Indian Employment Assistance

Objective

To provide vocational training and employment opportunities to eligible American Indians and Alaska Natives to reduce Federal dependence.

Who Can Apply

• Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments
• Individual/Family
• Minority group
• Native American Organizations (includes lndian groups, cooperatives, corporations, partnerships, associations)

Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments and Native American Organizations authorized by Indian Tribal Governments may apply to administer the program. Individual American Indian and Alaska Native applicants must be a member of a Federally Recognized Indian Tribe, be in need of financial assistance, and reside on or near an Indian reservation or in Alaska under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

Who Benefits

• American Indian

Members of Federally Recognized Indian Tribes who are unemployed, underemployed, or in need of training to obtain reasonable and gainful employment. Complete information on beneficiary eligibility is found in 25 CFR, Part 26.

Assistance Types

• Direct Payments for Specified Use

Program Contact

anthony.riley@bia.gov
(505) 563-3745