New Beginning for Tribal Students Program

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National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Description

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 funding to support Tribal students through all the following, but not limited to: recruiting; tuition and related fees; experiential learning; student services, including tutoring; counseling; academic advising; and other student services that would increase the retention and graduation rate of Tribal students enrolled at Land-grant Colleges or Universities.

Who can apply

  • Others

Contact

NIFA Support Email grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov <br/>Business hours: Monday thru Friday, 7a.m. – 5p.m. ET, except federal holidays
grantapplicationquestions@usda.gov

Key dates & funding
  • PostedMay 19, 2026
  • ClosesJul 2, 2026
  • Award floor$250,000
  • Award ceiling$500,000
  • Program funding$5,000,000
  • Expected awards15
  • CFDA10.527
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