Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University

Hayward, WI Doing business as LCO College

UEI
H3PCNTGZMBJ3
CAGE
1VW26
Primary NAICS
Not on record
SAM.gov registration
Active through

Company facts

Self-certified in SAM.gov
  • Minority Institution
  • Tribally Owned Firm
  • Tribal Government
  • 1994 Land Grant College
  • Tribal College
  • Educational Institution
  • Indian Tribe (Federally Recognized)
Entity structure
Other
SAM.gov registration date
Physical address
13466 W Trepania Rd, Hayward, WI 54843, USA
Website
lco.edu
Founded
1982
Employees
51-250
Estimated annual revenue
$10M-$50M
Industry
  1. Consumer Discretionary
  2. Diversified Consumer Services
  3. Education Services
  4. Education
SIC code
82 Educational Services
Profiles

Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .

Grant awards

Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.

Grant subawards

Prime recipient Prime award Amount Awarded
Northwestern University SCC-IRG Track 1: Strengthening Resilience of Ojibwe Nations Across Generations (STRONG) 2233912 $12,917
University Of Hawaii Aanikoobijigeng Connecting Generations S415C230006 $80,000
University Of Wisconsin System Target Audiences: Pre-College (Middle and High School) and College Native students Obj.1 Create experiential learning opportunities involving community-based… 20227041138309 $161,830
University Of Hawaii Aanikoobijigeng Connecting Generations S415C230006 $80,000

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About the company

Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University, also known as LCO College, is a tribally owned and operated 1994 Land Grant institution located in Hayward, Wisconsin, serving the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. As a designated minority institution and tribal college, LCO College provides educational opportunities with a focus on preserving Ojibwe culture and supporting Native American students through comprehensive academic and research programs. The university primarily engages with the federal government through diverse grant awards that support its mission of strengthening educational access, research capabilities, and community development for Native American populations.

LCO College has received federal grant awards from multiple agencies, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Department of Education, Department of the Interior, and National Science Foundation, focusing on areas such as STEM education, agricultural research, community facilities development, and cultural preservation. Recent grant projects have included hemp cultivation research, cybersecurity infrastructure planning, workforce development initiatives for Native youth, and programs to enhance educational pathways in agriculture and natural resource management. The university frequently collaborates with partners like the University of Wisconsin-Madison, College of Menominee Nation, American Indian Higher Education Consortium, and Wisconsin Tribal Conservation Advisory Council to implement grant-funded initiatives. Specific grant-supported activities include developing bachelor's degree programs in biology, creating internship opportunities, conducting agricultural and ecological research, supporting student research experiences, and developing community-based educational programs that integrate traditional ecological knowledge with scientific learning.

Quick answers

Is Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University registered in SAM.gov?

Yes. Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University's SAM.gov registration is active through January 20, 2027.

What is Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University's most recent federal award?

Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University's most recent federal grant award is American indian tribally controlled colleges and universities (P031T250014), from Office of Postsecondary Education, on October 1, 2025.

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