Tribes Can Consult with Dept of Ed, Dept of Interior & NCAI on Educational Grants

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The U.S. Department of Education (ED), in coordination with the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), will host two virtual Tribal Consultations on ED’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 grantmaking priorities and FY 2028 budget priorities.

These consultations provide an opportunity for Tribal leaders to help inform federal grantmaking and budget decisions affecting American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities.

FY 2027 Grantmaking Priorities Consultation

Thursday, August 27, 2026
2:30–5:30 p.m. ET

FY 2028 Budget Priorities Consultation

Friday, August 28, 2026
2:30–5:30 p.m. ET

Individual registration is required for each participant. Registration links cannot be transferred or shared. Both consultations are closed to the press.

Written comments may also be submitted to 

TribalConsultation@ed.gov

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FY 2027 Grantmaking Priorities comments are due by 

11:59 p.m. ET on September 28, 2026

Include “FY27 Grantmaking Priorities” in the email subject line.

FY 2028 Budget Priorities comments are due by 

11:59 p.m. ET on September 29, 2026

Include “FY28 Budget Priorities” in the email subject line.

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