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Indian Community Fire Protection (Assistance Listing 15. 031) is a grant program from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), that provides funding to Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments to perform fire protection services for tribal communities that do not receive fire protection support from state or local governments.
The program is authorized under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (Public Law 93-638) and supports tribal governments in maintaining the capacity to protect lives, property, and natural resources from fire. Award amounts vary depending on tribal prioritization and project need. Eligible applicants are Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments seeking to fund or enhance community fire protection services.
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Note: This Assistance Listing was not updated by the issuing agency in 2026. Please contact the issuing agency listed under "Contact Information" for more information. (Community Fire Protection) INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE To provide funds to perform fire protection services for Indian Tribal Governments that do not receive fire protection support from State or local government.
DISASTER PREVENTION AND RELIEF - FK Emergency Preparedness, Civil Defense Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, Public Law 93-638, as amended, 25 U.S.C. 450 et seq. _These funding amounts do not reflect the award amounts that are displayed on USASpending.
gov_ **This listing is funded for the current fiscal year. ** $200 to $138,000; $10,000. C - Direct Payments for Specified Use An initial application must be accompanied by a copy of the authorizing resolution from the Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Government to be served.
If a currently effective authorizing resolution covering the scope of an initial contract proposal has already been provided, a reference to that resolution. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program. Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments performing fire protection services on their reservation.
Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments. Awards are made on an annual basis and the funds remain available until expended by the contractor/grantee. Payments may be made in advance or by way of reimbursement.
The timing of the payments will be negotiated with the Indian tribe. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Contact the headquarters or regional office Civil Defense/Disaster Prevention and Relief/Emergency Preparedness Funds may be used to support staff, train volunteer fire-fighters, repair existing fire-fighting equipment, and purchase additional equipment.
Funds may also be used to purchase smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, fire escapes, and emergency lights for public building. Preapplication coordination is not applicable. Environmental impact information is not required for this program.
This program is excluded from coverage under E. O. 12372.
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Initial applications must contain the information specified in 25 CFR Part 900, Subpart C, "Contract Proposal Contents." Completed applications should be submitted to the local Bureau of Indian Affairs agency or regional office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.
All applicants meeting the requirements of 25 CFR Part 900 will be selected if the program has been prioritized by the individual Indian tribe through tribal participation in the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Tribal Priority Allocation budget formulation process.
The dollar value of the award depends upon the amount that has been prioritized by the Indian tribe through participation in the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Tribal Priority Allocation budget formulation process. Applications will be processed within 90 days. Awards may be renewed indefinitely upon satisfactory performance by the contractor/grantee.
A notice of intent to renew should be submitted at least 90 days prior to the expiration of the current award. The amount of the award may be adjusted as a result of individual tribal priorities established in the budget formulation process.
An unsuccessful applicant may request an informal conference with the deciding official, or may appeal the denial of the application to the Interior Board of Indian Appeals, or may bring suit in U.S. District Court. Full appeal procedures are found in 25 CFR Part 900.
The following 2CFR policy requirements apply to this assistance listing: Subpart B, General provisions Subpart C, Pre-Federal Award Requirements and Contents of Federal Awards Subpart D, Post Federal; Award Requirements Subpart E, Cost Principles Subpart F, Audit Requirements The following 2CFR policy requirements are excluded from coverage under this assistance listing: **Program Reports:**Program accomplishment reporting requirements will be negotiated with the Self-Determination contractor/grantee.
**Expenditure Reports:**The SF-425, Federal Financial Report is required. Financial records must be retained for 3 years from the date of submission of the single audit report. Procurement records must be retained for 3 years from the date of final payment.
Property records must be retained for 3 years from the date of disposition, replacement, or transfer. Records pertaining to any litigation, audit exceptions or claims must be retained until the dispute has been resolved. 25 CFR Part 900; 2 CFR 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.
Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Domestic Assistance Program that uses Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA): See Regional Assistance Locations.
Applications should be filed with the local Bureau of Indian Affairs' agency or regional office as listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog. Program Manger RTRL/Prevention, 1001 Indian School Rd. NW kenneth.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies depending on tribal prioritization Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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