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Tribal Tourism Grant Program (TTGP)
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10-25-2024 | $1.4 M | No Match Required |
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15.032 -- Indian Economic Development
Description
Eligible Applicants11 – Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)07 – Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)Eligibility for FundingThe Office of the Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs, through OIED, is soliciting proposals from eligible applicants. Eligible applicants are Indian Tribes and Tribal Organizations, as defined in Section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA) (25 U.S.C. 5304), including Tribal Consortia. Eligible applicants may select or retain for-profit or non-profit Tribal Organizations to perform a grant’s scope of work for grant funding to support the Tribal tourism implementation project. AuthorityThis Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is designed to provide financial assistance to Tribal communities to create, rebuild or strengthen their tourism industry. This competitive discretionary grant program is authorized under the NATIVE Act (25 U.S.C. 4354(b)) and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (PL 118-42). The NATIVE Act authorizes the head of an agency with assets or resources relating to travel, recreation, tourism promotion or branding enhancement for which Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, or Native Hawaiian organizations may be used: (1) to support the efforts of Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations to tell the story of Native Americans as the First Peoples of the United States; (2) to use the arts and humanities to help revitalize Native communities, promote economic development, increase livability and present the uniqueness of the United States to visitors in a way that celebrates the diversity of the United States; and to carry out 25 U.S.C. 4354. This NOFO does not include eligibility for Native Hawaiian Organizations (see Section C. Eligibility Information). Expected Award AmountMaximum Award$150,000, one-time fundingMinimum Award$75,000, one-time fundingTerm24-month termThe OIED anticipates awarding approximately 10-15 grants under this announcement ranging in value from approximately $75,000 to $150,000 in one-time funding. The TTGP awards will remain active for a 24-month period of performance. The OIED will use a competitive evaluation process for awarding based on criteria described in Section E. Application Review Information of this notice. Only one application will be accepted from an eligible Tribe. The TTGP funding is intended for Tribal tourism implementation projects that have an economic development focus to achieve substantial community benefits. No project shall be funded that has comparable activities previously carried out under other federal assistance.
Eligibility
- IHE
- Local Government
- Non-Profit
- Other
- State Government
- Tribal Government
Key Date(s)
- July 31, 2024: Last Updated Date
- July 31, 2024: Posted Date
- October 25, 2024: Current Closing Date for Applications
- October 25, 2024: Application Due Date
Contact Information
Jo Metcalfe
jo.metcalfe@bia.gov