Indian Self-Determination Contract Support

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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)

$21.6M FY2026

$40M

FY24

$38.2M

FY25

$21.6M

FY26*

* estimated

Funded Projects

Examples of what this program has supported.

FY2025 Direct CSC is calculated by the current tribal budgeted program salary cost of section 106(a)(1) amount times 18%. Indirect CSC is calculated by multipying the tribes current approved Indirect Cost rate times the section 106(a)(1) amount (less exclusions and pass-throughs). As needed and requested in writing based on the tribal contractor’s capacity and program needs, Pre-award CSC is used to plan, prepare for, and assume the operation of a program that is the subject of a new or expanded program. As needed and requested in writing based on the tribal contractor’s capacity and program needs, Start-up CSC is funded as a one-time, non-recurring payment and is calculated based on actual approved expended costs.

FY2026 Direct CSC is calculated by the current tribal budgeted program salary cost of section 106(a)(1) amount times 18%. Indirect CSC is calculated by multipying the tribes current approved Indirect Cost rate times the section 106(a)(1) amount (less exclusions and pass-throughs). As needed and requested in writing based on the tribal contractor’s capacity and program needs, Pre-award CSC is used to plan, prepare for, and assume the operation of a program that is the subject of a new or expanded program. As needed and requested in writing based on the tribal contractor’s capacity and program needs, Start-up CSC is funded as a one-time, non-recurring payment and is calculated based on actual approved expended costs.

Program Objective

To provide funds to Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments and to tribal organizations to fund some or all of the indirect costs incurred in administering Federal programs for which direct appropriations are made to the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Federally Recognized Tribal Government

Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments and tribal organizations authorized by Indian Tribal Governments.

How to Apply

Award Procedure

Awards for new or expanded contracts will be awarded based upon the start date of the underlying program award, and the application date, on a first-come-first-served basis.

Applications will be processed within 90 days.

Program details & compliance

Description

The Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA), Public Law 93-638, provides that a Tribe is entitled to receive contract support costs as provided by law pursuant to 25 U.S.C. Section 5325. This applies to Indian Affairs contracts and agreements under made under Title I and Title IV of the ISDEAA. All costs associated with a program, including CSC, must be reviewed for reasonableness, allowability, and allocability based on the terms of the agreement and applicable cost principals. Further, all costs associated with a program, including CSC must be reviewed for duplication of funding for cost among cost categories, the Section 106(a)(1) amount (Secretarial Amount), Direct CSC, Indirect CSC, Pre-award CSC, and Start-up CSC.

Mission Categories

Primary: American Indian or Alaskan Native Reservation

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Funds may be used in accordance with indirect cost rate proposals which have been approved by the cognizant Federal agency or for lump sum administrative cost rates negotiated with the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

Required Documentation

Federal approval of indirect cost rate.

Reporting & Compliance

Records Retention

3 years

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