Listed below are tribal resources relating to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) from Education Northwest's partner organizations and other trusted sources. This page will be updated as new information becomes available.
National Congress of American Indians' (NCAI) ARRA Reports
As part of a continuing effort to measure the impact of ARRA on tribal communities, NCAI has recently released two reports that highlight investments made through the Recovery Act, the impact of those grants, and the continuing needs of tribal governments. One report profiles nine ARRA projects funded throughout Indian Country and the second analyzes nearly $3 billion in ARRA investments.
Department of the Interior Recovery Investments
Information regarding DOI investments in Indian communities.
Northwest Tribes Receive Recovery Act Awards Under the Strengthening Communities Fund (Department of Health and Human Services)
The tribal entities receiving the awards are: Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Washington; Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians, Oregon; and Chippewa Cree Tribe, Montana.
Registration Begins on FederalReporting.Gov
If your tribe or tribal organization has been given an award (grant, loan or contract of $25,000 or more), under the Recovery Act, you must enroll in the reporting process mandated by the Recovery Act...
Bureau of Indian Education ARRA Web Site
Includes revised ARRA Title I Formula Funds for BIE Schools Distribution and Reporting Timeline.
ARRA Funding for Tribes
The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) provides vital information for tribal governments regarding ARRA funding streams. This site includes bill analysis, grant application deadlines, news and updates on each agency.
Department of the Interior's ARRA Web Site
Information about Department of Interior ARRA investments in Indian communities, including funds for school replacement construction and school improvement.
$500 Million in Indian Country Economic Recovery Projects
The latest on Recovery Act funds to assist tribes and Indian-owned businesses.