This information collection allows Indian Affairs to solicit proposals from federally-recognized Indian tribes seeking funding to retain universities and colleges, private consulting firms, non-academic/non-profit entities, or others to perform feasibility studies of economic development opportunities or long-term, strategic, reservation-wide economic plans. These feasibility studies will empower American Indian tribes and tribal businesses to make informed decisions regarding their economic futures.
The need for this information collection results from a program change establishing the NABDI to provide technical assistance to Indian tribes. To ensure that all federally recognized tribes are provided with the opportunity to apply for the funding, it is necessary to issue a general solicitation. To ensure that program participants use funds only for allowable purposes, it is necessary to collect a final report.
$19,897
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Elizabeth Appel 202 273-4680
No
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.