Education Program Management
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
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