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A23AP00046

Project Grant

Overview

Grant Description
The Village of Kaktovik (aka Barter Island) seeks funding to conduct a polar bear tourism feasibility study. The study will consider the technical, economic, and community factors of re-implementing a polar bear tourism program in Kaktovik. This is the first step towards creating a business plan and tourism program that is culturally responsible and community-led. It aims to bring economic growth and opportunities to Kaktovik.

The Village of Kaktovik intends to work through the Tribal Tourism Grant Program (TTGP) to collaborate with McKinley Research Group (MRG). Together, they will conduct this study and determine the best path forward.
Awardee
The Native Village Kaktovik
Grant Program (CFDA)
15.032 - Indian Economic Development
Awarding / Funding Agency
Central Office [DOI - BIA]
Place of Performance
Kaktovik, Alaska United States
Geographic Scope
City-Wide
Related Opportunity
Tribal Tourism Grant Program (TTGP) (BIA-TTGP-2022-OIED)
The Native Village Kaktovik was awarded Project Grant A23AP00046 worth $149,270 from Central Office in March 2023 with work to be completed primarily in Kaktovik Alaska United States. The grant has a duration of 1 year and was awarded through assistance program 15.032 Indian Economic Development. The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity Tribal Tourism Grant Program (TTGP).

Status
(Complete)

Last Modified 4/17/23

Period of Performance
3/24/23
Start Date
3/31/24
End Date
100% Complete

Funding Split
$149.3K
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$149.3K
Total Obligated
100.0% Federal Funding
0.0% Non-Federal Funding

Activity Timeline

Interactive chart of timeline of amendments to A23AP00046

Additional Detail

Award ID FAIN
A23AP00046
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
None
Awardee Classifications
Indian/Native American Tribal Government (Federally-Recognized)
Awarding Office
140A16 CENTRAL OFFICE
Funding Office
140A16 CENTRAL OFFICE
Awardee UEI
R5QHM1CQJAZ7
Awardee CAGE
38TP2
Performance District
00
Senators
Lisa Murkowski
Dan Sullivan
Representative
Mary Peltola

Budget Funding

Federal Account Budget Subfunction Object Class Total Percentage
Operation of Indian Programs, Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education, Interior (014-2100) Area and regional development Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) $149,270 100%
Modified: 4/17/23