Closed · BIA-SAFE-FY23-ICWA · CFDA 15.144 · Discretionary

FY23 ICWA OFF-RESERVATION GRANT

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

$80K-$200K
Award range
Closed
Status
September 15, 2023
Close date
-
Expected awards

The verdict

FY23 ICWA OFF-RESERVATION GRANT is a closed discretionary listing from Bureau of Indian Affairs that offered $80,000 -- $200,000. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$80K-$200K
award range
Closed
application status
15.144
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - FY23 ICWA OFF-RESERVATION GRANT - is cataloged under number BIA-SAFE-FY23-ICWA and tied to CFDA assistance listing 15.144, posted by Bureau of Indian Affairs. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on August 21, 2023. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $80,000 -- $200,000. The agency has projected $2.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. 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 September 15, 2023. 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

$80,000 -- $200,000

Close Date

September 15, 2023

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

Posted

August 21, 2023

Est. Total Funding

$2,000,000

Instrument

Grant

Description

The BIA is the Federal agency charged with administering ICWA funding to Federally recognized Tribes. In FY 2023, the Congress appropriated $2.0 million to fund off-reservation programs authorized by section 202 of the ICWA (25 U.S.C. 1932). The BIA will distribute the FY 2023 funding through the competitive grant process outlined in 25 CFR § 23.31-23.35, Subpart D., Grants to Off-Reservation Indian Organizations for Title II Indian Child and Family Services Programs (subject to fund availability), to assist Indian Organizations in establishing and operating off-reservation Indian child and family service programs, which may include, but are not limited to:(1) a system for regulating, maintaining, and supporting Indian foster and adoptive homes, including a subsidy program under which Indian adoptive children may be provided support comparable to that for which they would be eligible as Indian foster children, taking into account the appropriate State standards of support for maintenance and medical needs;(2) the operation and maintenance of facilities and services for counseling and treatment of Indian families and Indian foster and adoptive children;(3) family assistance, including homemaker and home counselors, day care, afterschool care, and employment, recreational activities, and respite care; and(4) guidance, legal representation, and advice to Indian families involved in child custody proceedings, 25 U.S.C. 1932.BackgroundOn January 13, 1994, Indian Affairs (IA) published in the Federal Register (59 FR 2248) regulations revising 25 CFR part 23, the rules that govern the Title II ICWA grant program. The announcement converted the previous competitive ICWA grant award process to initiate a noncompetitive award system for eligible Federally recognized Tribes.In FY 1995, the eligible Tribes began to continuously access their recurring ICWA funds in the Tribal Priority Allocation (TPA) budget Sub activity section of the Tribe's budget system. The funding process managed centrally by IA for off-reservation Indian Organizations was discontinued after the conversion to the noncompetitive process for eligible federally recognized Tribes. The BIA last awarded the ICWA off-reservation grants to Indian Organizations in FY 1994. Rather, some federally recognized Tribes have contracted with off-reservation Indian Organizations, if and where needed.In FY 2020, the Congress appropriated $1.0 million specifically to fund off-reservation programs authorized by section 202 of the ICWA (25 U.S.C. 1932). In FY 2021, the Congress allocated again $1.0 million for the ICWA, to fund off-reservation programs authorized by section 202 of the ICWA (25 U.S.C. 1932) for the second consecutive fiscal year. In FY 2022, Congress allocated $1.5 million for the ICWA, to fund off-reservation programs authorized by section 202 of the ICWA (25 U.S.C. 1932) for the third consecutive fiscal year. In FY 2023, Congress allocated 2 million, additional $500,000 for the ICWA, to fund off-reservation programs authorized by section 202 of the ICWA (25 U.S.C. 1932) for the fourth consecutive fiscal year. These are considered one-time funding for the earmark as included in the four consecutive fiscal year appropriations act.B. Items to Consider Before Preparing an Application, Funding Limitations, 2-year Timeframes and No-Cost Extensions Awards are subject to available funding. The BIA’s obligation under this solicitation notice is contingent on receipt of available appropriated funds. No liability on part of the U.S. Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the awarding officer for this grant. No liability may arise until the recipient receives notice of such availability and is confirmed in writing by the grants officer.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 11, 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

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Agency Contact

Andrea Wilson andrea.wilson@indianaffairs.gov

Key Dates

Posted August 21, 2023
Close Date September 15, 2023
Last Updated August 21, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "FY23 ICWA OFF-RESERVATION GRANT", offered by Bureau of Indian Affairs. It is associated with CFDA program 15.144. The BIA is the Federal agency charged with administering ICWA funding to Federally recognized Tribes. In FY 2023, the Congress appropriated $2.0 million to fund off-reservation programs authorized by ...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on September 15, 2023. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $80,000 -- $200,000. Total estimated funding: $2,000,000.
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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