Funding Opportunity
FY 2026 NATIVE Act Request for Proposals
Due May 1, 2026 / United States / American Indigenous Tourism Association and United States Forest Service
The American Indigenous Tourism Association, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, is issuing the FY 2026 NATIVE Act Request for Proposals to support tourism development initiatives led by Tribal Nations, Tribal enterprises, and Indigenous nonprofits.
Through this program, the association and the U.S. Forest Service work collaboratively to implement the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act (NATIVE Act) by providing technical assistance, grant opportunities, and tourism collaboration at the destination and community level.
Eligible applicants include organizations that border or have historic ties to U.S. Forest Service-managed lands and are working to strengthen cultural tourism and recreation initiatives.
Grant Amount: Up to $50,000
Proposal Deadline: May 1, 2026
Eligible Applicants: Tribes, Tribal organizations, Indigenous nonprofits
Project Completion Deadline: May 1, 2027