FY 2026 USFS/AIT NATIVE Act Request for Proposals (RFP)

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. More Information: https://americanindigenoustourism.org/nativeact26

Project/Program Title *

Name of Applicant

Summary of Request *

2-3 sentences

Application Submitted By *

Tribe/Tribal Enterprise/Tribally led 501(c)(3) or PL 658 Nonprofit Status *

Number of Native Nations or communities impacted *

Number of people benefitting from the project *

Website

Email Address *

Project/Program Location *

Photo of Project and/or Project Location *

Will be used for promotional purposes

Physical Address

Project/Program Narrative *

3-5 paragraphs, 3,000 characters max

Mailing Address

Phone Number

Project/Program Goal(s) and Objectives *

Include: Activities, Timeline, Milestones, and Outcomes - max three pages

PROPOSAL INFORMATION

Key Staff Bios *

1-2 paragraphs per bio

Evidence of Tribal Support *

Include a document that reflects approval for the project by tribal council or tribal government

Letter(s) of Cooperation from Local Forest Service Unit(s) *

Letter(s) of support/collaboration from other partners

Project plans and photographs of project site

Project/Program Budget *

Template Provided: https://bit.ly/2026-NATIVE-Act-Budget-Template

Audit/Financial Statements or 990 *

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