Environmental Review Improvement Fund Tribal Assistance Program (ERIF TAP) - FY 2025
| Agency: | US Other |
|---|---|
| Office: | Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council |
| Multipart Grant: | No |
| Next Due: | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Solicitation Date: | Rolling |
| Match Required: | No |
| Actual Funds: | Unspecified |
Summary:
The purpose of this program is to enhance tribal engagement in the environmental review and authorization process for FAST-41-covered projects to make project review more timely and efficient. The program is intended to build and support tribal capacity to enable meaningful participation in the environmental review process for FAST-41-covered projects.
The program was created in response to requests from tribes for resources to help them meet increased demand for tribal consultations. Support will be provided for tribal governments consulting or engaged in the environmental review and authorization process on one or more FAST-41-covered projects listed as in progress on the Federal Permitting Dashboard available online at www.permits.performance.gov at the time of application submission.
Funding must be used to enhance tribal engagement in the federal environmental review and authorization process for active FAST-41-covered project(s) to make review and authorization of the project(s) more timely and efficient. Anticipated activities covered through this funding are those that facilitate timely and efficient environmental reviews and authorizations, which may include:
- Equipment, supplies, and materials:
- Office supplies and equipment, including paper, printers, and computers
- Survey equipment
- Software, including geographic information systems (GIS), project management tools
- Technical training: GIS, ecological, cultural resource identification, and project management trainings
- Transportation costs: travel to and from consultations/meetings/site visits, which may include transportation rental to access remote areas, as well as per diem rates
- Contractors, consultants, and staff:
- Technical experts
- Temporary or permanent staff
- Reimbursement for tribal members and cultural experts for time spent reviewing proposed federal actions
- Reimbursement for time spent doing government-to-government consultations
- Contractors to develop a strategic plan and budget for tribal engagement on a project
- Hiring for contractors and technical experts that can help provide document comments
- Limited contract support costs
Program Office Notes:
According to the program officer, this program is currently paused to ensure that it can stay in compliance with new administrative priorities.
Last Updated: June 16, 2025
Eligibility Notes:
Eligible applicants are:
- Federally recognized Indian tribes listed on the most recent notice of the Federal Register under the section of the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994 cited on page 4 of the NOFA file
- Tribal governments consulting on or engaged in the environmental review and authorization process on one or more FAST-41-covered projects currently on the Permitting Dashboard available online at www.permits.performance.gov at the time of application submission, not including FAST-41 Transparency projects
Tribes are required to submit a tribal resolution for the project.
Applicants may submit one application per tribe; however, if a recipient tribe engages in additional FAST-41-covered projects, the tribe may apply for additional funding, as long as the collective awarded amount does not exceed the maximum funding amounts detailed in the Financial section.
Applicants that have previously received funds through this program, but whose funding expired without successfully completing major elements of the proposed work, or without meeting the conditions of the award, will not be considered.
Eligible Applicants:
Native American TribeApplication Notes:
Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served rolling basis until funding is exhausted.
According to the program officer, this program is currently paused to ensure that it can stay in compliance with new administrative priorities.
eCivis Grants Network will be updated if new information becomes available.
Applications must be emailed to the address provided in the Contact section.
Applications must include:
- Application form:
- Tribe information
- Summary
- Activity and budget
- Tribal resolution
Refer to the NOFA file for additional application information.
| Match Required: | No |
|---|---|
| Actual Funds: | Unspecified |
Match Notes:
There are no stated matching requirements for this program.
Funding Notes:
An unspecified amount of funding is available to support awards through this program. Maximum funding levels are determined based on the number of FAST-41-covered projects that the applicant is engaged in, for up to three years, as follows:
- 1 project: maximum requests of $345,000
- 2 to 4 projects: maximum requests of $690,000
- 5 or more projects: maximum requests of $862,500
Applicants may request an additional 15 percent of their project cost to address contract support costs. Refer to pages 3-4 of the NOFA file for a table detailing the funding breakdown inclusive of the maximum award amount and total eligible support costs.
Funding will be provided incrementally. The application should be submitted with work proposed in phases.
The maximum funding amount is intended to support tribal engagement for up to three years.
Funds may not be used for:
- Permitting-related activities of Tribal FAST-41-covered project sponsors
- Construction
- Land acquisition
- Purchase of vehicles or vessels
- Cash reserves, endowments, or revolving funds
- Lobbying or litigation activities
- Past activities and resources expended to engage in FAST-41-covered projects prior to receiving the award
Contacts:
Rachel Houge
(202) 734-2459
erif@fpisc.gov
PoQueen Rivera
(202) 880-5366
erif@fpisc.gov
Agency Address
Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council
1800 M Street, NW, Suite 6006
Washington, D.C. 20036
Contact Notes:
Questions should be directed to the program staff.
Applications must be emailed to the address provided.
The agency address provided is for reference purposes only.
Files:
NOFA File: US16193_NOFA_FY2025.pdf (498.9 Kb)Application File: US16193_Application_FY2025.docx (18.2 Kb)
Other Pre-Award File: US16193_Overview_FY2025.pdf (186.1 Kb)
File Notes:
The NOFA file contains the full solicitation for this program. The Application file contains the required forms for submission. The Overview file contains general program information.
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