Forestry on Indian Lands
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 15.035 (USAspending.gov).
- Confederated Tribes Of Warm Springs Reservation Of Oregon 2 awards $27,599,088
- Washington State Department Of Natural Resources $20,142,635
- Red Lake Band Of Chippewa Indians $20,117,770
- Menominee Tribal Enterprises A Tribal Enterprise Of The Menominee Indian Tribe Of Wisconsin 2 awards $18,488,532
- Seminole Tribe Of Florida, Inc $16,435,096
- Confederated Tribes Of Colville Reservation $14,245,003
- San Carlos Apache Tribal Council $8,624,143
- Leech Lake Band Of Ojibwe $7,843,610
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
To maintain, protect, enhance, and develop Indian forest resources through the execution of forest management activities.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Federally recognized tribes
- Native American organizations
Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments and Native American Organizations authorized by Indian tribal governments.
Beneficiaries
- 20
- 36
- 9
Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments and their members and Native American Organizations.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
Initial applications for financial assistance must contain the information specified in 25 CFR, Part 900, Subpart C, "Contract Proposal Contents." Completed applications should be submitted to the local BIA agency office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog. Requests for technical services can be made through the local BIA agency office.
Award Procedure
In most cases, the award can be approved at the agency level. In some instances, the application will be forwarded to the Regional Director for approval. The dollar value of Forestry awards depends upon the amount that has been prioritized by the individual tribe through tribal participation in the BIA's budget formulation process.
Applications will be processed within 90 days.
Program details & compliance
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Funds are used to support activities of reforestation and commercial forest stand improvement; timber sales management; forest inventories and plans; forest program management and administration; and forest protection activities including Wild land Fire Management. Forest Inventory, Management Planning and Forest Development funds are awarded competitively.
Required Documentation
Initial application for financial assistance (Public Law 93-638) 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