The U.S. Department of Education (ED) will conduct two Tribal Consultations on the Interagency Implementation of ED’s Fiscal Year 2027 Grantmaking Priorities and Fiscal Year 2028 Budget Priorities in coordination with the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI).
On Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 2:30-5:30 p.m. ET, the Departments will consult on ED’s FY 2027 grantmaking priorities.
On Friday, August 28, 2026, from 2:30-5:30 p.m. ET, the Departments will consult on ED’s FY 2028 Budget Request to the President.
Learn More: Bureau of Indian Education Notice
August 27 Consultation Registration August 28 Consultation Registration
Written Comments
Written public comments for the Consultation on FY27 Grantmaking Priorities will be collected through the TribalConsultation@ed.gov email address.
FY27 Grantmaking Priorities: The comment period is now open and will close at 11:59 p.m. ET on September 28, 2026. Please include “FY27 Grantmaking Priorities” in the subject line of your submission.
FY28 Budget Request: The comment period is now open and will close at 11:59 p.m. ET on September 29, 2026. Please include “FY28 Budget Priorities” in the subject line of your submission.
Supporting Resources
To support Tribal leaders and advocates in providing verbal and written comments, NCAI has drafted materials that provide additional context on these consultations and offer key talking points.
