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NATIVE Act Tribal Tourism Cooperative Agreement

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Posted: Jul 30, 2026
Amount: $1,500,000
Closes: Aug 28, 2026 (in 29 days)

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Classification and identifiers

Solicitation number: BIA-NATIVEACT-2026-OIED
Assistance listing (CFDA): 15.032

Amount

$1,500,000

Who can apply

Public universitiesNonprofitsTribal organizationsTribal governmentsNonprofits (non-501c3)

Public colleges and universities and Nonprofits, including small and volunteer-run organizations can all apply here. Check the eligibility details below to see if your organization fits.

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; Ins...

About this opportunity

The NATIVE Act cooperative agreement will support Tribal Tourism Grant Program (TTGP) and Office of Native Hawaiian Relations (ONHR) applicants, which is comprised of Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations, by identifying technical assistance needs and delivering targeted capacity-building support to expand cultural heritage tourism and increase visitation. The selected recipient will provide tools, strategies, and expertise to enhance and grow tourism activities and destinations, while facilitating coordination between the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce in planning and implementation.The NATIVE Act requires identification of a means for delivering and coordinating Federal technical assistance and resources for cultural heritage tourism i...