Indian tribe means a tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including a native village, regional corporation, or village corporation, as defined in section 3 of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1602), which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.
Native Hawaiian organization is considered any organization which serves and represents the interests of Native Hawaiians; has as a primary and stated purpose of services for Native Hawaiians; and has demonstrated expertise in aspects of historic preservation that are significant to Native Hawaiians.
Tribal Historic Preservation Officers (THPOs) are officially designated by a federally-recognized Indian tribe to direct a program approved by the National Park Service in which the THPO must have assumed some or all of the functions of State Historic Preservation Officers on Tribal lands. This program was made possible by the provisions of Section 101(d)(2) of the National Historic Preservation Act.
Identifying Interested Tribes
Applicants, at a minimum, should utilize the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Tribal Directory Assessment Tool website, to identify interested tribes.
Tribal Consultation
Consultation between the Agency and Tribes will be conducted by Agency staff and is not delegated to any outside party.