Notice2021-23430

Tribal Consultation Policy

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Published
October 28, 2021

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National Foundation on the Arts and the HumanitiesNational Endowment for the Arts

Abstract

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is an independent federal agency whose funding helps to support cultural programs nationwide. Established in 1965, the NEA's budget appropriation in FY21 was $167.5 million, which is utilized in the form of project and partnership grants, special initiatives, and honorific fellowships to support arts learning, affirm and celebrate America's rich and diverse cultural heritage, and to extend and promote equal access to the arts in every community.

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 206 (Thursday, October 28, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 59759]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-23430]


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NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES

National Endowment for the Arts


Tribal Consultation Policy

AGENCY: National Endowment for the Arts, National Foundation on the 
Arts and the Humanities.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is an independent 
federal agency whose funding helps to support cultural programs 
nationwide. Established in 1965, the NEA's budget appropriation in FY21 
was $167.5 million, which is utilized in the form of project and 
partnership grants, special initiatives, and honorific fellowships to 
support arts learning, affirm and celebrate America's rich and diverse 
cultural heritage, and to extend and promote equal access to the arts 
in every community.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Clifford Murphy, Director of Folk & 
Traditional Arts, phone: 202-682-5726, or by email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#026f7770726a7b6142637076712c656d74"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="99f4ecebe9f1e0fad9f8ebedeab7fef6ef">[email&#160;protected]</span></a> 
or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b2fcd3c6dbc4d7f3c0c6c1f2d3c0c6c19cd5ddc4"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c789a6b3aeb1a286b5b3b487a6b5b3b4e9a0a8b1">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In response to President Biden's January 26, 
2021 Memorandum on Tribal Consultation and Strengthening Nation-to-
Nation Relationships (<a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/01/26/memorandum-on-tribal-consultation-and-strengthening-nation-to-nation-relationships/">https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/01/26/memorandum-on-tribal-consultation-and-strengthening-nation-to-nation-relationships/</a>), the National Endowment 
for the Arts is pleased to share its Tribal Consultation Policy 
(<a href="https://www.arts.gov/sites/default/files/Tribal%20Consultation%20Policy%20NEA%202021%20Final.pdf">https://www.arts.gov/sites/default/files/Tribal%20Consultation%20Policy%20NEA%202021%20Final.pdf</a>).
    The policy is in keeping with the NEA draft Plan of Action for 
Tribal Consultation (<a href="https://www.arts.gov/sites/default/files/NEA-Tribal-Consultation-Plan-of-Action-4.26.21.pdf">https://www.arts.gov/sites/default/files/NEA-Tribal-Consultation-Plan-of-Action-4.26.21.pdf</a>), which was informed by 
a tribal consultation call on April 7, 2021, and was informed by 
ongoing agency engagement with Native artists, organizations, and 
cultural leaders. A draft consultation policy was formally reviewed in 
consultation with tribal leaders on August 10, 2021 (summary: <a href="https://www.arts.gov/sites/default/files/NEA-August-2021-Tribal-Consultation-Summary-9.9.21.pdf">https://www.arts.gov/sites/default/files/NEA-August-2021-Tribal-Consultation-Summary-9.9.21.pdf</a>).

    Dated: October 22, 2021.
Meghan Jugder,
Support Services Specialist, Office of Administrative Services & 
Contracts, National Endowment for the Arts.
[FR Doc. 2021-23430 Filed 10-27-21; 8:45 am]
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