# 45 CFR § 286.15: Who is eligible to operate a Tribal TANF program?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-286.15

## Section

- **Citation:** 45 CFR § 286.15
- **Heading:** Who is eligible to operate a Tribal TANF program?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 45—Public Welfare > Subtitle B—Regulations Relating to Public Welfare > CHAPTER II—OFFICE OF FAMILY ASSISTANCE (ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS), ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES > PART 286—TRIBAL TANF PROVISIONS > Subpart A—General Tribal TANF Provisions

## Text

Link to an amendment published at 91 FR 48289, July 31, 2026.
(a) An Indian tribe that meets the definition of Indian tribe given in § 286.5 is eligible to apply to operate a Tribal Family Assistance Program.
(b) In addition, an intertribal consortium of eligible Indian tribes may develop and submit a single TFAP.

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