Bay Mills Community College

TRIBALLY CONTROLLED COLLEGE ASSISTANCE

CARES ACT FUNDS

FY25 TCU

AMERICAN INDIAN TRIBALLY CONTROLLED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

AMERICAN INDIAN TRIBALLY CONTROLLED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

TRIBALLY CONTROLLED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

AMERICAN INDIAN TRIBALLY CONTROLLED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (PART F)

AMERICAN INDIAN TRIBALLY CONTROLLED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (PART F)

TRIBALLY CONTROLLED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

HEAD START TRIBAL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

OHS AND TCU PARTNERSHIP

AMERICAN INDIAN TRIBALLY CONTROLLED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

AMERICAN INDIAN TRIBALLY CONTROLLED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (PART F)

BIE - FY24 TCCU NEW AWARD YEAR

PL 95-471 TCU GRANT

HIGHER EDUCATION - INSTITUTIONAL AID - TRIBALLY CONTROLLED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

TRIBAL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES GRANTS

BAY MILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

FY2016/17 TCU GRANT BAY MILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

BAY MILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

BMCC TRIO SSS

FY25 TCU FIAND R

** AWARDS ISSUED PRIOR TO JANUARY 20, 2025, WERE FUNDED UNDER PREVIOUS ADMINISTRATIONS AND MAY NOT REFLECT THE PRIORITIES AND POLICIES OF THE CURRENT ADMINISTRATION.** ?BAY MILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (BMCC), AS A TRIBALLY CONTROLLED LAND GRANT INSTITUTION LOCATED IN EASTERN UPPER MICHIGAN, HAS BEEN DEVELOPING THE CAPACITY REQUIRED TO OFFER AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION AT ITS WAISHKEY BAY FARM SINCE 2010. THE PROCESS HAS INVOLVED SECURING COLLEGE AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT, PARTNERING WITH GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS FOR FUNDING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, PLANNING AND ESTABLISHING INFRASTRUCTURE, PARTNERING WITH LOCAL FARMERS, DETERMINING DIRECTION FOR LIVESTOCK AND CROP ACTIVITIES, PARTNERING WITH OTHER LAND GRANT INSTITUTIONS, AND SECURING QUALIFIED STAFFING TO LEAD DAY-TO-DAY FARM OPERATIONS AND PLAN FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING. TODAY BAY MILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE'S WAISHKEY BAY FARM INCLUDES 280 ACRES BEING DEVELOPED AS AN EXTENSION, TEACHING, RESEARCH, AND INCUBATOR FACILITY FOCUSING ON SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND STRENGTHENING THE LOCAL AND TRIBAL FOOD SYSTEM. CURRENT OPERATIONS INCLUDE SEASON EXTENSION CROPS WITH 2 HOOPHOUSES AND A GREENHOUSE, A COMMUNITY GARDEN, PASTURE-BASED CHICKEN PRODUCTION, AN APIARY, A SMALL APPLE ORCHARD, INDUSTRIAL HEMP VARIETY TRIALS, CULTIVATED BLUEBERRIES, AND GRASS-BASED BEEF PRODUCTION. WAISHKEY BAY FARM IS VERIFIED THROUGH THE MICHIGAN AGRICULTURAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSURANCE PROGRAM (MAEAP). WAISHKEY BAY FARM STAFF CURRENTLY INCLUDES A FARM MANAGER, TWO FARM TECHNICIANS, AND SEASONAL YOUTH WORKERS; THE FARM IS PART OF THE BMCC LAND GRANT DEPARTMENT. IN 2012 BMCC RECEIVED SUPPORT FROM THE FIRST NATIONS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE TO INITIATE PASTURE POULTRY PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING EDUCATION AND DEMONSTRATION ACTIVITIES. TO DATE WAISHKEY BAY FARM'S PASTURED POULTRY PRODUCTION HAS INVOLVED CHICKEN BREED PERFORMANCE RESEARCH, SUPPLEMENTAL FEED RATIO RESEARCH IN A PASTURE SYSTEM, CHICKEN PROCESSING WORKSHOPS, DONATIONS OF WHOLE PASTURE RAISED CHICKENS (PROCESSED) TO FOOD BANK AND ELDER MEAL PROGRAMS, HOSTED CHICKEN CANNING FOOD PRESERVATION WORKSHOPS, AND MADE WHOLE CHICKENS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE.LIKE MUCH OF INDIAN COUNTRY AND OTHER RURAL COMMUNITIES, THROUGHOUT THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC BAY MILLS INDIAN COMMUNITY AND THE SURROUNDING AREA SAW MANY OF THE SHORTAGES AND SUPPLY CHAIN ISSUES IN GROCERY STORES. DURING COVID-19 CLOSURES, STAY HOME ORDERS, AND REDUCED GATHERING POLICIES FOR PUBLIC HEALTH, BMCC SAW INCREASED INTEREST IN FOOD SOVEREIGNTY PROGRAMMING, INCLUDING OVER 250 FAMILIES RECEIVING GITIGAAN (GARDEN) KITS TO GROW THEIR OWN FOOD. IN 2021 TO BETTER SUPPORT FAMILIES ECONOMICALLY IMPACTED BY THE ONGOING COVID-19 HEALTH CONCERN, WE INCREASED