Tribal Colleges Extension Programs

 

TCEP-SE: The TCEP-SE 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. TCEP: 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 institutions land-grant roadmap or strategic planning process. The following are priority areas: 1. Promotion of energy conservation and development of sustainable energy sources; 2. Increased reservation, pueblo, tribal or other American Indian Community food security; 3. Adaptation of tribal agriculture and natural resources to global climate change; 4. Reduction of childhood and adolescent obesity; and/or 5. Improved food safety. The purpose and intent of this program is to establish an Extension presence and support Extension outreach on Federally Recognized Indian Reservations and Tribal jurisdictions of Federally Recognized Tribes. The intent and mission of this competitive grant program is to establish: 1) An Extension presence to promote equity in access to Extension outreach; 2) To provide resources to address long-standing need among Federally Recognized Tribes. FRTEP: The purpose and intent of this program is to establish an Extension presence and support Extension outreach on Federally Recognized Indian Reservations and Tribal jurisdictions of Federally Recognized Tribes. This program seeks to continue the Land Grants mission of inclusion--providing education and research-based knowledge to those who might not otherwise receive it.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
10.517
Federal Agency/Office
National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Department of Agriculture
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
B - Project Grants
Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2016 Not applicable
Fiscal Year 2017 Not Applicable.
Fiscal Year 2018 (A) - Extension Services at the 1994 Institutions Program (aka Tribal Colleges Extension Program and TCEP) SPECIAL NOTE: See Assistance Listings # 10.500 (M) for pertinent details (B) - Tribal Colleges Extension - Special Emphasis (aka TCEP-SE) SPECIAL NOTE: See Assistance Listings # 10.500 (BB) for pertinent details (C) - Federally-Recognized Tribes Extension Program (aka FRTEP) SPECIAL NOTE: See Assistance Listings # 10.500 (L) for pertinent details
Fiscal Year 2019 This represents a newly created Assistance Listing (CFDA) number, which was part of an initiative to break out the separate programs formerly contained in CFDA # 10.500 – Cooperative Extension Service (CES). (A) - Extension Services at the 1994 Institutions Program (aka Tribal Colleges Extension Program and TCEP) AND (B) - Tribal Colleges Extension - Special Emphasis (aka TCEP-SE) For Fiscal Year 2019, the Initial Appropriation was $6,446,000. The Total Amount Awarded was $6,167,488, composition follows: • Extension Capacity Total Award: $4,125,000 • Special Emphasis Total Award: $2,042,488 Extension Grants were awarded to four (4) institutions. Extension Special Emphasis Grants were awarded to 11 institutions. One (1) school did not participate in the funding. Red Lake Nation College was designated a Land-Grant and was the additional tribal college. (C) - Federally-Recognized Tribes Extension Program (aka FRTEP) In Fiscal Year 2019, the FRTEP program is in the third year of a four-year continuation. NIFA will be making continuation awards totaling $2,917,440 to 36 extension offices through its 1862 Land Grant Universities. Awards will range from $68,580 to $122,000. This will be used to support all 36 Extension offices, including attendance at the 2019 Extension Professional Development Conference in Bay Mills, Michigan.
Fiscal Year 2020 (A) - Extension Services at the 1994 Institutions Program (aka Tribal Colleges Extension Program and TCEP) AND (B) - Tribal Colleges Extension - Special Emphasis (aka TCEP-SE) The projected funding rate for FY 2020 is projected to be the same for FY 2019. (C) - Federally-Recognized Tribes Extension Program (aka FRTEP) In Fiscal Year 2020, the FRTEP program represents the fourth year of a four-year continuation award. NIFA will be making continuation awards totaling $2,917,440 to 36 extension offices through its 1862 Land Grant Universities. Awards will range from $68,580 to $122,000. This will be used to support all 36 Extension offices, including attendance at the 2020 Extension Professional Development Conference. The location is still To be Determined (TBD).
Fiscal Year 2023 Pertinent details will be provided by program at a future date.
