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New Beginning for Tribal Students
Posted
6/12/20
Assistance Listing Number
10.527
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68
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National Institute of Food and Agriculture
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20217041135210
This $1,037,856 Project Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) under the New Beginning for Tribal Students program (CFDA 10.527) will support North Dakota State University in delivering services to increase post-secondary enrollment, retention, and graduation of Tribal students from rural and urban communities through July 2025. Key initiatives include establishing formal partnerships with local Tribal colleges and P-12 Indian education programs, hiring a Tribal Initiatives Director, and providing cohort mentoring and campus-wide Tribal cultural training. $100,000 of the funding will be subawarded to the Board of Education Fargo School Division/Fargo Public Schools to support their "New Beginnings: Supporting Students from Urban Inter-Tribal and Rural Tribal Communities" project delivering services to increase retention and graduation of Tribal students.
North Dakota State University
Project Grant
$1.0m
8/1/21
8/25/22
20237041140954
The Kansas State University (K-State) was awarded a $118,956 Project Grant from the Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the New Beginning for Tribal Students program (CFDA 10.527). The grant aims to increase recruitment and retention of Native, Indigenous, and Tribal students in the field of veterinary medicine. Through this grant, K-State will provide various recruitment and support services over a 3-year period. This includes hosting informational sessions, visit days on campus, a no-cost summer camp, and a mentor-mentee program. The university will also waive supplemental application fees for up to 5 prospective students per application cycle. The goal is to encourage more Native, Indigenous, and Tribal students to pursue careers in veterinary medicine, where they can have a positive impact on their communities.
Kansas State University
Project Grant
$119.0k
9/1/23
8/14/23
20217041135731
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 Wisconsin-Madison will broaden pre-college exposure to relevant majors and careers. Activities will also attract and retain students in STEM majors through developing a sense of belonging, skill mastery, and commitment to growth and community service. The goal is to enhance educational readiness, retention, and workforce development for Native youth across pre-college, tribal college, and university systems. Running from September 2021 through August 2025, this award continues collaboration among the state's land-grant institutions to systematically support Indigenous education pathways.
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University
Project Grant
$1.1m
9/1/21
8/31/21
20227041138311
NICC'S NEW TRIBAL BEGINNING'S 2022 DUAL CREDIT SCHOLARSHIP PROJECT
Nebraska Indian Community College
Project Grant
$330.0k
9/15/22
9/12/23
20217041135209
This $599,998 project grant from the US Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture's New Beginning for Tribal Students program will support the University of Connecticut in developing a pipeline for Northeastern Native American high school students to attend the university's Ratcliffe Hicks School of Agriculture two-year associate's degree program. The funding will cover tuition and fees for a cohort of tribal students and provide them with experiential learning opportunities such as undergraduate research or internships. Students will join the Native and Indigenous Scholars learning community for academic and career support services. The university will work with local tribes to recruit students and develop a mentorship program. Upon completing the associate's degree, students will be prepared to enter the workforce or transfer to a bachelor's program, including a new Native American and Indigenous Studies minor. This project aims to increase educational opportunities and workforce skills for Native students in the region.
University Of Connecticut
Project Grant
$600.0k
8/1/21
9/2/22