The 1994 Land-grant Universities (LGUs) often serve as the primary institution of scientific inquiry, knowledge, and learning for reservation communities. This funding, awarded through NIFA’s Tribal Colleges Research Grant Program, allows the 1994s to address the questions that matter to these communities, such as protecting reservation forests or monitoring water quality. Projects may help a Tribe improve bison herd productivity, discover whether plants can play a role in managing diabetes, or control invasive species. The grant’s partnership requirement ensures that other Federal and LGU research entities can share resources and knowledge with the newest LGUs.
2024 Awardees:
- Aaniiih Nakoda College
- College of Menominee Nation (2)
- DineDiné College
- Navajo Technical University (2)
- Northwest Indian College
- Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College
- Salish Kootenai College (2)
- United Tribes Technical College
Page last updated: February 25, 2026