What is a funding agreement for a non-BIA program?

Funding agreements for non-BIA programs are legally binding and mutually enforceable agreements between a bureau and a Tribe/Consortium participating in the self-governance program that contain: (a) A description of that portion or portions of a bureau program that are to be performed by the Tribe/Consortium; and (b) Associated funding, terms and conditions under which the Tribe/Consortium will assume a program, or portion of a program.