Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments and their Members. First-time applicants must have successfully completed a planning phase and must have demonstrated for the previous three years, financial stability and financial management capability. Technical assistance in preparing the application is available upon request. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372 . The application and selection process is governed by regulations contained in 25 CFR Part 1000.
Applicants first apply for inclusion in an applicant pool.
The dollar value of the annual funding agreement is subject to negotiation between the applicant, the local Bureau agency office, the servicing Regional office, and the Office of Self-Governance. Final funding agreements are signed by the authorized tribal representative and the Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs. Application for inclusion in the applicant pool may be filed at any time. Due to the requirements that annual funding agreements be negotiated and that all agreements be submitted to Congress and neighboring Indian tribes at least 90 days before the proposed effective date of the agreement, negotiation and approval of a new funding agreement may take up to six months. Applicable appeal procedures are contained in 25 CFR Part 1000.