Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 10, 2026

Title 25 - Indians last revised: Dec 01, 2025
§ 273.145 - How can funds be used for subcontractors?

The Bureau may make contract funds under the Johnson-O'Malley Act available directly only to Tribal organizations, States, public school districts, and Indian corporations. However, Tribal organizations, States, public school districts, and Indian corporations receiving funds may use the funds to subcontract for necessary services with any appropriate individual, organization, or corporation.

authority: Secs. 201-203, Pub. L. 93-638, 88 Stat. 2203, 2213-2214 (25 U.S.C. 455-457), unless otherwise noted
source: 85 FR 10948, Feb. 25, 2020, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 25 CFR 273.145