Formal Budget Consultation and Easier Access to Federal Funds for Tribes.
This act mandates formal, annual consultations between the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Tribal Governments regarding the USDA's budget and major agricultural legislation, giving Tribes a formal voice in financial decisions. It also establishes a public repository of economic development programs and an interagency task force to simplify application processes and reduce bureaucracy for Tribes seeking federal funding. The goal is to improve the utilization of federal economic support programs by tribal communities.
Key points
Tribal Governments gain a formal, annual say in the USDA's budget requests and major agricultural bills (Farm Bills).
A public, comprehensive database of all federal economic development programs available to Tribal entities will be created to improve access to funding.
New measures will simplify application procedures and reduce administrative burdens for Tribes applying for federal economic development grants.
Status:
Expired
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