Managing Agency U.S. Department of the Interior

Program Description

We relocate Native Americans that were living on the wrong reservation when the reservation lines were established in 1973. We build or buy them a home, This only applies to the Navajo Nation and the Hopi Tribe.

General Program Requirements

The individual had to be living on the wrong reservation at that time, and also had to be a head-of-household at that time.

Your Next Steps

The following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this program.

Application Process

Applications had to be submitted by July 7, 1986.

Tribes and Tribal entities are encouraged to apply and take advantage of priorities and special application provisions available under the Substantially Underserved Trust Area provisions enacted in the 2008 Farm Bill. Program regulations are at 7 CFR part 1700, subpart D. Contact the program for more information.

Program Contact Information

Nancy Thomas
CFO
nthomas@onhir.gov
(928) 779-2721, ext 149

Additional Information

Length of ProgramUntil all the certified applicants have moved.
Number of People Served by this Program (Approximate)3,833 certified applicants
Type of Assistance ProvidedDirect Assistance
Recurring Base Funding for TribesNo
Funding TypeDiscretionary

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