25 C.F.R. § 1000.19 What is done during the “planning phase”?
Title 25 - Indians
The Act requires that all Tribes/Consortia seeking to participate in Tribal self-governance complete a planning phase. During the planning phase, the Tribe/Consortium must conduct legal and budgetary research and internal Tribal government and organizational planning. The availability of BIA grant funds for planning activities will be in accordance with subpart C. The planning phase may be completed without a planning grant.
Title 25: Indians
PART 1000—ANNUAL FUNDING AGREEMENTS UNDER THE TRIBAL SELF-GOVERNMENT ACT AMENDMENTS TO THE INDIAN SELF-DETERMINATION AND EDUCATION ACT
Subpart B—Selection of Additional Tribes for Participation in Tribal Self-Governance
Eligibility
§ 1000.19 What is done during the “planning phase”?
