Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program (formerly Extension Indian Reservation Program)

The purpose of this program is to support Extension agents who establish Extension education programs on the Indian Reservations and Tribal jurisdictions of Federally-Recognized Tribes. In fiscal year (FY) 2009, funded projects will support one or more of the following selected Strategic Goals included in the CSREES Strategic Plan for FY 2007-2012: Strategic Goal 2: Enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of rural and farm economies; Strategic Goal 3: Support increased economic opportunity and improved quality of life in rural America; Strategic Goal 4: Enhance protection and safety of the Nations agriculture and food supply; and Strategic Goal 6: Protect and enhance the Nations natural resource base and environment.

Who Is Eligible to Apply

1862 Land-Grant Institutions

1890 Land-Grant Institutions

More Information on Eligibility

Applications may be submitted by 1862 and 1890 Land-Grant Institutions and the University of the District of Columbia.

Request for Application (RFA) | Apply: Electronic

Solicitation Date (Opening)	November 19, 2008
Letter of Intent Due Date	None
Due Date (Closing)	January 5, 2009
Anticipated Award Date	None
Estimated Total Program Funding	$2,430,000.00
Range of Awards	$0.00 to $2,430,000.00
Percent of Applications Funded Last Fiscal Year	100%
Cost Sharing Requirements	None
For More Information Contact	Joan F. Gill
Funding Opportunity Number	USDA-CSREES-SLBCD-001906
CFDA Number	10.500 Cooperative Extension Service
Contact for Electronic Access Problems	webcomments@csrees.usda.gov