrantCategory of Funding Activity: AgricultureEducationCFDA Number: 10.500Eligible Applicants Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Agency Name: USDA-NIFAClosing Date: Feb 29, 2016Award Ceiling: $85,000Expected Number of Awards: Creation Date: Dec 15, 2015Funding Opportunity Description: The purpose of the TCEP is to enable 1994 institutions to deliver science-based, culturally relevant extension education programs designed to address public needs and improve quality of life. The TCEP is intended to be a component of the applicant 1994 institution's land-grant roadmap or strategic planning process. To the extent practicable, priorities should reflect NIFA's national critical needs areas: 1) Development of sustainable energy; 2) Increased global food security; 3)Adaptation of agriculture and natural resources to global climate change; 4) Reduction of childhood and adolescent obesity; and 5)Improved food safety.
Source: Grants.gov - Category: Research Tags: Agriculture Education Source Type: funding