Navajo-Hopi Indian Settlement

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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)

$105K FY2025

$1.3M

FY20

$732K

FY21

$802K

FY23

$602K

FY24

$105K

FY25*

* estimated

Funded Projects

Examples of what this program has supported.

FY2024 The program supported direct services provided, such as payroll for staff and other associated costs to meet the Secretary’s commitment to help promote tribal nation-building, self-determination, empower tribal communities, foster tribal self-sufficiency, economic opportunities, and a stewardship for trust natural resources. Fulfilled Indian trust responsibilities through the improved management, protection, and development of Indian lands and natural resource assets.

FY2025 The program supported direct services provided, such as payroll for staff and other associated costs to meet the Secretary’s commitment to help promote tribal nation-building, self-determination, empower tribal communities, foster tribal self-sufficiency, economic opportunities, and a stewardship for trust natural resources. Fulfilled Indian trust responsibilities through the improved management, protection, and development of Indian lands and natural resource assets.

FY2026 The program plans to support direct services provided, such as payroll for staff and other associated costs to meet the Secretary’s commitment to help promote tribal nation-building, self-determination, empower tribal communities, foster tribal self-sufficiency, economic opportunities, and a stewardship for trust natural resources. Fulfill Indian trust responsibilities through the improved management, protection, and development of Indian lands and natural resource assets.

Program Objective

To implement those provisions of the Navajo-Hopi Settlement Act of 1974, as amended, which are assigned to the Department of the Interior; and to institute conservation practices and methods to restore the grazing potential of rangelands lying within the former Navajo/Hopi Joint Use Area.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Federally recognized tribes
Native American organizations

Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments of the Navajo and Hopi Tribes and Native American Organizations authorized by either Tribe.

Beneficiaries

Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments of the Navajo and Hopi Tribes and individual members of both Tribes.

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 Hopi Agency or the Navajo or Western Regional Office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs at the address 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

Use is restricted to approved projects within the Navajo/Hopi Joint Use Area. Funds will be used for restoration of rangeland within the former Navajo/Hopi Joint Use Area (JUA). This includes livestock monitoring on the JUA, issuance of grazing permits, implementation of range management plans and grazing control methods, establishment of range units and grazing capacity, and removal of trespass livestock on the Hopi Partitioned Lands; initiation of grazing control on the Navajo Partitioned Lands; and natural resources restoration on the affected lands.

Required Documentation

Initial application 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