BIA-TTGP-2026-OIED NOFO.pdf

Bureau of Indian Affairs

Notice of Funding Opportunity

Tribal Tourism Grant Program (TTGP)

Funding Opportunity Number

BIA-TTGP-2026-OIED

TABLE OF CONTENTS

BASIC INFORMATION

ELIGIBILITY

Cost Sharing Requirement

GET READY TO APPLY

Required System Registrations

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Program Goals Program Description Legislative Authority Type of Award

PREPARE YOUR APPLICATION

Application Content and Format Application Documents

SUBMISSION REQUIRMENTS AND DEADLINES

Address to Request Application Package Submission Dates and Times Submission Instructions

APPLICATION REVIEW INFORMATION

Eligibility Review Merit Review Review and Selection Process Risk Review

AWARD NOTICES

POST AWARD REQUIREMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION

Administration and National Policy Requirements Reporting

BASIC INFORMATION

Announcement Type: Initial

Funding Opportunity Number: BIA-TTGP-2026-OIED

Assistance Listing Number(s): 15.032

Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,400,000

Expected Number of Awards: 10

Award Ceiling: $300,000

Award Floor: $200,000

Cost Sharing Required?

No

Closing Date Explanation Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date.

Have Questions?

Programmatic Assistance: Mr. Dennis Wilson, Grant Management Specialist, Office of Indian Economic Development, telephone: (505) 917-3235; email: dennis.wilson@bia.gov and DEDGrants@bia.gov

Application Process Assistance: Ms. Jo Ann Metcalfe, Grant Officer, telephone: (410) 703-3390;

email jo.metcalfe@bia.gov.

Executive Summary The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), Office of the Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs (Indian Affairs), through the Office of Indian Economic Development (OIED), solicits proposals from eligible entities (see Eligibility Section) for tourism grants focused on increasing visitors to existing Tribal tourism operations through facilitation, promotion, and enhancing visibility. The Tribal Tourism Grant Program (TTGP) funding strives to achieve substantial community benefits by facilitating and strengthening Tribal tourism activities, enhancing visitor experiences, and increasing visibility and access to Tribal destinations. These efforts support economic development and contribute to improved community well-being. The TTGP is not to be used to create or establish new Tribal tourism operations (see Definitions).

The competitively selected projects will benefit from technical assistance provided by the NATIVE Act Cooperative Agreement awardee, as well as the OIED. This approach will enable Tribes to enhance tourism experiences, strengthen destination positioning, and increase visitation. Projects should address clearly defined tourism challenges and opportunities and be aligned with the economic development goals and priorities of the Tribal community.

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The OIED will administer this grant program through the Division of Economic Development (DED) funded under a non-recurring appropriation budget. Congress appropriates funds on a year-to-year basis. While TTGP projects may extend over several years, the DED will not fund beyond the period of performance.

The grant awards are for a project and budget period of 24 months. Neither the DOI nor Indian Affairs will be held responsible for proposal or application preparation costs. Publication of this announcement does not obligate DOI or Indian Affairs to award any specific grant or to obligate all or any part of available funds.

ELIGIBILITY

Eligible Applicants Native American Tribal governments (Federally recognized)

Native American Tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized Tribal governments)

Additional Information on Eligibility The Indian Affairs, through OIED, is soliciting proposals from eligible applicants. Eligible applicants are 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. Eligible applicants may select or retain for-profit or non-profit Tribal Organizations to perform a grant’s scope of work for grant funding to support the Tribal tourism implementation project.

Cost Sharing Requirement Cost Sharing Required?

No

GET READY TO APPLY

Required System Registrations Unique Entity Identifier and SAM.gov Registration

Before applying, all applicants except individuals applying as a natural person must be registered in SAM.gov. During the SAM.gov registration the entity will obtain their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).

The SAM.gov registration process can take several months. If your organization is not already registered in SAM.gov, begin the registration process as soon as possible.

To register in SAM.gov, go to the SAM.gov website and use the available resources to complete registration.

• Financial assistance registrants must review and certify compliance with the SAM.gov “Financial Assistance General Representations and Certifications”.

• Already registered? You already have a Unique Entity ID. Before applying, check that your “Financial Assistance General Representations and Certifications” on SAM.gov is complete. Remember to renew your registration every year to keep it active while you https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=(title:25%20section:5304%20edition:prelim) https://sam.gov/content/entity-registration have an award or application in progress. You can update your registration whenever you need, including during renewal.

• Need help? For additional information and contact information on the SAM.gov Help page.

A Federal award may not be made to an applicant that has not completed the SAM.gov registration.

