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## FY 2021

The FY 2021 appropriation for the discretionary TCCU program was $38,080,000 to issue 33 NCC awards and 2 NCC new awards under the Title III, Part A, American Indian Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCU) program, which is formula-based. This was an increase of S1,226,000 above the 2020 level.

In addition, a funding of $28,230,000 was provided for the mandatory TCCU program in FY 2021, which was an increase of $90,000 from the FY 2020 level. 

Discretionary Funding: $38,080,000Number of New Development Awards:2Number of Non-Competitive Continuation Development Awards: 33Average Discretionary Award: $1,088,000

Mandatory Funding: $28,290,000Number of New Development Awards: 35Number of Non-Competitive Continuation Development Awards: 0Average Mandatory Award: $808,285

Total Award Funding: $66,370,000Discretionary: $38,080,000Mandatory: $28,290,000

## FY 2020

The FY 2020 appropriation for the discretionary TCCU program was $36,633,000 to issue 33 new awards and 2 NCC awards under the Title III, Part A, American Indian Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCU) program, which is formula-based. This was an increase of S4,779,000 above the 2019 level.

In addition, a funding of $28,230,000 was provided for the mandatory TCCU program in FY 2020, which was an increase of $90,000 from the FY 2019 level. 

Discretionary Funding: $36,633,000  Number of New Development Awards:33  Number of Non-Competitive  Continuation Development Awards: 2Average Discretionary Award:  $1,046,657

Mandatory Funding: $28,230,000  Number of New Development Awards: 35  Number of Non-Competitive  Continuation Development Awards: 0Average Mandatory Award: $806,577

Total Award Funding: $59,994,000  Discretionary: $36,854,000Mandatory: $28,140,000

## FY 2019

The FY 2019 appropriation for the discretionary TCCU program was $31,854,000 to issue 35 NCC awards under the Title III, Part A, American Indian Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCU) program, which is formula-based.  This was an increase of S315,000 above the 2018 level.

In addition, a mandagory funding of $28,140,000, appropriated by the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (SAFRA), was provided in the mandatory TCCU program in FY 2019, which was an increase of $120,000 from the FY 2018 level.

Discretionary Funding: $31,854,000Number of New Development Awards: 0Number of Non-Competitive Continuation Development Awards: 35Average Discretionary Award: $910,114

Mandatory Funding: $28,140,000  Number of New Development Awards: 0 Number of Non-Competitive Continuation Development Awards: 35Average Mandatory Award: $800,571

Total Award Funding: $59,994,000  Discretionary: $31,854,000  Mandatory: $28,140,000

## FY 2018

The FY 2018 appropriation for the discretionary TCCU program was $31,539,000, an increase of $3,940.000 above the FY2017 level. Funds for the TCCU program are allocated based on a statutory formula. In addition, a mandatory funding of $28,020,000, appropriated by the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (SAFRA), was provided in the mandatory TCCU program in FY 2018, which was an increase of $90,000 from the FY 2017 level. Funds are allocated according to the same statutory formula as that used for the discretionary grants.

Discretionary Funding: $31,539,000Number of New Development Awards: 1 ($737,856)Number of Non-Competitive Continuation Development Awards: 34 ($30,801,144)Average Discretionary Award: $901,114

Mandatory Funding: $28,020,000  Number of New Development Awards: 1 ($645,933)  Number of Non-Competitive Continuation Development Awards: 34 ($27,374,067)Average Mandatory Award: $800,571

Total Development Award Funding: $59,559,000  Total Award Funding: $59,559,000  Discretionary: $31,539,000Mandatory: $28,020,000

## FY 2017

The FY 2017 appropriation for the discretionary TCCU program was $27,599,000 the same as the FY 2016 level. Funds for the TCCU program are allocated based on a statutory formula. In addition, a mandatory funding of $27,930,000, appropriated by the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (SAFRA), was provided in the mandatory TCCU program in FY 2017, which was a decrease of $30,000 from the FY 2016 level. Funds are allocated according to the same statutory formula as that used for the discretionary grants.

Discretionary Funding: $27,599,000Number of New Development Awards: 1 ($500,000)Number of Non-Competitive Continuation Development Awards: 32 ($27,099,000)Average Discretionary Award: $788,543

Mandatory Funding: $27,930,000Number of New Development Awards: 1 ($500,000)Number of Non-Competitive Continuation Development Awards: 34 ($27,430,000)Average Mandatory Award: $798,000

Total Development Award Funding: $55,529,000Total Award Funding: $55,529,000Discretionary: $27,599,000Mandatory: $27,930,000Total Number of Awards: 70

## FY 2016

The FY 2016 appropriation for the discretionary TCCU program was $27,599,000, an increase of $1,937,000 from the FY 2015 level. Funds for the TCCU program are allocated based on a statutory formula. In addition, a mandatory funding of $27,960,000, appropriated by the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (SAFRA), was provided in the mandatory TCCU program in FY 2016, an increase of $150,000 from the FY 2015 level. Funds are allocated according to the same statutory formula as that used for the discretionary grants.

