Opportunity Information: Apply for A16AP00060
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- The DOI-BIA in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Endowment Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.028.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 28, 2016 and posted on Apr 28, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 28, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $12,112.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Endowment Program opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number A16AP00060) is a Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) education grant tied to CFDA 15.028. It is listed as an earmark and is explicitly described as a "Notice of Award Only," meaning it is not a competitive solicitation open to the broader public. Instead, BIA is indicating its intent to make a specific award to a named recipient rather than requesting proposals from multiple applicants.
In this notice, BIA states it intends to award funding to Bay Mills Community College under Public Law 95-471 (the Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Assistance Act of 1978), as amended. The stated purpose of the award is to provide basic operating support for tribally controlled colleges and universities (TCUs). The funding is described as supporting the operation and maintenance of facilities, faculty, and operational TCU programs. In practical terms, this type of support generally targets core institutional needs that keep the college running day to day, such as maintaining buildings and infrastructure, supporting instructional capacity through faculty-related costs, and sustaining the ongoing delivery of academic and institutional programs rather than funding a one-time special project.
The opportunity is categorized under Education, uses the grant funding instrument type, and lists eligible applicants as federally recognized Native American tribal governments. However, because it is a notice of award only with a single expected award, it functions as a directed award announcement rather than an open application opportunity. The posting and creation dates are both April 28, 2016, and the closing date is May 28, 2016 (with no change between original and current closing dates), reflecting the administrative window associated with posting and processing rather than an open competition period.
The award ceiling is listed as 12,112, and the opportunity indicates one expected award. Overall, this notice communicates that DOI-BIA planned to provide a defined amount of statutory support funding to Bay Mills Community College to help cover essential institutional operating costs aligned with the mission of tribally controlled higher education under P.L. 95-471.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Endowment Program opportunity?
This opportunity is a Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) education grant notice tied to CFDA 15.028. It is identified as the Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Endowment Program and is referenced by Funding Opportunity Number (FON) A16AP00060.
What does the Funding Opportunity Number (A16AP00060) refer to?
A16AP00060 is the specific identifier used by the agency to track and reference this funding notice. It helps distinguish this notice from other BIA/DOI grant announcements.
Is this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. The notice is explicitly described as a "Notice of Award Only," which indicates it is not a competitive solicitation and is not open for applications from the broader public.
What does "Notice of Award Only" mean in this context?
"Notice of Award Only" means BIA is announcing its intent to make a specific award to a named recipient rather than requesting proposals from multiple applicants. It functions as a directed award announcement, not an open call for submissions.
Who is the intended recipient of this award?
BIA states it intends to award the funding to Bay Mills Community College.
What law authorizes this award?
The notice cites Public Law 95-471, the Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Assistance Act of 1978, as amended, as the legal authority tied to the award.
What is the purpose of the funding?
The stated purpose is to provide basic operating support for tribally controlled colleges and universities (TCUs).
What types of costs or activities does this funding support?
The notice describes support for the operation and maintenance of facilities, faculty, and operational TCU programs. In practical terms, the funding is aligned with core day-to-day institutional needs rather than a one-time special project.
Does this funding focus on special projects or ongoing operations?
Based on the description provided, the funding supports ongoing operations and core institutional functions (such as facilities, faculty, and operational programs) rather than a single special project.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
The funding is offered by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) within the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI).
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The notice links the opportunity to CFDA 15.028.
How is the opportunity categorized?
The opportunity is categorized under Education.
What funding instrument type is used?
The notice indicates the funding instrument type is a grant.
Who is listed as eligible to apply?
The eligibility listing identifies federally recognized Native American tribal governments. However, this notice is a directed award and not an open application process.
How many awards does BIA expect to make under this notice?
The notice indicates one expected award.
What is the award ceiling amount shown in the notice?
The award ceiling is listed as 12,112.
Is the notice described as an earmark?
Yes. The opportunity is listed as an earmark and is presented as a directed funding notice rather than a competitive solicitation.
What are the posting and closing dates for this notice?
The posting and creation dates are both April 28, 2016. The closing date is May 28, 2016, with no change between the original and current closing dates.
Does the closing date represent an application deadline for the public?
Based on the "Notice of Award Only" designation and the single named recipient, the closing date appears to reflect an administrative posting/processing window rather than an open competitive application deadline.
What does this notice communicate overall?
Overall, the notice communicates DOI-BIA's plan to provide a defined amount of statutory support funding to Bay Mills Community College to help cover essential institutional operating costs aligned with tribally controlled higher education under P.L. 95-471.
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