TRIBALTOURISMFY2021: Tribal Tourism Grant Program (TTGP) FY 2021
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 2021.
Bureau of Indian Affairs offered grants of up to $150,000 (at least $25,000) to tribes. It expected to make $1.0 million in total. Applications closed on August 13, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 6, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$150,000
- Award floor$25,000
- Total funding$1.0 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-2024-OIED | July 31, 2024 | Closed October 25, 2024 | Closed |
| BIA-TTGP-2022-OIED | August 24, 2022 | Closed October 24, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | June 22, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | August 13, 2021 |
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)
Federally Recognized Tribes and Tribal Organizations are eligible to apply for this solicitation as defined by the Native Act.
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
The Secretary of the Interior (Secretary), through the Office of Indian Economic Development (OIED), Division of Economic Development (DED), solicits proposals from Federally Recognized Tribes and Tribal organizations as defined by the Native Act to receive grants to support Tribal tourism feasibility studies and/or Tribal tourism business plan development. The Program supports Tribes and Tribal organizations to increase capacity of Tribes to plan, develop and manage tourism and related infrastructure in support of economic development and the NATIVE Act (Public Law No: 114-221 (09/23/2016)).The Program will provide funding for Tribes and Tribal organizations to conduct tourism feasibility studies that will empower them to make informed decisions on potential tourism project(s). The Program will also provide funding for Tribes and Tribal organizations to develop business plans on completed tourism feasibility studies. In addition to the feasibility study, tourism grants may fund business plans for Tribal Tourism businesses recovering from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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 TRIBALTOURISMFY2021 still open?
No. It closed on August 13, 2021.
Who can apply for Tribal Tourism Grant Program (TTGP) FY 2021?
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) FY 2021?
Closed August 13, 2021. 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 $1.0 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.
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