Indian Community Fire Protection
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
To provide funds to perform fire protection services for Indian Tribal Governments that do not receive fire protection support from State or local government.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Federally recognized tribes
Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments performing fire protection services on their reservation.
Beneficiaries
- 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 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 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
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Funds may be used to support staff, train volunteer fire-fighters, repair existing fire-fighting equipment, and purchase additional equipment. Funds may also be used to purchase smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, fire escapes, and emergency lights for public building.
Required Documentation
An initial application must be accompanied by a copy of the authorizing resolution from the Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Government to be served. If a currently effective authorizing resolution covering the scope of an initial contract proposal has already been provided, a reference to that resolution.
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