Closed · BIA-IBIP-2022-OIED · CFDA 15.032 · Discretionary

Indian Business Incubators Program (IBIP) Grants under the Native American Business Incubator Act of 2020

Federal grant opportunity posted by Bureau of Indian Affairs, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$100K-$300K
Award range
Closed
Status
June 17, 2022
Close date
-
Expected awards

The verdict

Indian Business Incubators Program (IBIP) Grants under the Native American Business Incubator Act of 2020 is a closed discretionary listing from Bureau of Indian Affairs that offered $100,000 -- $300,000. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$100K-$300K
award range
Closed
application status
15.032
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Indian Business Incubators Program (IBIP) Grants under the Native American Business Incubator Act of 2020 - is cataloged under number BIA-IBIP-2022-OIED and tied to CFDA assistance listing 15.032, posted by Bureau of Indian Affairs. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on March 23, 2022 and last updated on April 11, 2022. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $100,000 -- $300,000. The agency has projected $2.5 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources, factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on June 17, 2022. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$100,000 -- $300,000

Close Date

June 17, 2022

Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., EST, on the listed application due date.

Posted

March 23, 2022

Est. Total Funding

$2,500,000

Instrument

Grant

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

Summary: The Secretary of the Interior (Secretary), through the Office of Indian Economic Development (OIED), Division of Economic Development (DED), solicits proposals from eligible applicants (see Section IV. Eligibility for Funding, of this notice) to receive competitive grants to establish and operate business incubators that serve Tribal reservation communities. These grants will provide individually tailored business incubation and other business services to Native businesses and Native entrepreneurs to overcome the unique obstacles they confront and provide tools necessary to start and grow businesses that offer products and services to reservation communities.Background: On October 20, 2020, Congress enacted the Native American Business Incubators Program Act, Pub. L. 116-174, codified at 25 U.S.C. 5801 et seq. In the Act, Congress established the Native American Business Incubators Program and required the Secretary of the Interior to promulgate regulations to implement the program. See 25 U.S.C. 5804.The Office of the Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs, through OIED, is soliciting proposals from eligible entities (as outlined in section IV of this notice) for grant funding to establish Indian Business Incubators to serve entrepreneurs with start-up and early-stage businesses who will provide products or services to Tribal reservation communities. The Indian Business Incubator will deliver a range of business services such as: mentorships, networking, technical assistance, and access to investors. Further, Indian Business Incubators will promote collaboration, address challenges, and provide individually tailored services to overcome the obstacles that are unique to each participating business.The OIED, previously referred to as the Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development (IEED), will administer this grant program through the DED funded under a non-recurring appropriation budget. Congress appropriates funds on a year-to-year basis. Thus, while IBIP projects may extend over several years, funding for successive years beyond the original period of performance depends on each fiscal year’s appropriations.The projects awarded are expected to be for a project period of 36 months, with an option of an additional 36 months. The initial grant award will be for a 12-month budget period. The award continuation beyond each 12-month budget period will be subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory progress on the part of each recipient, and a determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of the Federal government. Neither the Department of the Interior (DOI) nor Indian Affairs will be held responsible for proposal or application preparation costs. Publication of this solicitation does not obligate DOI or Indian Affairs to award any specific grant or to obligate all or any part of available funds.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

Jo Ann Metcalfe jo.metcalfe@bia.gov

Key Dates

Posted March 23, 2022
Close Date June 17, 2022
Last Updated April 11, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Indian Business Incubators Program (IBIP) Grants under the Native American Business Incubator Act of 2020", offered by Bureau of Indian Affairs. It is associated with CFDA program 15.032. Summary: The Secretary of the Interior (Secretary), through the Office of Indian Economic Development (OIED), Division of Economic Development (DED), solicits proposals from eligible applicants (see S...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on June 17, 2022. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $100,000 -- $300,000. Total estimated funding: $2,500,000.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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