RD Instruction 1901-N

PART 1901 - PROGRAM RELATED INSTRUCTIONS

SUBPART N - INDIAN OUTREACH PROGRAM

1901.651  Purpose.

	The purpose of this Subpart is to establish procedures and 
responsibilities for carrying out the Rural Development American Indian 
Outreach Program.

1901.652  Goals.

	The Rural Development American Indian Outreach Program is a concerted 
effort to:

(a)  Make all Rural Development programs more accessible and available 
to Indians living on and off reservations.

(b)  Surface and attempt to correct problems and obstacles that prevent 
the participation by eligible Indians and Indian tribes in Rural 
Development programs.

(c)  Increase the production level of Rural Development loans and grants 
going 1           to American Indians both on and off reservations.

(d)  Provide pamphlets, publications and information on Rural 
Development programs to individual Indians, Indian tribes and Tribal 
leaders, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) personnel, and other interested 
groups and individuals.

1901.653  Field action.

	State Coordinators of Indian activities appointed by State Directors 
will:

(a)  Maintain close liaison with local Rural Development supervisors and 
officials serving Indian populations and reservations;

(b)  Work closely with local District, State, and National Office 
representatives to remove obstacles and solve problems that impede the 
use of Rural Development programs on Indian reservations;

(c)  Be familiar with all Rural Development loan and grant programs 
available to Indians living on and off reservations, including the types 
of security and eligibility requirements;

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(d)  Be aware of any unique relationship that may exist between Indians 
and the Federal and State governments affecting Indian participation in 
the Rural Development loan and grant programs;

(e)  As necessary, attend pertinent meetings of Indian groups, 
government agencies, and others concerned with the economic and social 
development of Indians;

(f)  If possible, become personally acquainted with Indian leaders and 
non-Indian leaders in Indian affairs in the State;

(g)  Arrange for the training of members of Indian tribes, individuals, 
and interested groups involved in Indian affairs, in the packaging and 
distribution of materials for use in Rural Development loan and grant 
programs.

1901.654  Rural Development publications.

	Rural Development publications, such as "Rural Credit for American 
Indians," a handbook of Rural Development programs, and "Rural Development 
Credit for American Indians," or other materials to be developed, will be used 
as supplementary training and informational aids for Indian communities, 
individuals, governmental agencies, and other groups involved in Indian 
affairs.

1901.655  Reports.

(a)  State Directors will keep the National Office advised of any 
problems and obstacles in Rural Development's procedures relating to 
Indian laws or customs that cannot be resolved locally and which prevent 
American Indians from participating in the Rural Development programs on 
or off the reservations.

(b)  Any changes in personnel serving as State Coordinator of Indian 
activities will be reported to the National Office.

(c)  Each State Director will make a semi-annual memorandum report on 
January 1 and July 1 of each year on activities and accomplishments in 
his State.  The report will specifically reflect what has been done to 
carry out the items set forth in 1901.653.  The report will be sent to 
the National Office, Attention, Coordinator of Indian Activities.

1901.656 - 1901.700  [Reserved]

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