Opportunity Information: Apply for BIA FA 16 NABDI 0003
Apply for BIA FA 16 NABDI 0003
- The DOI-BIA in the energy sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Solicitation of Proposals for Funding from the Native American Business Development Institute (NABDI) Feasibility Study Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.133.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 27, 2016 and posted on Apr 27, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 08, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 30 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Solicitation of Proposals for Funding from the Native American Business Development Institute (NABDI) Feasibility Study Program is a discretionary grant opportunity issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs (DOI-BIA), through the Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development (IEED) and its Division of Economic Development (DED). The program is designed to help tribes move economic development ideas toward real-world implementation by paying for feasibility studies. In practical terms, this funding is intended to support the early-stage analysis that helps a tribe decide whether a proposed business venture or development project is viable, sustainable, and worth pursuing before major resources are committed.
This opportunity is structured as a competitive grant program, meaning applications are reviewed against each other and awards are made based on merit and alignment with program goals rather than on a first-come, first-served basis. The core purpose is to furnish participating tribes with funding specifically for economic development feasibility studies. While feasibility studies can vary by project, they typically involve assessing market demand, estimated costs and revenues, operational requirements, risks, permitting or regulatory considerations, and overall financial and strategic viability. The emphasis in the notice is that the funding supports analysis and planning, not construction or full project rollout.
Eligible applicants are federally recognized Native American tribal governments and related tribal entities described broadly as Indian tribes, bands, nations, or other organized groups or communities. Eligibility explicitly includes Alaska Native villages and Alaska Native regional or village corporations as defined under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA), referenced in the solicitation. This broad eligibility language is meant to ensure that a wide range of tribal and Alaska Native governance and corporate structures can participate, as long as they fall within the categories recognized by the program.
The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is listed under Energy, with CFDA (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance) number 15.133. Even though the activity category is labeled Energy, the description frames the program more generally as economic development feasibility study support through IEED/DED, which often covers a range of community and business development priorities. The opportunity was posted and created on April 27, 2016, and the application deadline (original and current closing date) was July 8, 2016. The notice indicates an expectation of approximately 30 awards, signaling that multiple tribes could be funded in that cycle, though the specific maximum award amount (award ceiling) is not provided in the supplied source data.
Overall, this solicitation targets the due-diligence phase of tribal economic development. It is meant to strengthen decision-making by giving tribes resources to evaluate opportunities carefully, reduce uncertainty, and build a solid foundation for future investment, partnerships, financing, and implementation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the NABDI Feasibility Study Program grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary, competitive grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs (DOI-BIA), administered through the Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development (IEED) and its Division of Economic Development (DED). The funding is specifically intended to pay for feasibility studies that help tribes evaluate proposed economic development projects before committing significant resources.
What is the main purpose of this funding?
The program funds feasibility studies so tribes can move economic development ideas toward real-world implementation by completing early-stage analysis. The goal is to help determine whether a proposed venture or development project is viable, sustainable, and worth pursuing.
Is this a first-come, first-served opportunity?
No. This solicitation is structured as a competitive grant program. Applications are reviewed against each other, and awards are made based on merit and alignment with program goals rather than submission order.
Who is the issuing agency for this solicitation?
The issuing agency is the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs (DOI-BIA), through IEED and DED.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments and related tribal entities described as Indian tribes, bands, nations, or other organized groups or communities.
Are Alaska Native entities eligible?
Yes. Eligibility explicitly includes Alaska Native villages and Alaska Native regional or village corporations as defined under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA).
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What kinds of activities can the grant pay for?
The funding is intended to support the feasibility study phase of tribal economic development. Feasibility studies typically include analysis such as market demand, estimated costs and revenues, operational requirements, risks, permitting or regulatory considerations, and overall financial and strategic viability.
Does this grant fund construction or full project rollout?
No. The notice emphasizes that the funding supports analysis and planning (feasibility studies), not construction or full implementation.
What is meant by a "feasibility study" in this program?
In this context, a feasibility study is the due-diligence work used to evaluate whether a proposed business venture or development project makes sense and can succeed. It often includes market and financial analysis, evaluation of operational needs, identification of risks, and review of permitting or regulatory issues.
What is the activity category and CFDA number?
The activity category is listed as Energy, and the CFDA (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance) number is 15.133.
If the activity category is "Energy," does the program only fund energy projects?
The activity category is labeled Energy, but the program description frames the purpose more broadly as economic development feasibility study support through IEED/DED, which often covers a range of community and business development priorities. (The solicitation description provided does not state a strict limitation to energy-only projects.)
When was this opportunity posted, and what was the deadline?
The opportunity was posted and created on April 27, 2016. The application deadline (original and current closing date) was July 8, 2016.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The notice indicates an expectation of approximately 30 awards.
What is the maximum award amount?
The specific maximum award amount (award ceiling) is not provided in the supplied information.
What phase of economic development does this program support?
This solicitation targets the due-diligence and planning phase. It is designed to strengthen decision-making by funding analysis that reduces uncertainty and helps tribes build a foundation for future investment, partnerships, financing, and implementation.
What outcomes is the program trying to support for tribes?
Based on the description provided, the program aims to help tribes make well-informed decisions about whether to proceed with a proposed project by providing resources to evaluate viability and sustainability before major commitments are made.
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