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BIA Tribal Tourism Grant Program Solicitation for Promotion and Enhancement Services

The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), under the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Indian Economic Development (OIED), is soliciting proposals for the Tribal Tourism Grant Program (TTGP): - Purpose: Support facilitation, promotion, and enhancement of existing Tribal tourism operations to increase visitation and economic development - Eligible applicants: - Federally recognized Native American Tribal governments - Other Native American tribal organizations, nonprofits, and Tribal Consortia as defined by ISDEAA - Funding details: - Total funding pool: $2,400,000 - Number of awards: Up to 10 - Individual award range: $200,000 to $300,000 - No cost sharing or matching required - Project requirements: - Projects must align with Tribal tourism goals and demonstrate measurable outcomes - Construction and construction-related activities are prohibited - Technical assistance provided by OIED and the NATIVE Act Cooperative Agreement awardee - Period of performance: 24 months - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is a grant for tourism-related services and activities, not product procurement

Description

The U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Assistant Secretary–Indian Affairs, through the Office of Indian Economic Development, is soliciting proposals for tourism grants aimed at increasing visitors to existing Tribal tourism operations by facilitating, promoting, and enhancing visibility. The program supports economic development and community well-being by strengthening Tribal tourism activities and increasing access to Tribal destinations. Grants are for a project and budget period of 24 months, with awards ranging from $200,000 to $300,000. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments, other Native American tribal organizations, and nonprofits.

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