Indian Job Placement United Sioux Tribes Development Corporation

(United Sioux Tribes)
CFDA 15.061 Active Direct Payments with Unrestricted Use
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding
$986K FY2021
$986K
FY21

Program Objective

To provide job development, counseling, social adjustment guidance, and referrals to job training programs and other assistance programs through the United Sioux Tribes Development Corporation, located in Pierre, South Dakota.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Specialized groups
  • Native American organizations

Application to administer the program is limited to the United Sioux Tribes Development Corporation. 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

  • 36
  • 9

Must be an American Indian member 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 Sioux Tribes Development Corporation 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 applicant should apply for program services using the application form designated by the Corporation. Individual application forms may be obtained directly from the Corporation.

Award Procedure

Applications for individual benefits are approved by the designated United Sioux Tribes Development Corporation official.

1 to 90 days.

Program details & compliance

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Financial aid is used to assist individual Indians in finding permanent employment. A weekly or monthly (depending on type of services received) stipend is paid until the participant is employed. Upon receiving employment, assistance may be provided until the first full paycheck is received.

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 of 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

Contacts

Juanita Mendoza
2022083559
1849 C Street, N.W. Bureau of Indian Education, MS 4657-MIB, Washington, DC 20240
Sharon Pinto, Deputy Director School Operations
505-563-5235
1011 Indian School Road, NW - Suite 332 Albuquerque NM 87104, Albuquerque, NM 87104
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2025-08-15. Spec v1.0. Last synced: 2026-05-30 02:37:28.