Notice2023-17194
Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Grants to Indian Organizations for Off-Reservation Indian Child and Family Service Programs
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Published
August 11, 2023
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Interior DepartmentIndian Affairs Bureau
Abstract
The Secretary of the Interior (Secretary), through the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), is soliciting grants from Off -Reservation Indian Organizations to establish and operate off-reservation Indian child and family service programs, which provide services intended to stabilize Indian families and Tribes, prevent the breakup of Indian families, and ensure that the permanent removal of an Indian child from the custody of his/her Indian parent or Indian custodian is a last resort.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 154 (Friday, August 11, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54644-54649]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-17194]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Indian Affairs
[234A2100DD/AAKC001030/A0A501010.999900]
Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Grants to Indian Organizations
for Off-Reservation Indian Child and Family Service Programs
AGENCY: Office of Indian Services, Bureau of Indian Affairs.
ACTION: Solicitation of proposals.
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SUMMARY: The Secretary of the Interior (Secretary), through the Bureau
of Indian Affairs (BIA), is soliciting grants from Off -Reservation
Indian Organizations to establish and operate off-reservation Indian
child and family service programs, which provide services intended to
stabilize Indian families and Tribes, prevent the breakup of Indian
families, and ensure that the permanent removal of an Indian child from
the custody of his/her Indian parent or Indian custodian is a last
resort.
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DATES: Grant application packages must be submitted no later than 5
p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, September 15, 2023. The BIA will not
consider proposals received after this time and date.
ADDRESSES: Grant application packages must be submitted through
<a href="http://Grants.gov">Grants.gov</a>. For information on how to apply for grants in <a href="http://Grants.gov">Grants.gov</a>,
see the instructions available at: <a href="https://www.grants.gov/help/html/help/Applicants/HowToApplyForGrants.htm">https://www.grants.gov/help/html/help/Applicants/HowToApplyForGrants.htm</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions regarding the
application process, please contact Jo Ann Metcalfe, Grant Officer, via
email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#93f9fcbdfef6e7f0f2fff5f6d3f1faf2bdf4fce5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7c1613521119081f1d101a193c1e151d521b130a">[email protected]</span></a> or phone at (703) 390-6410.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The BIA is the Federal agency charged with
administering ICWA funding to federally recognized Tribes. In FY 2023,
the Congress appropriated $2.0 million to fund off-reservation programs
authorized by section 202 of the ICWA (25 U.S.C. 1932). The BIA will
distribute the FY 2023 funding through the competitive grant process
outlined in 25 CFR 23.31 through 23.35, subpart D, Grants to Off-
Reservation Indian Organizations for title II Indian Child and Family
Services Programs (subject to fund availability), to assist Indian
Organizations in establishing and operating off-reservation Indian
child and family service programs, which may include, but are not
limited to:
(1) a system for regulating, maintaining, and supporting Indian
foster and adoptive homes, including a subsidy program under which
Indian adoptive children may be provided support comparable to that for
which they would be eligible as Indian foster children, taking into
account the appropriate State standards of support for maintenance and
medical needs;
(2) the operation and maintenance of facilities and services for
counseling and treatment of Indian families and Indian foster and
adoptive children;
(3) family assistance, including homemaker and home counselors, day
care, afterschool care, and employment, recreational activities, and
respite care; and
(4) guidance, legal representation, and advice to Indian families
involved in child custody proceedings, 25 U.S.C. 1932.
