Reforming Federal Funding and Support for Tribal Nations To Better Embrace Our Trust Responsibilities and Promote the Next Era of Tribal Self-Determination

2023-12-11Executive Order 14112
Signed by: Joseph R. Biden Jr.
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Headline: Agencies Ordered to Reform Federal Funding for Tribal Nations

What it does: Agencies must redesign and simplify federal funding programs to increase accessibility, flexibility, and Tribal self-determination, and report funding needs to the Office of Management and Budget within set timeframes.

Real World Impact:
  • Makes federal funding easier for Tribal Nations to access.
  • Allows Tribes more flexibility to use funds for administrative costs and training.
  • Generates agency reports and recommendations for budget, regulatory, or law changes.
Topics: tribal policy, federal funding, government administration, tribal sovereignty, grant access

Summary

This order directs federal agencies to redesign how they provide funding and support to Tribal Nations so tribes can access funds more easily and control how funds are used. It requires agencies to cut red tape, offer waivers and set-asides, respect Tribal data rights, and allow inter-tribal applications.

The Office of Management and Budget and White House advisors must lead reviews, issue guidance within set timeframes, and gather agency reports to identify funding shortfalls and recommend budget, regulatory, or law changes.

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