101 STAT. 824
PUBLIC LAW 100-139—OCT. 26, 1987
will be utilized first if an individual is eligible and there is sufficient funding in such program. (2) When the Elderly Assistance Program under subsection (b) has been completed, the principal funding for the higher education and vocational training program shall be increased to $250,000. (d) HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.—(1) From the principal, the Secretary shall set aside the sum of $100,000 for a Housing Assistance Program for tribal members. Interest earned on such sum shall be disbursed annually in a lump sum to the tribe and may be added to any existing tribal housing improvement programs to supplement
- , them or it may be used in a separate Housing Assistance Program to
' be established by the tribe's governing body. Such funding may be used for— (A) rehabilitation of existing homes; (B) emergency repairs to existing homes; (C) down payments on new or previously occupied homes; and ,. (D) if sufficient funding is available in a given year, for purchase or construction of new homes. (2) When the Elderly Assistance Program under subsection Q)) has been completed, the principal funding for the Housing Assistance Program shall be increased to $250,000. (e) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TRIBAL CENTER.—(1) From the principal, the Secretary shall set aside the sum of $250,000 for economic development and, if other funding is not available or not adequate, for the construction and maintenance of a tribal center. Interest earned on such sum shall be disbursed annually in a lump sum to the tribe and may be used for— Business and (A) land acquisition for business or other activities which industry. would benefit the tribe economically or provide employment for tribal members: Provided, That at least 50 per centum of all
individuals employed in a tribally operated business acquired or operated under this subsection shall be tribal members or their spouses as available and qualified: Provided further, That as new positions open or existing ones are vacated, preference will be given to tribal members or their spouses, but if insufficient numbers of qualified tribal members or their spouses are available to fill at least 50 per centum of the positions offered, nontribal members may be considered for employment; (B) business development for the tribe, including collateralization of loans for the purchase or operation of businesses, matching funds for economic development grants, joint venture partnerships, and other similar ventures which can be expected to produce profits for the tribe or to employ tribal members; Conservation. (C) reservation activities, including forest management, wildlife management and enhancement of wildlife habitats, stream enhancement, and development of recreational areas. The tribe's governing body shall determine what reservation activities will be funded from economic development funds under this subparagraph; or (D) construction, support, or maintenance of a tribal center. (2) When the Elderly Assistance Program under subsection Qo) has been completed, the principal funding available for economic development and tribal center shall be increased to $400,000. (f) MISCELLANEOUS TRIBAL ACTIVITIES.—(1) From the principal, the Secretary shall set aside the sum of $50,000 for miscellaneous tribal activities as determined by the tribe's governing body. Interest
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