NATIVE Act Tribal Tourism Cooperative Agreement
Bureau of Indian Affairs · Opportunity number BIA-NATIVEACT-2026-OIED
Details summarized from the official notice as of Aug 29, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Key facts
| Opportunity number | BIA-NATIVEACT-2026-OIED |
|---|---|
| Agency | Bureau of Indian Affairs Department of the Interior |
| Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA) | 15.032 |
| Posted | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Deadline | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $1,500,000 |
| Award floor | $1,500,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 1 |
| Estimated total program funding | $1,500,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | No |
| Funding type | Cooperative agreement |
| Category | Community development |
| Last updated here | Aug 29, 2026 |
Summary from the notice
Who can apply
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
- Public and state colleges and universities
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
- Federally recognized tribal governments
Who should take a closer look
- Nonprofits
- Colleges and universities
- Tribal governments and organizations
Not listed as eligible
- Small businesses
- State governments
- Local governments
- Larger for-profit companies
- Individuals
Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.
Eligibility details from the notice
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.
Registrations you will likely need
Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.
- SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
- A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
- A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.
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