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) > 1000.47—What must a Tribe/Consortium do to receive a negotiation grant?

1000.47—What must a Tribe/Consortium do to receive a negotiation grant?

If funds are available, a grant will be awarded to help cover the costs of preparing for and negotiating a compact and an AFA. These grants are not competitive. To receive a negotiation grant, a Tribe/Consortium must:
(a) Be selected from the applicant pool to negotiate an AFA;
(b) Be qualified as eligible to receive a negotiation grant in the Federal Register notice discussed in § 1000.45 ;
(c) Not have received a negotiation grant within the 3 years preceding the date of the latest Federal Register announcement;
(d) Submit a letter affirming its readiness to negotiate; and
(e) Formally request a negotiation grant to prepare for and negotiate an AFA.