Consolidated Tribal Government

CFDA 15.021 Active Direct Payments for Specified Use
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$148.8M FY2025
$49.3M
FY18
$104.4M
FY19
$7.2M
FY20
$328M
FY21
$19.2M
FY22
$226.4M
FY23
$189.1M
FY24
$148.8M
FY25*
* estimated

Funded Projects

Examples of what this program has supported.

FY2024 This award funded 340 program to promote Indian self-determination and improve the quality of life in tribal communities by providing greater flexibility in planning programs and meeting the needs of communities. Some of the programs allows tribes to combine various programs and/or grants into one agreement. the simplified contracting procedures enhance program accountability by reducing paperwork and reporting requirements and reduce tribal administrative costs to allow for increased services under these contracts.
FY2025 Promotes Indian Self-Determination to improve the quality of life in tribal communities by providing greater flexibility in planning, conducting, and the administration of program and services that meet the needs of the tribal communities.
FY2026 Promotes Indian Self-Determination to improve the quality of life in tribal communities by providing greater flexibility in planning, conducting, and the administration of program and services that meet the needs of the tribal communities.

Program Objective

To promote Indian self determination and improve the quality of life in Tribal communities by providing greater flexibility in planning programs and meeting the needs of communities. This program allows Tribes to combine various programs and/or grants into one agreement. The simplified contracting procedures enhance program accountability by reducing paperwork and reporting requirements, and reduce Tribal administrative costs to allow for increased services under these contracts.

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 from various Bureau programs, such as, Scholarships, Johnson O'Malley, Adult Education, and Job Placement and Training can be combined into a single consolidated contract.

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

Contacts

Juanita Mendoza
2022083559
1849 C Street, N.W. Bureau of Indian Education, MS 4657-MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Yvette Washington
202-208-4506
Acting Division Chief, Division of Self-Governance, Washington, DC 20240
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2025-08-26. Spec v1.0. Last synced: 2026-05-30 02:35:02.