Aid To Tribal Governments

CFDA 15.020 Active Direct Payments for Specified Use
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$29.9M FY2025
$7M
FY18
$67.6M
FY19
$136.9M
FY20
$188.2M
FY21
$12.3M
FY22
$16.2M
FY23
$52.3M
FY24
$29.9M
FY25*
* estimated

Funded Projects

Examples of what this program has supported.

FY2024 This award funded 240 program 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. in addition, to allocate American rescue plan act (ARPA) funding to provide financial assistance suffered by the tribe due to the COVID 19 pandemic.

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

Audit Required
Yes

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

Juanita Mendoza — Sovereignty in Indian Education Program
2022086123
1849 C Street, NW, MIB-3610, Washington, DC 20240
Yvette Washington
2022084506
Acting Division Chief, Division of Self-Determination, Washington, DC 20240
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2025-09-09. Spec v1.0. Last synced: 2026-05-30 02:32:18.