Endangered Species on Indian Lands

CFDA 15.051 Active Direct Payments for Specified Use
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$2.2M FY2025
$1.2M
FY18
$6.5M
FY19
$397K
FY20
$3.9M
FY21
$8.6M
FY23
$8.5M
FY24
$2.2M
FY25*
* estimated

Funded Projects

Examples of what this program has supported.

FY2024 This award funded 58 projects for endangered species on Indian lands, fish hatchery maintenance, herd development and buffalo conservation.
FY2025 Plan to fund about 58 projects for FY 2025

Program Objective

To comply with the Endangered Species Act, the Northern Spotted Owl Recovery plan, and to implement the Endangered Species Recovery on Indian lands.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Federally recognized tribes
  • Native American organizations

Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments and Native American Organizations authorized by Indian tribal governments whose reservations are in areas inhabited by these specific endangered species.

Beneficiaries

  • 9

Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments and Native American Organizations authorized by 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 BIA agency office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.

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.

Applications will be processed within 90 days.

Program details & compliance

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

The program monies are species specific. Appropriated funds allow those tribes in areas of endangered species to conduct activities that are necessary to comply with the Endangered Species Act.

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

David Wooten
202 513-0355
Branch Chief of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Recreation, Albuquerque, NM 87104
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2025-08-19. Spec v1.0. Last synced: 2026-05-30 02:33:47.