Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
Native Americans
Why This Matters
This bill aims to provide more funding and support for educational programs focused on agriculture for Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian students. It helps ensure these students have access to important resources for their education.
If you are an Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian student interested in agriculture, more funding and support could be available for your education.
Who this affects
Alaska Native students · Native Hawaiian students
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill extends education grant programs for Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian serving institutions.
2It allows grants to last for up to three years.
3The funding increases to $10 million for 2026 and $15 million for each year from 2027 to 2031.
4These grants support agricultural education for Native students.