I. Authority
II. Eligibility
III. Categories of Available Funding
IV. Funding Limitations
V. Proposal Application Guidelines
A. Background
B. Items To Consider Before Preparing an Application, Funding
Limitations, 2-Year Timeframes,
C. Mandatory Components and Requirements for Applications
D. Submission of Application in Digital Format
E. Categories of Funding, Review Criteria and Evaluation
F. Transfer of Funding and Transfer of Funds
G. Reporting Requirements for Award Recipients
H. Additional Information
I. Authority
This ICWA grant is funding that is provided through non-recurring
appropriations made by the Congress in its annual appropriations to the
BIA. These funds are provided on a year-to-year basis and may or may
not be provided in future years. In FY 2023, Congress appropriated a
total of $2.0 million for off-reservation programs authorized by
section 202 of ICWA (25 U.S.C. 1932), which reflects an increase of
$500,000.00 above the FY 2022 funding level. The BIA will be
distributing a total of $2.0 million to eligible Indian Organizations
under this grant solicitation. Additional authorizing statutes for the
program include:
<bullet> Section 202 of ICWA (25 U.S.C. 1932)
<bullet> Public Law 93-638, ISDEAA of 1975, as amended
<bullet> Public Law 101-630, The Indian Child Protection and Family
Violence Prevention Act
<bullet> Public Law 114-165, Native American Children's Safety Act
(NACSA) of 2016
<bullet> 25 CFR part 23, ICWA
<bullet> 25 U.S.C. 1901 et seq., ICWA of 1978
<bullet> 2 CFR, Grants and Agreements, Volume 1, 1-299
<bullet> 43 CFR part 18 (31 U.S.C. 1352) New Restrictions on Lobbying
<bullet> Indian Child Welfare Act Title II Authorities
II. Eligibility
This solicitation contains guidelines and instructions for writing
and submitting a proposal. The BIA will use a competitive evaluation
process. Eligibility for funding will be limited to activities that
support and are consistent with the intent and activities outlined in
the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) section 202 (25 U.S.C. 1932).
Authorized Tribal organizations, as defined at 25 U.S.C. 5304(l)
may apply individually or as a consortium for a grant under this
notice. Indian Organization, solely for purpose of eligibility for
grants, means any legally established group, association, partnership,
corporation, or other legal entity which is owned or controlled by
Indians, or a majority (51 percent or more) of whose members are
Indians. A consortium is created by an agreement or association between
two or more eligible applicants who enter into an agreement to
administer a grant program and to provide services under the grant to
Indian residents in a specific geographical area when its
administratively feasible to provide an adequate level of service
within the area. An applicant may not submit more than one application
nor be the beneficiary of more than one grant under this notice.
III. Categories of Available Funding
Category of funding will be under ICWA.
IV. Funding Limitations
Matching requirement(s) are voluntary. Title II of ICWA, at section
201(b), clearly encourages Tribes to seek funds from other sources to
enhance the quality and scope of ICWA child and family services
programs.
Award Type: Grant
Estimated Total Funding: $2,000,000
Expected Number of Grant Awards: 0-15
Award Ceiling: $200,000 per Budget period
Award Floor: $80,000 per Budget period
Anticipated Project Start Date: October 17, 2023
Anticipated Project End Date: October 16, 2025
Length of Project Period: Two Fiscal Years
Category: ICWA
Cost Sharing or Matching: No (volunteer)
V. Proposal Application Guidelines
A. Background
On January 13, 1994, Indian Affairs (IA) published in the Federal
Register (59 FR 2248) regulations revising 25 CFR part 23, the rules
that govern the title II ICWA grant program. The announcement converted
the previous competitive ICWA grant award process to initiate a
noncompetitive award system for eligible federally recognized Tribes.
In FY 1995, the eligible Tribes began to continuously access their
recurring ICWA funds in the Tribal Priority Allocation (TPA) budget Sub
activity section of the Tribe's budget system. The funding process
managed centrally by IA for off-reservation Indian Organizations was
discontinued after the conversion to the noncompetitive process for
eligible federally recognized Tribes. The BIA last awarded the ICWA
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off-reservation grants to Indian Organizations in FY 1994. Rather, some
federally recognized Tribes have contracted with off-reservation Indian
Organizations, if and where needed.
In FY 2020, the Congress appropriated $1.0 million specifically to
fund off-reservation programs authorized by section 202 of the ICWA (25
U.S.C. 1932). In FY 2021, the Congress allocated again $1.0 million for
the ICWA, to fund off-reservation programs authorized by section 202 of
the ICWA (25 U.S.C. 1932) for the second consecutive fiscal year. In FY
2022, Congress allocated $1.5 million for the ICWA, to fund off-
reservation programs authorized by section 202 of the ICWA (25 U.S.C.
1932) for the third consecutive fiscal year. In FY 2023, Congress
allocated 2 million, additional $500,000 for the ICWA, to fund off-
reservation programs authorized by section 202 of the ICWA (25 U.S.C.
1932) for the fourth consecutive fiscal year. These are considered one-
time funding for the earmark as included in the four consecutive fiscal
year appropriations act.
