Tribal College Initiative Grants

Link

https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/community-facilities/tribal-college-initiative-grants

Additional Links

Fact Sheet

Deadline

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis

Sponsor

USDA Rural Development (USDA RD)

Purpose

Offers funding to 1994 Land Grant Institutions, or tribal colleges, to purchase equipment and make capital improvements to their educational facilities.

Funds can be used for:

  • Enhancements to infrastructure
  • Purchasing equipment
  • Essential community facility development projects such as:
    • Schools
    • Educational equipment
    • Libraries
    • Dormitories
    • Renovations and improvements
    • Vehicles and major equipment
    • Education and cultural projects

Amount of Funding

Award ceiling: $250,000 per land grant institution

Applicants must provide 5% matching funds for the project.

Who Can Apply

Eligible applicants are tribal colleges as listed in section 7402 of the Agricultural Act of 2014.

Geographic Coverage

Nationwide

What This Program Funds

Buildings and Facilities • Equipment

Application Process

Contact the Community Programs Specialist at your local USDA Rural Development state office to discuss your specific project and start an application.

Contact

For program questions:
Contact the appropriate USDA Rural Development state office

Topics This Program Addresses

Infrastructure • Transportation • Vocational Training, Education, and Employment