---
kind: "section"
citation: "25 C.F.R. § 1000.2170"
title: "25"
number: "1000.2170"
heading: "How can a person or group appeal a decision or contest an action related to a program operated by a Tribe/Consortium under a funding agreement?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/25/1000.2170"
---

# §1000.2170. How can a person or group appeal a decision or contest an action related to a program operated by a Tribe/Consortium under a funding agreement?

- (a) **BIA Programs.** A person or group who is aggrieved by an action of a Tribe/Consortium with respect to programs that are provided by the Tribe/Consortium under a funding agreement must follow Tribal administrative procedures.
- (b) **Non-BIA Programs.** Procedures will vary depending on the program. Aggrieved parties should initially contact the local program administrator (the Indian program contact). Thereafter, appeals will follow the relevant bureau's appeal procedures.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 25 U.S.C. 5373

### Source

Source: 89 FR 100245, Dec. 11, 2024, unless otherwise noted.