CHICKEN PURCHASING OPTIONS TO INCLUDE EBT/P-EBT/SNAP FOOD ASSISTANCE BENEFITS THROUGH THE BRIMLEY BAY MILLS FARMER'S MARKET.IN 2022 WE STRATEGICALLY DECIDED TO TAKE A YEAR OFF FROM PASTURED-POULTRY PRODUCTION SO THAT FARM STAFF COULD PRIORITIZE A NUMBER OF LARGE INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS.THIS HAS ALSO GIVEN OUR TEAM TIME TO BETTER UNDERSTAND EMERGING BEST PRACTICES TO MANAGE AND MITIGATE AVIAN FLU VIRUS PRESENT IN THE STATE OF MICHIG,AN IN BOTH WATER FOUL (PLENTIFUL IN OUR COMMUNITY) AND DOMESTICATED POULTRY. WE HAVE BEEN HEARING FROM THE COMMUNITY THAT THEY MISS THE PASTURED POULTRY PROGRAM AND THE HEALTHY FOOD ACCESS IT PROVIDED. AT THE SAME TIME, SOME OF OUR 2022 INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS INCLUDING A FREEZER ROOM WITH FOOD ESTABLISHMENT INSPECTION AND PERMITTING, HAVE CREATED THE OPPORTUNITY TO BEGIN SELLING OUR USDA PROCESSED BEEF TO THE BAY MILLS INDIAN COMMUNITY OWNED RURAL GROCERY STORE, FOUR SEASONS MARKET AND DELI. THIS INVOLVED GROWING OUR WAISHKEY BAY FARM TEAM'S KNOWLEDGE BASE FOR NAVIGATING A MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL ENVIRONMENT INCLUDING FARM PROCESSING AND SALES OUTLETS. THIS EXPERIENCE, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND FOOD SAFETY POLICY UNDERSTANDING GIVES OUR TEAM A STRONG BASIS TO BUILD EXPANDED POULTRY PROCESSING CAPACITY, INCLUDING INSTITUTIONAL SALES TO TRIBAL MEAL PROGRAMS IN THE COMMUNITY, RESTAURANTS AND GROCERY STORES, IN ADDITION TO DIRECT TO CONSUMER SALES.ADDITIONALLY, OUR FARM TEAM HAS SUPPORTED PAST WORK LED BY OUR KEY COLLABORATOR AT BAY MILLS INDIAN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER IN DEVELOPING THE JIIBAAKWAAN PRODUCTION ORDINANCE. JIIBAAKWAAN IS THE ORIGINAL WORD THAT IS USED TO REFERENCE FOOD THAT IS COOKED, BOILED, OR CANNED IN THE ANISHINAABE LANGUAGE. THE PURPOSE OF THE JIIBAAKWAAN PRODUCTION ORDINANCE IS TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR COTTAGE FOODS PRODUCED OR SOLD WITHIN BAY MILLS INDIAN COMMUNITY AT THE BAY MILLS FARMER'S MARKET, WITH THE GOAL TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND THE SPIRIT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP WHILE MANAGING FOOD SAFETY AND FOODS OF CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE THAT ARE PRODUCED OR PREPARED IN A TRADITIONALLY SAFE MANNER. THIS PAST POLICY WORK LAYS THE GROUNDWORK FOR DEVELOPING REGULATIONS AND COMPLIANCE MECHANISMS AROUND POULTRY PROCESSING ON SOVEREIGN LANDS.THE CONGRESSIONAL AMENDMENT PUBLIC LAW (P.L.) 90-492 AMENDED THE POULTRY PRODUCTS INSPECTION ACT TO PROVIDE COOPERATION WITH APPROPRIATE STATE AGENCY POULTRY PRODUCTS INSPECTION PROGRAMS. THIS PUBLIC LAW PAVEDTHE WAY FOR MANY STATES TO DEVELOP LAWS AND PROCEDURES FOR SMALL-SCALE PRODUCERS TO OPERATE UNDER THESE EXEMPTIONS WHEN SELLING THEIR RAW POULTRY PRODUCTS WITHIN THE STATE. MICHIGAN IS ONE OF THE STATES THAT HAS OPTED INTO SUCH A STATE POULTRY PROCESSING PROGRAM. THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (MDARD) AND BAY MILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE ENJOY A POSITIVE WORKING RELATIONSHIP SO THERE IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN FROM THEIR STATE LEVEL REGULATIONS AND INSPECTION PROCESS TO DEVELOP PARALLEL PROCEDURES THAT WOULD GOVERN POULTRY PROCESSING ON SOVEREIGN TRIBAL LANDS UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF BAY MILLS INDIAN COMMUNITY. THIS TRIBAL SPECIFIC POULTRY PROCESSING EXEMPTION HAS POTENTIAL VALUE TO OTHER TRIBAL COMMUNITIES AND IN YEARS THREE THROUGH FIVE WAISHKEY BAY FARM STAFF WOULD WORK TO DEVELOP A KNOWLEDGE PRODUCT TO MAKE OUR FUTURE ORDINANCE AND PROCESS INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO OTHER TRIBAL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES AS WELL AS TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS AND FOOD SOVEREIGNTY OR AGRI,CULTURAL DEPARTMENTS. THIS KNOWLEDGE PRODUCT WILL BE DEVELOPED AS A WEBINAR WITH RECORDING OR REGULATORY AUTHORITY VISUALIZATIONS (TO BE DETERMINED). OUR KEY COLLABORATOR, CONNIE WATSON, AT BAY MILLS HEALTH CENTER HAS A CURRENT BUDGET AND AGREEMENT WITH MITCHELL HAMLINE PUBLIC LAW SCHOOL IN ST. PAUL MINNESOTA FOR 2022-2024 FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (INCLUDING LEGAL GUIDANCE) TO FURTHER SUPPORT TRIBAL FOOD AND PROCESSING REGULATION DEVELOPMENT IN REGARDS TO POULTRY PROCESSING UNDER EITHER THE USDA AUTHORIZED 1,000 BIRDS/ANNUALLY OR 20,000 BIRDS/ANNUALLY EXEMPTIONS.

