Is additional funding available to increase Tribal capacity to operate a title IV-E plan?
• The only available funding set-aside for capacity purposes is the title IV-E plan development grants of up to $300,000 total per Indian tribe. The process to apply for ACF grants are announced via www.grants.gov. The funds for the plan development grants are permanently authorized, so we anticipate making such funds available in future years as well. By law, the title IV-E plan development funds may be used by Indian Tribes who will submit a title IV-E plan to ACF within 24 months of receiving the grant. The grant funds can be used to meet any costs necessary to secure approval of a Tribally-operated title IV-E plan, such as development of a data collection system, and establishing agency and court procedures to meet case review requirements. If the Tribe is unable to submit a title IV-E plan in the 24 month timeframe, the money must be returned per section 476(c)(2)(B) of the Act. Indian Tribes may find that other non-dedicated funds, such as title IV-B funds, may assist them in bui