B. Items To Consider Before Preparing an Application, Funding
Limitations, 2-Year Timeframes and No-Cost Extensions
Awards are subject to available funding. The BIA's obligation under
this solicitation notice is contingent on receipt of available
appropriated funds. No liability on part of the U.S. Government for any
payment may arise until funds are made available to the awarding
officer for this grant. No liability may arise until the recipient
receives notice of such availability and is confirmed in writing by the
grants officer.
C. Mandatory Components and Requirements for Applications
The mandatory components, and requirements for applications
identified below, must be included in the application. The required
forms may be downloaded from this solicitation on grants.gov, under the
``PACKAGE'' tab. If the forms are unable to be downloaded from the
PACKAGE tab, select the ``FORMS'' tab. From the FORMS dropdown menu,
select the second item ``SF-424 Family''. This will open the page with
a table titled ``SF-424 FAMILY FORMS.'' From this table, download the
following required forms:
<bullet> Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424)
<bullet> Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A)
<bullet> Key Contacts
<bullet> Project Abstract Summary
Click on the PDF letters to download each document.
The following are the required documents:
<bullet> Project Narrative
[cir] Executive Summary
[cir] Technical Summary
<bullet> Documentation of Authority to Apply
<bullet> Resume(s)
<bullet> Budget Narrative (Excel Spreadsheet with line items)
Project Narrative
The Project Narrative includes an Executive Summary and a Technical
Summary. The Project Narrative must not exceed 20 pages.
Executive Summary
An Executive Summary includes an overview or an initial assessment
of the project and includes a description of the specific ICWA services
and activities the Indian Organization provides to Indian communities.
The Executive Summary must outline the Organization's understanding of
the ICWA and explain the existing working relationship with Indian
child and family service programs, specifically in reference to family
reunification and the prevention of Indian family breakups. This
section will describe the challenges or needs faced by the communities
served and how the goal/vision for this proposal will meet those needs.
At a minimum, the proposal should include a description of:
<bullet> The proposed project and Tribal communities served,
including geographic location, the population in the service area, and
available information relevant to ICWA.
<bullet> The existing ICWA services provided to Tribes in context
to readiness to exercise the project's objectives and goals. The
description must identify strengths and gaps in ICWA services where
relevant. Provide examples of other Tribal or Federal project and/or
similar projects for which funding is being requested.
<bullet> The deliverable services that the project is expected to
develop and the resources available to implement proposed project(s) to
Tribes in service deliverable area.
Technical Summary
The Technical Summary is a narrative description of the program's
skills and abilities, which includes the Scope of Work (SOW) outlining
what will be done. This section must provide a clear link between the
proposed activities provided to Tribes and need identified in the
Executive Summary. It must clearly state the project's measurable
goals, objectives, activities, methodology used, including culturally
defined approaches, which the applicant will incorporate to achieve the
identified goals and objectives. Indicate the project purpose (i.e.,
start up, expansion, or replacement), describe the proposed project and
what it will accomplish (e.g., number of children and families it will
service, service area, type of services).
<bullet> SOW: The SOW must include a detailed outline of the
project(s) deliverables, timeline, and milestones that will enhance
ICWA services provided to children and families. The SOW explains how
the applicant will measure and/or track its objectives and outcomes of
the proposed project (performance measures), and why the methods
utilized will achieve the stated goals. Tools may include quarterly
performance reports and other data collected during reporting period.
<bullet> Deliverables: Is the result that clearly defines each
item(s) that the project will deliver. Whether it is a product or a
service, state the reason why the task/item is being executed in the
project for the customer--Tribe.
<bullet> Timeline: Is the road map that outlines the project from
start to finish. The document delineates the major phases across the
schedule of the project's duration. Milestones: Breaks down the
timeline into manageable parts or tasks. This document should help to
monitor the project's progress and assist the planned schedule. Key
milestones, such as, project kickoffs, meetings, hand offs, and how
proposed project activities and services will reach the population
identified.
<bullet> Performance Measures and Outcomes: Is the process that the
applicant will use to collect data and analyze the services provided to
the organization, individual, group, or system (e.g., number of Indian
children and families supported in family reunification foster and
adoptive homes).
Documentation of Authority To Apply
Applicants applying as an Indian Organizations must submit
documentation of authority that demonstrates Tribal support (e.g., a
Tribal resolution, letters of support, cooperative service agreements).
The documentation must give the Tribal Organization authority to apply
for the grant and contain authorized signature(s) by the application
due date. Applicants applying as a Tribal consortium must submit
documentation of authority to apply from each Tribe and include a copy
of the bylaws or other governance documents that allow the consortium's
action with the
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application. This documentation must give the consortium authority to
apply for the grant, contain authorized signature(s), and be submitted
by the application due date.
