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In consultation with participating Tribes, the Bureau published a final report that includes measures of success and guidelines for other Tribes wanting to implement the model with Tribal Priority Allocation funds. The Report provided the Congress with the pilot cites’ and the Bureau's experiences and viewpoints in implementing the Tiwahe Demonstration Project.
ANNOUNCEMENNT
The Central California Agency is the primary level that provides and coordinates the delivery of Bureau of Indian Affairs program services for 56 federally recognized tribes and 123 Public Domain Allotments within its service area, the largest multi-tribal field office in the contiguous 48 states. Tribal land bases are relatively small ranging in size from less than one acre to over 54,000 acres. There are four tribes that currently do not have any land in trust status.
Mission of Tribal Government Services
"To promote awareness of tribal governmental responsibilities and processes and to provide Tribes with the resources they need to foster strong and stable Tribal Governments in exercising their rights as sovereign Nations."
Tribal Operations Branch
Division of Self-Determination Mission
To promote and advocate maximum Indian participation in the programs and services conducted by the Federal Government for Indians; and to encourage and support the development of tribal capacity to better manage the opportunities and responsibilities of self-determination through efficient application and execution of federal law, regulations, and policies as they pertain to federal contracting with federally recognized tribal entities.
The BIA General Assistance Program is a once-a-month financial assistance payment to the qualified applicant. The payment is a set rate based on household size and income. This program is for Members of Federally Recognized tribes who have little-to-no income. The program is intended for applicants who cannot work due to a physical or mental disability. Qualified applicants will be approved in 3-month cycles and the case will be reevaluated at the end of the 3 months.
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