Public Law 102-477
Public Law 102-477, known as the Indian Employment, Training and Related Services Demonstration Act (25 U.S.C. 3401 et seq), was established to enhance the ability of federally recognized tribes and Alaska Native entities to address their employment and training needs. The primary intent of the 477 Program is to streamline and consolidate various federal grant programs related to employment, training, and related services into a single, cohesive plan, budget, and reporting system. This integration is designed to align with tribal priorities, reduce administrative burdens, and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery within tribal communities.
The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) within the Department of the Interior (DOI) serves as the lead federal agency responsible for implementing the 477 Program. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is one of twelve federal departments with grant programs eligible for integration under this legislation. These federal partners collaborate to ensure that tribal plans are reviewed and approved efficiently, providing tribes with the necessary support to implement their integrated services successfully.
ACF 477 Funding
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) within HHS administers ten federal grant programs eligible for integration under 477. These programs significantly enhance the scope and scale of social services available to tribes, supporting a broad range of community needs and fostering self-sufficiency.
At the close of fiscal year 2024, 73 tribes have integrated 162 ACF grant awards under 477, totaling over $293 million. ACF funding accounts for 85% of the total integrated funding under 477.
ACF FY25 Grant Programs and Funds Transferred to Tribes Under 477
DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM | FY24 GRANT FUNDING INCLUDED IN 477* |
HHS | $409,368,058 |
Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) | $280,134,737 |
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) | $2,972,492 |
Family Violence Prevention Services Act (FVPSA) | $4,213,398 |
| Office of Head Start (OHS) | $12,029,457 |
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) | $14,646,445 |
Native Employment Works (NEW) | $3,250,374 |
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) | $88,458,872 |
Title IV-B, Subpart 1 Child Welfare Services Program | $1,368,450 |
Title IV-B, Subpart 2 Promoting Safe and Stable Families | $1,693,833 |
| Tribal PREP | $600,000 |
Other federal departments | $51,905,000 |
*The grant funding amounts are rounded to the nearest thousand dollars.