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Indian Self-Determination Contract Support
The Department of the Interior protects and provides access to the Nation's natural and cultural heritage, including responsibilities to Indian tribes and island communities. Departmental goals include resource protection and usage, overseeing recreational opportunities, serving communities and excellence in management.
Applications may be filed with the local Bureau of Indian Affairs agency or regional office as listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Selected Recipients for this Program
| Recipient | Amount | Start Date | End Date | |
| Coushatta Tribe Of Louisiana | $ 1,171,132 | 2019-01-01 | 2024-12-31 | |
| Coushatta Tribe Of Louisiana | $ 200,159 | 2019-01-01 | 2024-12-31 | |
| Coushatta Tribe Of Louisiana | $ 222,471 | 2019-01-01 | 2024-12-31 | |
| Coushatta Tribe Of Louisiana | $ 737,550 | 2019-01-01 | 2024-12-31 | |
| Aroostook Micmac Council | $ 164,049 | 2018-10-01 | 2024-09-30 | |
| Pleasant Point Indian Reservation | $ 1,245,291 | 2010-09-30 | 2024-09-30 | |
| Aroostook Micmac Council | $ 505,329 | 2010-04-15 | 2024-09-30 | |
| Coushatta Tribe Of Louisiana | $ 1,474,446 | 2020-03-27 | 2023-12-31 | |
| Poarch Band Of Creek Indians | $ 10,677,181 | 2019-01-01 | 2023-12-31 | |
| Chickahominy Indian Tribe | $ 3,120,932 | 2018-01-29 | 2023-12-31 |
Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2016: No Information Available. Fiscal Year 2017: No Information Available. Fiscal Year 2018: No Information Available.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Funds may be used in accordance with indirect cost rate proposals which have been approved by the cognizant Federal agency or for lump sum administrative cost rates negotiated with the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
For more specific information contact the headquarters office.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments and tribal organizations authorized by Indian Tribal Governments.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments.
Credentials/Documentation
Federal approval of indirect cost rate. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Preapplication coordination is not applicable.
Environmental impact information is not required for this program.
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Initial applications must contain the information specified in 25 CFR Part 900, Subpart C, 'Contract Proposal Contents.' Completed applications should be submitted to the local Bureau of Indian Affairs agency or regional office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Award Procedures
Awards for new or expanded contracts will be awarded based upon the start date of the underlying program award, and the application date, on a first-come-first-served basis. Additional information concerning fiscal year 2002 awards will be published in 2002 as a Notice in the Federal Register.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.
Authorization
Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, Public Law 93-638, as amended, 25 U.S.C. 450 et seq.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Applications will be processed within 90 days.
Appeals
An unsuccessful applicant may request an informal conference with the deciding official, or may appeal the denial of the application to the Interior Board of Indian Appeals, or may bring suit in U.S. District Court. Full appeal procedures are found in 25 CFR Part 900.
Renewals
Awards may be renewed indefinitely upon satisfactory performance by the contractor/grantee. A notice of intent to renew should be submitted at least 90 days prior to the expiration of the current award. The amount of the award may be adjusted as a result of a changed indirect cost rate or as a result of pro-rata reductions due to insufficient appropriations to cover all eligible awards.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this program. MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Awards are made on an annual basis and the funds remain available until expended by the contractor/grantee. Payments for renewals will generally be made in two increments: 70 percent soon after the start date of the award, and the balance during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Contact the headquarters or regional office for more information.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Program reports are not applicable.
Cash reports are not applicable.
Progress reports are not applicable.
The SF-425, Federal Financial Report is required.
Performance monitoring is not applicable.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, non-Federal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503.
Records
Financial records must be retained for 3 years from the date of submission of the single audit report. Procurement records must be retained for 3 years from the date of final payment. Property records must be retained for 3 years from the date of disposition, replacement, or transfer. Records pertaining to any litigation, audit exceptions or claims must be retained until the dispute has been resolved.
Financial Information
Account Identification
14-2100-0-1-452.
Obigations
(Direct Payments for Specified Use) FY 16 Not Separately Identifiable; FY 17 Not Separately Identifiable; and FY 18 Not Separately Identifiable
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
The range is $10,000 to $8,000,000; average $190,000.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
25 CFR Part 900; OMB Circular No. A-87, 'Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments.'
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
See Regional Agency Offices. Applications may be filed with the local Bureau of Indian Affairs agency or regional office as listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Headquarters Office
Deputy Director, Office of Tribal Services, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street, NW, MS 320 SIB, Washington, District of Columbia 20240 Phone: (202) 513-7640.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
All renewal awards will be funded; the amount of the awards is subject to the availability of appropriations; first-time awards will be funded in the order of receipt of the application up to an annual limit of $5,000,000.
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