Resume(s)
Provide the resumes (with areas of expertise) of key consultants
and personnel, and the nature of their involvement, including their
relationship to the applicant as Tribal staff, consultant,
subcontractor, etc. This information may be included as an attachment
to the application and will not be counted towards the 20-page
limitation.
Budget Narrative
Provide a budget narrative that describes separately all major
line-item grant expenditures such as personnel, fringe benefits,
travel, equipment, supplies, direct client services, contractual,
indirect costs, or other major expenditures. Budget narrative must
correlate to the project scope of work and clearly break the project
down into defined tasks with an associated budget line item for each
task. Include justification for each task and identify cost.
Critical Information Page
Applicants must provide proof of its Indian Organization or
consortium status as defined in Section II of this notice. Applicants
must include a list and the contact information of the Indian
Organization Project Lead(s) and personnel. The list must include those
individuals that will oversee the project work, make authorized
decisions, and is responsible for submitting the quarterly, annual, and
the final reports, plus quarterly financial status reports. The
designated lead personnel may not be a consultant. The designated
Indian Organization Project Lead(s) is authorized to make decisions on
the grant activities.
a. Federal Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number
Each Indian Organization must verify that it is actively registered
in <a href="http://SAM.gov">SAM.gov</a> (<a href="https://sam.gov/SAM">https://sam.gov/SAM</a>), and has a Federal UEI number.
b. Active ASAP Enrollment with the BIA
Each Indian Organization must be actively enrolled with the BIA in
the Automated Standard Application for Payment (ASAP) system to receive
the grant. This information must be provided in the critical
information page.
D. Submission of Application in Digital Format
Submission of a complete application in digital form to grants.gov
is required. For instructions, see <a href="https://www.grants.gov/help/html/help/Applicants/HowToApplyForGrants.htm">https://www.grants.gov/help/html/help/Applicants/HowToApplyForGrants.htm</a>. In very limited circumstances,
the BIA may accept a non-digital application. Please contact the BIA at
least a week prior to the submission deadline for approval. The BIA
will not accept or review any incomplete applications. Please use
descriptive file names to ensure the BIA quickly locates specific
components of the application.
E. Categories of Funding, Review Criteria and Evaluation
Applications will be evaluated for responsiveness to ICWA
components under each Funding Category. Review criteria and the scoring
system for each Category are identified below.
Project Description and Scoring System
Executive Summary (30 points): The Committee will evaluate the
applications based on the clarity and content outlined in the Project
Narrative [Executive and Technical Summaries, section VIII, B (1)]. The
Committee will assess if the application:
<bullet> Demonstrates an understanding of the ICWA.
<bullet> Describes examples of other Federal project and/or similar
projects for which funding is being requested.
<bullet> Describes the current Indian population served and if it
operates existing child and family service programs, application
contents emphasize the prevention of Indian family breakups and how
project(s) will complement these existing services.
<bullet> Describes how the applicant understands the challenges
faced by the community and how the proposed project clearly defines how
it will address these challenges.
<bullet> Offers a clearly defined description of the project for
the service area that describes service population and geographic area.
<bullet> Describes specific services and/or activities with recent
baseline data with plans that address gaps in services identified.
Project Objective, Technical Description, and Scope of Work (25 Points)
This criterion will evaluate the project objective, technical
description, and scope of work as described in section VIII, B (2). The
clarity of the described work and the appropriateness of the project in
terms of meeting the intent and goals of the grant. The Committee will
assess if the application:
<bullet> Includes activities, in the proposed project, that
directly relates to the intent and provisions of the grant.
<bullet> Offers examples that reflect an understanding of the
social problems or issues affecting the resident Indian client
population (including cultural issues) that the applicant proposes to
serve and provides a clear link between the proposed activities and the
needs identified of the population to be served.
<bullet> Includes the technical barriers created by existing public
and private programs, for example, availability of transportation,
distance between community to be served, specific needs of the Indian
clientele and how the proposed project will reach population in the
service area identified.
<bullet> Presents measurable goals, objectives, and a timeline for
implementation of proposed projects that are clearly defined and
describes how it will measure its progress in achieving projects goals
and objectives.