If an applicant selected for funding has not completed their SAM.gov registration by the time the program is ready to make an award, the program may determine the applicant is not qualified to receive an award. Federal award recipients must also continue to maintain an active SAM.gov registration with current information through the life of their Federal award(s).

GRANTS.GOV

This program accepts applications through Grants.gov so once you receive your UEI return to Grants.gov to register with Grants.gov. Please allow 30 days to register and set up a Workspace in Grants.gov. See Submission Instructions section below for additional details.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Program Goals The Tribal Tourism Grant Program (TTGP) is a competitive discretionary grant program that supports the NATIVE Act by expanding tourism visibility and driving increased visitation to Tribal destinations. OIED solicits proposals from eligible Tribes and Tribal Organizations to facilitate, promote, and enhance tourism offerings. These efforts strengthen destination positioning, drive visitation, and support Tribal participation in the tourism industry, contributing to sustainable economic growth and community benefits.

Program Description It is very important to thoroughly review this Full Announcement to fully understand how to apply for a TTGP grant. No application will be considered for funding that contains construction or construction related activities.

Recipients are encouraged to prioritize projects in support of the celebration of America’s 250th birthday (America250). This may include, but is not limited to, preservation 2 planning, interpretation, public engagement, and rehabilitation projects that recognize and honor the nation’s founding, history, and cultural heritage.

Background & Summary The DOI, Office of the Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs, through the Office of Indian Economic Development (OIED), solicits proposals from eligible entities (see Eligibility Section) for tourism grants focused on increasing visitors to existing Tribal tourism operations through facilitation, promotion, and enhancing visibility. The TTGP funding strives to achieve substantial community benefits by facilitating and strengthening Tribal tourism activities, enhancing visitor experiences, and increasing visibility and access to Tribal destinations. These efforts support economic development and contribute to improved community well-being. The TTGP is not to be used to create or establish new Tribal tourism operations (see Definitions).

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The competitively selected projects will benefit from technical assistance provided by the NATIVE Act Cooperative Agreement awardee, as well as the OIED. This approach will enable Tribes to enhance tourism experiences, strengthen destination positioning, and increase visitation. Projects should address clearly defined tourism challenges and opportunities and be aligned with the economic development goals and priorities of the Tribal community.

The OIED will administer this grant program through the Division of Economic Development (DED) funded under a non-recurring appropriation budget. Congress appropriates funds on a year-to-year basis. While TTGP projects may extend over several years, the DED will not fund beyond the period of performance.

The grant awards are for a project and budget period of 24 months. Neither the DOI nor Indian Affairs will be held responsible for proposal or application preparation costs. Publication of this announcement does not obligate DOI or Indian Affairs to award any specific grant or to obligate all or any part of available funds.

Definitions Construction: The materials, labor, process and finished product of building or creating something.

Construction involves the planning, design, and execution of a project to break ground and/or create a physical form. Examples are, but not limited to: ground disturbance, water impacts, removal or movement of natural resources, machinery, active sites, labor, etc.

Construction Related: The activities, labor and products related to the formulation, finalization, execution and production of construction activities. Examples are, but not limited to: architectural design plans that can be used for construction or permitting, permit costs, compliance costs and production of products (NEPA, ESA, CWA, ESA, etc.), valuations (Appraisals, Reviews, etc.), surveys (ALTA, etc.).

Eligible Entities: The term “Tribe” or “Tribal” will be used through this notice in reference to all eligible entities. Please see the full definition in Eligibility Section.

Infrastructure: The various eligible allowable activities and expenses to promote or enhance existing Tribal tourism operations in support of the overall Tribal tourism long-term plans. These activities must not be construction or construction related (see definitions above), nor have they been previously funded under other Federal assistance. Please see Limitations for more information.

Facilitation: The implementation, enhancement and promotion of existing tourism operations through a project designed to encompass all the measurable tasks and sub-projects to be completed prior to any construction or construction related activities. These activities must not be construction or construction related (see definitions above), nor have they been previously funded under other Federal assistance. Please see Limitations for more information.

Tourism Operation: Existing Tribal tourism-related physical locations, destinations, museums, monuments, recreational activities, culturally significant sites etc., that provide or have the capacity to provide visitor experiences and generate tourism traffic and capture revenue.

