NATIVE Act Tribal Tourism Cooperative Agreement
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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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