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- By Tribal Business News Staff
- Tourism
The Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Indian Economic Development announced the availability of $1.4 million for a grant program aimed at enhancing tribal tourism initiatives.
The funding, authorized under the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience (NATIVE) Act, will be distributed to support the development of tourism infrastructure and capacity building within tribal communities.
Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland emphasized the program's role in boosting Tribal economies and self-determination. “Revitalizing Tribal economies and promoting Tribal self-determination are key to our aiding Tribes in their efforts to improve the quality of life in their communities,” Newland said in a statement.
The grants, which range from $75,000 to $150,000 over a two-year period, will be awarded to 10 to 15 selected projects. The funds are intended to help tribes plan, develop, and manage tourism-related projects and infrastructure to support overall economic development.
Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments, tribal organizations, and tribal consortia. Proposals must be submitted by 5 p.m. Eastern Time on October 25, 2024. Applications can be filed through the Grants.gov website, with detailed submission instructions available online at the Office of Indian Economic Development’s grant page.
For further inquiries, Dennis Wilson, grant management specialist, can be contacted at (505) 917-3235 or via email at [email protected]. Additionally, Jo Ann Metcalfe, grant officer, is available for questions at (410) 703-3390 or [email protected].