Application Proposal Parameters The following sections on project proposal structure and parameters are suggested to be used as a guide toward supporting a tourism project that can be competitively ranked. Each Applicant should be well acquainted with the NATIVE Act to submit a proposal with a Project Narrative which addresses the parameters in this section as well as those in Application Documents. Each proposal will tackle their community’s own distinctive needs and have the freedom to provide for flexibility, and the methods outlined in the proposal should demonstrate the same level of Tribal community cohesion, commitment and depth. The application should show quality and be very clear in describing the program design

1. Tourism Facilitation & Enhancement

2. Capacity Building & Local Participation

3. Cultural Significance & Visitor Experience

4. Project Direction & Collaboration

5. Project Deliverables & Performance Measurement

6. Cost Appropriateness & Budget Justification

The project must be centered on the facilitation, promotion, and enhancement of existing Tribal tourism operations. The proposal must include measurable components and clearly describe how the project will increase tourism through activities such as the development or enhancement of tourism experiences, including guided tours, cultural programming, and recreational activities, as well as marketing and promotional efforts such as branding, websites, and campaigns. Projects may also include coordination of tourism-related services that improve how visitors engage with Tribal destinations. Proposed activities must demonstrate how the project will increase visitation to existing Tribal tourism operations, enhance tourism visibility and access, and strengthen the overall tourism experience within the community. All activities should contribute to broader economic development by encouraging visitors to engage with the distinct cultural and community assets of the Tribe.

The project must be centered around a clearly defined community tourism need and demonstrate how it will build capacity within the Tribal tourism ecosystem. The proposal should describe how the project will support participation of Tribal businesses, entrepreneurs, artists, and community members, as appropriate to the scope of the project. This may include strengthening local engagement in tourism activities, improving coordination among tourism-related entities, or increasing access to tourism opportunities. While projects will not focus exclusively on entrepreneurs, they should demonstrate meaningful local participation and community engagement that contributes to the overall success and sustainability of Tribal tourism efforts.

3. Cultural Significance & Visitor Experience The project must demonstrate how it will authentically reflect Tribal culture while enhancing the visitor experience. Proposals should clearly describe how Tribal heritage, traditions, language, and cultural knowledge will be integrated into tourism activities in a manner that is respectful, community-driven, and culturally grounded. Projects should promote understanding and appreciation of Tribal cultures while ensuring that cultural elements are presented in ways that are appropriate and beneficial to the community. The proposal should demonstrate how these cultural components contribute to both a meaningful and engaging visitor experience and to tangible community and cultural benefits.

4. Project Direction & Collaboration The proposal should clearly define the project approach, including the activities to be carried out and the anticipated outcomes, which will demonstrate alignment with TTGP priorities to increase visitor tourism. The approach should logically weave all the various elements of facilitation, capacity building, cultural grounding, performance and metrics, and cost appropriateness. The project direction should increase the coordination and collaboration between all available tourism assets to support and bolster the applicant’s tourism goals. This should include establishing or maintaining necessary partnerships with entities that are known to promote tourism self-sufficiency, self-determination and self-governance.

The application must include clearly defined tasks, timelines, and measurable outcomes aligned with program performance indicators. Applicants must describe how the project will track and report an increase in the number of visitors to Tribal tourism operations, as well as improvements in tourism activity and visibility and broader economic and community impact, including participation, partnerships, and benefits. Deliverables must be achievable within the period of performance and clearly linked to the proposed activities. The proposal should also describe how progress will be measured using quantitative and/or qualitative methods. If the project is part of a larger initiative, the application must clearly distinguish the scope, funding, and deliverables associated with this grant.

Any consolidated project, or part of a larger project, the applicant must have the capacity and well-defined financial systems to separate the various goals and financial expenditures. A project that is a component of a much larger project will demonstrate those milestones and deliverables contained in this grant award.

6. Cost Appropriateness of Project and Budget Justification Project expenditures must be allowable pursuant to 2 CFR 200 and in alignment with the NATIVE Act. No construction or construction related activities are permitted. The budget narrative and line-item budget must clearly describe how requested funds directly support tourism activity, visitor growth, and related economic impact. The proposal must demonstrate that the overall project costs, as well as individual cost categories, are reasonable and commensurate with anticipated economic impact. Applicants must describe financial management systems, internal controls, and procedures that ensure prudent use, proper disbursement, and accurate accounting of Federal funds. The proposal should clearly identify any funded activities from other Federal or non-Federal funding sources. While only eligible Tribes may apply for this grant opportunity, grantees may select or retain for-profit or non-profit Tribal Organizations to perform a grant’s scope of work for grant funding to support Tribal programs.

Applicant Procurement Procedures The applicant is subject to the procurement standards under 2 CFR 200.318 through 200.326. In accordance with §200.318, an applicant must use its own documented procurement procedures which reflect their organizational laws and regulations, provided the procurements conform to applicable Federal law and standards identified in Part 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations. All awardees are subject to audit reviews once selected.

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Legislative Authority Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act of 2016 (Public Law 114-221) (NATIVE Act) (25 U.S.C. 4354(b)), and the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act P.L. 117-74, 2026.

Type of Award Projects will be funded through G (Grant)

PREPARE YOUR APPLICATION

Application Content and Format Application Documents Applicants must submit the following forms with their application as specified below. Instructions for accessing and submitting application forms are provided in the Submission Instructions section of this document below. For instructions on completing form fields, see the form instructions on the Grants.gov Forms Repository. Any information in the possession of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) or submitted to the BIA throughout the process, including final work product, constitutes government records and may be subject to disclosure to third parties under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552, and the Department of the Interior’s FOIA regulations at 43 CFR part 2, unless a FOIA exemption or exception applies, or other provisions of law protect the information.

Prior to applying, applicants should review presidential actions found at:

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/ and DOI Secretary’s Orders found at:

https://www.doi.gov/document-library/secretary-order. By applying in response to this NOFO, the applicant certifies awareness and compliance with all currently effective and applicable executive orders and secretary’s orders, including but not limited to the Executive Order titled Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing as well as the Executive Order and Secretary’s order titled Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History. Applicants are responsible for ensuring their proposed activities are consistent with the intent and requirements of these directives.

Forms/Assurances/Certifications Submission Requirement

SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance Note: For applicants requesting more than $100,000 in Federal funds, the Authorized Representative’s signature (or electronic equivalent) on the Application for Federal Assistance form also represents their certification of the statements in Appendix A to 43 CFR 18-Certification Regarding Lobbying

Required from all applicants

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SF-LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities

Required if requesting more than $100,000 in Federal funds and the applicant has used or plans to use funds other than Federal appropriated funds for lobbying related to the proposed project.

Project Abstract Summary (OMB 4040-0019). Must include, in plain language:

• Award purpose,

• Activities to be performed,

• Expected deliverables or outcomes,

• Intended beneficiaries,

• Subrecipient activities (if known or specified at time of award)

Required from all applicants

1. SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance [V4.0] Applicants must submit the appropriate Standard Form (SF)-424, Application for Federal Assistance. The form should cover the entire funding of the full 24-month period of performance.

The required application forms are available with this announcement on Grants.gov. Please indicate the Legal Name of the organization that will be consistent in other Federal programs for all correspondences. For Federally recognized Tribes, please utilize the name as listed in the Federal Register Notice 91 FR 1402 01/30/2026 for Indian Entities Recognized by and Eligible To Receive Services From the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs.

The programmatic point of contact should be provided as the individual to contact pertaining to all matters of the application. The Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number indicated must match what is registered as a vendor in SAM and must be current. Identify the County and the Congressional Districts in the fields provided. The Authorized Representative should be the Tribal Leader or their official designee. The SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance must be complete, signed, and dated. Do not include any proprietary or personally identifiable information. Please note: Enter only the entire amount for the 24-month period of performance requested from this Federal program in the “Federal” funding box on the SF-424 Application form. All matching funds will be indicated in the “Applicant” field. Include any other Federal sources of funding in the “Other” box and provide details on those Federal source(s) and funding amount(s) in the required Budget Narrative (see SF- 424A, Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs section below).

The SF-424 [V4.0] form requires the County as well as the Congressional District number of the applicant, which can be found at https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative.

2. SF-424A, Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs Reference 1. SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance [V4.0] and 4. Budget Narrative and Line- Item Budget, to correlate the Object Class Categories and Totals that will be expanded and justified in this section. The form should cover the entire funding of the full 24-month period of performance.

Applicants must submit the SF-424A “Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs” form.

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Federal award recipients and subrecipients are subject to Federal award cost principles at 2 CFR 200.

Complete the SF-424A for the full 24-month term. Complete Section A – Budget Summary (page 1) columns (e) and (f) for the Federal amount requested and the non-Federal matching contribution, totaled in column (g). Complete Section B – Budget Categories (page 3) in column (1) for the first year for the appropriate rows, as applicable, totaled in the Total (5) column and Totals (k.) row.

The budget must identify the amount of grant funding requested and a comprehensive and itemized breakdown of all projected and anticipated expenditures, including contracted personnel fees, consulting fees (hourly or fixed), travel costs, data collection and analysis costs, computer rentals, report generation, drafting, advertising costs for a proposed project and other relevant project expenses, and their subcomponents.

• Travel costs should be itemized by airfare, vehicle rental, lodging, and per diem, etc., based on the current Federal government per diem schedule. See below Required Grantee Travel and Attendance at an Annual Grantee Meeting.

• Data collection and analysis costs should be itemized in sufficient detail for the OIED review committee to evaluate the charges.

• The grant proposal may allocate a Point of Contact for the project to provide oversight and management. This individual may be funded under the TTGP, through allocation of a FTE or IDC, commensurate to the activities and goals outlined in the application. While the TTGP funding is designed to help implement a project, it is not intended to establish or operate a Tribal Office (see Limitations).

• Personnel may be charged directly or covered indirectly. Do not include the personnel costs or travel of consultants or contractors under this category. For any position, provide: the name of the individual (if known), their title; time commitment to the project in months; time commitment to the project as a percentage or FTE equivalent; annual salary; grant salary;

wage rates; etc. Identify the project director or principal investigator, if known at the time of application. Costs of employee fringe benefits are the allowances and services provided by employers to their employees in addition to regular salaries and wages. Typically, fringe benefit amounts are determined by applying a calculated rate for a particular class of employee (full-time or part-time) to the salary and wages requested. Fringe benefits, like salary, will also be as direct cost (Health insurance, Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) taxes, retirement, taxes, etc.).

• Other expenses may include computer rental, report generation, drafting, and advertising costs for a proposed project.

3. Project Abstract Summary and Project Narrative The first paragraph of the project narrative must include the title and basic summary description of the proposed tourism facilitation project. The Project Abstract Summary must be submitted utilizing the appropriate form that is available with this announcement on Grants.gov. All fields must be filled with the information requested. Please provide an abstract that is a concise summary to be further applied as an accurate definition of the TTGP project.

Project Narratives are not judged based on their length. Please do not submit any attachments or documents beyond what is necessary. All information should follow the requirements as outlined in the Program Description Section.

The Project Narrative should not be duplicated elsewhere in the application. Supplemental information such as letters of support, graphs, charts, maps, photographs and other graphic and/or other relevant information may be included as Attachments and not included in the Project Narrative. At a minimum, it should include:

• A detailed technical description of the tourism facilitation project as structured in the Program Description Section.

• The project narrative and supporting data should demonstrate the facilitation project is centered around an economically derived community need.

• The project narrative and deliverables should demonstrate a clear and consistent direction toward achieving Tribal tourism goals.

• A description of the project goals, milestones, and deliverables aligned with the technical description and project timeline.

• Identification of measurable tourism goals that align with project activities and can be tracked through interim reporting.

• Final project deliverables should be clear and reasonable to the project scope.

Applicants must provide milestones and projected outcomes of their project(s) to demonstrate a successful outcome of the grant. The proposal should address grant awardee requirements:

• Awardee must:

o Increase in the number of visitors to Tribal tourism operations

This indicator measures the extent to which the project contributes to increased visitation at Tribal tourism destinations. Applicants should describe how they will track changes in visitor numbers over the project period and connect those changes to project activities.

o Demonstrate expansion and promotion of Tribal tourism activities and visibility This indicator assesses how the project enhances tourism offerings and increases awareness of Tribal destinations. Applicants should describe how activities such as marketing, programming, or coordination efforts contribute to expanded tourism experiences and improved visibility.

o Demonstrate economic and community impact, including participation, partnerships, and benefits This indicator evaluates the broader impact of the project on the Tribal community and economy. Applicants should describe how the project supports economic activity, strengthens partnerships, and increases participation from community members, businesses, or cultural practitioners.

Applicants must indicate if this proposal is a portion or component of a much larger tourism project. Care should be taken to demonstrate the applicant has the capacity and financial systems to carry out the project, and to properly delineate the purpose, costs and deliverables of this TTGP funded portion.

Additional items to consider:

• A description of additional project objectives and goals for the 24-month term;

• Deliverable products that the grant is expected to generate, including interim deliverables

(such as status reports and technical data to be obtained) and final deliverables; and

• Resumes of key consultants and personnel to be retained, if available, and the names of subcontractors, if applicable. This information may be included as an attachment.

In addition, unless prohibited by Tribal procurement procedures, please include a description of any consultant(s) and partnership(s) the applicant wishes to retain, including their contact information, technical expertise, training, qualifications, and suitability. These documents may be included at the end of the Project Narrative or as an attachment.

4. Budget Narrative Applicants must describe and justify items and costs listed in their budget. The budget narrative must identify the following cost items: total estimated costs, non-Federal cost share, third-party contributions, and any pre-award costs. Total project cost is the sum of all allowable costs, including required and voluntary cost share and third-party contributions.

Budget items must be:

• Reasonable, allowable, allocable, and necessary

• Compliant with 2 CFR §200 Subpart E cost principles

Reference 1. SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance [V4.0] and 2. SF-424A, Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs, to correlate Object Class Categories and Totals that will be expanded and justified in this section. The budgets should be separated by year.

The project budget shall include detailed information on all cost categories and must clearly identify all estimated project costs. Unit costs shall be provided for all budget items including the cost of work provided by contractors or sub-recipients. Applicants shall include a narrative description of the items included in the project budget. Cost categories can include, but are not limited to, those costs items included on the SF424A.

The Budget Narrative will include additional spreadsheets and narrative formats to help itemize and fully break down the individual budget items. Do not provide any blanket budget estimates that are not supported with documentation, itemized breakdown, and narrative justification. Rounding can be done to the nearest $100s.

If the proposal is a portion of a larger project, it must have a clear delineation of funding and project deliverables from the other components. As it also applies to other Federally funded programs, a clear distinction of project goals and deliverables should be demonstrated in the SOW so there is no duplication, co-mingling or overlap. In the case of strategic planning of available resources among other community and tourism initiatives, the application should be clear as to the usage and utility of those resources.

Appropriate summations of various budget sections should be correctly tabulated within each Object Class Category of the SF-424A. The budget should include the mandatory Grantee Meeting https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/part-200/subpart-E attendance budget that is fully itemized to Washington, DC per the current GSA standards (See Required Grantee Travel and Attendance at an Annual Grantee Meeting below). Do not provide unsupported travel costs for the Grantee Meeting. Travel by consultants, contractors, etc., should be justified and included in the Travel category if it is paid by the Grantee directly, or added into the Contractor category if they will be reimbursed.

Required Indirect Cost Statement to be submitted with Application Applicants must indicate in their budget narrative how they will charge indirect costs, including the rate to be applied:

• De Minimis Rate: If eligible, state if your organization is opting to use the de minimis rate of up to 15% of total modified direct costs. Entities that do not have a current Federal negotiated indirect cost rate (including provisional rate) may propose to use the de minimis rate. For more information, refer to 2 CFR 200.414(f).

• Negotiated Rate: State if you will negotiate with your cognizant agency. If your organization has previously negotiated a rate, attach a copy of the most recently negotiated rate agreement (active or expired).

The Applicant utilizing indirect cost (IDC) must submit a current copy of their signed Indirect Cost Agreement, with all mandatory documents (Budget Narrative, SF-424, SF-424A, etc.) supporting the appropriate application of those negotiated rates. All organizations must include the applicable statement from the following list in their application, and attach to their application any documentation identified in the applicable statement:

We are:

• A U.S. state or local government entity receiving more than $35 million in direct Federal funding each year with an indirect cost rate of [insert rate]. We submit our indirect cost rate proposals to our cognizant agency. Attached is a copy of our most recently approved rate agreement/certification.

• A U.S. state or local government entity receiving less than $35 million in direct Federal funding with an indirect cost rate of [insert rate]. We have prepared and will retain for audit an indirect cost rate proposal and related documentation.

• A [insert your organization type; U.S. states and local governments, do not use this statement] that has previously negotiated or currently has an approved indirect cost rate with our cognizant agency. Our indirect cost rate is [insert rate]. [Insert either: “Attached is a copy of our most recently approved but expired rate agreement. In the event an award is made, we will submit an indirect cost rate proposal to our cognizant agency within 90 calendar days after the award is made.” or “Attached is a copy of our current negotiated indirect cost rate agreement.”]

• A [insert your organization type] that has never submitted an indirect cost rate proposal to our cognizant agency. Our indirect cost rate is [insert rate]. If we receive an award, we will submit an indirect cost rate proposal to our cognizant agency within 90 calendar days after the award date.

• A [insert your organization type] that has never submitted an indirect cost rate proposal to our cognizant agency and has an indirect cost rate that is lower than 15%. Our indirect cost rate is [insert rate; must be lower than 15%]. However, if we receive an award, we will not be https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200/subpart-E/subject-group-ECFRd93f2a98b1f6455/section-200.414 able to meet the requirement to submit an indirect cost rate proposal to our cognizant agency within 90 calendar days after award. We request as a condition of award to charge a flat indirect cost rate of [insert rate; must be lower than 15%] against [insert a clear description of the direct cost base against which your rate is charged (e.g., salaries; salaries and fringe benefits; or modified total direct costs)]. However, please note that your organization cannot charge indirect costs in excess of the indirect costs that would be recovered if applied against modified total direct costs as defined in §2 CFR 200.68]. We understand that we must notify BIA in writing if we establish an approved rate with our cognizant agency at any point during the award period.

• A [insert your organization type] that has never submitted an indirect cost rate proposal to our cognizant agency and has an indirect cost rate that is 15% or higher. Our indirect cost rate is [insert your organization’s indirect rate; must be 15% or higher]. However, if we receive an award, we will not be able to meet the requirement to submit an indirect cost rate proposal to our cognizant agency within 90 calendar days after award. We request as a condition of award to charge a flat de minimis indirect cost rate of 15% to be charged against modified total direct project costs as defined in 2 CFR §200.68. We understand that we must notify BIA in writing if we establish a negotiated rate with our cognizant agency at any point during the award period. We understand that additional Federal funds may not be available to support an unexpected increase in indirect costs during the project period and that such changes are subject to review, negotiation, and prior approval by BIA.

• A [insert your organization type] that is submitting this proposal for consideration under the “Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit Network”, which has a Department of the Interior-approved indirect cost rate cap of 15%. If we have an approved indirect cost rate with our cognizant agency, we understand that we must apply this reduced rate against the same direct cost base as identified in our approved indirect cost rate agreement per 2 CFR §1402.414. If we do not have an approved indirect cost rate with our cognizant agency, we understand that we must charge indirect costs against the modified total direct cost base defined in 2 CFR §200.68 “Modified Total Direct Cost (MTDC)”. We understand that we must request prior approval from BIA to use the 2 CFR 200 MTDC base instead of the base identified in our approved indirect cost rate agreement. We understand that BIA approval of such a request will be based on: 1) a determination that our approved base is only a subset of the MTDC (such as salaries and wages); and 2) that use of the MTDC base will still result in a reduction of the total indirect costs to be charged to the award. In accordance with 2 CFR §200.405, we understand that indirect costs not recovered due to a voluntary reduction to our Federally negotiated rate are not allowable for recovery via any other means.

• A [insert your organization type] that will charge all costs directly.

Limitations TTGP funding is for Tribal tourism facilitation projects that have not been previously funded under other Federal assistance. The OIED will verify that all sources of Federal funding have not overlapped in any way to be considered “double-dipping” (Subpart E of 2 CFR 200.400, and 2 CFR 200.403). All program goals and targets must adhere to the submitted budget, and no portion may be utilized for anything outside of TTGP grant objectives.

TTGP grant funding must be expended in accordance with applicable Federal statutory and regulatory requirements, including 2 CFR part 200. As part of the grant application review process, https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/CFR-2021-title2-vol1/CFR-2021-title2-vol1-sec200-68 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/CFR-2021-title2-vol1/CFR-2021-title2-vol1-sec200-68 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-B/chapter-XIV/part-1402/subpart-D/section-1402.414 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/CFR-2021-title2-vol1/CFR-2021-title2-vol1-sec200-68 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/CFR-2021-title2-vol1/CFR-2021-title2-vol1-sec200-68 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200/subpart-E/subject-group-ECFRea20080eff2ea53/section-200.405 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200/subpart-E https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200/subpart-E/subject-group-ECFRea20080eff2ea53/section-200.403 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200/subpart-E/subject-group-ECFRea20080eff2ea53/section-200.403 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200?toc=1

OIED may conduct a review of an applicant's prior OIED grant(s). Applicants currently under BIA sanction Level 2 or higher resulting from noncompliance with the Single Audit Act are ineligible for a TTGP grants. Applicants at Sanction Level 1 will be considered for funding.

Under no circumstances can OIED fund construction or construction-related activities.

Grants awarded with OIED discretionary grant funds must stay in alignment with the approved Statement Of Work (SOW). This announcement and the facilitation of OIED discretionary grant programs prohibit any changes to the SOW once selected for funding. This is due to the systematic process from which proposals are selected through the evaluation and ranking procedures. This maintains consistency and integrity in the grant program(s), as well as fairness to those entities who were eligible and submitted complete applications but were not selected for funding.

Only one application will be accepted from an eligible Tribe or Tribal Organization. Applications should address one cohesive project and any submissions that contain multiple project proposals will not be considered. OIED will apply the same objective ranking criteria to each proposal. The purpose of TTGP grants is to fund tourism facilitation projects only. TTGP awards may not be used for:

• Supplemental employment, including fringe benefits, for current positions not significantly and directly involved in the proposed project (e.g., positions like Executive Directors with little to no described involvement in the proposed work);

• International travel;

• Outside Fees, Legal or Contract Negotiation fees, and application fees associated with permitting that are outside the scope of the grant award;

• Entertainment costs o For remote training/conferences locations (where eating establishments are not within a reasonable distance), food costs may be allowable, but should not exceed the GSA meals and incidental costs per attendee for that location, not to exceed $5,000 for one event, and not more than twice in a calendar year;

o Refreshments for non-remote training/conference locations are allowable for $5/attendee/day, not to exceed $1,000 per event, o All other food costs are disallowed;

o However, travel stipends for training participants are allowed, including costs for meals which must follow the GSA Per Diem rates.

