Are Indian tribes eligible to apply for the PDM program?
Federally-recognized Indian tribal governments are eligible to apply for PDM funds either as an Applicant directly to FEMA, or as a Sub-applicant to a state/territory emergency management agency. (This choice is independent of a designation under other FEMA grants and programs.) State-recognized Indian tribes, authorized Indian tribal organizations, Alaska Native villages, and Indian tribal colleges and universities are eligible to apply for PDM funds only as a Sub-applicant to a state/territorial emergency management agency.
