20 USC 1059f - Native American-serving, nontribal institutions

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 1059f.

Native American-serving, nontribal institutions

(a)

Program authorized

(b)

Definitions

In this section:

(1)

Native American

(2)

Native American-serving, nontribal institution

The term “Native American-serving, nontribal institution” means an institution of higher education, as defined in section 1001(a) of this title, that, at the time of application—

(A)

is an eligible institution under section 1058(b) of this title;

(B)

has an enrollment of undergraduate students that is not less than 10 percent Native American students; and

(C)

is not a Tribal College or University (as defined in section 1059c of this title).

(c)

Authorized activities

(1)

Types of activities authorized

(2)

Examples of authorized activities

Such programs may include—

(A)

the purchase, rental, or lease of scientific or laboratory equipment for educational purposes, including instructional and research purposes;

(B)

renovation and improvement in classroom, library, laboratory, and other instructional facilities;

(C)

support of faculty exchanges, and faculty development and faculty fellowships to assist faculty in attaining advanced degrees in the faculty’s field of instruction;

(D)

curriculum development and academic instruction;

(E)

the purchase of library books, periodicals, microfilm, and other educational materials;

(F)

funds and administrative management, and acquisition of equipment for use in strengthening funds management;

(G)

the joint use of facilities such as laboratories and libraries;

(H)

academic tutoring and counseling programs and student support services; and

(I)

education or counseling services designed to improve the financial and economic literacy of students or the students’ families.

(d)

Application process

(1)

Institutional eligibility

(2)

Applications

(A)

Authority to submit applications

(B)

Simplified and streamlined format

(C)

Content

An application submitted under subparagraph (A) shall include—

(i)

a five-year plan for improving the assistance provided by the Native American-serving, nontribal institution to Native Americans and low-income individuals; and

(ii)

such other information and assurances as the Secretary may reasonably require.

(3)

Special rules

(A)

Eligibility

(B)

Exemption

(C)

Distribution

(D)

Minimum grant amount

(Pub. L. 89–329, title III, § 319, as added Pub. L. 110–315, title III, § 306, Aug. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 3173.)

cite as: 20 USC 1059f