Indian Adult Education

CFDA 15.026 Active Direct Payments for Specified Use
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$4.2M FY2025
$915K
FY18
$449K
FY19
$907K
FY20
$2.2M
FY21
$97K
FY22
$2.5M
FY23
$4M
FY24
$4.2M
FY25*
* estimated

Funded Projects

Examples of what this program has supported.

FY2024 This award funded 22 programs such as: higher education program, adult vocational training, and occupational training program.

Program Objective

To improve the educational opportunities for Indian adults who lack the level of literacy skills necessary for effective citizenship and productive employment and to encourage the establishment of adult education programs.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Federally recognized tribes

Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments.

Beneficiaries

  • 20
  • 36
  • 9

Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments and members of American Indian Tribes.

How to Apply

Application Procedure

Initial applications must contain the information specified in 25 CFR Part 900, Subpart C, "Contract Proposal Contents." Completed applications should be submitted to the local BIA agency or area office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.

Award Procedure

The dollar value of the awards depends upon the amount that has been prioritized by the individual Tribe through tribal participation in the BIA's budget formulation process.

Applications will be processed within 90 days.

Program details & compliance

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

All funds must be for direct services. Funds may not be used for administration.

Required Documentation

Initial application must be accompanied by a resolution of the governing body of the Indian tribe.

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

Contacts

Sharon Pinto, Deputy Bureau Director, School Operations
505-563-5235
1011 Indian School Road, NW - Suite 332, Albuquerque, NM 87104
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2025-08-14. Spec v1.0. Last synced: 2026-05-30 02:33:49.