Indian Community Fire Protection
The Department of the Interior protects and provides access to the Nation's natural and cultural heritage, including responsibilities to Indian tribes and island communities. Departmental goals include resource protection and usage, overseeing recreational opportunities, serving communities and excellence in management.
Program Accomplishments
On an annual basis, funding is provided to over 40 tribal fire protection programs on reservations.
Uses and Use Restrictions
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.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments performing fire protection services on their reservation.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments.
Credentials/Documentation
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.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
An informal conference with the Bureau of Indian Affairs agency representatives is recommended.
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
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.
Award Procedures
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.
Deadlines
None.
Authorization
Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, Public Law 93-638, as amended, 25 U.S.C. 450 et seq.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Applications will be processed within 90 days.
Appeals
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.
Renewals
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.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
None.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
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.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Financial status reports, SF 269A, are required.
Program accomplishment reporting requirements will be negotiated with the Self-Determination contractor/grantee.
Audits
For awards made under this program grantees/contractors are responsible for obtaining audits in accordance with the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 (31 U.S.C. 7501 et seq.).
Records
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.
Financial Information
Account Identification
14-2100-1-1-999.
Obigations
(Total Amount of Awards) FY 07 $903,760; FY 08 est $948,000; and FY 09 est not available.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$200 to $138,000; $10,000.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
25 CFR Part 900; OMB Circular A-87, "Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments."
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Applications should be filed with the local Bureau of Indian Affairs' agency or regional office as listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Headquarters Office
Director, Office of Tribal Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street, NW, MS 320 SIB, Washington, DC 20240. Telephone: (202) 513-7640. Use the same number for FTS.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
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.
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