Resources
Important dates & government resources
Federal reporting deadlines, Single Audit dates, and the official references Tribal Nations and Native-serving organizations use most — kept in one place and checked against the current regulations.
Key Federal Dates
| Date | Deadline | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Federal Fiscal Year 2026 ends | FY2027 begins October 1, 2026. Review obligations, deobligations, and year-end reporting now. |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Single Audit — Dec 31 FYE entities | 2 CFR 200.512: submission due to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report or 9 months after fiscal year end. |
| Oct 30, 2026 | SF-425 Federal Financial Reports (quarter ending Sep 30, 2026) | Quarterly FFRs are commonly due 30 days after quarter end (Jan 30, Apr 30, Jul 30, Oct 30). Confirm against your award terms. |
| Mar 31, 2027 | Single Audit — Jun 30 FYE entities | Entities with a June 30, 2026 fiscal year end reach the 9-month Single Audit mark March 31, 2027. |
| Annual | SAM.gov registration renewal | Entity registrations must be renewed every 365 days to stay eligible for awards. Check your expiration date at SAM.gov. |
Does the Single Audit apply to you? Under 2 CFR 200.501(a), an entity expending $1,000,000 or more in federal awards in a fiscal year must have a single or program-specific audit. OMB raised the threshold from $750,000 effective for fiscal years beginning on or after October 1, 2024 — which means some organizations crossed into scope, and others dropped out. Read our Single Audit prep checklist →
Grant & NOFO Season Markers
Winter–Spring — Many federal discretionary NOFOs (including Administration for Native Americans and other HHS programs) historically post in winter and spring. Watch Grants.gov forecasts.
Spring–Summer — HUD Indian Housing Block Grant (NAHASDA) formula and competitive cycles, plus BIA program announcements, typically move through spring and summer. Verify current-year notices on each agency’s site.
Fall — Federal year-end (Sep 30) drives closeouts and carryover decisions; new-year NOFO forecasts begin posting after October 1.
Season markers describe typical historical patterns, not fixed dates. Always confirm current deadlines on Grants.gov and the awarding agency’s site.
Official Government References
- SAM.gov — Federal entity registration & award data (Dawn Star: UEI M2F4QH7X2CG7, CAGE 20D88)
- 2 CFR Part 200 (eCFR) — Uniform Guidance, the compliance backbone for federal awards
- Grants.gov — Federal funding opportunities, forecasts, and applications
- Federal Audit Clearinghouse — Single Audit submissions and public audit records
- OMB — Office of Management and Budget circulars and federal financial policy
- FAR (Acquisition.gov) — Federal Acquisition Regulation, full text and updates
- Bureau of Indian Affairs — ISDEAA / P.L. 93-638 contracting and Tribal programs
- HUD — Office of Native American Programs — NAHASDA / Indian Housing Block Grant programs
- USAspending.gov — Track federal awards, recipients, and agency spending
All links open official government sites. Dawn Star Consulting, LLC is not affiliated with these agencies; links are provided as a convenience.
From Our Desk
The Single Audit Prep Checklist for Tribal Organizations
What changed when OMB raised the Single Audit threshold to $1,000,000 — and the documentation Tribal governments, housing authorities, and Native-serving nonprofits should have in hand before the auditor arrives.
Recommended Reading
Tribal Business News
In-depth coverage of tribal economic development, federal contracting, sovereignty, gaming, finance, and policy — one of the most substantive newsrooms covering Indian Country business. Doesn’t offer a live feed we can embed, so we recommend checking it directly.
