25 CFR § 1000.44
What happens if there are insufficient funds to meet the Tribal requests for planning/negotiation grants in any given year?
February 24, 2021
If appropriated funds are available but insufficient to meet the total requests from Tribes/Consortia:
(a) First priority will be given to Tribes/Consortia that have been selected from the applicant pool to negotiate an AFA; and
(b) Second priority will be given to Tribes/Consortia that require advance funds to meet the planning requirement for entry into the self-governance program.