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM

BAY MILLS EXTENSION SERVICES

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM

TRIO - STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES - STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM

CARES FUNDS

BAY MILLS AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION AND STUDENT SUCCESS INITIATIVE

CARES FUNDS

THE 2018 BAY MILLS EXTENSION SERVICES PROPOSAL SEEKS TO INCREASE BMCC'S CAPACITY TO DEVELOP PROGRAMS THAT INCREASE TRIBAL COMMUNITY KNOWLEDGE AND ENGAGEMENT LEADING TO ACTIONS THAT PROTECT OR ENHANCE THE RESERVATION AND TRIBAL FOOD SUPPLY, AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY, ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, COMMUNITY VITALITY, AND PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. THIS WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A VARIETY OF INFORMAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES, STAFF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, DEMONSTRATION ACTIVITIES, COLLABORATIONS, AND COMMUNITY INPUT AND PLANNING. ADDITIONALLY, BMCC WILL LEAD EFFORTS ALONGSIDE MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION TO DEVELOP AN INTEGRATED TRIBAL LAND GRANT SYSTEM IN MICHIGAN SERVING THE NEEDS OF ALL TRIBAL NATIONS IN THE STATE.AREAS TO BE ADDRESSED BY PROGRAMMING INCLUDE: 1) AGRICULTURE, 2) TRIBAL YOUTH AND 4-H, AND, 3) FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE, HEALTH AND NUTRITION..

