Indian Employment Assistance
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
To provide vocational training and employment opportunities to eligible American Indians and Alaska Natives to reduce Federal dependence.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments and Native American Organizations authorized by Indian Tribal Governments may apply to administer the program. Individual American Indian and Alaska Native 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 or in Alaska under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Beneficiaries
- Tribal
Members of Federally Recognized Indian Tribes who are unemployed, underemployed, or in need of training to obtain reasonable and gainful employment. Complete information on beneficiary eligibility is found in 25 CFR, Part 26.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
To apply for program services, applicants must first submit their application through the designated servicing office or tribal service provider. Along with the application, individuals are required to provide an Individual Service Plan (ISP), which outlines their employment goals and the support needed to achieve them. Once all necessary documents have been submitted, applicants will undergo a review process, and those selected will receive assistance as part of the program.
Award Procedure
The dollar value of the awards to Indian Tribal Governments depends upon the amount that has been prioritized by the individual Tribe through tribal participation in the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Tribal Priority Allocation budget formulation process. Applications for individual benefits are approved by the Bureau Agency Superintendent or authorized tribal representative.
Applications by Tribal Governments to administer the program will be processed within 90 days. Applications by individuals for benefits will be processed within 30 days.
Program details & compliance
Description
Program assists eligible applicants in developing job skills, securing employment, and working toward self-sufficiency. Services provided include adult vocational training, direct employment assistance, and potential funding for employment, training, or supplemental support associated with job placement or training. To qualify for funding, individuals must be enrolled in a Federally Recognized Tribe, reside on or near the tribe’s reservation or service area, be unemployed or underemployed as defined by the Tribe, and have an Individual Service Plan (ISP).
Mission Categories
Primary: Unemployment
Other categories:
Vocational EducationAmerican Indian or Alaskan Native ReservationVeterans ServicesAdult Services
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Financial aid is used to assist individual Indians to obtain a marketable skill through vocational training and to assist those who have a job skill to find permanent employment. Vocational and employment counseling are provided by the program. Eligible American Indians and Alaska Natives may receive vocational training or job placement on or near the reservation or in Urban and Rural settings.
Required Documentation
Applicants must submit a certificate signed by a Bureau Agency Superintendent or an authorized Tribal representative that indicates the applicant is an enrolled member or a descendent of 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