Description
The Bureau of Reclamation's Native American Affairs Technical Assistance Program provides financial and technical assistance to Indian tribes and tribal organizations to develop, manage, and protect their water and related resources. The program establishes cooperative working relationships through partnerships with Indian tribes and tribal organizations. Eligible applicants are federally recognized Indian tribes or tribal organizations located in the 17 Western States identified in the Reclamation Act of June 17, 1902. The program will make FY 2020 and 2021 funds available through Reclamation's five Regional Offices.
Key aspects of the program include:
• Eligible applicants: Federally recognized Indian tribes or tribal organizations in the 17 Western States
• Funding: Up to $200,000 per applicant for a project that can be completed within two fiscal years
• Project duration: 2 years
• Environmental and cultural resource considerations: Compliance with NEPA, NHPA, and ESA will be initiated by Reclamation concurrently with the initial recommendation to award a financial assistance agreement