25 CFR § 20.328
How can a tribe apply for Disaster Assistance?
February 24, 2021
(a) The tribe affected by the disaster is considered the applicant and must submit the following to the Regional Director through the local Superintendent:
(1) A tribal resolution requesting disaster assistance;
(2) A copy of county, state, or Presidential declaration of disaster; and
(3) The projected extent of need in the service area not covered by other federal funding sources.
(b) The Regional Director must forward the above tribal documents and his/her recommendation to the Assistant Secretary for final decision on whether disaster assistance will be provided and to what extent.