The Department of the Interior, through its Office of the Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs, is offering cooperative agreements under the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience (NATIVE) Act of 2016. This grant aims to support and enhance Native American tourism and visitor experiences. Eligible applicants include Federally recognized Tribal governments, Tribal Organizations, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and Native Hawaiian Organizations. The funding will facilitate the delivery and coordination of Federal technical assistance and resources, aligning with the NATIVE Act’s mandate to foster robust Tribal tourism efforts in partnership with the federal government. This opportunity is designed to empower Native communities in developing and promoting their unique cultural and natural attractions, contributing to economic development.
Opportunity ID: 349008
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BIA-NATIVEACT-2024-OIED |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NATIVE Act Tribal Tourism Cooperative Agreement |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.032 — Indian Economic Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 29, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 29, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 29, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 29, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Indian Affairs |
| Description: | The Office of the Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs, through OIED, is soliciting proposals from Native American Tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American Tribal Organizations (Other than Federally recognized), Tribal Colleges and Universities, and Native Hawaiian Organizations. Eligible applicants are Indian tribes and Tribal Organizations, as defined in Section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA) (25 U.S.C. 5304), including Tribal Consortia. Tribal Colleges and Universities are those institutions cited in Section 532 of the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 301 note), any other institution that qualifies for funding under the Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Assistance Act of 1978 (25 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.), and Diné College, authorized in the Navajo Community College Act, Public Law 95-471, title II (25 U.S.C. 640a note). Native Hawaiian organization means a nonprofit organization: (A) that serves the interests of Native Hawaiians; (B) in which Native Hawaiians serve in substantive and policymaking positions, and; (C) that are recognized for having expertise in Native Hawaiian culture and heritage, including tourism. The cooperative agreement funding is to support the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act of 2016 (Public Law 114-221) (NATIVE Act).This opportunity is authorized by the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act of 2016 (Public Law 114-221) (NATIVE Act) in partnership with the federal government. The Department of the Interior, through Indian Affairs has been engaged in significant regionally focused Tribal tourism efforts since the inception of the NATIVE Act. The NATIVE Act requires identification of a means for delivering and coordinating Federal technical assistance and resources in collaboration with Federal partners, including the Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Commerce and other Federal agencies and entities with tourism expertise. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.bia.gov/service/grants/ttgp |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jo Metcalfe
jo.metcalfe@bia.gov Email:jo.metcalfe@bia.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 349008 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> BIA-NATIVEACT-2024-OIED NOFO.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Jo Metcalfe jo.metcalfe@bia.gov Email: jo.metcalfe@bia.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.032 | BIA-NATIVEACT-2024-OIED | NATIVE Act Tribal Tourism Cooperative Agreement | PKG00282380 | Jun 30, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
349008 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
349008 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
349008 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
349008 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
349008 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
349008 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
349008 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
349008 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
349008 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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