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

Name of Applicant

Application Submitted By *

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

Website

Email Address *

Physical Address

Mailing Address

Phone Number

PROPOSAL INFORMATION

Project/Program Title *

Summary of Request *

2-3 sentences

Number of Native Nations or communities impacted *

Number of people benefitting from the project *

Project/Program Location *

Photo of Project and/or Project Location *

Will be used for promotional purposes

Project/Program Narrative *

3-5 paragraphs, 3,000 characters max

Project/Program Goal(s) and Objectives *

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

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

Audit/Financial Statements or 990 *

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