This grant, offered by the Native American Affairs program, is for federally recognized Indian Tribes seeking financial assistance to develop, manage, and protect their vital water and related resources. The initiative aims to enhance tribal capacity in resource stewardship, directly supporting self-determination and environmental resilience. This funding aligns with the Biden-Harris Administration’s priorities, specifically addressing the climate crisis as outlined in Executive Order 14008. Furthermore, it advances racial equity and supports underserved communities, as mandated by Executive Order 13985, by expanding opportunities for tribes to safeguard and manage their essential water assets. This focused support is crucial for long-term tribal well-being and environmental sustainability.
Opportunity ID: 351454
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | R24AS00013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Native American Affairs Technical Assistance to Tribes for Fiscal Year 2024 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.519 — Indian Tribal Water Resources Development, Management, and Protection |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 12, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m., MDT, on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 12, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m., MDT, on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $400,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Reclamation |
| Description: | The objective of this NOFO is to invite federally recognized Indian Tribes to submit proposals for financial assistance for projects and activities that develop, manage, and protect tribal water and related resources.This NOFO also implements the Biden-Harris Administration’s priorities including Presidential Executive Order 14008: Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad (E.O. 14008), and Executive Order 13985: Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Undeserved Communities Through the Federal Government (E.O. 13985). E.O. 13985 is supported by this NOFO as it increases opportunities for Indian Tribes to develop, manage, and protect their water and related resources. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Christina Munoz
bor-sha-fafoa@usbr.gov Email:bor-sha-fafoa@usbr.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 351454 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> BOR FY 2024 Native American Affairs Technical Assistance to Tribes 508 Compliant.pdf
Folder 351454 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Docs -> Attachment A – Budget Narrative Guidance.pdf
Folder 351454 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Docs -> NOFO Frequently Asked Questions.pdf
Folder 351454 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Docs -> Attachment B – Budget Detail and Narrative template.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Christina Munoz bor-sha-fafoa@usbr.gov Email: bor-sha-fafoa@usbr.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.519 | R24AS00013 | Native American Affairs Technical Assistance to Tribes for Fiscal Year 2024 | PKG00284145 | Dec 12, 2023 | Mar 12, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
351454 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
351454 SF424A-1.0.pdf
351454 SF424B-1.1.pdf
351454 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
351454 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
351454 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
351454 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
351454 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
351454 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf