Tribal Youth & Workforce Development
Active
- Assistance listing
- 10.049
- Agency
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Department of Agriculture
- Grant awards
- 9 $3,567,220 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's Office of the Secretary funds the Tribal Youth & Workforce Development program (CFDA 10.049) through cooperative agreements that support tribal workforce engagement and professional development in food and agriculture, with the most recent award made on September 25, 2024.
The program distributes grants exclusively as Cooperative Agreements, which require approval by the USDA Director of Tribal Relations and support performance periods up to five years. Recent award activity shows steady engagement: nine awards totaling $3.6 million federal dollars obligated since October 2022, with six awards in 2023 and two in 2024. The program funds curriculum development, internship administration, educational programming, outreach materials, and other activities aligned with youth and workforce development in tribal agriculture and food systems.
Recent awards reflect a portfolio focused on three core activity streams. Tribal-Federal Agricultural Liaison programs assist tribal farmers and ranchers navigating USDA and Department of Interior resources, with three separate awards of $200 thousand each established in 2023 to replicate the model across multiple tribal nations. The Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program recruits undergraduate and graduate students for internships in tribal agriculture and food policy, with awards of $527,811 in 2024 and $239,375 in 2023. Indigenous Food Sovereignty and Public Health Resource Centers represent the largest single award category; the program has funded two such initiatives at $1 million each (one established September 2023, continued September 2024). Supporting activities include experiential learning for meat inspector recruitment ($100 thousand, 2023) and Indigenous Traditional Ecological Knowledge research programs ($100,034, 2022).
Eligible entities serve mutual interests in tribal youth and workforce development, including 1994 Tribal Colleges and Universities and tribal producers, farmers, and ranchers. Federal records retention requirements extend three years from final expenditure or annual financial reporting submission. Recent grant opportunities are not present in the source material; applicants should monitor USDA Office of Tribal Relations announcements for the next solicitation cycle.
Objective and description
- Objective
To increase the engagement of tribal members within the food and agricultural workforce and to foster and advance the professional achievement of tribal youth, by providing tailored technical assistance cooperative agreements to entities with a demon
- Description
This listing provides educational and professional development opportunities targeted at 1994 Tribal Colleges and University students and Tribal producers, farmers and ranchers.
Eligibility
- Applicant eligibility
Eligible entities working to serve mutual interests in Youth and Workforce Development.
- Uses of assistance
Funding may be used to develop curriculum, administer internships and educational programs, create outreach and educational materials, and for other purposes that align with the statutory authority. Statement of work showing alignment with the Youth and Workforce Development goals and purpose.
- Length and time phasing of assistance
Awards are made subject to available annual appropriations for a period of performance up to 5 years.
How to apply
- Award procedure
Assistance is provided through cooperative agreements following the approval of the USDA Director of Tribal Relations.
Grant awards
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota State University | $2,000,000 | 56% |
| 2 | Partnership For Public Service Inc. | $767,186 | 22% |
| 3 | Fort Belknap Indian Community | $200,000 | 6% |
| 4 | Blackfeet Tribe Of The Blackfeet Indian Reservation | $200,000 | 6% |
| 5 | Muscogee Creek Nation | $200,000 | 6% |
| 6 | American Indian Science And Engineering Society | $100,034 | 3% |
| 7 | American Meat Science Association | $100,000 | 3% |
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $1,527,811 |
| FY2023 | $1,939,375 |
| FY2022 | $100,034 |
Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 10.049?
Assistance Listing 10.049 is Tribal Youth & Workforce Development, a federal grant program run by Department of Agriculture.
What is the CFDA number for Tribal Youth & Workforce Development?
Its CFDA number is 10.049: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 10.049 awarded?
9 grant awards under 10.049 have obligated $3,567,220 in federal funds to 7 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 10.049?
The recipients obligated the most under Tribal Youth & Workforce Development are North Dakota State University ($2,000,000), Partnership For Public Service Inc. ($767,186) and Fort Belknap Indian Community ($200,000).
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