TRIO STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM

TRIBAL COLL & UNIV PROGRAM

TSIP: ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE CAPACITY BUILDING -A GOAL OF THE TRIBAL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM (TCUP) IS TO INCREASE THE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS (STEM) INSTRUCTIONAL AND RESEARCH CAPACITIES OF SPECIFIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION THAT SERVE THE NATION'S INDIGENOUS STUDENTS. EXPANDING THE STEM CURRICULAR OFFERINGS AT THESE INSTITUTIONS EXPANDS THE OPPORTUNITIES OF THEIR STUDENTS TO PURSUE CHALLENGING REWARDING CAREERS IN STM FEELS, PROVIDES FOR RESEARCH STUDIES IN AREAS THAT MAY BE CULTURALLY SIGNIFICANT, AND ENCOURAGES A COMMUNITY AND GENERATIONAL APPRECIATION FOR SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS EDUCATION. SUSTAINABILITY OF CAPACITY GAINS IS SIGNIFICANTLY ENHANCED BY RETAINING THE TALENT OF CREDENTIALED STEM FACULTY. THIS PROJECT ALIGNS DIRECTLY WITH THAT GOAL. TO STRENGTHEN ITS STEM OFFERING, BAY MILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS DEVELOPING FOUR ADDITIONAL SCIENCE COURSES AND RESEARCHING THE EFFICACY OF DEVELOPING A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SCIENCE DEGREE. THE FOUR COURSES TO BE DEVELOPED INCLUDE BIOLOGY I, BIOLOGY II, CHEMISTRY I, AND CHEMISTRY II. TO BUILD CAPACITY, SUMMER SCIENCE CAMPS ARE OFFERED TO LOCAL MIDDLE AND HIGH-SCHOOL STUDENTS. THESE ACTIVITIES COMBINE TO PROVIDE A STRONGER TRANSFER CURRICULUM FOR STUDENTS SEEKING AN UPPER-LEVEL INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCE, A MORE PREPARED INCOMING STUDENT EXPERIENCE, AND THE POTENTIAL FOR SEEKING A FOUR-YEAR DEGREE IN STEM WITHOUT TRANSFER. THIS AWARD REFLECTS NSF'S STATUTORY MISSION AND HAS BEEN DEEMED WORTHY OF SUPPORT THROUGH EVALUATION USING THE FOUNDATION'S INTELLECTUAL MERIT AND BROADER IMPACTS REVIEW CRITERIA.- SUBAWARDS ARE NOT PLANNED FOR THIS AWARD.

THE HYPOTHESIS BEING CONSIDERED IS THAT INDUSTRIAL HEMP CAN BE A VIABLE CROP AND RAW MATERIAL TO SUPPORT THE PROSPERITY OF MICHIGAN TRIBAL COMMUNITIES AND THE STATE OF MICHIGAN, BUT ADDITIONAL RESEARCH-BASED INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO SUPPORT STAKEHOLDER DECISION-MAKING. OUR PROPOSED PROJECT WILL DRAW ON THE RELEVANT AND COMPLIMENTARY EXPERTISE OF BAY MILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, LAKE SUPERIOR STATE UNIVERSITY, AND THE LITTLE TRAVERSE BAY OF ODAWA INDIANS TO HELP FACILITATE THE SUCCESSFUL ADOPTION OF HEMP BY MICHIGAN TRIBAL COMMUNITIES VIA THE FOLLOWING OBJECTIVES:CONDUCT HEMP VARIETY TRIALS AT THREE LOCATIONS IN BRIMLEY, CHATHAM, AND HARBOR SPRINGS, MICHIGAN TO ASSESS GROWTH, YIELD AND QUALITY OF AVAILABLE COMMERCIAL GRAIN/FIBER AND CBD HEMP VARIETIES UNDER LOCAL CONDITIONS.EVALUATE VARIETY PLOTS FOR THE PRESENCE OF INSECT PESTS AND PATHOGENS TO GAUGE SUSCEPTIBILITY.CONDUCT A REPLICATED STUDY TO EXAMINE THE EFFICACY OF CULTIVATION, SYNTHETIC MULCH AND COVER CROPS (LIVING MULCH) AS WEED CONTROL TOOLS UNDER MICHIGAN CONDITIONS.ANALYZE PLANT MATERIAL RESULTING FROM THESE TRIALS FOR CANNABINOID CONTENT, GRAIN AND FIBER QUALITY TO DETERMINE REGULATORY COMPLIANCE AND ECONOMIC VALUE.GATHER AND DISSEMINATE INFORMATION ON POTENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES RELATED TO HEMP PRODUCTION AND UTILIZATION BY TRIBAL COMMUNITIES AND PARTNERS IN MICHIGAN THROUGH PARTICIPATORY DISCUSSION SESSIONS.

HIGHER EDUCATION ACROSS THE NATION HAS BEEN CHALLENGED TO IMPROVE STUDENT OUTCOMES; BAY MILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS NO EXCEPTION AS IT HAS TAKEN ON THE CHALLENGE WITH THIS AND OTHER EFFORTSAIMED AT IMPROVING STUDENT SUCCESS. IT IS GENERALLY UNDERSTOOD THAT RATES OF HIGHER EDUCATION ATTAINMENT AMONGST NATIVE AMERICANS AREWELL BELOW NATIONAL AVERAGES - THIS PROJECT WILL SEEK TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THIS REALITY. NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE NATION ARE AT THE FOREFRONT OF THE LOCAL AND SUSTAINABLE FOOD MOVEMENTS, AS FOOD SOVEREIGNTY HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS A PRIORITY.THROUGH TRADITIONAL RECRUITING ACTIVITIES, PROVEN RETENTION STRATEGIES, AND HANDS ON SUSTAINABLEAGRICULTURAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES, IT IS EXPECTED THAT THIS INITIATIVE WILL CONTRIBUTE TO A MORE SUCCESSFUL COLLEGE EXPERIENCE FOR CURRENT BMCC STUDENTS, OPEN THE DOORS OF OPPORTUNITY AT BMCC TO ALL WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM ITS OFFERINGS, AND MOTIVATE MORE LEARNING IN THE MATH AND SCIENCE-RELATED DISCIPLINES.

