Aid To Tribal Governments (15.020)
Program
15.020 Aid To Tribal Governments
Federal Agency
Agency: Department of the Interior
Office: Bureau of Indian Affairs
Authorization
Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, Public Law 93-638, as amended, 25 U.S.C. 450 et seq.
Program Number
15.020
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To provide funds to Indian tribal governments to support general tribal government operations, to maintain up-to-date tribal enrollment, to conduct tribal elections, and to develop appropriate tribal policies, legislation, and regulations.
Types of Assistance
DIRECT PAYMENTS FOR A SPECIFIED USE
Uses and Use Restrictions
Funds may be used in a variety of ways to strengthen the capabilities of Indian tribes in self-government, community planning, and maintenance of membership records.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments and members of American Indian Tribes.
Credentials/Documentation
Initial application must be accompanied by an authorizing resolution of the governing body of the Indian tribe. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
An informal conference with a Bureau of Indian Affairs agency representative is recommended. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
OMB Circular No. A-102 applies to this program. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Initial applications must contain the information specified in 25 CFR Part 900, Subpart C, "Contract Proposal Contents." Completed applications should be submitted to the local Bureau of Indian Affairs agency or regional office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Award Procedure
The dollar value of the award depends upon the amount that has been prioritized by the individual Indian tribe through participation in the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Tribal Priority Allocation budget formulation process.
Deadlines
Not Applicable.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Applications will be processed within 90 days.
Appeals
An unsuccessful applicant may request an informal conference with the deciding official, or may appeal the denial of the application to the Interior Board of Indian Appeals, or may bring suit in U.S. District Court. Full appeal procedures are found in 25 CFR Part 900.
Renewals
Awards may be renewed indefinitely upon satisfactory performance by the contractor/grantee. A notice of intent to renew should be submitted at least 90 days prior to the expiration of the current award. The amount of the award may be adjusted as a result of individual tribal priorities established in the budget formulation process.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula.
Matching requirements are not applicable to this program.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Awards are made on an annual basis and the funds remain available until expended by the contractor/grantee. Payments may be made in advance or by way of reimbursement. The timing of the payments will be negotiated with the Indian tribe. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Information not available.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Program accomplishment reporting requirements will be negotiated with the Self-Determination contractor/grantee. Cash reports are not applicable. Progress reports are not applicable. Federal Financial Report, SF 425 is required. Performance monitoring is not applicable.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133. For awards made under this program grantees/contractors are responsible for obtaining audits in accordance with the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 (31 U.S.C. 7501 et seq.).
Records
Financial records must be retained for 3 years from the date of submission of the single audit report. Procurement records must be retained for 3 years from the date of final payment. Property records must be retained for 3 years from the date of disposition, replacement, or transfer. Records pertaining to any litigation, audit exceptions or claims must be retained until the dispute has been resolved.
Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2008: Activities supported by this program to foster strong and stable Tribal governments include Indian tribes developing and implementing plans for the distribution of judgment funds, making revisions to their constitutions, and issuing certificates of degree of Indian blood to individuals. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available
Financial Information
Account Identification
14-2100-0-1-452.
Obligations
(Direct Payments for Specified Use) FY 08 $33,887,000; FY 09 est $33,887,000; FY 10 est $0
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Range is $10,000 to $700,000; Average $80,000.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
25 CFR Part 900; OMB Circular A-87, "Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments."
Related Programs
15.021 Consolidated Tribal Government Program
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
See Regional Agency Offices. Applications may be filed with the local Bureau of Indian Affairs agency or regional office as listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Headquarters Office
Deputy Director Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Tribal Services, 1849 C Street, NW, MS 320 SIB, Washington, District of Columbia 20240 Phone: (202)513-7640
Web Site Address
http://www.doi.gov/bia/tribegovserv/tribegov.htm; http://www.doi.gov/bureau-indian-affairs.html.
Examples of Funded Projects
Not Applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
All applicants meeting the requirements of 25 CFR Part 900 will be selected if the program has been prioritized by the individual Indian tribe through tribal participation in the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Tribal Priority Allocation budget formulation process.
