# 25 C.F.R. § 1000.830 (2025): What does “special geographic, historical or cultural” mean? > Federal · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P1000_S1000_830 ## Section - **Citation:** 25 C.F.R. § 1000.830 (2025) - **Heading:** What does “special geographic, historical or cultural” mean? - **Jurisdiction:** Federal - **Kind:** Regulations - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Title 25 CFR: Indians / Chapter VI: OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY, INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR / Part 1000: ANNUAL FUNDING AGREEMENTS UNDER THE TRIBAL SELF-GOVERNMENT ACT AMENDMENTS TO THE INDIAN SELF-DETERMINATION AND EDUCATION ACT / Subpart G: Funding Agreements for Non-BIA Programs / § 1000.830: § 1000.830 What does “special geographic, historical or cultural” mean? ## Text (a) Geographic generally refers to all lands presently “on or near” an Indian reservation, and all other lands within “Indian country,” as defined by 18 U.S.C. 1151. In addition, “geographic” includes: (1) Lands of former reservations; (2) Lands on or near those conveyed or to be conveyed under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA); (3) Judicially established aboriginal lands of a Tribe or a Consortium member or as verified by the Secretary; and (4) Lands and waters pertaining to Indian rights in natural resources, hunting, fishing, gathering, and subsistence activities, provided or protected by treaty or other applicable law. (b) Historical generally refers to programs or lands having a particular history that is relevant to the Tribe. For example, particular trails, forts, significant sites, or educational activities that relate to the history of a particular Tribe. (c) Cultural refers to programs, sites, or activities as defined by individual Tribal traditions and may include, for example: (1) Sacred and medicinal sites; (2) Gathering of medicines or materials such as grasses for basket weaving; or (3) Other traditional activities, including, but not limited to, subsistence hunting, fishing, and gathering. (d) In determining whether a Tribe/Consortium has demonstrated a non-BIA program's special geographic, historical or cultural significance to such Tribe/Consortium, the Secretary shall interpret each Federal law and regulation in a manner that will facilitate the inclusion of a program in, and the implementation of, a funding agreement. ## Nearby sections - [25 C.F.R. § 1000.801 (2025) § 1000.801 What is the purpose of this subpart?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P1000_S1000_801.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 1000.805 (2025) § 1000.805 What is a funding agreement for a non-BIA program?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P1000_S1000_805.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 1000.810 (2025) § 1000.810 What non-BIA programs are eligible for inclusion in a funding agreement?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P1000_S1000_810.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 1000.815 (2025) § 1000.815 Are there non-BIA programs for which the Secretary must negotiate for inclusion in a funding agreement subject to such terms as the parties may negotiate?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P1000_S1000_815.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 1000.820 (2025) § 1000.820 What programs are included under section 403(b)(2) (25 U.S.C. 5363(b)(2))?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P1000_S1000_820.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 1000.825 (2025) § 1000.825 What programs are included under section 403(c) (25 U.S.C. 5363(c))?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P1000_S1000_825.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 1000.830 (2025) § 1000.830 What does “special geographic, historical or cultural” mean?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P1000_S1000_830.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 1000.835 (2025) § 1000.835 Under section 403(b)(2) (25 U.S.C. 5363(b)(2)), when must programs be awarded non-competitively?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P1000_S1000_835.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 1000.840 (2025) § 1000.840 May a non-BIA bureau include in a funding agreement, on a non-competitive basis, programs of special geographic, historical, or cultural significance?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P1000_S1000_840.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 1000.845 (2025) § 1000.845 Are there any non-BIA programs that may not be included in a funding agreement?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P1000_S1000_845.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 1000.850 (2025) § 1000.850 Does a Tribe/Consortium need to be identified in an authorizing statute in order for a program or element of a program to be included in a non-BIA funding agreement?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P1000_S1000_850.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 1000.855 (2025) § 1000.855 Will Tribes/Consortia participate in the Secretary's determination of what is to be included on the annual list of available programs?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P1000_S1000_855.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 1000.860 (2025) § 1000.860 How will the Secretary consult with Tribes/Consortia in developing the list of available programs?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P1000_S1000_860.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 1000.865 (2025) § 1000.865 What else is on the list in addition to eligible programs?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P1000_S1000_865.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P1000_S1000_830. 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