The emphasis of this program is minor replacement construction, major and minor repairs, and emergency projects to remedy life safety and health related deficiencies in facilities. For the higher amounts, funding may be incremental over two, three, or even five years. The average amount of financial assistance can vary depending on the category. Applications may be filed with the local Bureau of Indian Affairs agency or regional office as listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog. Suite 500, P. O. Box 1248, Albuquerque, NM 87103.
Funds remain available until expended in accordance with terms of the award.
School facilities are replaced only in those instances where rehabilitation and upgrading are not feasible because of eligible American Indian student capacity needs, functional changes or costs. Funds are used to improve, repair and rehabilitate facilities and in some instances replace components of education facilities and may include other improvements to real property as noted under Replacement School Construction. Financial status reports, SF 269A, are required. Financial records must be retained for three years from the date of submission of the single audit report. Procurement records must be retained for three years from the date of final payment.