The conference grantseeks to enhance research capacity at tribal colleges and universities (tcus), empowering them to cultivate skills, build infrastructure, and create collaborative networks that…

The Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture awarded College Of The Menominee Nation $149,854 under the 1994 Institutions Research Grants program on April 1, 2026, to enhance research capacity at tribal colleges and universities through a research workshop addressing the specific needs and challenges of research in that setting. The workshop aims to improve faculty and staff confidence and motivation in conducting research, enabling students to conduct additional research and strengthen their academic abilities.

College Of The Menominee Nation, a tribally owned, federally recognized 1994 Land Grant tribal college based in Keshena, Wisconsin, received the award. The period of performance runs from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, with work performed in Keshena, Wisconsin.

The 1994 Institutions Research Grants program supports fundamental and applied agricultural research projects addressing high-priority concerns of tribal nations, with specific focus on developing research capacity at tribal colleges in agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences. The program seeks to teach leadership skills and knowledge necessary to prepare students for competitive careers in agricultural and related fields in the private sector, government, and academia.

The conference grantseeks to enhance research capacity at tribal colleges and universities (tcus), empowering them to cultivate skills, build infrastructure, and create collaborative networks that facilitate meaningful scientific research and stimulatescientific inquiry at tribal colleges and universities. This projectaligns with the five priorities of the USDA science andresearch strategy, which aims to translate research into action. We anticipate that a research workshop that addresses the specific needs and challenges of research at tribal colleges and universitieswill improve the confidence and motivation of faculty and staff in conducting research. This will allow students to conduct additional research, improving their academic abilities and confidence.