CFR > Title 25 - Indians > CHAPTER VI—OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY, INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR > PART 1000—ANNUAL FUNDING AGREEMENTS UNDER THE TRIBAL SELF-GOVERNMENT ACT AMENDMENTS TO THE INDIAN SELF-DETERMINATION AND EDUCATION ACT > SUBPART C—Section 402(d) Planning and Negotiation Grants (§1000.40 to §1000.55) > 1000.44—What happens if there are insufficient funds to meet the Tribal requests for planning/negotiation grants in any given year?

1000.44—What happens if there are insufficient funds to meet the Tribal requests for planning/negotiation grants in any given year?

If appropriated funds are available but insufficient to meet the total requests from Tribes/Consortia:
(a) First priority will be given to Tribes/Consortia that have been selected from the applicant pool to negotiate an AFA; and
(b) Second priority will be given to Tribes/Consortia that require advance funds to meet the planning requirement for entry into the self-governance program.