R661-4-301. Application Process

  (1) Completed Chapter proposals must be submitted to the UNTF Administrative office at least five (5) working days prior to the regular monthly Dine' Advisory Committee. If a deadline falls on a holiday, the proposals will be due the business day before the holiday.

  (a) Chapters must coordinate with IHS, NTUA, and other service providers to ensure utility plans and match funding are in place.

  (b) If requested by the Chapter or other funding entities participating in the Project, UNTF may provide technical assistance for Chapter projects.

  (2) Chapter project proposals shall include the following:

  (a) Project Description;

  (b) Project Scope including identification and quantification of beneficiaries;

  (c) Match-funding agencies' roles and expectations;

  (d) Description of how project will be achieved, including any manpower needs;

  (e) Project Budget indicating estimated amounts; and,

  (f) A final executed Chapter Resolution containing needed in compliance with the Navajo Nation policy on Chapter resolution requirements.

  (3) The completed proposal is presented to the Dine' Advisory Committee for review and recommendation to the UNTF Board.

  (a) If the proposal is incomplete, the proposal will be returned to the originating Chapter for resubmission when complete.

  (b) If the proposal receives an approval through Committee and Board action in a duly-called meeting, the proposal will be funded.

  (c) A written report on the progress on all projects must be submitted by the Chapter to the UNTF Board and Dine' Advisory Committee at their regularly-scheduled meetings.