How will a bureau negotiate an annual funding agreement for a program of special geographic, historical, or cultural significance to more than one Tribe?

  1. Law
  2. CFR 25
  3. Indians
  4. Office of the Assistant Secretary, Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior
  5. Annual Funding Agreements Under the Tribal Self-Government Act Amendments to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Act
  6. Non-BIA Annual Self-Governance Compacts and Funding Agreements
  7. Eligibility
  8. How will a bureau negotiate an annual funding agreement for a program of special geographic, historical, or cultural significance to more than one Tribe?

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§ 1000.135 How will a bureau negotiate an annual funding agreement for a program of special geographic, historical, or cultural significance to more than one Tribe?

(a) If a program is of special geographic, historical, or cultural significance to more than one Tribe, the bureau may allocate the program among the several Tribes/Consortia or select one Tribe/Consortium with whom to negotiate an AFA.

(b) In making a determination under paragraph (a) of this section, the bureau will, in consultation with the affected Tribes, consider:

(1) The special significance of each Tribe's or Consortium member's interest; and

(2) The statutory objectives being served by the bureau program.

(c) The bureau's decision will be final for the Department.


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