TRIBALLY CONTROLLED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

COMMUNITY FACILITIES - NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES

DEVELOP AN ONLINE BACHELOR OF ART IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM

COMMUNITY FACILITIES - NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES

COMMUNITY FACILITIES - NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES

COMMUNITY FACILITIES - NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES

COMMUNITY FACILITY GRANTS - NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES

GNOOZHEKAANING LANGUAGE PROJECT

COMMUNITY FACILITIES - NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES

ANTHROPOGENIC CONTRIBUTION OF CONTAMINANTS OF EMERGING CONCERN AND THEIR FOODWEB IMPLICATIONS IN WAISHKEY BAY, MICHIGAN: WITH AN INVESTIGATION OF FRESHWATER MUSSELS AS A SENTINEL

DISTRIBUTION OF INTEREST EARNED IN 2024 FROM THE 1994 ENDOWMENT FUND TO THE INDIVIDUAL 1994 INSTITUTIONS. TITLE V PART C OF THE IMPROVING AMERICAS SCHOOLS ACT OF 1994 PUBLIC LAW 103-382 (OCTOBER 20 1994) CITED AS EQUITY IN EDUCATIONAL LAND-GRANT STATUS ACT OF 1994 PROVIDES THAT CERTAIN TRIBAL COLLEGES DESIGNATED AS 1994 INSTITUTIONS RECEIVE VARIOUS BENEFITS. THESE INCLUDE CONTRIBUTIONS BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO AN ENDOWMENT FUND THE INTEREST INCOME FROM WHICH IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE 1994 INSTITUTIONS.

THIS PROJECT IS DESIGNED TO BE THE FOUNDATIONAL STAGES IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF WHAT ULTIMATELY WILL BE A SEAMLESS, INTEGRATED, AND INTENTIONAL LAND GRANT SYSTEM IN MICHIGAN SERVING ALL NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITIES AND CITIZENS. OVER TIME, THE RESULTANT INTEGRATED SYSTEM WILL INCLUDE ALL 4 LAND GRANT INSTITUTIONS (1862 AND 3 1994S) IN MICHIGAN, ALL 12 FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED TRIBES, AND NIFA. THE EXISTING INTEGRATED LAND GRANT COLLABORATION BETWEEN BAY MILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (BMCC) AND MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION (MSUE), NIFA, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS IS SERVING THE BAY MILLS INDIAN COMMUNITY VERY WELL, AND HAS PRODUCED A TEMPLATE FOR EXPANDED AND IMPACTFUL INVOLVEMENT WITH ALL TRIBAL NATIONS AND COMMUNITIES IN MICHIGAN - THIS IS PRECISELY THE MODEL OF INTEGRATED AND SUSTAINED 1862/1994 COLLABORATION THAT THE LEADERSHIP AT NIFA HAS BEEN WORKING TO ESTABLISH.THE FIRST TWO YEARS OF THIS EFFORT, PARTIALLY FUNDED BY EXTENSION-SPECIAL EMPHASIS FUNDS WILL INCLUDE COMMUNICATION AND EDUCATIONEFFORTS, RELATIONSHIP BUILDING, FORMALIZING THE INDIAN COUNTRY LAND GRANT TEAM, HOSTING INITIAL MICHIGAN TRIBAL LAND GRANT SUMMITS, AND INITIATING MORE PROGRAMMING WITH TRIBAL COMMUNITIES.

