Program Descriptions
Program Number
15.024
Title
Indian Self-Determination Contract Support
Federal Agency
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 et seq.
Status
Active
Objectives
To provide funds to Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments and to tribal organizations to fund some or all of the indirect costs incurred in administering Federal programs for which direct appropriations are made to the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Types of Assistance
Direct Payments for Specified Use.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Funds may be used in accordance with indirect cost rate proposals which have been approved by the cognizant Federal agency or for lump sum administrative cost rates negotiated with the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments and tribal organizations authorized by Indian Tribal Governments.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments.
Credentials/Documentation
Federal approval of indirect cost rate.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
None. 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." Completed applications should be submitted to the local Bureau of Indian Affairs agency or regional office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Award Procedure
Awards for new or expanded contracts will be awarded based upon the start date of the underlying program award, and the application date, on a first-come-firstserved basis. Additional information concerning fiscal year 2002 awards will be published in 2002 as a Notice in the Federal Register.
Deadlines
None.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Applications will be processed within 90 days.
Appeals
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.
Renewals
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
None.
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 for renewals will generally be made in two increments: 70 percent soon after the start date of the award, and the balance during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Financial status reports, SF 269A, are required.
Audits
For awards made under this program grantees/contractors are responsible for obtaining audits in accordance with the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 (31 U.S.C. 7501et. 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
14-2100-0-1-452.
Obligations
(Total Amount of the Awards) FY 07 $143,628,000; FY 08 est $149,628,000; and FY 09 est not available.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$10,000 to $8,000,000; $190,000.
Program Accomplishments
Annually, approximately 500 Indian Federally Recognized Indian tribal Governments and tribal organizations receive support to fund the overhead costs associated with the administration of programs funded by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
25 CFR Part 900; OMB Circular No. A-87, "Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments."
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Applications may be filed with the local Bureau of Indian Affairs agency or regional office as listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Headquarters Office
Deputy Director, Office of Tribal Services, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street, NW, MS 320 SIB, Washington, DC 20240. Telephone: (202) 513-7640. Use the same number for FTS.
Web Site Address
1)
http://www.doi.gov/bia/self-determ/idc.htm
2)
http://www.doi.gov/bureau-indianaffairs.html
Related Programs
15.046, Administrative Cost Grants For Indian Schools
Examples of Funded Projects
None.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
All renewal awards will be funded; the amount of the awards is subject to the availability of appropriations; first-time awards will be funded in the order of receipt of the application up to an annual limit of $5,000,000.
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