Opportunity Information: Apply for A16AP00056
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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 A16AP00056) is a Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) education grant listed as an earmark and issued as a "Notice of Award Only." In practical terms, that means it is not a competitive, open solicitation where multiple applicants submit proposals for review. Instead, the agency has already identified the intended recipient and is publishing the opportunity record to document the planned award.
The award is intended for Little Big Horn Community College under the authority of Public Law 95-471, as amended, which is the Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Assistance Act. The stated purpose is to provide basic operational support for a tribally controlled college or university (TCU), specifically covering core needs tied to sustaining the institution's capacity to serve students. The funding is described as supporting the operation and maintenance of facilities, faculty, and operational TCU programs. That typically refers to essential, day-to-day institutional functions such as keeping instructional and administrative facilities functioning, supporting staff and faculty who deliver academic and student services, and maintaining the programs required for the college to operate effectively.
The opportunity is categorized under the Education funding activity, and it is associated with CFDA number 15.028. The eligible applicant category is listed as Native American tribal governments (federally recognized), which aligns with the structure of many TCUs that operate under tribal governance or have formal relationships that meet federal eligibility requirements. Even though eligibility is broadly described, the "Notice of Award Only" language and the expected number of awards make clear that this particular funding action is intended for a single recipient rather than the broader field of eligible entities.
Key administrative details show a single expected award (ExpectedAwards: 1) with an award ceiling of $12,112. The opportunity record was created and posted on April 28, 2016, with an original and current closing date of May 28, 2016. Those dates mainly function as system milestones for posting and processing, rather than reflecting a competitive submission window, because the award decision is already predetermined. Overall, the listing documents BIA's intent to provide a targeted grant to sustain core operations and maintenance functions at Little Big Horn Community College under the governing TCU statute.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Endowment Program opportunity?
This is an education grant action from the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), listed as an earmark. The opportunity is identified as the Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Endowment Program and is associated with Funding Opportunity Number (FON) A16AP00056.
2) What does "Notice of Award Only" mean for this opportunity?
"Notice of Award Only" means the opportunity is not a competitive, open solicitation. In other words, it is not a situation where multiple applicants submit applications for review. The agency has already identified the intended recipient, and the posting serves to document the planned award in the system.
3) Is this a competitive grant that organizations can apply to?
No. Based on the "Notice of Award Only" designation and the fact that there is one expected award, this listing documents a predetermined award rather than inviting applications from the public.
4) Who is the intended recipient of this award?
The intended recipient is Little Big Horn Community College.
5) What is the legal authority for making this award?
The award is made under the authority of Public Law 95-471, as amended, known as the Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Assistance Act.
6) What is the purpose of the funding?
The stated purpose is to provide basic operational support for a tribally controlled college or university (TCU), supporting core needs tied to sustaining the institution's capacity to serve students.
7) What types of costs or activities does the funding support?
The funding is described as supporting the operation and maintenance of facilities, faculty, and operational TCU programs. This generally refers to essential day-to-day institutional functions such as maintaining instructional and administrative facilities, supporting staff and faculty who deliver academic and student services, and maintaining the programs required for the college to operate effectively.
8) What funding category or activity area does this fall under?
The opportunity is categorized under the Education funding activity.
9) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.028.
10) Who is listed as eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant category is listed as Native American tribal governments (federally recognized). However, the "Notice of Award Only" designation indicates that, for this particular funding action, the award is intended for a single, identified recipient rather than broadly available to all eligible entities.
11) How many awards are expected to be made?
The listing indicates one expected award (ExpectedAwards: 1).
12) What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is listed as $12,112.
13) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity record was created and posted on April 28, 2016.
14) What is the closing date for this opportunity?
The original and current closing date is May 28, 2016. In this context, those dates primarily function as system milestones for posting and processing, not as a typical competitive application deadline, because the award decision is already predetermined.
15) Which federal agency is issuing this grant action?
The issuing agency is the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), within the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI).
16) Why does the listing show eligibility if the recipient is already selected?
The listing includes an eligible applicant category (Native American tribal governments, federally recognized) consistent with how many TCUs are structured and recognized for federal purposes. Even so, the "Notice of Award Only" language and the single expected award clarify that this specific listing is documenting a targeted award to a specific recipient.
17) What does it mean that the grant is listed as an earmark?
In the context provided, being listed as an earmark aligns with the idea that the funding is targeted and the intended recipient has already been identified, with the opportunity record serving primarily to document the planned award.
18) What does this opportunity record mainly document?
It documents BIA's intent to provide a targeted grant to sustain core operations and maintenance functions at Little Big Horn Community College under the governing TCU statute.
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