Aid To Tribal Governments
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
To provide funds to Indian tribal governments to support general tribal government operations, to maintain up-to-date tribal enrollment, to conduct tribal elections, and to develop appropriate tribal policies, legislation, and regulations.
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 Bureau of Indian Affairs agency or regional office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Award Procedure
The dollar value of the award depends upon the amount that has been prioritized by the individual Indian tribe through participation in the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Tribal Priority Allocation budget formulation process.
Applications will be processed within 90 days.
Program details & compliance
Description
Projects funded provided tribes with resources to obtain the objectives of this program.
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Funds may be used in a variety of ways to strengthen the capabilities of Indian tribes in self-government, community planning, and maintenance of membership records.
Required Documentation
Initial application must be accompanied by an authorizing 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