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15.039:  Fish, Wildlife, and Parks Programs on Indian Lands

Popular Name:  Wildlife and Parks

Objectives:  To promote the conservation, development, and utilization of fish, wildlife, and recreational resources for sustenance, cultural enrichment, economic support, and maximum benefit of Indians.

PROGRAM AND AWARD	FINANCIAL AND INFORMATION CONTACTS
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS	FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO.
APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS	INFORMATION CONTACTS
RELATED PROGRAMS	ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS
PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS	POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

15.039 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:  Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments and Native American Organizations authorized by Indian tribal governments.

Beneficiary Eligibility:  Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments and their members and Native American Organizations.

Credentials/Documentation:  Initial application for financial assistance must be accompanied by a resolution of the governing body of the Indian tribe.

15.039 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  Informal preapplication conference is recommended. Technical assistance in preparing the application is available upon request. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure:  Initial applications must contain the information specified in 25 CFR, Part 900, Subpart C, "Contract Proposal Contents." Wildlife and Parks applications should be submitted to the local BIA agency office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog; Bison applications are submitted directly to the Intertribal Bison Cooperative (ITBC).

Award Procedure:  Wildlife and Parks: Awards for assistance can generally be approved at the agency level. In some instances, the application will be forwarded to the Regional Director for approval. The dollar value of awards depends upon the amount that has been prioritized by the individual tribe through tribal participation in the BIA's budget formulation for Tribal Priority Allocations. Rights Protection Implementation, Fish Hatchery Operations, Fish Hatchery Maintenance, and Tribal Management and Development Programs: Awards for assistance are approved at the Headquarters level. Bison Restoration: Applications are evaluated and awards determined by the ITBC under their established policies.

Deadlines:  Applications may be submitted at any time.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  Applications will be processed within 90 days.

Appeals:  An unsuccessful Wildlife and Parks 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:  Wildlife and Parks 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.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  Wildlife and Parks: All applicants for assistance meeting the criteria in 25 CFR part 900 will be funded. Rights Protection Implementation, Fish Hatchery Operations, Fish Hatchery Maintenance, and Tribal Management and Development Programs. Criteria considered include goals/objectives; potential benefit; capability of the applicant to successfully conduct the project; and budget and its effective use. As indicated previously, Bison Restoration proposals are handled external of the Bureau by the Intertribal Bison Cooperative.

Examples of Funded Projects:  Projects are quite diverse including base line inventories; harvest management; habitat enhancement or protection; regulation of fishing, boating, camping, and related public use activities; and water quality compliance measures.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  $5,000 to $800,000; financial assistance for 30 Fish Hatchery Maintenance projects ranges from $1,500 to $22,000; averaging $12,000. About $650,000 is awarded to the Intertribal Bison Cooperative that is used to support bison restoration programs of 50 tribes.

15.039 RELATED PROGRAMS:

• 15.034 Agriculture on Indian Lands;
• 15.035 Forestry on Indian Lands;
• 15.037 Water Resources on Indian Lands;
• 15.608 Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance;
• 15.617 Wildlife Conservation and Appreciation;
• 15.916 Outdoor Recreation: Acquisition, Development and Planning.

15.039 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

15.039 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Type of Assistance:  Direct Payments for Specified Use.

Obligations:  (Total Amount of Awards) Wildlife and Parks (TPA): FY 99 $3,719,009; FY 00 est $2,150,000; and FY 01 est $3,650,000. Rights Protection Implementation: FY 99 $15,515,134; FY 00 est $17,574,000; and FY 01 est $17,000,000. Fish Hatchery Operations: FY 99 $1,383,474; FY 00 est $1,675,000; and FY 01 est $1,100,000. Fish Hatchery Maintenance: FY 99 $0; FY 00 est $0; and FY 01 est $121,000. Tribal Management and Development Programs: FY 99 $5,736,175; FY 00 est $5,006,000; and FY 01 est $6,600,000.

Budget Account Number:  14-2100-0-1-302.

Authorization:  Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, Public Law 93-638, as amended, 25 U.S.C. 450; Snyder Act of 1921, Public Law 67-85, 42 Stat. 208, 25 U.S.C. 13.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  25 CFR, Part 900, and Subchapter J — Fish and Wildlife.

15.039 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  Wildllife and Park applications may be filed with the local Bureau of Indian Affairs agency office as listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.

Headquarters Office:  Office of Trust Responsibilities, Division of Water and Land Resources, Branch of Fish, Wildlife, and Recreation, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 849 C Street NW., MS-4513 MIB, Washington, DC 20240. Phone: (202) 208-4088. Contact: Gary Rankel.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

15.039 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  Not applicable.

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 payments will be negotiated with the grantee.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  Tribes address fish, wildlife, and outdoor recreation issues and participate in associated resource management planning and other activities with their State and Federal counterparts. Also, funds are provide to restore bison to Indian homeland. Appropriations for specific projects are restricted.

15.039 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  Financial status reports, SF 269A, are required. The timing and nature of program accomplishment data will be negotiated with the contractor/grantee.

Audits:  For awards made under this program, grantees and subgrantees 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 three years from the date of submission of the single audit report. Procurement records must be retained for three years from the date of final payment. Property records must be retained for three 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.