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Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance

Program Descriptions

15.029:  Tribal Courts

Objectives:  To provide funds to Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments to operate a judicial branch of government.

PROGRAM AND AWARD	FINANCIAL AND INFORMATION CONTACTS
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS	FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO.
APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS	INFORMATION CONTACTS
RELATED PROGRAMS	ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS
PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS	POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

15.029 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:  Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments exercising law enforcement jurisdiction on their reservation.

Beneficiary Eligibility:  Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments.

Credentials/Documentation:  Initial application must be accompanied by an authorizing resolution of the governing body of the Indian tribe.

15.029 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  An informal conference with Bureau of Indian Affairs agency representatives is recommended. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure:  Initial applications must contain the information specified in 25 CFR Part 900, Subpart C, "Contract Proposal Contents." Completed applications should be submitted to the local Bureau of Indian Affairs agency or regional office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.

Award Procedure:  The dollar value of the award depends upon the amount that has been prioritized by the individual Indian tribe through tribal participation in the Bureau of Indian Affair's Tribal Priority Allocation budget formulation process.

Deadlines:  Applications may be submitted at any time.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  Applications will be processed within 90 days.

Appeals:  An unsuccessful applicant may request an informal conference with the deciding official, or may appeal the denial of the application to the Interior Board of Indian Appeals, or may bring suit in U.S. District Court. Full appeal procedures are found in 25 CFR Part 900.

Renewals:  Awards may be renewed indefinitely upon satisfactory performance by the contractor/grantee. A notice of intent to renew should be submitted at least 90 days prior to the expiration of the current award. The amount of the award may be adjusted as a result of individual tribal priorities established in the budget formulation process.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  All applicants meeting the requirements of 25 CFR Part 900 will be selected if the program has been prioritized by the individual Indian tribe through tribal participation in the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Tribal Priority Allocation budget formulation process.

Examples of Funded Projects:  Not available.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  $15,000 to $800,000; $50,000.

15.029 RELATED PROGRAMS:

15.029 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

15.029 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Type of Assistance:  Direct Payments for Specified Use.

Obligations:  (Total Amount of Awards) FY 99 $9,159,590; FY 00 est $9,300,000; and FY 01 est $10,100,000.

Budget Account Number:  14-2100-0-1-452.

Authorization:  Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, Public Law 93-638, as amended, 25 U.S.C. 450 et seq.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  25 CFR Part 900; OMB Circular A-87, "Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments."

15.029 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  Applications may be filed with the local Bureau of Indian Affairs agency or regional office as listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.

Headquarters Office:  Division of Tribal Government Services, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 "C" Street, NW., MS-4641-MIB, Washington, DC 20240. Contact: Jim James. Phone: (202) 208-4400. Use the same number for FTS.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

15.029 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  Not applicable.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  Awards are made on an annual basis and the funds remain available until expended by the contractor/grantee. Payments may be made in advance or by way of reimbursement. The timing of the payments will be negotiated with the Indian tribe.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  Funds may be used for salaries and related expenses of tribal court judges, prosecutors, defenders, clerks of court, probation officers, juvenile officers, and other court personnel.

15.029 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  Financial status reports, SF 269A, are required. Program accomplishment reporting requirements will be negotiated with the Self-Determination contractor/grantee.

Audits:  For awards made under the program grantees/contractors are responsible for obtaining audits in accordance with the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 (31 U.S.C. 7501 et seq.).

Records:  Financial records must be retained for three years from the date submission of the single audit report. Procurement records must be retained for three years form the date of final payment, Property records must be retained for three year from the date of disposition, replacement, or transfer. Records pertaining to any litigation, audit exceptions or claims must be retained until the dispute has been resolved.