Tribal Youth & Workforce Development

CFDA 10.049 Active Cooperative Agreement
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding
$1.2M FY2025
$1.2M
FY24
$1.2M
FY25

Program Objective

To increase the engagement of tribal members within the food and agricultural workforce and to foster and advance the professional achievement of tribal youth, by providing tailored technical assistance cooperative agreements to entities with a demonstrable capacity and capabilities to develop curricula, internship and educational programs, and provide effective outreach.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Federally Recognized Tribal Government
  • Nonprofit Organization
  • Not-for-Profit Organization

Eligible entities working to serve mutual interests in Youth and Workforce Development.

How to Apply

Award Procedure

Assistance is provided through cooperative agreements following the approval of the USDA Director of Tribal Relations.

Program details & compliance

Description

This listing provides educational and professional development opportunities targeted at 1994 Tribal Colleges and University students and Tribal producers, farmers and ranchers.

Mission Categories

Primary: American Indian or Alaskan Native Education

Other categories:
Higher EducationVocational EducationWork EducationAgricultural Resource Conservation and Development

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Funding may be used to develop curriculum, administer internships and educational programs, create outreach and educational materials, and for other purposes that align with the statutory authority. Statement of work showing alignment with the Youth and Workforce Development goals and purpose.

Restrictions

These funds are not for construction, maintenance of buildings or machinery, or for procurement of capitalized equipment.

Reporting & Compliance

Records Retention
3 years

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

  • Subpart B — General Provisions
  • Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart E — Cost Principles
  • Subpart F — Audit Requirements

Contacts

Lawrence Shorty
2022052249
Whitten Building 1400 Jefferson Drive SW, Washington, DC 20250
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-02-04. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-29 05:36:07.