BUREAU
OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
AUTHORIZATION:
Indian
Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, Public Law 93-638,
as amended, 25 U.S.C. 450; Snyder Act of 1921, Public Law 67-85,
42 Stat. 208, 25 U.S.C. 13.
To
promote the conservation, development, and utilization of fish,
wildlife, and recreational resources for sustenance, cultural enrichment,
economic support, and maximum benefit of Indians.
TYPES
OF ASSISTANCE:
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USES
AND USE RESTRICTIONS:
Tribes address fish, wildlife,
and outdoor recreation issues and participate in associated resource
management planning and other activities with their State and Federal
counterparts. Also, funds are provided to restore bison to Indian
homeland. Appropriations generally support continuous tribal programs
and staffs, and are not usually available for new projects.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant Eligibility:
Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments and Native American
Organizations authorized by Indian tribal governments.
Beneficiary Eligibility:
Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments and their members
and Native American Organizations.
Credentials/Documentation:
Initial application for financial assistance must be accompanied
by a resolution of the governing body of the Indian tribe.
Pre-application
Coordination: Informal preapplication conference
is recommended. Technical assistance in preparing the application
is available upon request. This program is excluded from coverage
under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure:
Initial applications must contain the information specified in
25 CFR, Part 900, Subpart C, "Contract Proposal Contents." Wildlife
and Parks applications should be submitted to the local BIA agency
office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog; Bison applications
are submitted directly to the Intertribal Bison Cooperative (ITBC).
Award Procedure:
Wildlife and Parks: Awards for assistance can generally be approved
at the agency level. In some instances, the application will be
forwarded to the Regional Director for approval. The dollar value
of awards depends upon the amount that has been prioritized by
the individual tribe through tribal participation in the BIA's
budget formulation for Tribal Priority Allocations. Rights Protection
Implementation, Fish Hatchery Operations, Fish Hatchery Maintenance,
and Tribal Management and Development Programs: Award requests
are prioritized at the Regional level and then approved based
on total available program funding. Bison Restoration: Applications
are evaluated and awards determined by the ITBC under their established
policies.
Deadlines:
None.
Range of Approval/Disapproval
Time: Applications will be processed within
90 days.
Appeals:
Unsuccessful applicants 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.
ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:
Formula and Matching
Requirements: Not applicable.
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 may be made in advance or by way of reimbursement. The
timing of payments will be negotiated with the grantee.
POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Reports:
Financial status reports, SF 269A, are required. The timing and
nature of program accomplishment data will be negotiated with the
contractor/grantee.
Audits:
For awards made under this program, grantees and subgrantees are
responsible for obtaining audits in accordance with the Single
Audit Act Amendments of 1996 (31 U.S.C. 7501 et seq.).
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:
14-2100-0-1-302.
Obligations:
(Total Amount of Awards) Wildlife and Parks: FY 01 $3,526,000;
FY 02 est $2,173,440; and FY 03 est $2,186,880. Rights Protection
Implementation: FY 01 $19,188,000; FY 02 est $16,310,140; and
FY 03 est $16,370,900. Fish Hatchery Operations: FY 01 $1,100,000;
FY 02 est $866,520; and FY 03 est $917,150. Fish Hatchery Maintenance:
FY 01 $125,000; FY 02 est $122,700; and FY 03 est $129,900. Tribal
Management and Development Programs: FY 01 $6,461,000; FY 02 est
$5,700,800; and FY 03 est $4,160,100.
Range
and Average of Financial Assistance:
$5,000 to $800,000; financial assistance for 30 Fish Hatchery
Maintenance projects ranges from $1,500 to $22,000; averaging
$12,000. Approximately $1,150,000 is awarded to the Intertribal
Bison Cooperative that is used to support bison restoration programs
of 50 tribes.
The Bureau executes and
administers awards with eight inter-tribal fish and wildlife commissions
and authorities, 11 fish producing tribes, more than 100 tribal
fish hatcheries and rearing facilities, and 32 individual fish and
wildlife resource tribes, and 6 tribal fish and wildlife organizations.
REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND
LITERATURE:
25 CFR, Part 900, and
Subchapter J -- Fish and Wildlife.
INFORMATION CONTACTS:
Regional or Local
Office: Local Bureau of Indian Affairs agency
offices are listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Headquarters Office:
Office of Trust Responsibilities, Division of Water and Land Resources,
Branch of Fish, Wildlife, and Recreation, Bureau of Indian Affairs,
1849 C Street NW, MS 4513 MIB, Washington, DC 20240. Telephone:
(202) 208-4088. Contact: Gary Rankel.
Web Site Address: http://www.doi.gov/bia/otrhome.htm#Fish http://www.doi.gov/bureau-indian-affairs.html
EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:
Projects are quite diverse
including base line inventories; harvest management; habitat enhancement
or protection; regulation of fishing, boating, camping, and related
public use activities; and water quality compliance measures.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:
Criteria considered include
goals/objectives, potential benefit, capability of the applicant
to successfully conduct the project and budget its effective use.
As indicated previously, Bison Restoration proposals are handled
external of the Bureau by the Intertribal Bison Cooperative.
