What does this program do?
This program provides funding to 1994 Land Grant Institutions (Tribal Colleges) to make capital improvements to their educational facilities and to purchase equipment.
Who may apply for this program?
Tribal Colleges as listed in Section 7402 of the Agricultural Act of 2014.
How may funds be used?
Funds can be used by Tribal Colleges for infrastructure improvements, to purchase equipment and to develop essential community facilities.
Eligible community facilities projects include:
- Schools
- Education equipment
- Libraries
- Dorms
- Renovation and improvements
- Vehicles and major equipment
- Education and cultural projects
What kinds of funding are available?
- Grants up to $250,000 per land grant institution
- Funds can be used to pay up to 95% of the project cost
Are matching funds required?
- A 5% match is required
- Partnerships with other federal, state, local, private and non-profit entities are encouraged
How do we get started?
- Applications for this program are accepted through your local office year round
- Program resources are available online (includes forms, guidance and certifications)
Who can answer questions?
Contact your local office.
What govern this program?
- This program is authorized by 7 U.S.C. 1926
- Code of Federal Regulation, 7 CFR 3570 Subpart B
- RD Instruction 3570-B
NOTE: Because citations and other information may be subject to change please always consult the program Instructions listed in the section above titled "What Law Governs this Program?" You may also contact your local office for assistance.
NOTE: If state specific forms are not shown above, please ensure that your state is selected in the dropdown menu above to find the State Office contact information and speak to a Community Programs Specialist before attempting to fill out any forms or applications. This will save you valuable time in your application.
There are no other additional requirements at the national level. If there are additional state-specific requirements they will be listed above.
AREA OFFICES
Forrest City Area Office
Flora Pruitt, Area Specialist (Flora.Pruitt@usda.gov)
Phone: 870-633-3055 (Ext. 4)
Fax: 855-681-7082
USDA Service Center
4401 N. Washington
Forrest City, AR 72335
Counties served: Arkansas, Crittenden, Cross, Lee, Lonoke, Monroe, Phillips, Prairie, Pulaski, St. Francis, White, and Woodruff Counties.
Fort Smith Area Office
Matthew Hudson, Area Specialist (Matthew.Hudson@usda.gov)
Phone: 479-646-8300 (Ext. 4)
Fax: 877-504-6540
USDA Service Center
3913 Brooken Hill Drive, Suite 400
Fort Smith, AR 72908-9289
Counties served: Conway, Crawford, Franklin, Faulkner, Johnson, Logan, Perry, Pope, Sebastian, Scott, Van Buren, and Yell Counties.
Harrison Area Office
Matthew Hudson, Area Specialist (Matthew.Hudson@usda.gov)
Phone: 870-741-8600 (Ext. 4)
Fax: 855-681-7080
Federal Building, Room 219
402 N. Walnut
Harrison, AR 72601
Counties served: Baxter, Benton, Boone, Carroll, Fulton, Izard, Madison, Marion, Newton, Searcy, Stone, and Washington Counties
Hope Area Office
Beckie Buck, Area Director (rebecca.buck@usda.gov)
Phone: 870-777-8800 (Ext. 4)
Fax: 855-747-7792
USDA Service Center
300 W. Commerce Blvd., Suite D (Mail to P. O. Box 768)
Hope, AR 71802
Counties served: Clark, Garland, Hempstead, Hot Spring, Howard, Lafayette, Little River, Miller, Montgomery, Nevada, Pike, Polk, Saline, and Sevier Counties
Jonesboro Area Office
Trisha Davis, Area Specialist (trisha.davis@usda.gov)
Phone: 870-972-4671 (Ext. 4)
Fax: 855-681-7081
USDA Service Center
3407 S. Caraway, Suite 4
Jonesboro, AR 72404
Counties served: Clay, Cleburne, Craighead, Green, Independence, Jackson, Lawrence, Mississippi, Poinsett, Randolph, and Sharp Counties.
Monticello Area Office
Brian Montgomery, Area Specialist (Michael.Montgomery3@usda.gov)
Marisa Harris, Area Specialist (Marisa.Harris@usda.gov)
Phone: 870-367-8400 (Ext. 4)
Fax: 855-747-7791
USDA Service Center
419 West Grimes Street, Suite 4
Monticello, AR 71655
Counties served: Ashley, Bradley, Calhoun, Chicot, Cleveland, Columbia, Dallas, Desha, Drew, Grant, Jefferson, Lincoln, Ouachita, and Union Counties.
STATE OFFICE
Tim Smith, Acting Community Programs Director (Tim.Smith3@usda.gov)
Phone: 501-301-3265
Fax: 855-747-7800
David Kirchner, Community Programs Specialist (David.Kirchner@usda.gov)
Phone: 501-301-3265
Fax: 855-747-7800
Richard Maurer, Community Programs Specialist (Richard.Maurer@usda.gov)
Phone: 501-301-3265
Fax: 855-747-7800