Bureau of Indian Affairs

Description

THIS SERVES AS NOTICE ONLY- THIS IS NOT OPEN FOR APPLICANTS The DOI/BIA and Conservation Legacy agree that the scope of the project is to provide funding and support for AmeriCorps Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) volunteers to perform community development and conservation projects. Authority. Section 2 (c), Public Law 89-106, 7 U.S.C. 450i(c), as amended. 16 U.S. Code § 1723 - Public Lands Corps Program. 25 U.S.C. § 13 The Snyder Act authorizes the Secretary to “direct, supervise, and expend [funds]” on several activities, including “industrial assistance and advancement and general administration of Indian property.” The purpose of this grant is provide cost share funding and support for AmeriCorps Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) volunteers to perform community development and conservation projects. The grant is ineligible for transfer to the tribe pursuant to Indian Self Determination Act because the funds are time-limited and limited to this specific project. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number for this grant is “10.200- Grants for Agricultural ResearchEnvironmental Management Indian Program.”

Who can apply

• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)

Contact

Jo Ann Metcalfe <br/>Grants officer <br/>Phone 703 390 6410
joann.metcalfe@bia.gov