| Agency/Office |
Department of the Interior/Bureau of Indian Affairs/Office of Indian Education Programs |
| Program Name |
Indian Adult Education |
| CFDA Number |
15.026 |
| Program Description |
The Indian Adult Education program provides funding to federally recognized Tribal governments to improve the educational opportunities for Indian adults who lack the level of literacy necessary for effective citizenship and productive employment, and to encourage the establishment of adult education programs. All funds must be for direct services. Funds may not be used for administration. |
| Eligible Grantees |
Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments. |
| Eligible Beneficiaries |
Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments and members of American Indian Tribes. |
| Historic Appropriation Level (in 000s) |
$2,464 |
| Eligible Activities |
Activities funded include: ABE courses, preparation for the GED, life-coping skills such as budgeting, driver training and filing of Federal and State taxes, and continuing education courses such as typing and computer literacy. |
| Program Contact |
Office of Indian Education Programs
Bureau of Indian Affairs
MS-3609 MB, 1849 C Street, NW
Washington, DC 20240
Contact: Garry Martin.
(202) 208-3478
Use the same number for FTS |
| Program URL |
http://www.oiep.bia.edu/
http://www.doi.gov/bureau-indian-affairs.html |
