Notice of Funding Opportunity: Tribal Toursim

In pursuance of the mission of the NATIVE Act, the Office of the Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs, through the Office of Indian Economic Development (OIED), announced a FY 2024 Tribal Tourism Grant Program (TTGP) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Tribal tourism projects.

Eligible applicants include:

·      Native American Tribal Governments (federally recognized);

·      Native American Tribal Organizations (other than federally recognized); and

·      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.

The purpose of this funding opportunity is to provide financial assistance for tribes to create, rebuild, or strengthen their tourism industry that have an economic development component to achieve community benefits. Tribes may conduct feasibility studies to make informed decisions about potential tourism projects. TTPG may also fund tribal tourism businesses that are recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Only one application will be allowed per tribe. Note that no project that has comparable activities previously carried out under other federal assistance shall be funded. 

The OIED anticipates awarding approximately 10-15 grants under this announcement ranging in value from roughly $75,000 to $150,000 in one-time funding and the TTGP will remain active for a 24-month period of performance.

Applicants are encouraged to conduct the required registration activities for the System for Award Management (SAM), Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), the Automated Standard Application for Payment (ASAP), as well as acquire Tribal authorizations.

Deadline: October 25, 2024, 5 pm Eastern Standard Time via electronic submission to https://www.Grants.gov

Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,400,000

Expected Maximum Amount: $150,000, one-time funding

Expected Minimum Amount: $75,000, one-time funding, 24-month term

Grantor Contact Information: Jo Metcalfe; (410) 703-3390; jo.metcalfe@bia.gov

For additional information on how to apply, please see the grant instructions available at: https://apply07.grants.gov/​help/​html/​help/​Applicants/​HowToApplyForGrants.htm

Related Links:

·      Notice of Funding Opportunity: Tribal Tourism Grant Program

·      Federal Register Notice: Tribal Tourism Grant Program; solicitation of Proposals

·      Press Release: Indian Affairs announces Tribal tourism grant opportunity

·      Frequently Asked Questions: 2024 TTGP NOFO FAQs

 

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