PAP.11.2.010 Grant Selection

(a) Employees are encouraged to seek and examine grant opportunities to promote the general and specific goals of the Tribe. In general, consideration will be given to grants that meet the following criteria:

(1) Are consistent with the Tribes long term goals and objectives as set forth in the Tribe's comprehensive plan, and/or annual work plans or as directed by Tribal Governing Board consensus.

(2) Will advance established program goal(s) or support for already authorized programs,

(3) Will be self-supporting (i.e., the cost for administering the grant can be paid for entirely by the grant, including its share of indirect costs, or through some other means, such as cost sharing with already available budgetary resources, or through appropriation of Tribal revenue).

(4) Can be administered in a timely and efficient manner,

(5) Will not place unreasonable burdens on staff and facilities, thereby compromising other Tribal services and goals,

(6) Can be carried out consistent with the full expectations of the funding agency within the technical capability of the organization.

(7) Does not place an inappropriate financial burden on the Tribe or create community expectations that are unreasonable to fulfill in the absence of the grant.

(b) With input and support of specific staff through an internal review process, the Chairman shall review grant opportunities identified by employees, authorize grant applications, and shall make a determination if a Tribal Governing Board resolution is appropriate or necessary.

(c) Matching requirements associated with grants, whether direct, indirect, or in-kind shall be authorized consistent with budget policies.

(d) Budgets incorporated within grant applications shall conform to the Tribe's Cost Allocation Policies, and procedures implemented by the Tribe.