The New Beginning for Tribal Students (NBTS) Program is a grant designed to help Tribal students succeed in college by increasing their retention and graduation rates. It provides funding to Land-grant Colleges or Universities to support these students through various services like recruiting, tuition assistance, tutoring, counseling, and academic advising.
Who it's for: This grant is for Land-grant Colleges or Universities that want to support Tribal students. It specifically targets institutions classified as 1994, 1862, and 1890 Land-grant Institutions.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a Land-grant College or University
- Not supporting Tribal students
- Not providing required cost sharing or matching funds
What You May Need
- Proof of Land-grant Institution status
- Plan for supporting Tribal students
- Budget proposal including cost sharing
- Details on student services offered
- Recruitment strategy for Tribal students
- Documentation of current retention and graduation rates
- Letters of support from Tribal communities
- Organizational financial statements
Cautions
- Cost sharing or matching funds are required
- Must focus on increasing retention and graduation rates of Tribal students
- Ensure all services align with the program's goals
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include 1994, 1862, and 1890 Land-grant Institutions. These are specific types of colleges and universities that have been designated as Land-grant Institutions, which are typically involved in agriculture and related fields. The program is open to any Land-grant College or University that can demonstrate a commitment to supporting Tribal students.
Overview
This grant is for Land-grant Colleges or Universities that want to support Tribal students. It specifically targets institutions classified as 1994, 1862, and 1890 Land-grant Institutions.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a Land-grant College or University
- Not supporting Tribal students
- Not providing required cost sharing or matching funds
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for recruiting Tribal students, covering tuition and related fees, providing experiential learning opportunities, and offering student services like tutoring, counseling, and academic advising.
Total Program Funding
$5,000,000
Expected Awards
15
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- May 19, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 2, 2026(19 days)
- Archive Date
- Aug 1, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify Land-grant Institution status
- Develop a comprehensive support plan for Tribal students
- Prepare a detailed budget with cost sharing
- Gather documentation for current student services
- Draft a recruitment plan for Tribal students
- Collect letters of support from Tribal communities
- Compile organizational financial statements