Assistance Listings

Tribal Great Lakes Restoration Initiative

Objectives

The BIA Tribal GLRI Program provides financial assistance to Great Lakes tribes to protect, enhance, and restore the Great Lakes. Priority actions are to: identify, protect, conserve, manage, enhance, or restore species or habitat, as well as to build tribal capacity to manage natural resources within the Great Lakes Basin.

Examples of Funded Projects

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

Projects may range from $1,000 to $500,000, or greater. Average over two years is $162,000.

Accomplishments

Account Identification

14-2100-0-1-999

Types of Assistance

B - Project Grants (Discretionary)

Credentials and Documentation

Initial application must be accompanied by a resolution of the governing body of the Indian tribe. This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles.

Applicant Eligibility

Federally-recognized Indian Tribes and Native American Organizations authorized by Indian tribal governments

Beneficiary Eligibility

Federally-recognized Indian Tribes and Native American Organizations authorized by Indian tribal governments

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Awards are made on an annual basis and the funds remain available until expended by the grantee. The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative places restrictions on the time permitted to spend the funds awarded. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: The Regional Office contact person can further explain the restrictions placed on the time period in which to fully expend the funds awarded under the project.

Use of Assistance

This funding opportunity under the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative will be used to address tribal priorities for the Great Lakes Basin ecosystem and fall into five major focus areas: • Toxic substances and Areas of Concern, including pollution prevention and cleanup of polluted areas in the Great Lakes • Invasive species, including efforts to institute “zero tolerance policy” towards new invasions • Nonpoint source pollution impacts on nearshore health, including a targeted geographic focus on high priority watersheds and reducing polluted runoff from urban and agricultural sources • Habitat and fish and wildlife species protection, restoration, and enhancement, including removing barriers to fish passage and targeted protection and restoration of native and endangered species and their habitats in the Great Lakes • Foundations for future restoration actions, incorporating climate resiliency, education, and adaptive management to enhance accountability and provide science-based decision making to assess the overall health of the Great Lakes ecosystem and target significant remaining problems 100%

Deadlines

Preapplication Coordination

Preapplication coordination is required. An environmental impact statement is required for this listing. An environmental impact assessment is required for this listing. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Pre-application coordination is program specific. Technical assistance is available from the program to aid applicants in fulfilling pre-application requirements. Coordinate with GLRI Biologist or the Midwest Regional Fish and Wildlife Biologist.

Application Procedures

2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program.

Each year, a request for proposals will be announced to the Great Lakes tribes. At a minimum, the applicant will submit a project proposal with a statement of work and budget to the BIA GLRI program manager. Initial applications must contain the information specified in 25 CFR Part 900, Subpart C. Completed applications should be submitted to the BIA GLRI biologist at the Great Lakes Agency Office.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Program criteria are specified in the announcements for the individual program request for proposals.

Award Procedure

Program requirements are specified in the announcement of the request for proposals. Applications are to be submitted to the BIA GLRI biologist at the Great Lakes Agency office. Contact the Great Lakes Agency office or the BIA Midwest Regional Office, as appropriate.

Date Range for Approval/Disapproval

Not Applicable.

Renewals

Not Applicable. Financial assistance is in the form of non-recurring awards appropriated for projects on a year-by-year basis. They are not intended to provide perennial support for tribal programs.

Appeals

Not Applicable.

Policy Requirements

Reports

Audits

Records

Financial records must be retained for three years from the date of submission of the single audit report. Procurement records must be retained for three 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

Not Applicable.

Formula and Matching Requirements

Regional or Local Locations:

Headquarters Office: