Consolidated Tribal Government

To promote Indian self determination and improve the quality of life in Tribal communities by providing greater flexibility in planning programs and meeting the needs of communities. This program allows Tribes to combine various programs and/or gran

The Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA), Public Law 93-638, encourages Indian self-determination and tribal control over services. Through the Consolidated Tribal Government program, tribes can merge similar services for greater flexibility in planning and meeting community needs. This approach combines multiple programs or grants into a single agreement, streamlining contracting and reducing paperwork and administrative costs. As a result, tribes can provide more impactful services with Bureau funds, such as, Scholarships, Johnson O'Malley, Adult Education, and Job Placement and Training.

Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments.

Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments and members of American Indian Tribes.

Funds from various Bureau programs, such as, Scholarships, Johnson O'Malley, Adult Education, and Job Placement and Training can be combined into a single consolidated contract.

Fund must be used

Awards are made on an annual basis and the funds remain available until expended by the contractor/grantee.

An informal conference with Bureau of Indian Affairs agency representative is recommended.

All applicants meeting the requirements of 25 CFR Part 900 will be selected if the program has been prioritized by the individual Indian tribe through tribal participation in the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Tribal Priority Allocation budget formulation process.

The dollar value of the award depends upon the amount that has been prioritized by the individual Indian tribe through participation in the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Tribal Priority Allocation budget formulation process.

The tribe or tribal organization requests or provides the necessary information to the government.

Applications will be processed within 90 days.

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 individual tribal priorities established in the budget formulation process.

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.