BAY MILLS GRASS-BASED FUEL RESEARCH

BAY MILLS INDIAN COMMUNITY IS A FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED TRIBE OF THE ANISHINAABEK PEOPLE LOCATEDIN THE EASTERN UPPER PENINSULA OF MICHIGAN, ON THE SHORES OF LAKE SUPERIOR. MINOB'MAADIZIWIN, AN ANISHINAABEMOWIN PHRASE MEANING THE GOOD LIFE, IS A TEACHING PASSEDDOWN FROM OUR ANCESTORS THAT EMBODIES AND PROMOTES ALL ASPECTS OF OUR WELLNESS: MENTAL,PHYSICAL, AND SPIRITUAL. IT IS THIS CONCEPT OF HEALTH THAT WE WISH TO PASS DOWN TO FUTUREGENERATIONS, WITH THE BAY MILLS MINO B'MAADIZIWIN YOUTH INITIATIVE ACTING AS THE CATALYST.BAY MILLS INDIAN COMMUNITY IS CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING HIGH RATES OF OBESITY AND PHYSICALINACTIVITY, RESULTING IN HIGHER MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY. A BAY MILLS HEALTH CENTER REPORT AND ABAY MILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (BMCC) COMMUNITY SURVEY IDENTIFIED PHYSICAL INACTIVITY AND LACK OF ACCESS TO FRESH, NUTRIENT-DENSE FOODS AS FACTORS CAUSING THESE HEALTH DISPARITIES. ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD, IMPROVING THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT, AND CULTIVATING HEALTHY BEHAVIORS ARE NECESSARY TO ADDRESS THESE DISPARITIES. THEREFORE, IT IS CRUCIAL THAT YOUTH ARE AFFORDED THE OPPORTUNITY TO CULTIVATE HEALTHY BEHAVIORS RELATED TO FOOD CONSUMPTION AND PHYSICAL WELLBEING.A BMCC YOUTH QUESTIONNAIRE SHOWED STUDENTS IN OUR REGION ARE MOST INTERESTED INOPPORTUNITIES FOR EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING, MENTORSHIPS, AND COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY EXPLORATION. AS ITCURRENTLY STANDS, 30.9% OF THE U.S. POPULATION 25 YEARS OF AGE AND HIGHER, HAVE RECEIVED ABACHELOR'S DEGREE OR HIGHER, COMPARED TO ONLY 12.0% OF BMIC (U.S. CENSUS BUREAU, 2013-17).RESEARCH SHOWS THAT ENGAGING STUDENTS IN 3-8 GRADE WILL HAVE THE GREATEST IMPACT ON CLOSING THISEDUCATIONAL GAP, EMPHASIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMMING. AFTER SCHOOLPROGRAMMING ALLOWS STUDENTS TO INTERACT WITH PEERS AND ADULT MENTORS WHEREBY THEY WILL BUILD ASUPPORT SYSTEM NECESSARY TO FULFILL GOALS, I.E. EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT.THE BAY MILLS MINO B'MAADIZIWIN 'THE GOOD LIFE' YOUTH INITIATIVE WILL FILL ANIMPORTANT NEED FOR QUALITY YOUTH PROGRAMMING, WHILE ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITY AND HEALTH DISPARITIES, THROUGH EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT TRIBAL YOUTH AND LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES FOCUSING ON SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, OVERALL HEALTH AND FITNESS, CULTURAL COMPETENCY, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. THESE ACTIVITIES WILL CONSIST OF: 1) THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A YOUTH FARM STAND PROGRAM WHEREBY YOUTH WILL LEARN TO GROW, HARVEST, AND SELL PRODUCE; 2) NUTRITION, PRESERVATION, AND COOKING CLASSES; 3) PEER MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES; 4) INTRODUCTION TO INDIGENOUS AND MAINSTREAM FORMS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY; AND 5) PROMOTION OF HIGHER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES BY SPONSORING YOUTH TO PARTICIPATE IN MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY'S MICHIGAN INDIAN LEADERSHIP PROGRAM. PROJECT STAFF WILL MONITOR AND EVALUATE PROGRESS VIA A MIXED METHOD APPROACH, INCLUDING, SURVEYS, DOCUMENT ANALYSIS, AND VISUAL STORYTELLING.

COMMUNITY FACILITIES - NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES

COMMUNITY FACILITIES - NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES

COMMUNITY FACILITIES - NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES

COMMUNITY FACILITIES - NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES

COMMUNITY FACILITIES - NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES

COMMUNITY FACILITIES - NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES

COMMUNITY FACILITIES - NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES

COMMUNITY FACILITIES - NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES

DISTRIBUTION OF INTEREST EARNED IN 2023 FROM THE 1994 ENDOWMENT FUND TO THE INDIVIDUAL 1994 INSTITUTIONS. TITLE V PART C OF THE IMPROVING AMERICAS SCHOOLS ACT OF 1994 PUBLIC LAW 103-382 (OCTOBER 20 1994) CITED AS EQUITY IN EDUCATIONAL LAND-GRANT STATUS ACT OF 1994 PROVIDES THAT CERTAIN TRIBAL COLLEGES DESIGNATED AS 1994 INSTITUTIONS RECEIVE VARIOUS BENEFITS. THESE INCLUDE CONTRIBUTIONS BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO AN ENDOWMENT FUND THE INTEREST INCOME FROM WHICH IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE 1994 INSTITUTIONS.

