FORECAST-ANTICIPATING NATIVE ACT TRIBAL TOURISM COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
ID: 346135Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Indian Affairs (DOI-BIA)

Award Range

$0 - $2M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Business and Commerce

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Indian Affairs is forecasting a funding opportunity titled "FORECAST-ANTICIPATING NATIVE ACT TRIBAL TOURISM COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT" aimed at supporting tribal tourism initiatives under the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act of 2016. This cooperative agreement seeks to facilitate collaboration between the Secretary of the Interior, Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations to enhance tourism technical assistance and empower these entities within the tourism industry across five designated zones. The anticipated funding amount is up to $2,000,000 for the first base year, with potential option years extending through FY 2027, and interested applicants are encouraged to reach out to Jo Ann Metcalfe at joann.metcalfe@bia.gov for further information. The notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is expected to be issued on or before April 14, 2023, with a submission window of 90 days, and the estimated award date is set for October 1, 2023.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jo Ann Metcalfe Grant Officer Dennis Wilson Grant Management Specialist 505-917-3235
    (410) 703-3390
    joann.metcalfe@bia.gov
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