Key Points
- Applications may be submitted by 1994 Land-grant Institutions.
- This program provides funding for capacity applications and special emphasis projects.
- Capacity Applications support Cooperative Extension offices giving Tribal communities opportunities for enhanced agricultural productivity, community resilience, economic growth, and youth development by extending the reach of innovations in research and technology and enhancing informal, local educational programs.
- Special Emphasis projects provide informal, community-focused Extension pilot projects at 1994 Institutions that may focus on community needs that address emerging issues such as agricultural productivity, improving food systems, community vitality, workforce and economic development, environmental quality, public health and well-being, engaging Tribal youths, and preparing the next generation of Tribal agriculture leaders.
FIM Opportunities
Tribal College Extension could be critical leaders and partners within Food Is Medicine approaches.
