# 45 CFR § 286.30: What is the process for retrocession of a Tribal Family Assistance Grant? > Federal · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-286.30 ## Section - **Citation:** 45 CFR § 286.30 - **Heading:** What is the process for retrocession of a Tribal Family Assistance Grant? - **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 B—Tribal TANF Funding ## Text (a) A Tribe that wishes to terminate its TFAG prior to the end of its three-year plan must— (1) Notify the Secretary and the State in writing of the reason(s) for termination no later than 120 days prior to the effective date of the termination, or (2) Notify the Secretary in writing of the reason(s) for termination no later than 30 days prior to the effective date of the termination, where such effective data is mutually agreed upon by the Tribe and the affected State(s). (b) The effective date of the termination must coincide with the last day of a calendar month. (c) For a Tribe that retrocedes, the provisions of 2 CFR parts 200 and 300 will apply with regard to closeout of the grant. All unobligated funds will be returned by the Tribe to the Federal government. (d) The SFAG will be increased by the amount of the TFAG available for the subsequent quarterly installment. (e) A Tribe's application to implement a TANF program subsequent to its retrocession will be treated as any other application to operate a TANF program, except that we may take into account when considering approval— (1) Whether the circumstances that the Tribe identified for termination of its TANF program remain applicable and the extent to which— (i) The Tribe has control over such circumstances, and (ii) Such circumstances are reasonably related to program funding accountability, and (2) Whether any outstanding funds and penalty amounts are repaid. (f) A Tribe which retrocedes a Tribal TANF program is responsible for: (1) Complying with the data collection and reporting requirements and all other program requirements for the period before the retrocession is effective; (2) Any applicable penalties (see subpart D) for actions occurring prior to retrocession; the provisions of 2 CFR parts 200 and 300; (3) compliance with other Federal statutes and regulations applicable to the TANF program; and (4) any penalties resulting from audits covering the period before the effective date of retrocession. [65 FR 8530, Feb. 18, 2000, as amended at 81 FR 3020, Jan. 20, 2016; 89 FR 80071, Oct. 2, 2024] ## Nearby sections - [45 CFR § 286.1 § 286.1 What does this part cover?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-286.1.md) - [45 CFR § 286.5 § 286.5 What definitions apply to this part?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-286.5.md) - [45 CFR § 286.10 § 286.10 What does the term “assistance” mean?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-286.10.md) - [45 CFR § 286.15 § 286.15 Who is eligible to operate a Tribal TANF program?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-286.15.md) - [45 CFR § 286.20 § 286.20 How is the amount of a Tribal Family Assistance Grant (TFAG) determined?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-286.20.md) - [45 CFR § 286.25 § 286.25 How will we resolve disagreements over the State-submitted data used to determine the amount of a Tribal Family Assistance Grant?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-286.25.md) - [45 CFR § 286.30 § 286.30 What is the process for retrocession of a Tribal Family Assistance Grant?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-286.30.md) - [45 CFR § 286.35 § 286.35 What are proper uses of Tribal Family Assistance Grant funds?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-286.35.md) - [45 CFR § 286.40 § 286.40 May a Tribe use the Tribal Family Assistance Grant to fund IDAs ?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-286.40.md) - [45 CFR § 286.45 § 286.45 What uses of Tribal Family Assistance Grant funds are improper?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-286.45.md) - [45 CFR § 286.50 § 286.50 Is there a limit on the percentage of a Tribal Family Assistance Grant that can be used for administrative costs?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-286.50.md) - [45 CFR § 286.55 § 286.55 What types of costs are subject to the administrative cost limit on Tribal Family Assistance Grant funds?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-286.55.md) - [45 CFR § 286.60 § 286.60 Must Tribes obligate all Tribal Family Assistance Grant funds by the end of the fiscal year in which they are awarded?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-286.60.md) - [45 CFR § 286.65 § 286.65 How can a Tribe apply to administer a Tribal Temporary Assistance For Needy Families (TANF) Program?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-286.65.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-286.30. 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