Administrative Cost Grants for Indian Schools

CFDA 15.046 Active Project Grants
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$9.2M FY2025
$75.3M
FY16*
$47.4M
FY18
$92.3M
FY19
$616.2M
FY21
$1.1M
FY22
$594K
FY23
$90M
FY24
$9.2M
FY25*
* estimated

Funded Projects

Examples of what this program has supported.

FY2024 This award funded 86 programs for cultural and language enhancement, teacher and counselor salary, safe amd secure schools, transportation.

Program Objective

To provide grants to tribes and tribal organizations operating schools for the purpose of paying administrative and indirect costs.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Federally recognized tribes
  • Native American organizations

Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments or Tribal Organizations operating a Bureau of Indian Education funded school.

Beneficiaries

  • 20
  • 36
  • 9

Indian Tribal Governments or tribal organizations operating a Bureau funded elementary or secondary school under a Public Law 100.297 grant or Public Law 93-638 Self-determination Contract with the Bureau of Indian Education.

How to Apply

Application Procedure

No separate application is required. The additional allocation will be calculated by the Bureau of Indian Education and added to the underlying award.

Award Procedure

The headquarters office calculates the amount of the award and the grantee is notified by the BIE Education Line Officer.

Program details & compliance

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Funds may be used for program services related to administrative overhead, operations necessary to meet requirements of the law, prudent management practices, and other necessary support functions.

Required Documentation

Approved status as a Public Law 100-297 Grant or a Public Law 93-638 Self Determination Contract School.

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

Joe Herrin
(202)208-7658
Headquarters Office: Office of Indian Education Programs, Bureau of Indian Affairs, MS-3609 MIB, 1849 C Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20240
Douglas Ward, Supervisory Budget Officer (Acting)
505-414-5035
1012 Indian School Road, NW - Suite 332, Albuquerque, NM 87104
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2025-08-15. Spec v1.0. Last synced: 2026-05-30 02:35:20.