The Tribal Colleges Extension Program - Capacity Applications (TCEP-CA) provides funding for projects that help Tribal communities with agriculture, youth programs, economic development, healthy living, natural resources, and other important areas. This is a new 4-year funding cycle.
Who it's for: This grant is for Tribal colleges and universities that want to run community-based projects in areas like agriculture, youth development, economic growth, healthy lifestyles, and natural resource management.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Non-Tribal institutions
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Applications not focused on community-based projects
- Applications exceeding $300,000
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility as a Tribal college or university
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Project timeline
- Community impact statement
- Letters of support from community partners
- Registration with Grants.gov
- DUNS number
- SAM registration
Cautions
- Ensure your project aligns with the funding categories
- Strict adherence to the $300,000 award limit
- Projects must be community-based
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are Tribal colleges and universities. These are institutions that are chartered by their respective Tribal governments and are recognized as such. They focus on serving the educational needs of Native American communities.
Overview
This grant is for Tribal colleges and universities that want to run community-based projects in areas like agriculture, youth development, economic growth, healthy lifestyles, and natural resource management.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Non-Tribal institutions
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Applications not focused on community-based projects
- Applications exceeding $300,000
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to support community-based projects that address agriculture, youth programs, economic development, healthy lifestyles, and natural resources in Tribal communities.
Total Program Funding
$10,500,000
Expected Awards
35
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 12, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 14, 2026(62 days)
- Archive Date
- Sep 13, 2026
- Last Updated
- Jun 12, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a Tribal college or university
- Develop a detailed project proposal
- Create a comprehensive budget plan
- Outline a clear project timeline
- Draft a community impact statement
- Gather letters of support from community partners
- Register with Grants.gov
- Obtain a DUNS number
- Ensure SAM registration is current