Indian Economic Development

CFDA 15.032 Active Project Grants (Discretionary)

Open Opportunities (2)

Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.

Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$16.9M FY2025
$2.9M
FY18
$3.6M
FY19
$21.4M
FY20
$28.7M
FY21
$10.4M
FY22
$22.6M
FY23
$24.6M
FY24
$16.9M
FY25*
* estimated

Who has received this funding

Organizations awarded under CFDA 15.032 (USAspending.gov).

Funded Projects

Examples of what this program has supported.

FY2024 Awarded 23 Language Grants, 10 Incubator Grants, 1 Cooperative Agreement
FY2025 Awarded 23 Language Grants

Program Objective

To assist Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments by providing the resources necessary to develop a self-sustaining economic base. The program provides opportunities for business development, the coordination and integration of programs through out the Federal government, and the partnering of Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments with local government and the public and private business sector.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Federally recognized tribes

Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments.

Beneficiaries

  • 20
  • 36
  • 9

Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments and their members.

How to Apply

Application Procedure

Initial applications to administer the program 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 office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog. In some instances, the application will be forwarded to the Regional Director for approval.

Award Procedure

In most cases, the application to administer the program can be approved at the agency level. In some instances, the application will be forwarded to the Regional Director for approval.

Applications will be processed within 90 days.

Program details & compliance

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Funds are used to administer tribal revolving loan programs and guaranty loan programs in order to develop resources to improve access to capital in tribal economies. Final approval of loan guarantees is restricted to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Funds can also be used by Federally Recognized Indian tribal Governments to develop essential tribal ordinances and commercial business codes which provide the necessary separation and exercise of sovereign immunity between business activities and tribal regulatory activities to promote a pro-business environment.

Required Documentation

Initial application for financial assistance must be accompanied by a 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
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2025-08-14. Spec v1.0. Last synced: 2026-05-30 02:37:39.