Discretionary Funding: $27,599,000Number of New Development Awards: 2 ($1,000,000)Number of Non-Competitive Continuation Development Awards: 32 ($26,599,000)Average Discretionary Award: $811,735

Mandatory Funding: $27,960,000Number of New Development Awards: 2 ($1,000,000)Number of Non-Competitive Continuation Development Awards: 32 ($26,960,000)Average Mandatory Award: $822,353

Total Development Award Funding: $55,559,000Total Award Funding: $55,559,000Discretionary: $27,599,000Mandatory: $27,960,000Total Number of Awards: 68

## FY 2015

The FY 2015 appropriation for the discretionary TCCU program was $25,662,000, an increase of $423,000 from the FY 2014 level. Funds for the TCCU program are allocated based on a statutory formula. In addition, a mandatory funding of $27,810,000, appropriated by the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (SAFRA), was provided in the mandatory TCCU program in FY 2015, which was a reduction of $30,000 from the FY 2014 level. Funds are allocated according to the same statutory formula as that used for the discretionary grants.

Discretionary Funding: $25,662,000Number of New Development Awards: 31 ($24,153,165)Number of Non-Competitive Continuation Development Awards: 3 ($1,508,835)Average Discretionary Award: $754,765

Mandatory Funding: $27,810,000  Number of New Development Awards: 31 ($26,248,526)Number of Non-Competitive Continuation Development Awards: 3 ($1,561,474)Average Development Award: $817,941

Total Development Award Funding: $53,472,000Total Award Funding: $53,472,000Discretionary: $25,662,000Mandatory: $27,810,000  Total Number of Awards: 68

## FY 2014

The FY 2014 appropriation for the discretionary TCCU program was $25,239,000, an increase of $870,651 from the FY 2013 level. Funds for the TCCU program are allocated based on a statutory formula. In addition, a mandatory funding of $27,840,000, appropriated by the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (SAFRA), is being provided in the mandatory TCCU program in FY 2014, which is a reduction of $630,000 from the FY 2013 level. Funds are allocated according to the same statutory formula as that used for the discretionary grants.

Discretionary Funding: $25,239,000Number of New Development Awards: 0Number of Non-Competitive Continuation Development Awards: 34Average Discretionary Award: $742,324

Mandatory Funding: $27,840,000  Number of New Development Awards: 0Number of Non-Competitive Continuation Development Awards: 34Average Development Award: $818,824

Total Development Award Funding: $53,079,000Total Award Funding: $53,079,000Discretionary: $25,239,000Mandatory: $27,840,000  Total Number of Awards: 68

## FY 2013

The FY 2013 appropriation for the discretionary TCCU program was $24,368,349, a reduction of $1,344,961 from the FY 2012 level. Funds for the TCCU program are allocated based on a statutory formula. In addition, a mandatory funding of $28,470,000, appropriated by the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (SAFRA), is being provided in the mandatory TCCU program in FY 2013, which is a reduction of $1,530,000 from the FY 2012 level. Funds are allocated according to the same statutory formula as that used for the discretionary grants.

Discretionary Funding:  $24,368,349Number of New Development Awards:  1 ($524,010)Number of Non-Competitive Continuation Development Awards:  33 ($23,844,339)Average Discretionary Award:  $716,716

Mandatory Funding:  $28,470,000Number of New Development Awards:  1 ($635,038)Number of Non-Competitive Continuation Development Awards:  33 ($27,834,962)Average Development Award:  $837,353

Total Development Award Funding:  $52,838,349Total Award Funding:  $52,838,349Discretionary:  $24,368,349Mandatory:  $28,470,000Total Number of Awards:  68

## FY 2012

The FY 2012 appropriation for the discretionary TCCU program was $25,713,310, a reduction of $1,106,942 from the FY 2011 level. Funds for the TCCU program are allocated based on a statutory formula. In addition, mandatory funding of $30 million, appropriated by the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (SAFRA), is being provided in the mandatory TCCU program in FY 2012.  Funds are allocated according to the same statutory formula as that used for the discretionary grants.

Discretionary Funding:  $25,713,310Number of New Development Awards:  0Number of Non-Competitive Continuation Development Awards:  35Average Discretionary Award:  $734,666

Mandatory Funding:  $30,000,000Number of New Development Awards:  0Number of Non-Competitive Continuation Development Awards:  33Average Development Award:  $909,091

Total Development Award Funding:  $55,713,310Total Award Funding:  $55,713,310Discretionary:  $25,713,310Mandatory:  $30,000,000Total Number of Awards:  68

## FY 2011

Discretionary Funding:  $26,820,252Number of New Development Awards:  2Number of Non-Competitive Continuation Development Awards:  38Average Discretionary Award:  $670,506

Mandatory Funding:  $30,000,000Number of New Development Awards:  2Number of Non-Competitive Continuation Development Awards:  31Average Development Award:  $909,091

Total Development Award Funding:  $56,820,252Total Award Funding:  $56,820,252Discretionary:  $26,820,252Mandatory:  $30,000,000Total Number of Awards:  73

## FY 2010

Discretionary Funding:Number of Development Awards: 31Average Development Award: $973,000Total Development Award Funding: $30,169,000

Mandatory Funding:Number of Development Awards: 31Average Development Award: $968,000Total Development Award Funding: $30,000,000

Total Award Funding: $60,169,000Discretionary: $30,169,000Mandatory: $30,000,000Total Number of Awards: 62

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