<bullet> Includes documentation that the Indian Organization or
consortium has authority to apply for the grant, is legally
established, and submits letters of support from the Tribe(s).
Deliverable Products (25 Points)
The Committee will evaluate the extent to which the expected
outcome and budget proposal meets the applicant's stated goals, based
on the deliverables described below. The Committee will assess if the
application:
<bullet> Presents a narrative that includes a needs assessment,
quantitative data, and demographics of the Indian population to be
served.
<bullet> Estimates the number of Indian people or families served
based on available data.
<bullet> Offers a narrative description of the program; the program
goals and objectives are stated in measurable terms.
<bullet> Includes culturally defined approaches and/or procedures
by which the applicant will accomplish the identified goals and
objectives.
<bullet> Explains the internal monitoring process or describes how
it will measure the project's progress and accomplishments.
<bullet> Provides a budget narrative that separately describes all
major line-item grant expenditures, and it correlates to the project
scope of work.
<bullet> Clearly breaks the project down into defined tasks with an
associated budget line item for each task; includes justification for
each task and costs identified.
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<bullet> Has a budget that includes how the cost of goods and
services are determined and how they will fulfill the objectives of the
project.
<bullet> Has a reasonable budget, based on the resources needed to
implement the project(s) in the identified specific geographic
location.
Key Personnel and Administration (20 Points)
The BIA, Director will approve all final award selections. The BIA
will notify all award applicants in writing.
The Committee will evaluate key personnel experience working with
Tribal communities on ICWA related matters. The Committee will assess
how the Indian Organizations performs administrative functions and
produces quality project deliverables. The Committee will assess if the
application:
<bullet> Provides proof of its Indian Organization or consortium
status.
<bullet> Includes resumes that demonstrate key personnel have ICWA
experience, and position descriptions.
<bullet> Submitted the Federal Assistance form (SF-424).
<bullet> Includes a UEI Number.
<bullet> Includes certification that the bookkeeping and accounting
procedures used meet existing Federal standards for grant
administration and management.
<bullet> Includes verification, in accordance with 25 U.S.C. 3201
et seq. (Pub. L. 101-630), title IV, the Indian Child Protection and
Family Violence Prevention Act, that character and background
investigations of key personnel is or will be conducted.
<bullet> Demonstrates compliance with a Drug-Free Workplace.
<bullet> Demonstrates financial management capability by providing
its most recent audit report.
F. Transfer of Funding and Transfer of Funds
The BIA's obligation under this solicitation is contingent upon
receipt of Congressionally appropriated funds. No liability on the part
of the U.S. Government for any payment may arise until funds are made
available to the Grants Officer for this award until recipient receives
notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Grant
Officer. All payment under this agreement will be made by the U.S.
Government by electronic funds transfer (through ASAP). All payments
will be deposited in accordance with the banking information designated
for the applicant in the System for Award Management (SAM).
G. Reporting Requirements for Award Recipients
During the life of a grant project, deliverables will include a
semi-annual project/technical progress updates, and a final written
report addressing components outlined in the Scope of Work. Semiannual
written progress and financial status reports are to be submitted to
the BIA using the <a href="http://GrantSolutions.gov">GrantSolutions.gov</a> portal 30 days following the end
of each six month period of performance. Reporting dates will be
established by the BIA's Grants Officer in <a href="http://GrantSolutions.gov">GrantSolutions.gov</a> during
the awarding process and will coincide with the Federal fiscal year
calendar.
The semiannual reports consist of two parts: (1) a narrative
report: a summary of events, accomplishments, problems and results
during the year, and (2) a financial report SF-425: a list in of
expenditures during the quarter, how the funds were spent, and the
amount remaining. The project monitor will access the reports in the
Grant Solutions system.
Delivery Schedules
The Tribal awardees will deliver all products and data generated
under the project to the BIA via the <a href="http://GrantSolutions.gov">GrantSolutions.gov</a> portal within
120 days after project completion, as required by the signed agreement,
and may withhold sensitive information (e.g., proprietary Tribal data
or Traditional Knowledge). Such information may be redacted at the
Tribal government's discretion because information in the possession of
the BIA or submitted to the BIA throughout the process, including final
work product, constitutes Government records and may be subject to the
disclosure to third parties under the Freedom of Information Act
(FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552, and the Department of the Interior's FOIA
regulations at 43 CFR part 2, unless a FOIA exemption or exception
applies or other provisions of law protect the information.
