# Tribal Tourism Grant Program (TTGP)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/bia-ttgp-2026-oied-tribal-tourism-grant-program-ttgp/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362968

> Bureau of Indian Affairs offered grants of up to $300,000 (at least $200,000) to tribes. It expected to make about 10 awards worth $2.4 million in total. Applications closed on August 7, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | BIA-TTGP-2026-OIED |
| Agency | Bureau of Indian Affairs |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 7, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $300,000 |
| Award floor | $200,000 |
| Expected awards | 10 |
| Total funding | $2.4 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 15.032 |

## Who can apply

- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)

The U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Assistant Secretary–Indian Affairs, through the Office of Indian Economic Development, 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.

## What the grant funds

The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), Office of the Assistant Secretary–Indian Affairs (Indian Affairs), through the Office of Indian Economic Development (OIED), solicits proposals from eligible entities (see Eligibility Section) for tourism grants focused on increasing visitors to existing Tribal tourism operations through facilitation, promotion, and enhancing visibility. The Tribal Tourism Grant Program (TTGP) funding strives to achieve substantial community benefits by facilitating and strengthening Tribal tourism activities, enhancing visitor experiences, and increasing visibility and access to Tribal destinations. These efforts support economic development and contribute to improved community well-being. The TTGP is not to be used to create or establish new Tribal tourism operations (see Definitions).The competitively selected projects will benefit from technical assistance provided by the NATIVE Act Cooperative Agreement awardee, as well as the OIED. This approach will enable Tribes to enhance tourism experiences, strengthen destination positioning, and increase visitation. Projects should address clearly defined tourism challenges and opportunities and be aligned with the economic development goals and priorities of the Tribal community. The OIED will administer this grant program through the Division of Economic Development (DED) funded under a non-recurring appropriation budget. Congress appropriates funds on a year-to-year basis. While TTGP projects may extend over several years, the DED will not fund beyond the period of performance. The grant awards are for a project and budget period of 24 months. Neither the DOI nor Indian Affairs will be held responsible for proposal or application preparation costs. Publication of this announcement does not obligate DOI or Indian Affairs to award any specific grant or to obligate all or any part of available funds.

## Questions people ask

### Is BIA-TTGP-2026-OIED still open?

No. It closed on August 7, 2026.

### Who can apply for Tribal Tourism Grant Program (TTGP)?

Bureau of Indian Affairs accepted applications from tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Tribal Tourism Grant Program (TTGP)?

Closed August 7, 2026. 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 $300,000 each. About $2.4 million in total across about 10 awards.

### 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.