Services to Indian Children, Elderly and Families (15.025)
Services to Indian Children, Elderly and Families (Assistance Listing 15.025) is run by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education, part of the Department of the Interior. It awarded $8.5 million in 20 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $423,280 per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $97,616. Half of the 20 awards fell between $32,736 and $280,209, and they ranged from $6,559 to $3.4 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$8.5 million
- Grant awards20
- Typical award$97,616
- Awarded in FY 2025$288,308
- Size rank1,528 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceDirect payments for specified use
Key findings
- Annual funding fell from $3.9 million in fiscal 2021 to $288,308 in fiscal 2025.
- It is the 1528th largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 15 largest recipients received 101% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 9 states and territories.
What the program funds
To provide funds to Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments to administer welfare assistance programs for both American Indian adults and children; to support caseworkers and counselors; and to support tribal programs to reduce the incidence of substance abuse and alcohol abuse in Indian country.
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 are provided to Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments to administer welfare assistance programs for both American Indian adults and children; to support caseworkers and counselors; and to support tribal programs to reduce the incidence of substance abuse and alcohol abuse in Indian country.
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
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Award range and average, in the agency's words
The range is $10,000 to $4,800,000; average $100,000.
Examples of funded projects
Fiscal Year2025: Provides funding to Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments to administer welfare assistance programs for both American Indian adults and children; to support caseworkers and counselors; and support tribal program to reduce the incidence of abuse and neglect.Fiscal Year2026: Provides funding to Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments to administer welfare assistance programs for both American Indian adults and children; to support caseworkers and counselors; and support tribal program to reduce the incidence of abuse and neglect.
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Services to Indian Children, Elderly and Families (15.025) awarded $8.5 million across 20 grant awards, an average of $423,280 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado River Indian Tribes | Arizona | 1 | $3.4 million |
| Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians | North Carolina | 1 | $1.4 million |
| Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma | Oklahoma | 1 | $1.4 million |
| Seminole Tribe of Florida, Inc | Florida | 1 | $844,576 |
| Ute Mountain Ute Tribe | Colorado | 2 | $325,842 |
| Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana | Louisiana | 2 | $294,609 |
| Penobscot Indian Nation | Maine | 2 | $206,272 |
| Wabanaki Youth in Science | Maine | 1 | $150,000 |
| Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana | Louisiana | 2 | $142,901 |
| Catawba Indian Nation | South Carolina | 2 | $134,048 |
| Seminole Tribe of Florida | Florida | 1 | $86,559 |
| Passamaquoddy Tribe | Maine | 1 | $69,714 |
| The Cherokee Boys Club, Inc. | North Carolina | 1 | $28,260 |
| Poarch Band of Creek Indians | Alabama | 1 | $22,998 |
| Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana Tribal Office | Louisiana | 1 | $8,391 |
Who usually wins
Almost all of the money went to tribes.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tribal governments and organizations | 20 | $8.5 million | 100% |
By state
3 states have a page for this program: those that received at least $1 million or 10 awards. They are Arizona, North Carolina and Oklahoma.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 1 | $3.4 million |
| North Carolina | 2 | $1.4 million |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $1.4 million |
| Florida | 2 | $931,135 |
| Louisiana | 5 | $445,901 |
| Maine | 4 | $425,986 |
| Colorado | 2 | $325,842 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $134,048 |
| Alabama | 1 | $22,998 |