Authorization
TCEP-SE This program is authorized under Section 534(b) of the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 301 note), as amended by the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (AREERA) (7 U.S.C. 7601). This section amends Section 3 of the Act of May 8, 1914 (Smith-Lever Act) (7 U.S.C. 341 et seq.), as amended. TCEP This program is authorized under Section 534(b) of the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 301 note), as amended by the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (AREERA) (7 U.S.C. 7601). FRTEP This program is authorized under Section 3(d) of the Act of May 8, 1914, Smith-Lever Act, ch. 79, 38 Stat. 372, 7 U.S.C. 341 et seq. Section 7403 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA)
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
TCEP-SE and TCEP: The Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994, as amended in Section 533(a), requires that each 1994 Land-Grant Institution be accredited or making progress towards accreditation and be recognized as a legal entity. If accreditation is being sought, a college must demonstrate its progress towards accreditation by a letter from a nationally recognized accreditation agency affirming receipt of application for an accreditation site visit or other such documentation. FRTEP: Applications may be submitted by1862 or 1890 Land-Grant Institutions that have a Federally Recognized Tribe within their state jurisdiction. For a state-by-state listing of Indian tribes or groups that are federally recognized, see http://www.ncsl.org/research/state-tribal-institute/list-of-federal-and-state-recognized-tribes.aspx.
Beneficiary Eligibility
TCEP-SE and TCEP: The Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994, as amended in Section 533(a), requires that each 1994 Land-Grant Institution be accredited or making progress towards accreditation and be recognized as a legal entity. If accreditation is being sought, a college must demonstrate its progress towards accreditation by a letter from a nationally recognized accreditation agency affirming receipt of application for an accreditation site visit or other such documentation. FRTEP: Applications may be submitted by1862 or 1890 Land-Grant Institutions that have a Federally Recognized Tribe within their state jurisdiction. For a state-by-state listing of Indian tribes or groups that are federally recognized, see http://www.ncsl.org/research/state-tribal-institute/list-of-federal-and-state-recognized-tribes.aspx.
Credentials/Documentation
Credentials/Documentation (083): The System for Award Management (SAM) combines eight federal procurement systems, including CCR, and the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance into one new system. CCR activities are conducted through SAM (the CCR website will redirect users to SAM). Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number and System for Award Management (SAM): Each applicant (unless excepted under 2 CFR ? 25.110(b) or (c), or has an exception approved by the Federal awarding agency under 2 CFR ? 25.110(d)) is required to: (i) Be registered in SAM before submitting its application; (ii) Provide a valid UEI number in its application; and (iii) Continue to maintain an active SAM registration with current information at all times during which it has an active Federal award or an application or plan under consideration by a Federal awarding agency. It also must state that the Federal awarding agency may not make a Federal award to an applicant until the applicant has complied with all applicable UEI and SAM requirements and, if an applicant has not fully complied with the requirements by the time the Federal awarding agency is ready to make a Federal award, the Federal awarding agency may determine that the applicant is not qualified to receive a Federal award and use that determination as a basis for making a Federal award to another applicant. Applicants must furnish the information required in the Competitive Request for Applications (RFAs). Successful applicants recommended for funding must furnish the information and assurances requested during the award documentation process. These include, but are not limited to the following: Organizational Management Information - Specific management information relating to an applicant shall be submitted on a one time basis, with updates on an as needed basis, as part of the responsibility determination prior to the award of a grant identified under this RFA, if such information has not been provided previously under this or another NIFA program. NIFA will provide copies of forms recommended for use in fulfilling these requirements as part of the preaward process. Although an applicant may be eligible based on its status as one of these entities, there are factors which may exclude an applicant from receiving Federal financial and nonfinancial assistance and benefits under this program (e.g., debarment or suspension of an individual involved or a determination that an applicant is not responsible based on submitted organizational management information). This information collection is approved under OMB Circular Control No. 0524-0026, "Assurance of Compliance with the Department of Agriculture Regulations Assuring Civil Rights, Compliance and Organization Information." SPECIAL NOTE: Please refer to the Competitive Request for Applications (RFAs) for further specific and pertinent details. The most current RFA is available via: Tribal Colleges Extension Program Special Emphasis: https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/tribal-colleges-extension-program-special-emphasis Tribal Colleges Extension Program: https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/tribal-colleges-extension-program-capacity-applications FRTEP: https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/federally-recognized-tribes-extension-program-frtep-formerly-extension RFAs are generally released annually. Hence, the RFAs provide the most current and accurate information available. Any specific instructions in the Competitive RFAs supersede the general information provided in the CFDA database. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is not applicable.
