Education Program Management

CFDA 15.959 Active Direct Payments for Specified Use
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding
$70K FY2021
$70K
FY14
$220K
FY15*
$70K
FY16*
$70K
FY21
* estimated

Program Objective

To improve the administration and management of education programs funded by the Bureau of Indian Education.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Federally recognized tribes

Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments or tribal organizations currently served by a Bureau of Indian Education funded school.

Beneficiaries

  • 9

Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments and members of American Indian Tribes.

How to Apply

Award Procedure

The BIE Education Line Officer will ensure the application is complete and forward the application to the Director, Bureau of Indian Education, with a recommendation for approval or disapproval.

Decision Timeline

  • Approval: From 60 to 90 days

Applications will be processed within 90 days.

Program details & compliance

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Funds may be used to plan for the tribal assumption of BIE funded schools and the administration of BIE funded education programs. Inherently Federal functions and responsibilities are noncontract able.

Required Documentation

Initial application must be accompanied by a resolution of the governing body of the Indian tribe. If the school serves students from multiple tribes, resolutions from tribal governing bodies representing at least 90 percent of the students are required. [Funds are only available for new tribes or tribal organizations requesting to operate a BIE funded school. Funds are for planning purposes only.]

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

Joe Herrin
202) 208-7658
Bureau of Indian Education, 1849 C Street, NW, , Washington, DC 20240
Sharon Pinto, Deputy Bureau Director
505-563-5235
School Operations, Albuquerque, NM 87104
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2025-08-15. Spec v1.0. Last synced: 2026-05-30 02:33:13.