NATIVE Act Tribal Tourism Cooperative Agreement
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The Bureau of Indian Affairs is seeking applications for the NATIVE Act Tribal Tourism Cooperative Agreement to support Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations. The selected recipient will identify technical assistance needs and deliver targeted capacity-building support, tools, and strategies to expand cultural heritage tourism and increase visitation. To ensure a successful partnership, the recipient must coordinate planning and implementation efforts between the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce. The initial period of performance is one year, with the possibility of up to four additional one-year budget periods based on performance and funding availability. Applications must be submitted electronically by August 28, 2026, for this single award valued at $1,500,000, and inquiries can be directed to Jo Ann Metcalfe at jo.metcalfe@bia.gov.
Eligible Applicants
Eligible ApplicantsPublic and State controlled institutions of higher educationNative American tribal governments (Federally recognized)Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS other than institutions of higher educationNonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS other than institutions of higher educationAdditional Information on EligibilityEligibility is limited to: 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; Tribal Colleges or Universities qualifying under 25 U.S.C. 1801 et seq, 25 U.S.C. 640a note, and section 532 of 7 U.S.C. 301 note; Institute of higher education in any State admitting students as per 20 U.S.C. 1091(d); Private institutions of higher education; and Nonprofits.
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