COMMUNITY FACILITIES - NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES

RAPID: STEM FACULTY SUPPORT TO ADDRESS IMPACTS FROM COVID-19 ON TRIBAL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM INSTITUTIONS

COMMUNITY FACILITIES - NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES

COMMUNITY FACILITIES - NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES

FY25 TCU ENDOWMENT

TRIBAL COLLEGES ENDOWMENT PROGRAM

COMMUNITY FACILITIES - NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES

DISTRIBUTION OF INTEREST EARNED IN 2020 FROM THE 1994 ENDOWMENT FUND TO THE INDIVIDUAL 1994 INSTITUTIONS. TITLE V, PART C OF THE IMPROVING AMERICA'S SCHOOLS ACT OF 1994, PUBLIC LAW 103-382 (OCTOBER 20, 1994), CITED AS "EQUITY IN EDUCATIONAL LAND-GRANT STATUS ACT OF 1994" PROVIDES THAT CERTAIN TRIBAL COLLEGES, DESIGNATED AS "1994 INSTITUTIONS" RECEIVE VARIOUS BENEFITS. THESE INCLUDE CONTRIBUTIONS BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO AN ENDOWMENT FUND, THE INTEREST INCOME FROM WHICH IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE 1994 INSTITUTIONS.

BAY MILLS AGRICULTURE AND ACADEMICS INITIATIVE

BAY MILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, EXPANDING THE EQUITY OF KNOWLEDGE

BAY MILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, EXPANDING THE EQUITY OF KNOWLEDGE

DISTRIBUTION OF INTEREST EARNED IN 2021 FROM THE 1994 ENDOWMENT FUND TO THE INDIVIDUAL 1994 INSTITUTIONS. TITLE V, PART C OF THE IMPROVING AMERICA'S SCHOOLS ACT OF 1994, PUBLIC LAW 103-382 (OCTOBER 20, 1994), CITED AS "EQUITY IN EDUCATIONAL LAND-GRANT STATUS ACT OF 1994" PROVIDES THAT CERTAIN TRIBAL COLLEGES, DESIGNATED AS "1994 INSTITUTIONS" RECEIVE VARIOUS BENEFITS. THESE INCLUDE CONTRIBUTIONS BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO AN ENDOWMENT FUND, THE INTEREST INCOME FROM WHICH IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE 1994 INSTITUTIONS.

DISTRIBUTION OF INTEREST EARNED IN 2019 FROM THE 1994 ENDOWMENT FUND TO THE INDIVIDUAL 1994 INSTITUTIONS. TITLE V, PART C OF THE IMPROVING AMERICA'S SCHOOLS ACT OF 1994, PUBLIC LAW 103-382 (OCTOBER 20, 1994), CITED AS "EQUITY IN EDUCATIONAL LAND-GRANT STATUS ACT OF 1994" PROVIDES THAT CERTAIN TRIBAL COLLEGES, DESIGNATED AS "1994 INSTITUTIONS" RECEIVE VARIOUS BENEFITS. THESE INCLUDE CONTRIBUTIONS BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO AN ENDOWMENT FUND, THE INTEREST INCOME FROM WHICH IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE 1994 INSTITUTIONS.

BAY MILLS AGRICULTURAL AND ACADEMICS INITIATIVE

BAY MILLS AGRICULTURE AND ACADEMICS INITIATIVE

BAY MILLS AGRICULTURE AND ACADEMICS INITIATIVE

DISTRIBUTION OF INTEREST EARNED IN 2022 FROM THE 1994 ENDOWMENT FUND TO THE INDIVIDUAL 1994 INSTITUTIONS. TITLE V PART C OF THE IMPROVING AMERICAS SCHOOLS ACT OF 1994 PUBLIC LAW 103-382 (OCTOBER 20 1994) CITED AS "EQUITY IN EDUCATIONAL LAND-GRANT STATUS ACT OF 1994" PROVIDES THAT CERTAIN TRIBAL COLLEGES DESIGNATED AS "1994 INSTITUTIONS" RECEIVE VARIOUS BENEFITS. THESE INCLUDE CONTRIBUTIONS BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO AN ENDOWMENT FUND THE INTEREST INCOME FROM WHICH IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE 1994 INSTITUTIONS.

DISTRIBUTION OF INTEREST EARNED IN 2017 FROM THE 1994 ENDOWMENT FUND TO THE INDIVIDUAL 1994 INSTITUTIONS. TITLE V, PART C OF THE IMPROVING AMERICA'S SCHOOLS ACT OF 1994, PUBLIC LAW 103-382 (OCTOBER 20, 1994), CITED AS "EQUITY IN EDUCATIONAL LAND-GRANT STATUS ACT OF 1994" PROVIDES THAT CERTAIN TRIBAL COLLEGES, DESIGNATED AS "1994 INSTITUTIONS" RECEIVE VARIOUS BENEFITS. THESE INCLUDE CONTRIBUTIONS BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO AN ENDOWMENT FUND, THE INTEREST INCOME FROM WHICH IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE 1994 INSTITUTIONS.

