Reno-Sparks Indian Colony v. Phoenix Area Director, 24 IBIA 199 (1993)

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Reno-Sparks Indian Colony v. Phoenix Area Director, 24 IBIA 199 (1993)

Appeals from decisions rejecting applications for grants under the Small Tribes Grant and Planning Grant programs.

Vacated; referred to Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs.

1. Indians: Financial Matters: Financial Assistance--Regulations:

Interpretation

Bureau of Indian Affairs regulations and guidelines concerning grant programs for Indian tribes are subject to the rule of construction that enactments intended to benefit Indians are to be liberally construed in their favor.

2. Indians: Financial Matters: Financial Assistance--Regulations:

Interpretation

In administering competitive grant programs for Indian tribes, the

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