FY 2021 BIA Tribal Climate Resilience Program
Funding Request Application
Please download form first and complete it. Do not attempt to fill it out online.
This fillable template is designed to simplify the proposal process for Category 6. This template is optional, but
strongly recommended. If this template is not used, applications for Category 6 will need to provide all Mandatory
Components listed in Section C. of the solicitation.
Category 6: Capacity Building for Resiliency Scoping Efforts
(to Develop a Category 2 Proposal in Subsequent Award Cycles)
Instructions: Ensure that the proposal is specific to Capacity Building and Resiliency Scoping Efforts, such as increasing
technical or staffing capacity by hiring staff or consulting, and conducting initial assessment of needs and risks. Results
should support the development of a TRP Category 2: Adaptation Planning proposal to be submitted in future award cycles
(and a successful Category 6 proposal will result in additional awarded points toward a future Category 2 proposal
submission.)
Total Funding Requested From BIA (Maximum: $65,000): $
(Please include approved indirect rate in the total; rounded to the nearest dollar. Do not include in-kind or matching funding.)
Full Name of Proposing Tribe:
Checklist:
Requirements 1 & 2:
R1) Proposing Tribe
Currently Enrolled in SAM? SAM enrollment is a requirement and SAM
confirmation must be attached to application. For more information, see the solicitation Appendix.
R2) Proposing Tribe Currently
Enrolled in ASAP with BIA?
(Automated Standard Application for
Payments)
ASAP enrollment is a requirement. For more information, see the solicitation Appendix.
ASAP Recipient ID (7 digits):
Mandatory Components 2-3 & 5-6:
MC2) Filled, signed, and attached .................................
MC3)
Attached cover
letter
with
signature summarizing leadership support OR a tribal resolution
MC5) Filled,
signed, and attached
Instructions for completing Mandatory Component 4 Budget Information may be
MC6) Attached approved Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (or other statement, see Solicitation p. 6)
Note: Mandatory Component 1 is
this Cover Page or another Cover Page of the tribe's choosing with all the
information described in Section C. of the Solicitation. Mandatory Component 4 is a project proposal, which is
included in this fillable application and is not needed if this fillable application is used.
For more information about
Mandatory Components, see section C. Mandatory Components and Requirements in the Solicitation.
found here.
SF-424A Budget Information for Non-Construction Projects
SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance
1
Project Design and Implementation Feasibility (0-70 points and limit 1,400 characters):
o Describe the tribe's recognition of current risks due to climate change threatening tribal resources and values
(economic, social, cultural, natural resources or other) (25/70 points).
o Provide work plan that identifies priority funding needs and next steps toward resilience, and the percent of FTE (full
time equivalent) staff to be funded. This should provide an idea of the extent to which a project will result in
appropriate scoping efforts that fit the tribe's needs and priorities for pursuing subsequent next steps to continue to
build resilience. If there are any partners providing funds or in-kind services, describe these (45/70 points).
2
Budget Narrative (0-25 points and limit 1,400 characters):
The narrative is a part of Mandatory Component 5. Identify funds requested for the work.
o Budget narrative should be consistent with proposed costs identified in SF-424A budget tables
o Budget must be reasonable and free of disallowed costs (see Solicitation, section D. Disallowed Costs).