Application Procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) only accepts electronic applications which are submitted via Grants.gov in response to specific Requests for Applications (RFA). Applicants must complete the Grants.gov registration process. For information about the pre-award phase of the grant lifecycle application processes see: http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/learn-grants/grants-101/pre-award-phase.html. Further, applicants must follow the instructions provided in the NIFA Grants.gov Application Guide, which can be assessed as follows: Adobe NIFA Applications. 2 CFR part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards and 2 CFR part 400 USDA's Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards apply to this program. SPECIAL NOTE: Please refer to the Competitive Request for Applications (RFAs) for further specific and pertinent details. The most current RFAs are available via: TCEP-SE: https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/tribal-colleges-extension-program-special-emphasis TCEP https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/tribal-colleges-extension-program-capacity-applications FRTEP https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/federally-recognized-tribes-extension-program-frtep-formerly-extension RFAs are generally released annually. Hence, the RFAs provide the most current and accurate information available. Any specific instructions in the Competitive RFAs supersede the general information provided in the CFDA database.
Award Procedure
Applications are evaluated in a 2-part process. First, each application is screened to ensure that it meets the administrative requirements as set forth in this RFA. Second, a review panel will technically evaluate applications that meet these requirements. Evaluation Criteria will be delineated in the Competitive Request for Applications (RFA). 2 CFR 200 - Subpart C and Appendix I and 2 CFR part 400 apply to this Program. SPECIAL NOTE: Please refer to the Competitive Request for Applications (RFAs) for further specific and pertinent details. The most current RFAs are available via: TCEP_SE: https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/tribal-colleges-extension-program-special-emphasis TCEP https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/tribal-colleges-extension-program-capacity-applications FRTEP https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/federally-recognized-tribes-extension-program-frtep-formerly-extension RFAs are generally released annually. Hence, the RFAs provide the most current and accurate information available. Any specific instructions in the Competitive RFAs supersede the general information provided in the CFDA database.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
From 30 to 60 days. From 30 to 60 days. From 30 to 60 days. Contact the National Program Leader (NPL), as indicated per CFDA Section # 152 - Headquarters Office regarding dates for specific deadlines, start and end dates, and range of approval/disapproval time. Information is also available via our website and may be obtained via the Grants.gov website. NIFA's respective links regarding general information are provided below: http://nifa.usda.gov/ http://www.grants.gov. SPECIAL NOTE: Please refer to the Competitive Request for Applications (RFAs) for further specific and pertinent details. The most current RFA is available via: https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/tribal-colleges-extension-program-special-emphasis TCEP https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/tribal-colleges-extension-program-capacity-applications FRTEP https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/federally-recognized-tribes-extension-program-frtep-formerly-extension RFAs are generally released annually. Hence, the RFAs provide the most current and accurate information available. Any specific instructions in the Competitive RFAs supersede the general information provided in the CFDA database.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Other. Specific details are provided in the Request for Applications (RFA), which are generally published annually. The most current RFA is available via: TCEP_SE: https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/tribal-colleges-extension-program-special-emphasis TCEP https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/tribal-colleges-extension-program-capacity-applications FRTEP https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/federally-recognized-tribes-extension-program-frtep-formerly-extension
How are proposals selected?
2 CFR part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards and 2 CFR part 400 USDA's Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards apply to this program. Within guidelines established for the program as described in the Competitive Request for Application (RFA). The most current RFAs are available via: TCEP SE https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/tribal-colleges-extension-program-special-emphasis TCEP https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/tribal-colleges-extension-program-capacity-applications FRTEP https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/federally-recognized-tribes-extension-program-frtep-formerly-extension
How may assistance be used?
USES: TCEP-SE Agriculture —educational programs help individuals learn new ways to generate income through alternative enterprises, improved marketing strategies, and management skills and help farmers, foresters and ranchers improve productivity through resource management, controlling crop pests, soil testing, livestock production practices, and marketing. 2. 4-H Youth Development —builds important life skills in youth that build character and assist them in making appropriate life and career choices. At-risk youth participate in school retention and enrichment programs. Youth learn science, math, social skills, and much more, through hands-on projects and activities. 3. Leadership Development —trains extension professionals and volunteers to deliver programs in gardening, health and safety, family and consumer issues, and 4-H youth development and serve in leadership roles in the community. 4. Natural Resources —informs landowners and homeowners how to achieve sustainable use of natural resources and enhance environmental values with educational programs in water quality, water conservation, timber management, composting, lawn waste management, and recycling. 5. Family and Consumer Sciences —enhances families’ resiliency and health by teaching nutrition, food preparation skills, positive child care, family communication, financial management, and health care strategies. 6. Community and Economic Development —helps local governments investigate and create viable options for economic and community development, such as improved job creation and retention, small and medium-sized business development, effective and coordinated emergency response, solid waste disposal, tourism development, workforce education, and land use planning. TCEP: Projects will be tailored to support current or proposed Extension education infrastructure, personnel and programming. Procurement of educational equipment, extension office accommodation, salaries for Extension personnel, student internships, community outreach and allowable program support expenses are considered part of capacity building FRTEP Applicants will work towards a comprehensive Extension plan and engage in both direct and indirect activities in support of their proposed programs. Examples of direct programs activities include, but are not limited to, needs assessments, educational workshops, site visits, producer demonstration projects and cultural-learning events. Indirect activities might include, but are not limited to, extending partnerships, expanding communication networks and acquiring additional resources in support of the overall goals and objectives of the proposed project.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Performance Reports: PERFORMANCE MONITORING: See above for pertinent and specific details.
