BIA-TTGP-2024-OIED: Tribal Tourism Grant Program (TTGP)
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Bureau of Indian Affairs notices from 2024.
Bureau of Indian Affairs offered grants of up to $150,000 (at least $75,000) to tribes. It expected to make $1.4 million in total. Applications closed on October 25, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 31, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$150,000
- Award floor$75,000
- Total funding$1.4 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIA-TTGP-2026-OIED | June 25, 2026 | Closed August 7, 2026 | Closed |
| BIA-TTGP-2022-OIED | August 24, 2022 | Closed October 24, 2022 | Closed |
| TRIBALTOURISMFY2021 | June 22, 2021 | Closed August 13, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | July 31, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | October 25, 2024 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to tribes.
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Indian Economic Development awards averaged $257,407; this notice allows up to $150,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (75% over five years) went to tribes.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
Eligible Applicants11 – Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)07 – Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)Eligibility for FundingThe Office of the Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs, through OIED, is soliciting proposals from eligible applicants. Eligible applicants are 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. Eligible applicants may select or retain for-profit or non-profit Tribal Organizations to perform a grant’s scope of work for grant funding to support the Tribal tourism implementation project. AuthorityThis Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is designed to provide financial assistance to Tribal communities to create, rebuild or strengthen their tourism industry. This competitive discretionary grant program is authorized under the NATIVE Act (25 U.S.C. 4354(b)) and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (PL 118-42). The NATIVE Act authorizes the head of an agency with assets or resources relating to travel, recreation, tourism promotion or branding enhancement for which Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, or Native Hawaiian organizations may be used: (1) to support the efforts of Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations to tell the story of Native Americans as the First Peoples of the United States; (2) to use the arts and humanities to help revitalize Native communities, promote economic development, increase livability and present the uniqueness of the United States to visitors in a way that celebrates the diversity of the United States; and to carry out 25 U.S.C. 4354. This NOFO does not include eligibility for Native Hawaiian Organizations (see Section C. Eligibility Information). Expected Award AmountMaximum Award$150,000, one-time fundingMinimum Award$75,000, one-time fundingTerm24-month termThe OIED anticipates awarding approximately 10-15 grants under this announcement ranging in value from approximately $75,000 to $150,000 in one-time funding. The TTGP awards will remain active for a 24-month period of performance. The OIED will use a competitive evaluation process for awarding based on criteria described in Section E. Application Review Information of this notice. Only one application will be accepted from an eligible Tribe.
Who has won Indian Economic Development grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Indian Economic Development (15.032) awarded $49.4 million across 192 grant awards, an average of $257,407 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development | Arizona | 1 | $1.5 million |
| Quechan Indian Tribe | California | 2 | $1.5 million |
| Cherokee Nation | Oklahoma | 3 | $1.4 million |
| Lummi Indian Business Council | Washington | 5 | $1.4 million |
| Chickasaw Nation | Oklahoma | 3 | $1.2 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is BIA-TTGP-2024-OIED still open?
No. It closed on October 25, 2024.
Who can apply for Tribal Tourism Grant Program (TTGP)?
Bureau of Indian Affairs accepted applications from tribes.
What is the deadline for Tribal Tourism Grant Program (TTGP)?
Closed October 25, 2024. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $150,000 each. About $1.4 million in total.
Who has won Indian Economic Development grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development, Quechan Indian Tribe, Cherokee Nation. The program made 192 awards worth $49.4 million in that time.