Indian Vocational Training United Tribes Technical College

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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding

$7M FY2023

$26.6M

FY20

$18.9M

FY21

$7M

FY23

Funded Projects

Examples of what this program has supported.

FY2025 The program supports core functions (e.g., classroom instruction and school operations) at the two colleges partially funded by BIE. Tribal technical colleges provide resources and facilities to teach community members the skills they need to succeed in the workforce and overcome barriers to Indian higher education while supporting economic development on their reservations. Additionally, the programs build skills and capacity needed to promote social and environmental justice in Native American communities.

Program Objective

To provide vocational training to individual American Indians through the United Tribes Technical College, located in Bismarck, North Dakota.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Specialized groups

Application to administer the program is limited to the United Tribes Technical College. Individual American Indian applicants must be a member of a Federally Recognized Indian Tribe, be in need of financial assistance, and reside on or near an Indian reservation under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

Beneficiaries

Individual American Indians who are members of a Federally Recognized Indian Tribe and reside on or near an Indian reservation under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Complete information on beneficiary eligibility is found in 25 CFR, Parts 26 and 27.

How to Apply

Application Procedure

The application by the United Tribes Technical College to administer the program must contain the information specified in 25 CFR, Part 900, Subpart C, "Contract Proposal Contents." The completed application should be submitted to the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Aberdeen Regional Office. Individual American Indian applicants should apply for program services using the application form designated by the College. Individual application forms may be obtained directly from the United Tribes Technical College or from Bureau of Indian Affairs Agency or Regional Offices listed in appendix IV of the Catalog.

Award Procedure

Applications for individual subsistence benefits are approved by the designated United Tribes Technical College official.

1 to 90 days.

Program details & compliance

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Financial aid is used to assist individual Indians to obtain a marketable skill through vocational training at the United Tribes Technical College, located in Bismarck, North Dakota. Restricted to American Indian people who are determined eligible for these services.

Required Documentation

Applicant must submit a certificate signed by a Bureau Agency Superintendent or an authorized Tribal representative that indicates the applicant is an enrolled member or registered with a Federally Recognized 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