Services to Indian Children, Elderly and Families
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
To provide funds to Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments to administer welfare assistance programs for both American Indian adults and children; to support caseworkers and counselors; and to support tribal programs to reduce the incidence of substance abuse and alcohol abuse in Indian country.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments.
Beneficiaries
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments, adult American Indians in need of financial assistance or social services counseling, American Indian children who require foster care services, and American Indian youth requiring temporary, emergency shelter.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
Not public posted. Funds are provided to Federally Recognized Tribes through self-determination contracts or OSG compacts
Award Procedure
The dollar value of the awards depends upon the amount that has been prioritized by the individual Indian tribe through tribal participation in the Bureau of Indian Affairs Tribal Priority Allocation budget formulation process.
Applications will be processed within 90 days.
Program details & compliance
Description
This program funds federally recognized Tribal governments to deliver welfare, protective and social services aimed at improving quality of life for American Indian children, elderly, and families.
Mission Categories
Primary: American Indian or Alaskan Native Services
Other categories:
American Indian or Alaskan Native HealthFamilies and Child Welfare ServicesSpecialized Family and Child Welfare ServicesYouth Services
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Funds are provided to Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments to administer welfare assistance programs for both American Indian adults and children; to support caseworkers and counselors; and to support tribal programs to reduce the incidence of substance abuse and alcohol abuse in Indian country.
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