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NATIVE Act Tribal Tourism Cooperative Agreement

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BIA-NATIVEACT-2026-OIEDGrant

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The NATIVE Act Tribal Tourism Cooperative Agreement aims to strengthen cultural heritage tourism for Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations by providing targeted technical assistance and capacity-building support to expand tourism activities, increase visitation, and honor native traditions and values. The selected recipient will work directly with these communities to identify needs and deliver tools, strategies, and expertise to enhance tourism destinations while coordinating between the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce to align federal resources and planning efforts. This agreement fulfills the NATIVE Act’s mandate to establish a federal mechanism for delivering coordinated technical assistance in partnership with agencies possessing tourism expertise, ensuring that programs are rooted in respect for American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian cultural heritage. The recipient must demonstrate a proven track record in developing and sustaining indigenous tourism initiatives in alignment with native values. The contract is open for a one-year initial award with the possibility of up to four additional one-year periods of performance, not exceeding five years total, contingent on satisfactory performance, funding availability, and agency priorities. Applications are due by August 28, 2026, under solicitation number BIA-NATIVEACT-2026-OIED, issued by the Bureau of Indian Affairs within the Department of the Interior. Native Hawaiian organizations eligible for participation must be nonprofit entities that serve Native Hawaiians, include Native Hawaiians in substantive and policymaking roles, and possess recognized expertise in Native Hawaiian culture and heritage tourism. The point of contact for inquiries is the Bureau of Indian Affairs, with all communications to be directed to the provided email and phone number.

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Funds tribal tourism development through technical support, aligning federal agencies to honor Native cultural heritage for up to five years.

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Department Of The Interior → Bureau Of Indian Affairs

NAICS

561591 - Convention and Visitors BureausView NAICS

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AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Bureau Of Indian Affairs
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OfficeUS
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Department Of The Interior → Bureau Of Indian Affairs
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The NATIVE Act cooperative agreement will support Tribal Tourism Grant Program (TTGP) and Office of Native Hawaiian Relations (ONHR) applicants, which is comprised of Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations, by identifying technical assistance needs and delivering targeted capacity-building support to expand cultural heritage tourism and increase visitation. The selected recipient will provide tools, strategies, and expertise to enhance and grow tourism activities and destinations, while facilitating coordination between the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce in planning and implementation.The NATIVE Act requires identification of a means for delivering and coordinating Federal technical assistance and resources for cultural heritage tourism in collaboration with Federal partners, including the Secretary of the Interior, Secretary of Commerce and other Federal agencies and entities with tourism expertise. The NATIVE Act provides authority so the "Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, shall enter into a memorandum of understanding or cooperative agreement with an entity or organization with a demonstrated record in tribal communities of defining, introducing, developing, and sustaining American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian tourism and related activities in a manner that respects and honors native traditions and values."Native Hawaiian organization means a nonprofit organization: (A) that serves the interests of Native Hawaiians; (B) in which Native Hawaiians serve in substantive and policymaking positions, and; (C) that are recognized for having expertise in Native Hawaiian culture and heritage, including tourism.Awards are made for an initial one-year budget period and may receive continuation funding for up to four additional one-year budget periods, for a total period of performance not to exceed five years. Continuation funding is contingent upon satisfactory performance, the availability of funds, and agency priorities.

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