Indian Education Higher Education Grant (15.114)
Indian Education Higher Education Grant (Assistance Listing 15.114) is run by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education, part of the Department of the Interior. It awarded $30.9 million in 12 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $2.6 million per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $378,107. Half of the 12 awards fell between $244,702 and $740,674, and they ranged from $15,844 to $26.4 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$30.9 million
- Grant awards12
- Typical award$378,107
- Awarded in FY 2025$715,363
- Size rank1177 of 1824
- Type of assistanceProject grants
Key findings
- Annual funding fell from $20.8 million in fiscal 2021 to $715,363 in fiscal 2025.
- It is the 1177th largest of 1,824 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 10 largest recipients received 100% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 8 states and territories.
What the program funds
To provide financial aid to eligible Indian students to enable them to attend accredited institutions of higher education.
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 tribal organizations authorized by Indian Tribal Governments may apply to administer the program. Individuals who are members of Federally Recognized Indian Tribes may submit applications for benefits directly to the Bureau of Indian Affairs if the Bureau agency serving their reservation provides direct services for this program. Individuals must be enrolled in an accredited college and have financial need as determined by the institution's financial aid office.
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
There is no specific range as this CFDA. Awards have reached about $40M in past recent years.
Examples of funded projects
Fiscal Year2025: Pays part or all of eligible students’ expenses, i.e., tuition at an accredited college or universityFiscal Year2026: Program has not yet selected projects for funding but anticipates funding part or all of eligible students’ expenses, i.e., tuition, at an accredited college or university.
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Indian Education Higher Education Grant (15.114) awarded$30.9 million across 12 grant awards, an average of $2.6 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian Higher Education Consortium | Virginia | 1 | $26.3 million |
| Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians | Mississippi | 2 | $1.1 million |
| Confederated Tribes of Colville Reservation | Washington | 1 | $790,799 |
| Seneca Nation of Indians | New York | 1 | $723,965 |
| Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana | Louisiana | 2 | $672,466 |
| Seminole Tribe of Florida, Inc | Florida | 1 | $569,233 |
| Colorado River Indian Tribes | Arizona | 1 | $347,813 |
| Wichita and Affiliated Tribes | Oklahoma | 1 | $186,615 |
| Seminole Tribe of Florida | Florida | 1 | $162,996 |
| Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe | New York | 1 | $15,844 |
Who usually wins
Almost all of the money went to tribes.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tribal governments and organizations | 12 | $30.9 million | 100% |
By state
2 states have a page for this program: those that received at least $1 million or 10 awards. They are Virginia and Mississippi.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 1 | $26.3 million |
| Mississippi | 2 | $1.1 million |
| Washington | 1 | $790,799 |
| New York | 2 | $739,809 |
| Florida | 2 | $732,229 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $672,466 |
| Arizona | 1 | $347,813 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $186,615 |