<p>The American Indigenous Tourism Association, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, is issuing the <strong>FY 2026 NATIVE Act Request for Proposals</strong> to support tourism development initiatives led by Tribal Nations, Tribal enterprises, and Indigenous nonprofits.</p><p>Eligible applicants include organizations that <strong>border or have historic ties to U.S. Forest Service-managed lands</strong> and are working to strengthen cultural tourism and recreation initiatives.</p><p><strong>Grant Amount: </strong>Up to $50,000<br><strong>Proposal Deadline: May 1, 2026</strong><br><strong>Eligible Applicants: </strong>Tribes, Tribal organizations, Indigenous nonprofits<br><strong>Project Completion Deadline:</strong> May 1, 2027</p><p><a href="https://aithub.org/f/fy-2026-usfs-ait-native-act-request-for-proposals-…; target="_blank">Apply for the FY26 NATIVE Act Grant</a><br> </p><p>The American Indigenous Tourism Association is hosting a webinar on <strong>Wednesday, April 8, 2026</strong>. <a href="https://aianta.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vQNIqDP0S5WZeUdhkE7l7A#/regi…; target="_blank">Register for the FY 2026 NATIVE Act Request for Proposals webinar.</a></p>