Tribal Agriculture Technical Assistance
Active
- Assistance listing
- 10.048
- Agency
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Department of Agriculture
- Grant awards
- 16 $10,517,502 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Assistance type
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- Cooperative Agreement
- Treasury account
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- 12-9913-0-1-999
- More information
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Department of Agriculture Office of the Secretary funds technical assistance for American Indian and Native Alaskan farmers, ranchers, food businesses, and Tribal governments to access USDA programs through the Intertribal Technical Assistance Network (ITAN) and related cooperative agreements, under Assistance Listing 10.048, with the most recent awards disbursed on December 16, 2024.
The program awards exclusively through cooperative agreements. Sixteen awards totaling $10.5 million in federal dollars have been obligated since 2020. Award activity accelerated in 2023, when seven awards were made; 2024 saw three awards. The program remains active, with the two most recent opportunities posting in November and December 2024 and carrying performance periods through September 2025.
Funded activities center on field-based technical assistance delivered by organizations with demonstrated cultural competency in Tribal contexts. The core function is helping American Indian producers and Tribal nations comply with federal financial assistance requirements and navigate USDA program eligibility. Recent awards support the backbone ITAN infrastructure (two million-dollar-plus annual cooperative agreements maintaining the network itself), targeted outreach to Native American youth on agricultural and USDA career pathways, training partnerships between USDA and the Bureau of Indian Affairs on agricultural programs and Indian land tenure, technical assistance to Tribes on federal procurement policy compliance related to Commodity Credit Corporation funds, conservation program access and Tribal co-stewardship opportunities, research on native pollinator-friendly grasses and forbs for grazing systems, and capacity building for Native community development financial institutions as qualified lenders for Farm Service Agency guaranteed loans.
Eligible applicants include Tribal colleges and universities, nonprofit organizations, Tribal governments, and their wholly owned instrumentalities. Awards are made subject to available annual appropriations for performance periods up to five years. The program reimburses participant support costs, supplies, materials, and related administrative expenses necessary to accomplish each cooperative agreement, following submission of SF-270 forms. Recipients must retain financial records, supporting documents, and statistical records for three years from the date of the final expenditure report submission.
Objective and description
- Objective
The Intertribal Technical Assistance Network (ITAN) was established to increase access and use of USDA programs and services by Indian producers and Tribes. ITAN supports USDA in delivering programs and services through technical assistance and outre
- Description
This listing funds technical assistance provided by partners with demonstrated cultural competency working with Tribal nations to assist American Indian and Native Alaskan farmers, ranchers, and food businesses in accessing federal programs. Field-based providers support individuals and communities in applying for and complying with federal financial assistance requirements.
Eligibility
- Applicant eligibility
Tribal colleges and universities, non-profit organizations, Tribal governments and their wholly owned arms and instrumentalities.
- Beneficiary eligibility
Tribal Nations and Native Americans that reside within the United States.
- Uses of assistance
Participant support costs, supplies, materials, and related administrative expenses determined to be necessary for the accomplishment of each cooperative agreement.
- Length and time phasing of assistance
Awards are made subject to available annual appropriations for a period of performance up to 5 years. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Reimbursements following submission of SF-270
How to apply
- Application procedure
Eligible applicants should contact the USDA Office of Tribal Relations at Tribal.Relations@usda.gov
- Award procedure
Assistance is provided through cooperative agreements following the approval of the USDA Director of Tribal Relations.
Grant awards
Latest 10 of 16 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Intertribal Agriculture Council, Inc. | $9,464,317 | 90% |
| 2 | Native Cdfi Network Inc. | $205,820 | 2% |
| 3 | University Of Arkansas System | $197,115 | 2% |
| 4 | Intertribal Buffalo Council | $100,150 | 1% |
| 5 | The Learning Center At The Euchee Butterfly Farm Inc. | $100,000 | 1% |
| 6 | Four Bands Community Fund, Incorporated | $100,000 | 1% |
| 7 | Institute Of American Indian Arts | $100,000 | 1% |
7 of 8 recipients listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2025 | $2,345,432 |
| FY2024 | $2,050,000 |
| FY2023 | $813,250 |
| FY2022 | $3,660,820 |
| FY2021 | $1,648,000 |
Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 10.048?
Assistance Listing 10.048 is Tribal Agriculture Technical Assistance, a federal grant program run by Department of Agriculture.
What is the CFDA number for Tribal Agriculture Technical Assistance?
Its CFDA number is 10.048: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 10.048 awarded?
16 grant awards under 10.048 have obligated $10,517,502 in federal funds to 8 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 10.048?
The recipients obligated the most under Tribal Agriculture Technical Assistance are Intertribal Agriculture Council, Inc. ($9,464,317), Native Cdfi Network Inc. ($205,820) and University Of Arkansas System ($197,115).
How much did 10.048 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Grants under 10.048 obligated $2,345,432 in federal funds in fiscal year 2025.
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