Utah Admin. Code R32 — Navajo Trust Fund

R661 Trustees

R661-1 Utah Navajo Trust Fund Scope

Utah Admin. Code R661-1-1 Scope

These rules are adopted pursuant to Subsection 51-10-205(4)(a), and shall be interpreted so as to be consistent with the Navajo Trust Fund Act. These rules shall govern the Board of Trustees, the Trust Administrator, the Trust staff, the Dine' Advisory Committee, as well as all beneficiaries of the Utah Navajo Trust Fund.

History

KEY: Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF), Board of Trustees, Dine' Advisory Committee
Date of Last Change: February 29, 2016
Notice of Continuation: July 30, 2025
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10

R661-2 Utah Navajo Trust Fund Definitions

Utah Admin. Code R661-2-1 Definitions

(1) "Act" means the Navajo Trust Fund Act, Utah Code Annotated Title 51 Chapter 10.

(2) "Board of Trustees" means the Board of Trustees of the Utah Navajo Trust Fund created by Utah Code Ann. Section 51- 10-202.

(3) "Chapter" means a chapter of the Navajo Nation; with regards to the UNTF, it also means the Blue Mountain Dine' Community.

(4) "College" means any college, university, technical school, or an institution of higher learning after high school (post- secondary) level.

(5) "Dine' Advisory Committee" means the committee established pursuant to Utah Code Ann. Section 51-10-206.

(6) "Financial Assistance" means UNTF financial assistance.

(7) "State" means the state of Utah.

(8) "UNTF" means the Utah Navajo Trust Fund created by Utah Code Ann. Section 51-10-201.

(9) "UNTF employee" means a person who is not a UNTF officer who is employed on a full-time, part-time, or contract basis by UNTF.

(10) "UNTF officer" means members of the Board of Directors and the UNTF Administrator appointed pursuant to Utah Code Ann. Section 51-10-202, 203, and 204.

History

KEY: definitions, Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF), chapter, Dine' Advisory Committee
Date of Last Change: February 29, 2016
Notice of Continuation: July 30, 2025
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10

R661-3 Utah Navajo Trust Fund Residency Policy

Utah Admin. Code R661-3-101 Eligibility

(1) To be eligible for program services from the Utah Navajo Trust Fund, a person must be a Navajo residing in San Juan County, Utah, as required by Public Law 90-306, adopted by Congress on May 17, 1968.

(2) To be considered "a Navajo" for purposes of this policy, a person shall meet the standards adopted by the Navajo Nation Council for membership in the Tribe and provide proof thereof in the form of a Navajo Nation Certificate of Indian Blood ("CIB") that shows the Navajo tribal census number.

(3) To be considered a resident of San Juan County, Utah, an individual must provide:

(a) Utah Navajo Residency Verification Form (UNTF Form R3101-1) from a Utah Navajo Chapter, including the Blue Mountain Dine' Community, that the individual is a San Juan County, Utah resident.

(b) A birth certificate and;

(c) a minimum of three of the following items that support a claim of San Juan County, Utah residency (listed in order of preference):

(i). Utility bills,

(ii) A San Juan County, Utah or Utah Navajo Chapter voter registration,

(iii) Utah Drivers' License or state-issued identification card,

(iv) San Juan County, Utah, School District student records,

(v) A homesite lease,

(vi) Verification of house location by GPS, or,

(vii) Dwelling unit rental receipts.

(d) Utah Navajo residents and their dependents (as defined by the U.S. Internal Revenue Code) shall have a principal place of residence in San Juan County, Utah, for at least five (5) years immediately preceding the date of application for any UNTF program services and shall have the present intention to continue residency in San Juan County, Utah, permanently or for the indefinite future.

(i) A person's "principal place of residence" is where the person's habitation is fixed and to which, whenever he/she is absent, he/she has the intention of returning daily for at least nine (9) months of the year. A person's habitation shall mean the physical location of his/her own home or the home of the parents or legal guardians, with whom the person resides.

(ii) A person does not become a resident merely because:

(A) he/she is present in San Juan County, Utah; or,

(B) he/she is in San Juan County, Utah temporarily with no intent to make San Juan County, Utah, his/her home.

(iii) A person does not lose his/her place of residence merely by leaving for:

(A) military service,

(B) volunteer service, such as religious service or social service (Peace Corps, VISTA, Americorps, etc.),

(e) Upon establishing proof of marriage, a non-San Juan County, Utah spouse shall be deemed a resident qualified to apply for UNTF program services to the extent that his/her spouse qualifies, and the couple maintains residency in San Juan County, Utah. Documentation proving marriage includes:

(i) a marriage certificate; or,

(ii) a Navajo Nation Affidavit of Marriage for traditional Navajo marriages; or,

(iii) a Navajo Nation common law marriage certificate.

(f) Adopted children acquire the resident status of their adoptive parents as of the date the decree of adoption is signed, and the parents meet the required residency criteria. Adopted children must also meet the Navajo Nation tribal enrollment requirements evidenced by a Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB) document.

(4) An applicant's residency shall be verified by a sworn statement (UNTF Form R3101-2) by the applicant that he/she meets the residency standards required herein and shall be certified by Chapter officials of the Utah Chapter (UNTF Form R3101-1) where the applicant resides.

History

KEY: residency, San Juan County, Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF), chapter resolution
Date of Last Change: March 14, 2017
Notice of Continuation: July 30, 2025
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10

Utah Admin. Code R661-3-201 Challenges to Residency

(1) An applicant's claim of residency may be challenged by any Utah Navajo Chapter official by filing a claim with the Utah Dine' Advisory Committee. The claim shall list with specificity the evidence why the applicant does not meet the residency requirement.