Auditing
Relation to other audit requirements, but records must be available for review or audit by appropriate officials of the Federal agency, pass-through entity, and Government Accountability Office (GAO). This program is also subject to audit by the cognizant Federal audit agency and the USDA Office of Inspector General.
Records
In accordance with 2 CFR Part 400 - Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, ? 200.334 Retention requirements for records. Grantees shall maintain separate records for each grant to ensure that funds are used for authorized purposes. Grant-related records are subject to inspection during the life of the grant and must be retained at least three (3) years. Records must be retained beyond the three (3) year period if litigation is pending or audit findings have not been resolved. 2 CFR 200 Subpart D applies to this program.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
In accordance with statutory time limits, project periods, including no-cost extensions of time, are not to exceed 5 years. Further details are provided in the Award document Form NIFA-2009 and the NIFA General Terms and Conditions Grants and Cooperative Agreements (dated October 2016) at: https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/nifa-general-terms-and-conditions-grants-and-cooperative-agreements-october-2016. SPECIAL NOTE: Please refer to the Competitive Request for Applications (RFAs) for specific and pertinent details. The most current RFAs are available via: TCEP_SE: https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/tribal-colleges-extension-program-special-emphasis TCEP https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/tribal-colleges-extension-program-capacity-applications FRTEP https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/federally-recognized-tribes-extension-program-frtep-formerly-extension Method of awarding/releasing assistance: NIFA utilizes the Automated Standard Application for Payments (ASAP), a secure, web-based electronic payment and information system that allows federal agencies to administer funds. Currently, ASAP is the only payment source for new NIFA grantees. NIFA utilizes the Automated Standard Application for Payments (ASAP), a secure, web-based electronic payment and information system that allows federal agencies to administer funds. Currently, ASAP is the only payment source for new NIFA grantees.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
National Institute of Food and Agriculture U.S. Department of Agriculture P.O. Box 419205, Mail Stop 10000, Kansas City, MO 64141-6205 Courier/Package Delivery Address: 2312 East Bannister Road, Mail Stop 10000, Kansas City, MO 64141-3061
Headquarters Office
Janyce Woodard
Institute of Youth, Family, and Community, Division of Community and Education, National Institute of Food and Agriculture
U.S. Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 419205, Mail Stop 10000, Kansas City, MO 64141-6205
Courier/Package Delivery Address:
2312 East Bannister Road, Mail Stop 10000, Kansas City, MO 64141-3061
Kansas City, MO 64141 US
Janyce.Woodard@usda.gov
Phone: (816) 926-2131
Website Address
https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/programs/tribal-extension-grant-program
Financial Information
Account Identification
12-0502-0-1-352
Obligations
(Project Grants (Discretionary)) FY 22$13,200,000.00; FY 23 est $1,000,000.00; FY 24 FY 21$9,105,600.00; FY 20$10,752,000.00; FY 19$9,088,927.00; FY 18$0.00; FY 17$0.00; FY 16$0.00; - SPECIAL NOTES: (1) Previously included in CFDA # 10.500, for the Cooperative Extension Service (CES). This represents a newly created CFDA number, which was part of an initiative to break out the separate programs contained in CFDA # 10.500 (CES). NIFAs implementation became effective for fiscal year (FY) 2019 Request for Applications (RFAs) and new awards. (2) The difference between the appropriation and obligation numbers reflects legislative authorized set-asides deducted as appropriate, and in some cases the availability of obligational authority from prior years.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
If minimum or maximum amounts of funding per competitive and/or capacity project grant, or cooperative agreement are established, these amounts will be announced in the annual Competitive Request for Application (RFA). The most current RFA is available via: TCEP-SE: https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/tribal-colleges-extension-program-special-emphasis TCEP https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/tribal-colleges-extension-program-capacity-applications FRTEP https://www.nifa.usda.gov/grants/funding-opportunities/federally-recognized-tribes-extension-program-frtep-formerly-extension
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
