Indian Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement
CFDA 15.030 Active Direct Payments for Specified Use
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$197.8M FY2025
$88.9M
FY18
$91.8M
FY19
$175.3M
FY20
$237.6M
FY21
$17.4M
FY22
$238.5M
FY23
$229M
FY24
$197.8M
FY25*
* estimated

Funded Projects

Examples of what this program has supported.

FY2024 This award provided funding to support 171 tribal law enforcement programs and 48 tribal adult and juvenile corrections programs.
FY2025 This award provided funding to support 168 tribal law enforcement programs and 48 tribal adult and juvenile corrections programs.
FY2026 The FY 2026 budget for the program has not yet been set

Program Objective

To provide funds to Indian Tribal Governments to operate police departments and detention facilities.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Federally recognized tribes

Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments exercising Federal criminal law enforcement authority over crimes under the Major Crimes Act (18 U.S.C. 1153) and other Federal statutes on their reservations and operating a Law Enforcement Services program.

Beneficiaries

  • 20
  • 36
  • 9

Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments.

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 field or district office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.

Award Procedure

The dollar value of the awards depends upon the amount that had been previously prioritized by the individual Indian tribe through participation in the Bureau of Indian Affairs' budget formulation process and upon identified program needs.

Applications will be processed within 90 days.

Program details & compliance

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Funds may be used for salaries and related expenses of criminal investigators, uniformed officers, detention officers, radio dispatchers, and administrative support.

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
Robert Mathis, Associate Director
918-781-4697
Field Operations Division Office of Justice Services, Miami, OK 74355
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2025-08-15. Spec v1.0. Last synced: 2026-05-30 02:31:04.