Digital Format Requirements for Reports and Data
The BIA requires that all deliverable products and reports be
uploaded to <a href="http://GrantSolutions.gov">GrantSolutions.gov</a>. Reports can be provided in Microsoft
Word or Adobe Acrobat PDF formats. Spreadsheet data can be provided in
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, or Adobe PDF formats. All vector
figures should be converted to PDF format. Raster images can be
provided in PDF, JPEG, TIFF, or any of the Windows metafile formats.
Number of Copies
The submitted proposal should account for the requirement that all
final products be delivered in the format described above, one digital
copy.
H. Additional Information
DUNS Registration
Request a DUNS number online at <a href="http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform">http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform</a>.
U.S.-based entities may also request a DUNS number by telephone by
calling the Dun & Bradstreet Government Customer Response Center,
Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. CST at the following numbers:
U.S. and U.S Virgin Islands: 1-866-705-5711
Alaska and Puerto Rico: 1-800-234-3867 (Select Option 2, then Option 1)
For Hearing Impaired Customers Only call: 1-877-807-1679 (TTY Line)
Once assigned a DUNS number and UEI, entities are responsible for
maintaining up-to date information with Dun & Bradstreet.
Entity Registration in SAM and Printing Confirmation
Registration in System for Award Management (SAM) is required and
online at <a href="http://www.sam.gov/">http://www.sam.gov/</a>. Once registered in SAM with BIA,
entities must renew and revalidate their SAM registration at least
every 12 months from the date previously registered. Entities are
strongly urged to revalidate their registration as often as needed to
ensure that their information is up to date and in sync with changes
that may have been made to their UEI and IRS information. For SAM
assistance, call: 1-866-606-8220. If the tribe's SAM registration name
is not exactly the same as the legal name on BIA's list, the tribal
organization should contact their local Procurement Technical
Assistance Center (PTAC) as soon as possible.
Changing a name can take several weeks. Find your local PTAC at
<a href="http://www.dla.mil/HQ/SmallBusiness/PTAC.aspx">http://www.dla.mil/HQ/SmallBusiness/PTAC.aspx</a>. Alaska tribes may also
call 1-800-478-7232.
To Print Confirmation Page
<bullet> Go to <a href="http://www.sam.gov">www.sam.gov</a>.
<bullet> Click on ``Search Records''.
<bullet> Click on ``Quick Search'' or ``DUNS Number Search'' or
``CAGE Code Search'' query boxes to enter tribe's information (any of
these should work).
<bullet> Click ``Search''.
<bullet> If correct Entity Name and information are displayed,
click ``Save PDF'' on right side of screen and add that to the
application as the attachment for Requirement 2.
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Excluded Entities
Applicant entities identified in the <a href="http://SAM.gov">SAM.gov</a> Exclusions database as
ineligible, prohibited/restricted or excluded from receiving Federal
awards, certain subawards, and certain Federal assistance and benefits,
will not be considered for Federal funding, as applicable to the
funding being requested under this Federal program.
Registration in ASAP With BIA
Although a Tribe or Indian Organization may be registered in in the
ASAP already with another agency, it must be specifically enrolled with
the BIA. To register in ASAP, an enrollment form must be completed and
emailed to Jo Ann Metcalfe at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e3898ccd8e869780828f8586a3818a82cd848c95"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="016b6e2f6c647562606d6764416368602f666e77">[email protected]</span></a>. As soon as the Tribe
or Indian Organization is enrolled, a user ID will be emailed to the
point of contact listed on the enrollment form. Next, a password will
automatically be mailed by USPS to the Tribe or Indian Organization,
but you can call the ASAP Help Desk at 855-868-0151 and press 2 then 3
to reach an agent who can help to request a password via email to
expedite the process. Upon receiving a password, you will then have
access to your online ASAP account for setup. To complete the
enrollment, call the ASAP Help Desk again and remain on the line with
them while they assist you in setting up and linking the Tribe's
banking information to BIA's Agency Locator Code (ALC/Region). BIA's
ALC is 14200699. Once this is completed, you will receive a
confirmation email and it will take the Treasury 5-10 business days to
approve your ASAP enrollment with BIA. This process only needs to be
done once and does not need to be regularly updated unless the
individual who had the primary role for the Tribe or Tribal
organization in ASAP set-up changes.
Bryan Newland,
Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2023-17194 Filed 8-10-23; 8:45 am]
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