The Collective Spirit and Unifying Voice of our Nation's Tribal Colleges and Universities | |
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AIHEC CI Team Application to Become a TCU Cyber Team
The AIHEC Cyberinfrastructure (CI) Team has released an application for all Tribal Colleges and Universities to use to consider becoming a Cyber Team. TCUs selected to become a Cyber Team will be provided a $100,000 subaward to advance campus cyberinfrastructure and be engaged with the AIHEC CI Team over a two-year period in a customize program to further develop CI on your TCU campus. Initiatives included in the customized program may include:
● A CI site visit resulting in focused engagements to assess and address cyberinfrastructure issues and campus priorities identified during the site visit.
● CI strategic planning and policy development
● Hands-on proposal development support to fund future CI activities and equipment.
● Campus-specific cybersecurity support and guidance.
● CI facilitation for campus research activities, especially in Native language, Climate Science, GIS, and Data Storage.
● CI professional and workforce development support.
Deadline to apply is December 15, 2023. For more information, please contact Alex Grandon, Cyberinfrastructure Coordinator (AGrandon@aihec.org).
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California has no accredited Native American colleges. That could change. | |
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Department of Education: Accepting Applications for 2024 Indian Education Discretionary Grants –
Native American Language Program
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The Department of Education announced this week that it is accepting applications for the fiscal year 2024 Indian Education Discretionary Grants Program – Native American Language Program. The purpose of this funding is to (1) support schools that use Native American and Alaska Native languages as the primary language of instruction; (2) maintain, protect, and promote the rights and freedom of Native American and Alaska Natives to use, practice, maintain, and revitalize their languages, as envisioned in the Native American Languages Act of 1990; and (3) supports the Nation’s First Peoples’ to maintain and revitalize their languages and cultures, and to improve educational opportunities and student outcomes within Native American and Alaska Native communities.
The Department of Education will be hosting a pre-application meeting on December 26, 2023. Applications will be due on March 7, 2024.
For more information, please read the Federal Register notice.
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Exciting Opportunity: Internship Positions Available for Summer 2024 | |
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We are thrilled to announce exciting student intern opportunities in Washington, DC, Durham, NC, Cincinnati, OH, and Lakewood, CO.
Key Details:
To view and apply, visit the following links:
Announcements Closing Date: 12/12/2023
Eligibility: If you are a current college student who is at least a sophomore and might be interested in these opportunities, we encourage you to apply.
Timeline: Interns will work over the summer of 2024.
Work location: This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.
USAJOBS tips: In addition to the information in the vacancy announcements, attached are some helpful tips on writing a resume and navigating USAJOBS.
If you have questions, please contact Amanda Hauff at hauff.amanda@epa.gov, Jonah Richmond at rchmond.jonah@epa.gov, or Joann Brant at brant.joann@epa.gov.
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National Science Foundation Webinar | |
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The National Science Foundation (NSF) is conducting a webinar on the Build and Boaden Program, this program provides funding for research, training opportunities, and new research infrastructure in the social, behavioral, and economic sciences at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-serving Institutions, and Tribal Colleges and Universities. During this event, Program Director Enrique S. Pumar will give an overview of the programs, funding cycle, best practices, etc.
The webinar will be held on December 19, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. ET. Register for the event here.
For more information, please visit the NSF website.
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Election Assistance Commission: Help America Vote College Program Funding Opportunity | |
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The Election Assistance Commission (EAC) has announced two notice of funding opportunities: Help America Vote College Program Poll Worker and Help American Vote College Program Service Day Mini-Grant Program to provide funding to recruit, train, and support students serving as poll workers on Election Day. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to (1) Encourage students enrolled at institutions of higher education to assist State and local governments in the administration of elections; (2) Encourage college students to become cognizant of the elections process and civic education; and (3) Encourage state and local governments to use the services of the students participating in the program.
The deadline for proposals is Monday, December 18, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
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EVENTS & WEBINARS TO CHECK OUT | |
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General Registration & Competition
Registration
Now Open!
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Exhibitors & Sponsors & Exhibitors! | |
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Help support our Tribal college students!
Become a sponsor of the 2024 AIHEC Student Conference!
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Apply as an Exhibitor or Vendor for the 2024 AIHEC
Student Conference!
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USDA Announces 2024 Tribal Scholarships and Fellowships | |
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New Four-Year Tuition Coverage for Tribal Scholars Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces internship opportunities during the summer of 2024 through the 1994 Tribal Scholars Program. The purpose of this program is to increase the number of American Indian and Alaska Native students studying agriculture, food, natural resource science, and related disciplines of agriculture through the combination of classroom study with paid work experience. The application deadline is December 1, 2023. These internships are career development positions and may lead to federal employment once training is completed along with the required degree for each position. The program will provide the following benefits: full tuition, employment, housing or a living stipend, employee benefits, fees, and books each year for up to 4 years.
The internships are provided through the following agencies:
· Food Production and Conservation Service
· Farm Service Agency
· Risk Management Agency
To learn more about the numerous programs offered, please visit the USDA's 1994 Tribal Scholars Program website.
Terra Preta do Indio Tribal Faculty Fellowship Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces a faculty fellowship program to strengthen Tribal Colleges and University's (TCUs) research capacity and introduce TCU faculty and staff to USDA programs and services. During this fellowship, TCU faculty will spend a week in Washington, D.C. in June 2024 to meet with USDA leadership, identify areas for collaboration, and learn more about USDA resources. This program's collaboration will be USDA’s Agricultural Research Service, Forest Service, and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
The application deadline for this program is December 1, 2023.
