---
kind: "section"
citation: "45 C.F.R. § 309.15"
title: "45"
number: "309.15"
heading: "What is a Tribal IV-D program application?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/45/309.15"
---

# §309.15. What is a Tribal IV-D program application?

- (a) **Initial application.** The initial application for funding under [§ 309.65(a)](/cfr/45/309.65.md?p=a) may be submitted at any time. The initial application must include:
  - (1) Standard Form (SF) 424, “Application for Federal Assistance;”
  - (2) **SF 424A, “Budget Information—** Non-Construction Programs,” including the following information:
    - (i) A quarter-by-quarter estimate of expenditures for the funding period; and
    - (ii) Notification of whether the Tribe or Tribal organization is requesting funds for indirect costs and if so, an election of a method under [paragraph (a)(3)](#a-3) of this section to calculate estimated indirect costs; and
    - (iii) **A narrative justification for each cost category on the form.**
  - (3) If the Tribe or Tribal organization requests funding for indirect costs, estimated indirect costs may be submitted either by:
    - (i) Including documentation of the dollar amount of indirect costs allocable to the IV-D program; or
    - (ii) Submission of its current indirect cost rate negotiated with the Department of Interior and the estimated amount of indirect costs calculated using the negotiated cost rate.
  - (4) **The Tribal IV-D plan.** The initial application must include a comprehensive statement identifying how the Tribe or Tribal organization is meeting the requirements of subpart C of this part and that describes the capacity of the Tribe or Tribal organization to operate a IV-D program which meets the objectives of title IV-D of the Act, including establishment of paternity, establishment, modification, and enforcement of support orders, and location of noncustodial parents.
- (b) **Additional application requirement for Tribal organizations.** The initial and subsequent annual budget submissions of a Tribal organization must document that each participating Tribe authorizes the Tribal organization to operate a Tribal IV-D program on its behalf.
- (c) **Annual budget submission.** Following the initial funding period, the Tribe or Tribal organization operating a IV-D program must submit annually Form SF 424A, including all the necessary accompanying information and documentation described in paragraphs [(a)(2)](#a-2) and [(a)(3)](#a-3) of this section.
- (d) **Plan amendments.** Plan amendments must be submitted in accordance with the requirements of [§ 309.35(e)](/cfr/45/309.35.md?p=e).

## Notes

### Amendments

[69 FR 16672, Mar. 30, 2004, as amended at 89 FR 9792, Feb. 12, 2024; 89 FR 9792, Feb. 12, 2024]

### Authority

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 655(f) and 1302.

### Source

Source: 69 FR 16672, Mar. 30, 2004, unless otherwise noted.

### Amendments

[69 FR 16672, Mar. 30, 2004, as amended at 89 FR 9792, Feb. 12, 2024; 89 FR 9792, Feb. 12, 2024]