| USDA Rural Development (RD) is accepting grant applications for the Community Connect program that funds broadband infrastructure projects in unserved rural communities.
Awards range from $100,000 to $3 million. Federally recognized tribes, non-profits, and for-profit corporations are eligible to apply. To view USDA’s press release click here. For more information about the Community Connect program, click here. USDA RD will also be hosting two webinars in April about the grant process and the program itself. Grant applications are due May 14, 2018. NCAI Contact Information: Maria Givens, Policy Analyst, mgivens@ncai.org |
| Funding Available for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
The Funding Opportunity Announcement for the Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Grant Program (the 2501 Program) has been published in the Federal Register. Grant applications are due May 15, 2018. To view full announcement, please click here. For more information about this opportunity, including how to submit an application, click here. NCAI Contact Information: Maria Givens, Policy Analyst, mgivens@ncai.org |
| Funding available for Tribal Colleges Education Equity Program (TCEG)
The purpose of the TCEG program is to provide funding to enhance educational opportunities for Native Americans in food and agricultural sciences. TCEG is intended to be a component of the applicant 1994 institution’s land grant strategic planning process. Who is eligible to apply: 1994 Land Grant Institutions Grant Applications are due May 18, 2018. For more information on this opportunity, including how to submit an application please, click here. To request a grant application, please clickhere. NCAI Contact Information: Maria Givens, Policy Analyst, mgivens@ncai.org |
