Tribally Controlled Community College Endowments
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
Funding has not been provided for this program. The listing remains active in anticipation of future funds that will be used to make awards to further the objectives of this program.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Federally recognized tribes
Colleges chartered by Federally Recognized Indian Tribes which are governed by an Indian board of directors, are in operation more than one year, admit students with a certificate of graduation from a secondary institution or equivalent, provide certificates, associate, baccalaureate and graduate degrees, are nonprofit and nonsectarian, and are accredited by a nationally recognized agency or association.
Beneficiaries
- 20
- 36
- 9
Indian students who are a member of or are at least a one-fourth degree Indian blood descendant of a member of an Indian tribe which is eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States through the Bureau of Indian Affairs to Indians because of their status as Indians.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
Colleges must complete an Endowment Fund agreement in accordance with 25 U.S.C. 1832(b).
Award Procedure
The headquarters office calculates the amount of the award and the grantee is notified the Division of Post-Secondary Education.
Established by the Division of Post-Secondary Education.
Program details & compliance
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Funds are to be used to establish endowments. Interest earned on the invested funds may be used to defray expenditures associated with the operation of the College including maintenance, administration, academic and support costs, and community and student services programs. No part of the net earnings of the trust fund may be used to benefit any private person.
Required Documentation
Approved status as a Tribal College or University.
Matching Requirements
The Colleges must match an endowment grant with a capital contribution equal to half of the amount of the Federal contribution. Personal or real property received as a donation or gift may be applied toward the matching requirement.
Reporting & Compliance
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