What is a funding agreement for a non-BIA program?
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Funding agreements for non-BIA programs are legally binding and mutually enforceable agreements between a bureau and a Tribe/Consortium participating in the self-governance program that contain:
(a) A description of that portion or portions of a bureau program that are to be performed by the Tribe/Consortium; and
(b) Associated funding, terms and conditions under which the Tribe/Consortium will assume a program, or portion of a program.
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