Assistance Listings Consolidated Tribal Government
Overview
Objectives
To promote Indian self determination and improve the quality of life in Tribal communities by providing greater flexibility in planning programs and meeting the needs of communities. This program allows Tribes to combine various programs and/or grants into one agreement. The simplified contracting procedures enhance program accountability by reducing paperwork and reporting requirements, and reduce Tribal administrative costs to allow for increased services under these contracts.
Examples of Funded Projects
Assistance Listing Description
Financial Information
Obligation(s) | FY 23 | FY 24 (est.) | FY 25 (est.) |
---|---|---|---|
Direct Payments for Specified Use Total | $226,352,331 | $189,060,701 | $89,499,000 |
Budget for FY 2025 is based on the USA DOI -BIA Budget Justification and Performance Information FY 2025 (Green Book) | $226,352,331 | $189,060,701 | $89,499,000 |
Totals | $226,352,331 | $189,060,701 | $89,499,000 |
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
The range is $1,300 to $2,400,000; average $500,000.
Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2024: This award funded 340 program to promote Indian self-determination and improve the quality of life in tribal communities by providing greater flexibility in planning programs and meeting the needs of communities. Some of the programs allows tribes to combine various programs and/or grants into one agreement. the simplified contracting procedures enhance program accountability by reducing paperwork and reporting requirements and reduce tribal administrative costs to allow for increased services under these contracts.
Account Identification
14-2100-0-1-452
Criteria for Applying
Types of Assistance
C - Direct Payments for Specified Use
Credentials and Documentation
Initial application must be accompanied by an authorizing resolution of the governing body of the Indian tribe. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Applicant Eligibility
Designations
Federally Recognized lndian Tribal GovernmentsFederally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Designations
Native American Organizations, American Indian, Federally Recognized Indian Tribal GovernmentsFederally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments and members of American Indian Tribes.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Awards are made on an annual basis and the funds remain available until expended by the contractor/grantee. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Payments may be made in advance or by way of reimbursement. The timing of the payments will be negotiated with the Indian tribe.
Use of Assistance
Designations
No Functional Application/Unlimited ApplicationFunds from various Bureau programs, such as, Scholarships, Johnson O'Malley, Adult Education, and Job Placement and Training can be combined into a single consolidated contract.Contact the headquarters office for more information.
Applying for Assistance
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Preapplication Coordination
Preapplication coordination is required. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. An informal conference with Bureau of Indian Affairs agency representative is recommended.
Application Procedures
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. 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.
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.
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.
Date Range for Approval/Disapproval
Applications will be processed within 90 days.
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.
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.
Compliance Requirements
Policy Requirements
Subpart B, General provisions
Subpart C, Pre-Federal Award Requirements and Contents of Federal Awards
Subpart D, Post Federal; Award Requirements
Subpart E, Cost Principles
Subpart F, Audit Requirements
Not Applicable
Additional Information:
Reports
Program Reports: Program accomplishment reporting requirements will be negotiated with the Self- Determination contractor/grantee.
Expenditure Reports: SF-425, Federal Financial Reports are required.
Audits
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200/subpart-F
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 three 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.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
25 CFR Part 900
Formula and Matching Requirements
Contact Information
Regional or Local Locations:
See Regional Assistance Locations. 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:
1849 C Street, N.W. Bureau of Indian Education, MS 4657-MIB,
Washington, DC 20240
juanita.mendoza@bie.edu
2022083559