Services to Indian Children, Elderly and Families

Social Services
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$31.9M FY2026
$63.6M
FY24
$31M
FY25
$31.9M
FY26*
* estimated

Funded Projects

Examples of what this program has supported.

FY2025 Provides 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.
FY2026 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.

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

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

Contacts

Evangeline M. Campbell
202-513-7621
Division Chief Human Services Office of Indian Services, Washington, DC 20240
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-08-03. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-08-08 03:01:53.