Project Grant 20237041140931
- This $1.1 million project grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture will support efforts to strengthen pathways for Native youth in Wisconsin to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields related to agriculture and natural resource management. Funded under the New Beginnings for Tribal Students program, key partners Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College, College of Menominee Nation, and University of...
- This federal Project Grant award of $587,975.00 was provided by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs School Operations under the Assistance to Tribally Controlled Community Colleges and Universities program (CFDA 15.027). The award was granted to Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College (KBOCC), a 1994 Land Grant institution serving Native American students in Michigan. The funding supports KBOCC's delivery of comprehensive educational services, including academic...
- The Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College (KBOCC) received a $650,000 Project Grant award under the U.S. Department of Agriculture's 1994 Institutions Research Grants Program (CFDA 10.227). This 4-year grant, commencing on December 15, 2023, will enable KBOCC to build upon its prior work in surface water research, wetlands studies, and integration of traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) across its curriculum. Key products and services to be delivered through this grant include: 1)...
- The University of Maine System was awarded a $1,000,000 Project Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) under the New Beginning for Tribal Students program (CFDA 10.527). This 3-year grant, running from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2027, aims to increase participation and success of Wabanaki students in agriculture, natural resources, food science, and related fields at the University of Maine and University of...
- This $500,000 Project Grant award, provided by the United States Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) through the New Beginning for Tribal Students program (CFDA 10.527), supports educational opportunities and services for tribal students in the Bering Strait region of Alaska. The grant will fund tuition assistance, scholarships, and experiential learning for students pursuing studies in High Latitude Range Management and Indigenous Language Studies....
- This federal Project Grant award, totaling $500,000 and issued on September 1, 2024, is provided by the United States Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) under the New Beginning for Tribal Students program (CFDA 10.527). The grant aims to improve retention and graduation rates among Native American students pursuing STEM and health-related degrees at Utah State University (USU) Blanding. The key products and services funded through this award...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded a $500,000 Project Grant to Cankdeska Cikana Community College (CCCC) under the New Beginning for Tribal Students program (CFDA 10.527). The grant allows CCCC to continue providing laptops to cohorts of Native American students and expand its student services, including guidance, transfer, and career counseling. This effort aims to increase college enrollment, persistence, and graduation rates...
- This Cooperative Agreement award from the United States Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) under the New Beginning for Tribal Students program (CFDA 10.527) is aimed at evaluating the program's effectiveness in supporting Native American and Tribal students in higher education. The $500,000 award to Purdue University will fund a 5-year project to assess the program's impact on student recruitment, retention, and graduation rates for Tribal students...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded a $500,000 Project Grant under the New Beginning for Tribal Students (NBTS) program (CFDA 10.527) to the Nebraska Indian Community College (NICC). The purpose of this grant is to recruit, retain, and graduate Native American students through a range of student support services, including tuition assistance, scholarships, experiential learning opportunities, academic advising, and counseling. The...
- This Project Grant award, valued at $1,000,000.00 and issued by the United States Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) under the New Beginnings for Tribal Students program (CFDA 10.527), supports experiential learning, internships, and financial assistance for Native American pre-college and college students attending Oregon State University (OSU) and Chemeketa Community College. The key objectives are to: 1) strengthen relationships between the...
This $500,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture aims to support Tribal students at Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College through the "Bami'aaganag (Supported Ones) Project". The key products and services to be delivered through this 4-year grant include: Hiring an Anishinaabe cultural advisor and student support coordinator/advisor to provide holistic, culturally-tailored support services for Tribal students. Promoting student mental health through access to Uwill mental health counseling services. Encouraging Tribal student enrollment and graduation by removing financial barriers through Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College scholarships. The project is funded through the Department of Agriculture's "New Beginning for Tribal Students" grant program (CFDA 10.527), which provides scholarships and support services to recruit, retain and graduate Native American students. By delivering these culturally-relevant supports, the college aims to increase Tribal student connectedness, success and graduation rates.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $250.0k | 8/28/23 |