What are the non-BIA bureau director's/commissioner's responsibilities upon a decision to decline financial assistance?

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The non-BIA bureau director/commissioner must communicate in writing the reasons for declining to award financial assistance and offer the Tribe/Consortium technical assistance that might make an award successful through a future application.

eCFR data current as of: November 5, 2026

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