Opportunity Information: Apply for BIA NABDI 2019 0001
The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), through the Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development (IEED) and its Native American Business Development Institute (NABDI), released a discretionary grant opportunity called "Solicitation of Proposals for Economic Development Feasibility Study Funding from the Native American Business Development Institute" (Funding Opportunity Number: BIA NABDI 2019 0001). The purpose of this program is to provide technical assistance funding so that eligible Tribal applicants can hire qualified consultants to complete feasibility studies for proposed economic development efforts. The central idea is to give Tribal governments and Tribal entities objective, professional analysis that helps them make better-informed decisions about whether a business idea, development project, or specific technology is practical and worth pursuing before committing major resources.
Eligibility is limited to federally recognized Native American tribal governments, including federally recognized Alaska Tribal entities. The grant is designed specifically around feasibility work rather than construction or direct project buildout. In practice, this means the funding supports activities like market and competitive analysis, financial modeling, operational planning, site and infrastructure considerations, risk assessment, and other due diligence typically produced by third-party consultants. The studies can cover a wide range of economic development concepts, such as launching or expanding a Tribal enterprise, evaluating a new industry opportunity, or assessing whether a particular technology solution makes sense for local conditions and long-term sustainability. The program frames these studies as a way to strengthen Tribal economic decision-making and reduce the risk of investing in projects that have not been thoroughly vetted.
A notable selection preference in this solicitation is the emphasis on Opportunity Zones. Proposals that focus on businesses or projects located in designated Opportunity Zones are identified as a priority for funding decisions. Applicants considering this program would typically want to clearly explain where the project is located, whether it falls within an Opportunity Zone, and how that location ties into the overall feasibility work and anticipated community and economic impacts.
The opportunity was posted with a creation date of April 1, 2019, and an original application closing date of July 1, 2019. The listing indicates an expectation of roughly 35 awards. The award ceiling is shown as "0" in the source data, which usually means the maximum award amount is not specified in the summary record and applicants must consult the official announcement package for detailed funding limits, allowable costs, match requirements (if any), and other budget rules. The assistance listing references CFDA 15.133, tying the opportunity to the broader federal assistance cataloging system.
Application instructions are explicitly tied to the full announcement package rather than the brief synopsis. The notice stresses that applicants must retrieve the complete materials from the "Related Documents" section and follow those directions carefully, since the package contains the required forms, proposal format, submission method, evaluation criteria, and any mandatory attachments or certifications. In other words, the short description explains the program intent, but the real application requirements and compliance details are contained in the official document set associated with the solicitation.Apply for BIA NABDI 2019 0001
- The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Solicitation of Proposals for Economic Development Feasibility Study Funding from the Native American Business Development Institute" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.133.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 01, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 01, 2019. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 35 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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