Indian Self-Determination Act Contracts, Grants and Cooperative Agreements

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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)

$500K FY2026

$7.7M

FY16

$3.8M

FY17

$3.2M

FY18

$1.6M

FY19

$761K

FY20

$2.3M

FY21

$2M

FY22*

$1.3M

FY24

$171K

FY25*

$500K

FY26*

* estimated

Funded Projects

Examples of what this program has supported.

FY2024 PUEBLO DE COCHITI TITLE IV CONTRACT KASHUA-KATUWE TENT ROCKS NATIONAL MONUMENT and TO PROVIDE FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF PROGRAMS, FUNCTIONS, SERVICES, AND ACTIVITIES (PFSAS) AS DELINEATED IN THE PFSA ATTACHMENT TO INCLUDE BUILDING A COMMON DATASET OF BLM-MANAGED ANCSA 17(B) EASEMENT AND TRAILS; VERIFY WHERE EXISTING TRAILS ARE IN RESPECT TO THE LEGALLY RESERVED EASEMENT LOCATIONS; IDENTIFY AND LOCATE WHERE CONSTRUCTIVE EASEMENT RESERVATION CORRECTIONS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED; MAKE APPROPRIATE RECOMMENDATIONS TO BLM FOR POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS SUCH AS PROPOSALS FOR EASEMENT DONATION, RELEASE, OR REALIGNMENT.

FY2025 THE PURPOSE AUTHORIZED TANANA CHIEF CONFERENCE, INC (TCC) TO PARTICIPATE IN, CONDUCT, AND/OR ADMINISTER SELECTED EDUCATION, OUTREACH, AND PLANNING PROGRAMS, FUNCTIONS, SERVICES, AND ACTIVITIES (PFSA) ON BEHALF OF THE UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (FWS) AND THE UNIVERSITY STATES BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT (BLM) AND OTHER BUREAUS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, IN REGARD TO SPECIAL GEOGRAPHIC, HISTORICAL, OR CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE TO TCC: 1. RELATED TO ANILCA TITLE 8 AND FEDERAL SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT ON FEDERAL PUBLIC LANDS ADMINISTERED BY FWS AND BLM; 2. PLANNING ON FEDERAL PUBLIC LANDS ADMINISTERED BY FWS AND BLM, INCLUDING THE FULL SCOPE OF 50 CFR 100.3(B) FOR FWS AND BLM UNITS TO REPRESENT WILDLIFE, FISHERIES, AND CULTURAL RESOURCE EXPERTISE IN COMPLIANCE WITH ESTABLISHED PURPOSES.

FY2026 Unknown at this time.

Program Objective

To provide maximum Indian participation in the government and education of the Indian people; to provide the full participation of the Indian tribes in programs and services conducted by the Bureau of Land Management for Indians and to encourage the development of human resources of the Indian people; and to establish program assistance to upgrade Indian education that will support the right of Indian citizens and for other purposes.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Federally recognized tribes

Federally recognized Indian tribal governments and any Alaska Native Village, or regional or village corporation.

How to Apply

Application Procedure

The application and selection process is governed by regulations contained in 25 CFR Part 1000. The regulations contained in 2 CFR 200 do not apply to this program. Applicants first apply for inclusion in an applicant pool. Once an Indian tribe/consortium has established eligibility for admission to the applicant pool, it can be selected to become a Self-Governance Tribe. Application information is available from the office(s) listed below under "Information Contacts."

Award Procedure

The Bureau of Land Management and the tribe develop a negotiation schedule and then negotiate the overarching contract/award terms, provisions and conditions based on the requirements of Public Law 93-638, 25 CFR Part 900, any specific requirements of the project authorizing legislation, and other applicable Federal laws and regulations. The Bureau of Land Management and the tribe also negotiate an annual funding agreement, which identifies activities to be performed, funds to be provided, and the method of payment for the initial year of the PL 93-638 contract. A final agreement is prepared based upon the outcome of the negotiations; attachments include the work plan, budget, tribal resolution, initial annual funding agreement, property list, list of any applicable provisions, terms and conditions.

IAW 25 U.S. Code Section 5321
...the Secretary shall, within ninety days after receipt of the proposal, approve the proposal and award the contract unless the Secretary provides written notification to the applicant that contains a specific finding that clearly demonstrates that, or that is supported by a controlling legal authority.

Program details & compliance

Description

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Contracts, grants and cooperative agreements are authorized for non-construction projects in the seventeen Western states and Alaska for programs and services conducted by the Bureau of Land Management for the benefit of Indian tribes. Programs available to tribes because they deliver services to Indians in their protected status are: cadastral survey and minerals management. Other programs, services, functions and activities administered by the Bureau of Land Management which are of specific geographic, historical, or cultural significance to the Indian tribes are: cultural heritage, forestry management, range management, riparian management, recreation management, and wildlife and fisheries management. Certain restrictions will be applicable based on the specific statutory authority that authorizes the construction activities which are primarily for the benefit of Indians because of their status as Indians.

Required Documentation

Initial application must be accompanied by an authorizing resolution of the governing body of the Indian tribe or in the case of a consortia, Indian tribes to be served. First-time applicants must first complete the applicant pool process with the Secretary's Office of the Department of the Interior in order to be eligible.