• Sub-awarding to another Federal agency;

• Establishing or operating a Tribal office or department, nor to openly staff an office;

• Projects with core administration functions that essentially support only the applicant's ongoing administrative functions and are not related to the proposed project;

• Travel by staff, contractors, consultants, etc., that is not reasonable or necessary for the project. Additional scrutiny will be placed on repeated travel, blanket travel rounded and not itemized, travel in excess of common GSA rates, and travel that is considered unnecessary to the project.

• Implementation projects of energy, mineral, energy legal infrastructure, broadband related projects, businesses, or technologies that are addressed by the Energy and Mineral

Development Program (EMDP) or Tribal Energy Development Capacity (TEDC);

• Projects that require funding for feasibility studies, business plans, marketing plans, or written materials such as manuals that are not an essential part of the applicant's long-range tourism implementation plan;

• Projects that support ongoing social service delivery programs or the expansion, or continuation, of existing social service delivery programs;

• And any other activities not authorized by the grant Notice of Award letter.

TTGP funding is for Tribal tourism facilitation projects only. All costs should be necessary and reasonable as they relate to the overall project. Allowable costs may include, but are not limited to:

o Leasing and renting of any necessary equipment for the duration of the 24-month Period of Performance is the preferred option over purchasing, unless the Useful Life is less than two-years;

o Equipment and technology supplies as related to the project (i.e. software), allowable up to $10,000;

o Upgrades, retrofits to existing travel, tourism and outdoor recreation infrastructure, to increase travel or tourism;

o Support for travel, tourism and outdoor recreation sectors consistent with guidelines for safe travel;

o Costs of communication pertaining to specific activities or accomplishments which result from performance of the Federal award. These costs are considered necessary as part of the outreach effort for the Federal award, allowable up to $5,000;

o Interpretation costs;

o Brochures, digital enhancements, signage;

o Web announcements;

o Arts and Culture events to support cultural expression such as festivals, museums, historical sites, art shows or concerts to promote tourism o Workforce training that supports travel, tourism and outdoor recreation to improve job opportunities and work skills when implementing the tourism project;

5. Attachments [V1.2] See 7. Other Required Information for more information. Utilize the “attachments form” to include items that will focus information in the Project Narrative, Budget, and other sections, as applicable.

6. Key Contacts [V2.0] Applicants must include the Key Contacts information page(s) that includes the individuals who will be responsible for the programmatic, financial, leadership and associated communication roles:

• Please identify the lead Project Point of Contact information of who will oversee the project, including address, email, desk, and cell phone number.

• Please identify the lead Fiscal Point of Contact information including address, email, desk, and cell phone number.

• Please identify any Tribal Leader information including address, email, desk, and cell phone number.

• Please identify individuals for the following roles in the GrantSolutions system that will manage the grant, communicate with the OIED staff, as well as be responsible for reporting:

o Grantee Administrative Official / Grantee Authorized Representative o Grantee Principal Investigator / Program Director

• If there is more than one contact, please provide an additional key contacts form.

7. Other Required Information Note: The U.S. Department of the Interior Office of Native Hawaiian Relations is managing NATIVE Act tourism grants to Native Hawaiian Organizations. For additional information on grants for Native Hawaiian Organizations, please visit their webpage at https://www.doi.gov/hawaiian/grants, or contact directly at hawaiian@ios.doi.gov.

Conflict of Interest and Unresolved Matters Disclosures:

If any actual or potential conflict of interest exists related to this project at the time of application, the applicant must provide sufficient information to support a program determination of significance per 2 CFR 1402.112. Refer to 2 CFR 200.112 Conflict of Interest and 2 CFR 200.113.

Overlap or Duplication of Effort Statement:

Applicants must state in their application if the activities, costs, or time commitment of key personnel proposed in this application overlap with those in any other Federal proposal or award or not. If no overlap exists, include a statement to that effect. If any overlap exists, provide:

• Activities: Description any overlapping activities.

• Costs: Description of any overlapping costs.

• Time: Description of any overlapping key personnel time.

• A copy of any overlapping or duplicative proposal submitted to any other potential funding entity.

• Details on when any overlapping proposal was submitted, to whom, and the expected date of the funding decision.

Tribal Resolution or Authorization Letter A Tribal Resolution or formal Authorization Letter from an authorized official such as the President, Chairman, Governor or Chief of the Tribe will be required. The Tribal Resolution or Authorization Letter will be from the Tribe or Tribal Organization issued in the fiscal year of the grant application, authorizing the submission of the TTGP grant application.