BAY MILLS AGRICULTURE AND ACADEMICS INITIATIVE

BAY MILLS AGRICULTURE AND ACADEMICS INITIATIVE

BAY MILLS AGRICULTURE AND ACADEMICS INITIATIVE

BAY MILLS EXTENSION SERVICES

BAY MILLS AGRICULTURE AND ACADEMICS INITIATIVE

BAY MILLS FOOD AND FITNESS INITIATIVE

BAY MILLS EXTENSION SERVICES

BAY MILLS EXTENSION SERVICES

BAY MILLS EXTENSION SERVICES

DISTRIBUTION OF INTEREST EARNED IN 2018 FROM THE 1994 ENDOWMENT FUND TO THE INDIVIDUAL 1994 INSTITUTIONS. TITLE V, PART C OF THE IMPROVING AMERICA'S SCHOOLS ACT OF 1994, PUBLIC LAW 103-382 (OCTOBER 20, 1994), CITED AS "EQUITY IN EDUCATIONAL LAND-GRANT STATUS ACT OF 1994" PROVIDES THAT CERTAIN TRIBAL COLLEGES, DESIGNATED AS "1994 INSTITUTIONS" RECEIVE VARIOUS BENEFITS. THESE INCLUDE CONTRIBUTIONS BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO AN ENDOWMENT FUND, THE INTEREST INCOME FROM WHICH IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE 1994 INSTITUTIONS.

BAY MILLS EXTENSION SERVICES

BAY MILLS EXTENSION SERVICES

BMCC RENEWABLE ENERGY CENTER OF EXCELLENCE

GARDENING AND FOOD PREFERENCE RESEARCH

BAY MILLS EXTENSION SERVICES

BAY MILLS HEALTH INITIATIVE

BAY MILLS HEALTH INITIATIVE

BAY MILLS HEALTH PROMOTION INITIATIVE

BAY MILLS ANAEROBIC DIGESTER RESEARCH PROJECT

BMCC PRE-TI

EQUIPMENT: ENHANCE STEM COURSES -A GOAL OF THE TRIBAL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM (TCUP) IS TO INCREASE THE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS (STEM) INSTRUCTIONAL AND RESEARCH CAPACITIES OF SPECIFIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION THAT SERVE THE NATION'S INDIGENOUS STUDENTS. EXPANDING THE STEM CURRICULAR INFRASTRUCTURE AT THESE INSTITUTIONS EXPANDS THE OPPORTUNITIES OF THEIR STUDENTS TO PURSUE CHALLENGING, REWARDING CAREERS IN STEM FIELDS, PROVIDES FOR RESEARCH STUDIES IN AREAS THAT MAY BE CULTURALLY SIGNIFICANT, AND ENCOURAGES A COMMUNITY AND GENERATIONAL APPRECIATION FOR SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS EDUCATION. THIS PROJECT ALIGNS DIRECTLY WITH THAT GOAL. THE NECESSITY OF BASIC LABORATORY EQUIPMENT IS ALMOST AS GREAT A PRIORITY AS THE NECESSITY OF COMPELLING STEM INSTRUCTION AND RESEARCH. BAY MILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS INCREASING ITS EQUIPMENT HOLDINGS WITH LABORATORY EQUIPMENT COMMONLY FOUND IN STEM INSTRUCTION. AUTOCLAVES, IN PARTICULAR, ARE SO COMMONLY USED IN POST-SECONDARY STEM INSTRUCTION AND RESEARCH THAT THEIR LACK CAN BE CONSIDERED A PROFOUND DISADVANTAGE TO STUDENTS WHO MAY PURSUE HIGHER-DIVISION COURSEWORK AT ANOTHER COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY. ADDITIONALLY, ACCESS TO SUCH EQUIPMENT CAN HAVE A DISPROPORTIONATELY POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE VIEW STUDENTS HAVE OF SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY AND CAREER OPTIONS. THIS AWARD REFLECTS NSF'S STATUTORY MISSION AND HAS BEEN DEEMED WORTHY OF SUPPORT THROUGH EVALUATION USING THE FOUNDATION'S INTELLECTUAL MERIT AND BROADER IMPACTS REVIEW CRITERIA.- SUBAWARDS ARE NOT PLANNED FOR THIS AWARD.

BAY MILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE ENDOWMENT

BAY MILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

BAY MILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRIBAL COLLEGE ENDOWMENT 2016 PAYMENTS TO A P.L. 95-471, AS AMENDED.

BAY MILLS GRASS-BASED FUEL RESEARCH

BAY MILLS ANAEROBIC DIGESTER RESEARCH PROJECT