Tribal Management Grant Program

“Indian Tribes” and “Tribal Organizations” (T/TOs), as defined by the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA), are eligible to apply for the Tribal Management Grant (TMG) Program. The definitions for each entity type are outlined below. Only one application per T/TO is allowed. --> A federally-recognized Indian Tribe as defined by 25 U.S.C. 5304(e). The term “Indian Tribe” means any Indian Tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or group or regional or village corporation as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat. 688) [43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.], which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians. --> A Tribal organization as defined by 25 U.S.C. 5304(l). The term “Tribal organization” means the recognized governing body of any Indian Tribe; any legally established organization of Indians which is controlled, sanctioned, or chartered by such governing body or which is democratically elected by the adult members of the Indian community to be served by such organization and which includes the maximum participation of Indians in all phases of its activities: provided that, in any case where a contract is let or grant made to an organization to perform services benefiting more than one Indian Tribe, the approval of each such Indian Tribe shall be a prerequisite to the letting or making of such contract or grant. --> Tribes prohibited under the Alaska Moratorium from receiving funds pursuant to the ISDEAA are not eligible for TMG. See Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014, Pub. L. No. 113-76, as amended by Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, Pub. L. No. 115-141, and Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020, Pub. L. No. 116-94.

Paul E Gettys Acting Director Phone 301-443-2114