Tribal Self-Governance (15.022)
Tribal Self-Governance (Assistance Listing 15.022) is run by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education, part of the Department of the Interior. It awarded $320 million in 344 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $929,545 per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $222,933. Half of the 344 awards fell between $71,898 and $778,464, and they ranged from $628 to $14.7 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$320 million
- Grant awards344
- Typical award$222,933
- Awarded in FY 2025$0
- Size rank484 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceDirect payments for specified use
Key findings
- It is the 484th largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 20 largest recipients received 57% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 17 states and territories.
What the program funds
To further the goals of Tribal Self-Governance compacting for Tribes to administer a wide rage of programs with broad administrative and programmatic flexibility. The Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA) authorizes Tribes and Tribal organizations to be funded by the Federal government to provide services that the Federal government would otherwise be obligated to provide due to the trust responsibilities and treaty obligations of the United States. ISDEAA establishes Self-Determination contracting (Title 1) and Self-Governance compacting (Title IV) as two unique options that Tribal governments can elect to use to assume control and decision-making authority over select federal programs and resources benefiting their citizens and communities.
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 and Consortia of Indian Tribes. There are two types of entities who may participate in Tribal self-governance: (a) Indian Tribes; and (b) Consortia of Indian Tribes
What the money can and cannot pay for
Funds may be used by the Tribe/Consortium to provide a wide range of programs, services and activities such as social services, law enforcement, tribal courts, scholarships, social services, road maintenance and construction, forestry, agriculture, real estate services, wildlife and parks, employment and training. Except where a statute contains specific limitations on the use of funds, a Tribe/Consortium may redesign or consolidate programs included in a compact funding agreement and reallocate funds for such programs in any manner which it deems to be in the best interest of the Indian community being served.
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
Apr 04, 2026 to Jul 05, 2026 Tribe may submit a request to participate at any time, but no later than 180 days before the proposed effective date per 25 CFR - Part 1000.160 An informal pre-application conference is recommended. Technical assistance in preparing the application is available upon request.
Examples of funded projects
Fiscal Year2025: Funds may be used by the Tribe/Consortium to provide a wide range of programs, services and activities such as social services, law enforcement, tribal courts, scholarships, social services, road maintenance and construction, forestry, agriculture, real estate services, wildlife and parks, employment and training. Except where a statute contains specific limitation on the use of funds, a Tribe/Consortium may redesign or consolidate programs included in a compact funding agreement and reallocate funds for such programs in any manner which it deems to be in the best interest of the Indian community being served.Fiscal Year2026: Funds may be used by the Tribe/Consortium to provide a wide range of programs, services and activities such as social services, law enforcement, tribal courts, scholarships, social services, road maintenance and construction, forestry, agriculture, real estate services, wildlife and parks, employment and training. Except where a statute contains specific limitation on the use of funds, a Tribe/Consortium may redesign or consolidate programs included in a compact funding agreement and reallocate funds for such programs in any manner which it deems to be in the best interest of the Indian community being served.
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Tribal Self-Governance (15.022) awarded $320 million across 344 grant awards, an average of $929,545 per award.
Who usually wins
Almost all of the money went to tribes.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tribal governments and organizations | 343 | $318 million | 100% |
| Other | 1 | $1.6 million | 0.5% |
By state
14 states have a page for this program: those that received at least $1 million or 10 awards.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 84 | $58.6 million |
| Washington | 39 | $54.0 million |
| Oklahoma | 48 | $49.7 million |
| Minnesota | 17 | $31.3 million |
| Oregon | 26 | $26.4 million |
| Arizona | 6 | $25.3 million |
| Montana | 8 | $20.9 million |
| California | 62 | $20.8 million |
| Michigan | 12 | $10.3 million |
| New Mexico | 17 | $9.7 million |
| Nevada | 11 | $4.8 million |
| Utah | 3 | $2.5 million |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $2.0 million |
| Texas | 3 | $1.5 million |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $868,748 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $656,560 |
| Idaho | 2 | $503,106 |