(a) Except for reserved funds described in paragraph (e) of this
section, all funds available for WIA section 166(d)(2)(A)(i)
comprehensive workforce investment services program at the beginning of
a Program Year will be allocated to Native American grantees for their
designated geographic service areas.
(b) Each INA grantee will receive the sum of the funds calculated
under the following formula:
(1) One-quarter of the funds available will be allocated on the
basis of the number of unemployed Native American persons in the
grantee's designated INA service area(s) compared to all such persons
in all such areas in the United States.
(2) Three-quarters of the funds available will be allocated on the
basis of the number of Native American persons in poverty in the
grantee's designated INA service area(s) as compared to all such
persons in all such areas in the United States.
(3) The data and definitions used to implement these formulas is
provided by the U.S. Bureau of the Census.
(c) In years immediately following the use of new data in the
formula described in paragraph (b) of this section, the Department,
based upon criteria to be described in the SGA, may utilize a hold
harmless factor to reduce the disruption in grantee services which
would otherwise result from changes in funding levels. This factor will
be determined in consultation with the grantee community and the Native
American Employment and Training Council.
(d) The Department may reallocate funds from one INA grantee to
another if a grantee is unable to serve its area for any reason, such
as audit or debt problems, criminal activity, internal (political)
strife, or lack of ability or interest. Funds may also be reallocated
if a grantee has carry-in excess of 20 percent of the total funds
available to it. Carry-in amounts greater than 20 percent but less than
25 percent of total funds available may be allowed under an approved
waiver issued by DINAP.
(e) The Department may reserve up to one percent (1 percent) of the
funds appropriated under WIA section 166(d)(2)(A)(i) for any Program
Year for TAT purposes. Technical assistance will be provided in
consultation with the Native American Employment and Training Council.
