Tribal Colleges Extension Program (TCEP)-- Special Emphasis (SE)

 
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    CFDA#

    10.517
     

    Funder Type

    Federal Government

    IT Classification

    B - Readily funds technology as part of an award

    Authority

    National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)

    Summary

    The purpose of the Tribal Colleges Extension Program: Special Emphasis (TCEP-SE) is to deliver science-based, culturally relevant extension education programs designed to address public needs and improve quality of life. 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.


    The TCEP-SE is aligned with:

    The USDA Strategic Plan FY 2022-2026 found at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/usda-fy-2022-2026-strategic-plan.pdf

    1. Strategic Goal 1: Combat Climate Change to Support America's Working Lands, Natural Resources and Communities
    2. Strategic Goal 2: Ensure America's Agricultural System is Equitable, Resilient, and Prosperous
    3. Strategic Goal 3: Foster an Equitable and Competitive Marketplace for All Agricultural Producers
    4. Strategic Goal 4: Provide All Americans Safe, Nutritious Food
    5. Strategic Goal 5: Expand Opportunities for Economic Development and Improve Quality of Life in Rural and Tribal Communities

    Social and Behavioral Sciences: TCEP-SE supports social and behavioral science disciplines. Projects that integrate social and biological sciences to

    provide experiential learning opportunities for students in community development programs are encouraged. Incorporation of social and behavioral sciences is important for addressing many of the challenges facing agriculture and rural communities, such as increasing global demand for food production in the face of limited natural resources; improving health and reducing obesity by engaging in healthy diets; and alleviating poverty by fostering economic opportunity.


    Traditional Ecological Knowledge: Traditional Ecological Knowledge is encouraged as a topic of research, education, and extension for projects.


    Global Engagement: NIFA supports global engagement that advances U.S. agricultural goals. NIFA recognizes that collaboration with international partners may be necessary to attain the agency's goals for U.S. agriculture, promote global competence of our nation's future agricultural workforce, and promote safe and nutritious food security in a growing world. Therefore, although application to this RFA is limited to eligible U.S. institutions, applicants may collaborate with international partners, to include subcontracts to international partners or other institutions. Applications must clearly demonstrate benefits to the U.S.


    Leadership Skills Development: The development of leadership skills, knowledge, and qualities are necessary to prepare students for agricultural and related careers in the private sector, government, and academia.

     

    History of Funding

    None is available.

    Additional Information

    This grant program will only accept applications under the Single-Function Extension” project type.
    • Single-function Extension Projects conduct programs and activities that deliver science based knowledge and informal educational programs to people, enabling them to make practical decisions. Program delivery may range from community-based to national audiences and use communication methods from face-to-face to electronic or combinations thereof. Extension Projects may also include related matters such as certification programs, in-service training, client recruitment and services, curriculum development, instructional materials and equipment, and innovative instructional methodologies appropriate to informal educational programs.
    Extension Projects address one or more of the following key strategic actions:
    • Support informal education to increase food and agricultural literacy of youth and adults;
    • Promote science-based agricultural literacy by increasing understanding and use of food and agricultural science data, information, and programs;
    • Build science-based capability in people to engage audiences and enable informed decision making;
    • Develop new applications of instructional tools and curriculum structures that increase technical competency and ensure global competitiveness;
    • Offer non-formal learning programs that increase accessibility to new audiences at the rate at which new ideas and technologies are tested and/or developed at the community scale; and
    • Develop programs that increase public knowledge and citizen engagement leading to actions that protect or enhance the nations' food supply, agricultural productivity, environmental quality, community vitality, and/or public health and well-being. 

    Contacts

    Janyce Woodard

    Janyce Woodard
    Institute of Youth, Family and Community – IYFC

    ,

    Ara Staab

    Ara Staab
    Institute of Youth, Family and Community – IYFC

    ,
     

  • Eligibility Details

    Applications may only be submitted by colleges and universities designated as 1994 Land-Grants by legislation. A list of these colleges can be found in the application guidance.

    Deadline Details

    Applications must be submitted by June 30, 2023. A similar deadline is anticipated annually.

    Award Details

    Approximately $1,000,000 is available in funding. NIFA anticipates funding 10 TCEP-SE projects. Awards vary from $60,000 to $200,000. Cost sharing/matching is not required.

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