Consolidated Tribal Government (15.021)
Consolidated Tribal Government (Assistance Listing 15.021) is run by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education, part of the Department of the Interior. It awarded $116 million in 34 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $3.4 million per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $1.0 million. Half of the 34 awards fell between $281,041 and $7.0 million, and they ranged from $20,850 to $12.7 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$116 million
- Grant awards34
- Typical award$1.0 million
- Awarded in FY 2025$16.9 million
- Size rank767 of 1824
- Type of assistanceDirect payments for specified use
Key findings
- Annual funding rose from $15.9 million in fiscal 2021 to $16.9 million in fiscal 2025.
- It is the 767th largest of 1,824 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 20 largest recipients received 100% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 12 states and territories.
What the program funds
To promote Indian self determination and improve the quality of life in Tribal communities by providing greater flexibility in planning programs and meeting the needs of communities. This program allows Tribes to combine various programs and/or grants into one agreement. The simplified contracting procedures enhance program accountability by reducing paperwork and reporting requirements, and reduce Tribal administrative costs to allow for increased services under these contracts.
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments.
What the money can and cannot pay for
Funds from various Bureau programs, such as, Scholarships, Johnson O'Malley, Adult Education, and Job Placement and Training can be combined into a single consolidated contract.
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Deadlines
Deadlines do not apply The tribe or tribal organization requests or provides the necessary information to the government.
Award range and average, in the agency's words
The range is $1,300 to $2,400,000; average $500,000.
Examples of funded projects
Fiscal Year2025: Funds are for the administration of programs in accordance with the terms of the P.L. 93-638 Title I contract terms. To promote Indian self determination and improve the quality of life in Tribal communities by providing greater flexibility in planning programs and services to meet the needs of communities. This program allows Tribes to combine various programs into a single contract. The simplified contracting procedures enhance program accountability by reducing paperwork and reporting requirements, and reduce Tribal administrative costs to allow for increased services under these contracts.Fiscal Year2026: Funding from Bureau programs with similar use maybe consolidated into a single contract, such as, Scholarships, Johnson O’Malley, Adult Education, and Job Placement and Training.Fiscal Year2027: Funding from Bureau programs with similar use maybe consolidated into a single contract, such as, Scholarships, Johnson O’Malley, Adult Education, and Job Placement and Training.
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Consolidated Tribal Government (15.021) awarded$116 million across 34 grant awards, an average of $3.4 million per award.
Who usually wins
Almost all of the money went to tribes.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tribal governments and organizations | 34 | $116 million | 100% |
By state
10 states have a page for this program: those that received at least $1 million or 10 awards.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 17 | $34.3 million |
| New York | 3 | $18.1 million |
| Louisiana | 4 | $16.0 million |
| Florida | 1 | $12.7 million |
| Alabama | 1 | $10.1 million |
| South Carolina | 1 | $9.2 million |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $7.7 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5.0 million |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1.2 million |
| Connecticut | 2 | $1.1 million |
| Virginia | 1 | $122,817 |
| Alaska | 1 | $94,316 |