The Department of the Interior is offering the Land Buy-Back Program for Tribal Nations, established to implement land consolidation provisions of the Cobell Settlement Agreement. This program provides $1.9 billion to consolidate fractional land interests across Indian Country. The grant allows interested individual owners to sell their land, transferring ownership to the tribe of jurisdiction. This effort aims to strengthen tribal sovereignty, placing decision-making power with tribal governments and freeing up resources. The program is launching its initial phase, inviting eligible tribal nations to submit cooperative agreement applications. Future opportunities will arise for additional tribes, as this is a 10-year program designed for ongoing implementation and expansion.
Opportunity ID: 237095
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | LBBP-2013-1 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2013 Land Buy Back Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Funded activities are restricted to activities supporting the purchase of fractional interests in trust or restricted lands as detailed in the Land Buy-Back Program for Tribal Nations Initial Implementation Plan (http://www.doi.gov/buybackprogram/upload/Initial-Implementation-Plan.pdf). |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.152 — Land Buy-Back Program For Tribal Nations |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 02, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 31, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 02, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 02, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 02, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is restricted to Federally recognized Indian tribal governments with jurisdiction over fractionated lands as identified in the Land Buy-Back Program for Tribal Nations Initial Implementation Plan. Eligible tribes will be individually engaged on a schedule by the Program. For more information, please visit the Program website: http://www.doi.gov/buybackprogram or contact Faride Kraft, Cooperative Agreement Specialist, at (202) 219-1335. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of the Interior |
| Description: | The Secretary of the Interior established the Land Buy-Back Program for Tribal Nations to implement the land consolidation provisions of the Cobell Settlement Agreement, which provided $1.9 billion to consolidate fractional land interests across Indian Country. The Buy-Back Program allows interested individual owners to sell their land and transfer ownership of their interests to the tribe of jurisdiction. This effort will strengthen tribal sovereignty and put decision-making in the hands of the tribal government, freeing up resources that have been locked-up as land interests have fractionated over time.
The Buy-Back Program is in the process of launching the first phase of its implementation effort with a diverse group of tribes which will be given the opportunity to submit cooperative agreement applications to the Program. Outreach will continue with additional tribal nations as efforts continue for this initial phase. While the Buy-Back Program plans to implement the program at as many reservations as possible, initial efforts will help Interior work through implementation challenges to inform future efforts and allow for greater speed and efficiency as personnel continue their outreach. Interested tribes not selected for this initial effort will have the opportunity to participate in the Program in the future; including the opportunity to apply for cooperative agreements. PLEASE NOTE: this is a 10-year program. The expiration on this posting reflects this current opportunity, and new opportunities will be posted for each successive year. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Faride Kraft
Cooperative Agreement Specialist Phone 202-219-1335 Email:faride_kraft@ios.doi.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Modified to provide additional information about the Program. | Jul 31, 2013 | |
| Website link added. | Jul 31, 2013 | |
| Jul 23, 2013 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | LBBP-2013-1 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2013 Land Buy Back Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Funded activities are restricted to activities supporting the purchase of fractional interests in trust or restricted lands as detailed in the Land Buy-Back Program for Tribal Nations Initial Implementation Plan (http://www.doi.gov/buybackprogram/upload/Initial-Implementation-Plan.pdf). |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.152 — Land Buy-Back Program For Tribal Nations |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 02, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 31, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 02, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 02, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 02, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is restricted to Federally recognized Indian tribal governments with jurisdiction over fractionated lands as identified in the Land Buy-Back Program for Tribal Nations Initial Implementation Plan. Eligible tribes will be individually engaged on a schedule by the Program. For more information, please visit the Program website: http://www.doi.gov/buybackprogram or contact Faride Kraft, Cooperative Agreement Specialist, at (202) 219-1335. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of the Interior |
| Description: | The Secretary of the Interior established the Land Buy-Back Program for Tribal Nations to implement the land consolidation provisions of the Cobell Settlement Agreement, which provided $1.9 billion to consolidate fractional land interests across Indian Country. The Buy-Back Program allows interested individual owners to sell their land and transfer ownership of their interests to the tribe of jurisdiction. This effort will strengthen tribal sovereignty and put decision-making in the hands of the tribal government, freeing up resources that have been locked-up as land interests have fractionated over time.
The Buy-Back Program is in the process of launching the first phase of its implementation effort with a diverse group of tribes which will be given the opportunity to submit cooperative agreement applications to the Program. Outreach will continue with additional tribal nations as efforts continue for this initial phase. While the Buy-Back Program plans to implement the program at as many reservations as possible, initial efforts will help Interior work through implementation challenges to inform future efforts and allow for greater speed and efficiency as personnel continue their outreach. Interested tribes not selected for this initial effort will have the opportunity to participate in the Program in the future; including the opportunity to apply for cooperative agreements. PLEASE NOTE: this is a 10-year program. The expiration on this posting reflects this current opportunity, and new opportunities will be posted for each successive year. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Faride Kraft
Cooperative Agreement Specialist Phone 202-219-1335 Email:faride_kraft@ios.doi.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | LBBP-2013-1 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2013 Land Buy Back Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Funded activities are restricted to activities supporting the purchase of fractional interests in trust or restricted lands as detailed in the Land Buy-Back Program for Tribal Nations Initial Implementation Plan (http://www.doi.gov/buybackprogram/upload/Initial-Implementation-Plan.pdf). |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.152 — Land Buy-Back Program For Tribal Nations |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 31, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 02, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 02, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is restricted to Federally recognized Indian tribal governments with jurisdiction over fractionated lands as identified in the Land Buy-Back Program for Tribal Nations Initial Implementation Plan. Eligible tribes will be individually engaged on a schedule. For more information, please visit the Program website: http://www.doi.gov/buybackprogram |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of the Interior |
| Description: | The Land Buy-Back Program for Tribal Nations plans to enter into cooperative agreements with eligible tribes to reduce the number of fractional interests in trust or restricted lands by purchasing fractional interests from willing sellers and transferring them to tribes. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Faride Kraft
Cooperative Agreement Specialist Phone 202-219-1335 Email:faride_kraft@ios.doi.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | LBBP-2013-1 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2013 Land Buy Back Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Funded activities are restricted to activities supporting the purchase of fractional interests in trust or restricted lands as detailed in the Land Buy-Back Program for Tribal Nations Initial Implementation Plan. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.152 — Land Buy-Back Program For Tribal Nations |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 23, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 02, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 02, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is restricted to Federally recognized Indian tribal governments with jurisdiction over fractionated lands as identified in the Land Buy-Back Program for Tribal Nations Initial Implementation Plan. Eligible tribes will be individually engaged on a schedule. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of the Interior |
| Description: | The Land Buy-Back Program for Tribal Nations plans to enter into cooperative agreements with eligible tribes to reduce the number of fractional interests in trust or restricted lands by purchasing fractional interests from willing sellers and transferring them to tribes. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Faride Kraft
Cooperative Agreement Specialist Phone 202-219-1335 Email:faride_kraft@ios.doi.gov |
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