As an administrator of U.S. government support, NIFA works in partnership with grantees to ensure responsible stewardship of federal funds. Our grantees and partners are required to comply with all relevant rules and regulations. The following resources are provided to NIFA's partners and award recipients to support their adherence to federal regulations governing program performance: NIFA's primary (main) website: https://nifa.usda.gov/regulations-and-guidelines The following represent specific documents and direct links: POLICY GUIDE NIFA's Federal Assistance Policy Guide describes agency policies and procedures. https://nifa.usda.gov/policy-guide CERTIFICATIONS AND REPRESENTATIONS Certifications and representations provided through the NIFA application process. https://nifa.usda.gov/certifications-and-representations ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF USDA SUPPORT BY NIFA When acknowledging USDA support in accordance with 2 CFR Part 415, grantees must use the following acknowledgement for all projects or initiatives supported by NIFA. https://nifa.usda.gov/acknowledgment-usda-support-nifa FEDERAL REGULATIONS The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) lists all regulations published in the Federal Register. https://nifa.usda.gov/federal-regulations FOIA The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) provides that any person has the right to request access to federal documents and information such as research data. https://nifa.usda.gov/foia NEPA POLICY AND GUIDANCE The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Policy and Guidance set the standard for identifying potential environmental impacts. https://nifa.usda.gov/nepa-policy-and-guidance OGFM ISSUED CORRESPONDENCE The Office of Grants and Financial Management occasionally issues correspondence to applicants, grantees, and/or the general public for informational or clarification purposes. https://nifa.usda.gov/ogfm-issued-correspondence RESEARCH MISCONDUCT NIFA requires that all its awardees adhere to the USDA Scientific Integrity Policy and the Federal Policy on Research Misconduct. https://nifa.usda.gov/research-misconduct NIFA'S GENERAL AWARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS Award terms and conditions are determined by statutory, regulatory, and agency requirements, as well as each grant's circumstances. Terms and conditions dictate important items related to your grant, including method of payment, reporting frequency and content, and prior approval requirements. References to the terms and conditions of awards are located on the NIFA 2009 Award Fact Sheet. NIFA's general award terms and conditions (see link below) is applicable to this program, for awards with an award date on December 26, 2014 and thereafter. https://nifa.usda.gov/resource/nifa-general-terms-and-conditions-grants-and-cooperative-agreements-october-2016.
Examples of Funded Projects
Fiscal Year 2017 Not Applicable.
Fiscal Year 2018 (A) - Extension Services at the 1994 Institutions Program (aka Tribal Colleges Extension Program and TCEP) SPECIAL NOTE: See Assistance Listings # 10.500 (M) for pertinent details (B) - Tribal Colleges Extension - Special Emphasis (aka TCEP-SE) SPECIAL NOTE: See Assistance Listings # 10.500 (BB) for pertinent details (C) - Federally-Recognized Tribes Extension Program (aka FRTEP) SPECIAL NOTE: See Assistance Listings # 10.500 (L) for pertinent details
Fiscal Year 2019 This represents a newly created Assistance Listing (CFDA) number, which was part of an initiative to break out the separate programs formerly contained in CFDA # 10.500 – Cooperative Extension Service (CES). (A) - Extension Services at the 1994 Institutions Program (aka Tribal Colleges Extension Program and TCEP) AND (B) - Tribal Colleges Extension - Special Emphasis (aka TCEP-SE) The FY 2019 is projected to be the same as FY 2018 because they are continuation awards. (C) - Federally-Recognized Tribes Extension Program (aka FRTEP) FRTEP programs represent 4-year continuation awards. Hence, the same projects will be funded from FY 2017 through FY 2020. The FRTEP Extension Offices are designed and equipped to respond to community and stakeholder needs. These may change regularly as life and nature dictate. Generally, the programming is consistent each year.
Fiscal Year 2020 (A) - Extension Services at the 1994 Institutions Program (aka Tribal Colleges Extension Program and TCEP) AND (B) - Tribal Colleges Extension - Special Emphasis (aka TCEP-SE) The FY 2020 is projected to be the same as FY 2019 because they are continuation awards. (C) - Federally-Recognized Tribes Extension Program (aka FRTEP) FRTEP programs represent 4-year continuation awards. Hence, the same projects will be funded from FY 2017 through FY 2020. The FRTEP Extension Offices are designed and equipped to respond to community and stakeholder needs. These may change regularly as life and nature dictate. Generally, the programming is consistent each year.
Fiscal Year 2023 Pertinent details will be provided by program at a future date.

 



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