New Beginning for Tribal Students Program

The New Beginning for Tribal Students (NBTS) program aims to increase the retention and graduation rate of Tribal students attending 1994, 1862, and 1890 Land-grant Institutions. The program provides competitive grants to Land-grant Colleges and Universities to support Tribal students through various means such as recruiting, tuition and related fees, experiential learning, student services, and other activities that would increase the retention and graduation rate of Tribal students. Key aspects of the program include: • Supporting Tribal students in their pursuit of higher education • Fostering partnerships between Land-grant Institutions and other organizations that work with Tribal students • Encouraging the development of leadership skills and knowledge in Tribal students • Promoting innovative agricultural technologies and cutting-edge digital tools in agricultural education • Enhancing the recruitment and retention of Tribal students in Land-grant Institutions The program has a total available funding of approximately $5,000,000, with an anticipated 10 awards, and an average individual award range of $250,000 to $500,000. The project duration is 24-48 months.