The document is discussing the Indian Community Development Block Grant Program and addressing concerns raised by various tribes regarding funding allocations and administration. The Assistant Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development is responding to specific points raised by the Creek and Potawatomi Tribes, emphasizing the competitive nature of the program and the consultation process with eligible Indian applicants. The document also mentions the consideration of establishing an Indian desk in Region VI and the updating of BIA population figures for the funding formula. Overall, the letter highlights the Department's efforts to work with tribes and address their concerns in the administration of the program.

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Addressing Allocation Concerns: Indian Community Development Block Grant Program

Identifier:
CAC_CC_003_2_33_5_0013
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
Addressing Allocation Concerns: Indian Community Development Block Grant Program
Date Created:
1953-01-01
EDTF:
1953-01-01
Creator:
unknown
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
Language:
eng
Record Type:
correspondence
Collection:
Dewey F. Bartlett Collection
Collection Finding Aid:
https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/2
Description:
The document is discussing the Indian Community Development Block Grant Program and addressing concerns raised by various tribes regarding funding allocations and administration. The Assistant Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development is responding to specific points raised by the Creek and Potawatomi Tribes, emphasizing the competitive nature of the program and the consultation process with eligible Indian applicants. The document also mentions the consideration of establishing an Indian desk in Region VI and the updating of BIA population figures for the funding formula. Overall, the letter highlights the Department's efforts to work with tribes and address their concerns in the administration of the program.
Policy Area:
Health, Native Americans
Names:
Potawatomi Nation, Shawnee Nation, Creek Nation
Topic:
Indians of North America--United States
Congress:
94th (1975-1977), 85th (1957-1959), 87th (1961-1963), 89th (1965-1967), 90th (1967-1969), 86th (1959-1961), 83rd (1953-1955), 84th (1955-1957), 91st (1969-1971), 93rd (1973-1975), 88th (1963-1965), 92nd (1971-1973)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_3_2_33_5_0000, Box, 33, 5, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
Type:
Text
Extent:
6 Pages