Eligibility

Within the United States department of agriculture, the food and nutrition service determines if an Indian tribal organization is capable of effective and efficient administration of the program. If the food and nutrition service determines the Indian tribal organization is not capable of effective and efficient administration of the program, the appropriate agency of the state government is responsible for the program on all or part of the Indian reservation. The appropriate agency of the state government may administer the program on behalf of an otherwise capable tribe if agreed to in writing by both parties.