Preparing an application for the Branch of Tribal Climate Resilience (TCR) Annual Awards Program is a multi-step process. Starting early and carefully reviewing the FY2024 Annual Awards Program Solicitation will help you to prepare a complete and competitive application package.
To get started with your FY 2024 TCR Annual Awards Program application, follow the steps below or check out the Quick Guide.
Create an Account on the TCR Annual Award Application Portal
Before you submit an application, you will need to create an account on the TCR Annual Awards Program Online Application Portal.
If you have an account from last year’s solicitation, please log in with your existing account.
Information You’ll Need
To create an account, visit the TCR Annual Awards Program Portal login page and click “Create Account.” You will need the following information:
- Your full name.
- The contact email address where you’d like to receive application updates.
- Your role with the project, such as principal investigator, project manager, program director, grant writer, or general applicant representative.
- Optionally, the name of the Tribal program administering the project.
- The name of the federally recognized Tribe or authorized Tribal organization applying for project funding.
Creating an Account for a Tribe
If you are creating an account for a federally recognized Tribe, you will first need to select your Tribe’s BIA region and then find your Tribe’s name according to how it is printed in the Federal Register.
If you would like to use a different name for your Tribe than what appears in the Federal Register, enter your preferred name in the “Preferred Tribal Name” box.
Creating an Account for a Tribal Organization
If you are creating an account for a Tribal organization, you will need to enter the official name of your federally recognized Tribal organization.
Confirm and Set Up Your Account
After you complete and submit the account creation form, you will receive a confirmation email within a few minutes with a link to set your password and log in to the portal.
If you do not receive a confirmation email, first check your email junk or spam folder. If you did not receive a confirmation email or have problems creating an account, contact tcr-helpdesk@navancio.com for assistance.
Choose Your Award Categories
Applications for the FY 2024 Annual Awards Program may be submitted in the following three categories:
| Category 1 Planning | Category 2 Implementation | Category 3 RMP Staff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who is eligible? | Tribes, Tribal Organizations | Tribes, Tribal Organizations | Tribes |
| Award maximum | $250,000 | $4,000,000 | $150,000/year for 3 years ($450,000 total) |
| Project examples (Eligible projects are not limited to these examples. Reach out to us to learn if your project is eligible.) | Development of climate planning documents (adaptation plans, risk assessments, management plans, etc.), construction plans/designs, training and workshops, internships/climate staffing, youth engagement, and more. | Executing projects that are supported by existing planning documents, such as relocation, managed retreat and protect-in-place efforts, infrastructure needs, habitat restoration, and more to increase climate resiliency. Eligible supporting plans may include Tribal climate adaptation plans, relocation plans, natural resource plans, drought plans, hazard mitigation plans, ecological restoration plans, greenhouse gas mitigation plans, and construction or engineering plans/designs. | Funding personnel to plan and implement relocation, managed retreat, and protect-in-place actions. Award includes staff participation in the RMP Cohort, a year-long training and support program. |
Submitting Multiple Applications
A Tribe or Tribal organization can submit multiple application packages for each funding category. However, each applicant may only receive one award per category. Only the highest-ranking proposal for each category will be considered for funding.
Prepare Your Application Materials
Each application package prepared through the online application portal will ask for supporting documents. Which documents are required depends on the funding category you are applying for.
A full description of the requirements and scoring criteria for each category can be found in the FY2024 Annual Awards Program Solicitation.
You can review and compare the supporting documents required for each funding category in the table below:
| Application Requirements | Category 1 Planning | Category 2 Implementation | Category 3 RMP Staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application Form (basic information, entered on the TCR Online Application Portal) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cover Letter, indicating leadership support for the application | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Project Proposal (6-page limit) | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Geographic Location | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Purpose/Risk/Need | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Strategy | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Tribal Capacity Building | ✓ | ||
| Feasibility | ✓ | ||
| Identified Personnel | ✓ | ||
| Category 3 Questionnaire | ✓ | ||
| Budget | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Budget Narrative | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Supplemental Material | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Budget Table Template
All applications must include a budget table (Microsoft Excel preferred). An optional budget table template is provided for your convenience, though it is not a required format.
How to Get Help
The Bureau of Indian Affairs is here to help with the application process. Choose what kind of help you need from the list below to learn who to contact.
I have a question about the program
If you have questions about eligibility, application requirements, reporting requirements, or other program questions, please contact the Branch of Tribal Climate Resilience at resilience.funding@bia.gov.
I need help completing my application
If you need help completing an application, please contact your Bureau of Indian Affairs Regional Coordinator. You can find contact information for your Bureau of Indian Affairs Regional Coordinator below, or by searching the TCR Resource Directory.
| Alaska Region Jennifer Robinette Jennifer.Robinette@bia.gov (907) 843-1290 | Eastern Region Angela Waupochick Angela.Waupochick@bia.gov (629) 305-7540 |
| Eastern Oklahoma & Southern Plains Region Sheena Schemm Sheena.Schemm@bia.gov (817) 771-4335 | Great Plains & Midwest Regions Zachary Jorgenson Zachary.Jorgenson@bia.gov (612) 725-4528 |
| Northwest & Rocky Mountain Regions Matthew Laramie Matthew.Laramie@bia.gov (986) 213-2059 | Pacific Region Elisha Flores Elisha.Flores@bia.gov (510) 504-8998 |
| Southwest, Western, & Navajo Regions Shaina Tallas Shaina.Tallas@bia.gov (505) 917-4087 |
I have a problem with the online portal
If you have trouble using the online portal or notice a technical problem, please contact the Branch of Tribal Climate Resilience at tcr-helpdesk@navancio.com. In your email, please include your online portal username and a description of your problem.
I need technical assistance with my project
If you would like technical assistance or consultation on a climate resilience project, you may contact the Tribal Climate Resilience Liaison near you. To find your regional Liaison and learn more about how they can help, visit the Tribal Climate Liaison Network webpage.
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