For more information, please email 1994@usda.gov with the subject line: Terra Preta
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2024 AIHEC Student Conference
Knowledge Bowl Books
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Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Kimmerer
Fire Keepers Daughter by Angeline Boulley
The Seven Generations and The Seven Grandfather Teachings by James Vukelich
How to Be an Indian in the 21st Century by Louis V. Clark III (Two Shoes)
Talking Sky: Ojibwe Constellations as a Reflection of Life on the Land by Carl Gawboy and Ron Morton
How Indians Use Wild Plants for Food, Medicine and Crafts by Frances Densmore
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JOB/INTERNSHIP
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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The founding president of Salish Kootenai College and giant of the Tribal College Movement discusses the importance of CTE and why it’s central to the tribal colleges’ collective mission. | | |
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Never A Dull Moment at Tribal College
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You have many choices for college, but few institutions can offer the rich academic and cultural opportunities to be had at tribal college. | |
Extension Foundation Announces New Technologies for Ag Extension Funding Opportunity | |
Applications Due: December 22nd, 2023 | |
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NTAE (New Technologies for Ag Extension) a grant from NIFA (National Institute of Food and Agriculture) will begin Year 1 with the Extension Foundation in January 2024. EXF has the subaward for this grant from the University of New Hampshire who is the prime award for this funding. Within the funding EXF receives from the NTAE grant, one of the grant activity focus areas are the development of projects that lead to local impact and align with both USDA Strategic Goals and the ECOP Program Priority Areas. The recruitment of these projects is starting now! Project leaders will apply for one of the four types of projects this grant will support: Incubation, Acceleration, Expansion and Scaling.
Office hours will be held in order for applicants to “drop in” to ask any questions they may have about the application, grant process, budget, project expectations, etc.
The dates and times (eastern) are listed below:
· Monday, November 27: 4 pm – 6 pm (budget help will be available)
· Wednesday, November 29: 10 am – 12 pm (budget help will be available)
Please use this Zoom link for all dates and times: https://extension.zoom.us/j/84382433828
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Building Strong Tribal Nations Through Excellence in Tribal Higher Education | |
AIHEC joined NCAI in demonstrating the unique relationship between the Tribal Colleges and Universities and their respective Tribal Nations. AIHEC's Interim President & CEO John Phillips moderated a panel that included Duane Bedell, President of Bay Mills Community College and Bay Mills Indian Community Council member Stephanie Walden, Monte Randall, President of the College of the Muscogee Nation and and Principal Chief of the Muscogee Nation David Hill. Another Tribal leader - president pairing present was the Oglala Sioux Tribe Chairman Frank Star Comes Out along with Oglala Lakota College's President Dawn Frank. | |
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Department of Education:
FAFSA Update
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This week the Department of Education released state-by-state data and details showing that the simplified, redesigned, and streamlined 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will help more low-income students receive Pell Grants. With this redesign, this application will aid 1.5 million more students in receiving the maximum amount for Pell Grants. These changes and redesigns are a part of the Department of Education’s implementation of the bipartisan FUTURE Act and the FAFSA Simplification Act.
The FAFSA application will be available to students and families by December 31, 2023. For more information, please visit the Better FAFSA Better Future Roadmap or the press release.
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An initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest, the NEA Big Read supports community reading programs designed around a single NEA Big Read book. The goal of this program is to inspire meaningful conversations, celebrate local creativity, elevate a wide variety of voices and perspectives, and build stronger connections in each community. Grants range from $5,000 to $20,000 each.
Ready to Apply?
Learn more about the NEA Big Read, review eligibility requirements, and read the guidelines on our website.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Funding Opportunity announced by the National Indian Health Board
The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) has announced a funding opportunity to support Tribal health departments, Tribal health care facilities/health systems, Tribal Colleges and Universities, etc. in funding COVID-19 vaccination events. The event may be a vaccination clinic, vaccine drive, or a back-to-school event that features COVID-19 vaccines/boosters or other vaccines.
This funding opportunity supports the cost of up to three vaccine clinics (a total of up to $45,000) in six months. Vaccination Event Funding Request Application: here
Application requests will be accepted on a rolling basis as long as funding is available. All events must conclude by July 31, 2024.
For more information, please contact Moones Akbaran, Public Health Policy and Programs Project Coordinator, at makbaran@nihb.org.
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APHIS Provides More Than $12 Million in Funding to Control and Prevent Chronic Wasting Disease | |
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is providing approximately $12 million to state and Tribal partners to further develop and implement Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) management and response activities in wild and farmed cervids (e.g., deer, elk). | |
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced grant funding to strengthen the Forest Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), to create new markets for wood products, and renewable wood energy, and to address climate control. This is the largest climate investment providing nearly $50 million for grants. | |
U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Availability of Nearly $50 Million in Grant Funding | |
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Wood Innovations Grant Due December 15, 2023
Community Wood Grant Due December 15, 2023
and Wood Products Infrastructure Assistance Grant Due December 1, 2023
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The National Science Foundation Calls for Minority-Serving Institutions to
Apply for the CREST Research Program
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The National Science Foundation (NSF) is encouraging Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) to apply for the Centers for Research Excellence in Science and Technology (CREST) program. The research program will receive funding for 5-years to support the creation of research centers that focus on social, behavioral, and economic sciences. This program hopes to increase research capacity and infrastructure at MSIs.
The deadline for applications is December 1, 2023.
For more information about the CREST program, please refer to the Dear Colleague Letter.
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