(2) In cases where a person's residency is in dispute, information contained in the population database used and maintained by UNTF in allocating resources between Chapters shall be provided to the Dine' Advisory Committee.

(3) After giving the applicant and the Chapter officer notice and an opportunity to be heard and/or an opportunity to submit written responses, the Dine' Advisory Committee shall determine whether the applicant meets the residency requirements. The decision of the Dine' Advisory Committee is final.

(4) If a person is determined to have been ineligible after he/she has benefited or received a UNTF program service, the person shall be obligated to reimburse UNTF for the cost of such services.

History

KEY: residency, San Juan County, Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF), chapter resolution
Date of Last Change: March 14, 2017
Notice of Continuation: July 30, 2025
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10

Utah Admin. Code R661-3-301 Additional Documentation

(1) The Trust Administrator may require additional documentation to meet residency criteria.

R661-3-401. Forms

R3101-1 Utah Navajo Residency Verification

R3101-2 Applicant's Statement Affidavit

History

KEY: residency, San Juan County, Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF), chapter resolution
Date of Last Change: March 14, 2017
Notice of Continuation: July 30, 2025
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10

R661-4 Utah Navajo Trust Fund Chapter Projects

Utah Admin. Code R661-4-101 Intent

(1) Intent of this program is to assist Chapters in meeting the needs of their local community by improving living conditions and responding to general welfare concerns.

(2) It is the Chapter's responsibility to set priorities regarding the development they wish to pursue given the amount of funding they can mobilize.

(a) Chapter projects require some, if not all, of the following elements: planning, site selection and assessments, proper clearances, architectural design and engineering, contract management, and completion of a development project. Additionally, project planning shall include reasonable timeframes and phased budgeting.

(b) Chapters are encouraged to employ long-term planning, including community planning and project specific planning, to anticipate future development needs in their communities.

(3) Chapter projects must serve people determined to be in the greatest need by the Chapter, based on its annual priorities and/or community development planning and must take into consideration:

(a) Individuals 55 years of age or older currently living in hogans and wanting a home without utility services are top priority;

(b) Individuals that are handicapped and meet the IHS and Navajo Nation guidelines for utility and water access assistance.

(c) Low Income families in accordance with State, Federal and Navajo Nation guidelines. "Low income" also means "no income".

(d) Applicants that have not been assisted by the Chapter's Housing Assistance program.

(e) Veterans who have served in military service and are obtaining assistance through Navajo Nation, Federal, or state programs for home construction purposes.

(f) Chapter Officials, Dine' Advisory Committee Representatives, or immediate relatives may have to access to UNTF benefits, as long as they are legitimately in the highest priority need and if the State of Utah and Navajo Nation tribal ethics policies are complied with in accordance with UCA Section 51-10-206(5)(b). In such situations, the Chapter Official or Dine' Advisory Committee Representative will refrain from voting on issues which directly or indirectly may affect them.

(g) Applicants shall designate, in writing, an individual who will be responsible for the property in the event of applicant's death or incapacitation.

(4) UNTF funding shall only be provided to match funding from other sources. A commitment letter must be provided with the proposal to evidence that another agency has committed funding.

History

KEY: chapter projects, community needs, Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF)
Date of Last Change: February 29, 2016
Notice of Continuation: July 30, 2025
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10

Utah Admin. Code R661-4-201 General Policies

(1) Chapters are required to bid out purchases based on a competitive process pursuant to the State of Utah procurement statutes and rules. At least two bids must be received by the Chapter for evaluation and award of a construction.

(2) All Utah Chapters submitting proposals for Chapter project funding must attach a list of constituents to be served. Only those residents residing in San Juan County, Utah and listed on the UNTF Census shall be considered eligible.

(3) UNTF will periodically review projects, budgets, and balances with Chapter staff and at least one Chapter officer, together with the Dine' Advisory Committee, to determine a Chapter's plans for projects and completion schedules.

(4) UNTF will conduct monitoring visits either on a periodic basis, from time to time, on a random basis, or as needs dictate.

History

KEY: chapter projects, community needs, Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF)
Date of Last Change: February 29, 2016
Notice of Continuation: July 30, 2025
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10

Utah Admin. Code 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;

(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.

History

KEY: chapter projects, community needs, Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF)
Date of Last Change: February 29, 2016
Notice of Continuation: July 30, 2025
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10

Utah Admin. Code R661-4-401 Disbursement of Funds

(1) The sponsoring Chapter or entity shall provide UNTF with a complete copy of any and all executed contracts for UNTF funded projects. UNTF will not disburse any payments until it receives a copy of the written and executed contract.

(2) UNTF match-funding disbursements

(a) UNTF will make arrangements with co-funding agencies regarding payment requests and drawdown procedures.

(b) If the funding sources agree, a payment request procedure that complies with the State of Utah's accounting process will be used.

(3) All payments will be sent directly to the contractor or servicing organization.

(a) UNTF payments must be requested through the standard State of Utah accounting process. Payments shall only be made according to the terms of contract and UNTF procedures.

(b) Chapters requesting reimbursements must provide copies of canceled checks, front and back, and any and all receipts which support the claim request.

(4) The Chapter or sponsoring organization shall:

(a) Provide UNTF with a monthly written activity update on the first day of each month. Reports shall include at a minimum:

(i) a financial update on how funds are being used; and,

(ii) a progress report, including photos, of the project.

(b) Provide UNTF with a Construction Schedule and Schedule of Values for the project.

(i) The Construction Schedule shall be updated monthly to indicate percentage of completion of the Project.

(ii) The Schedule of Values is a breakdown of the different phases of the total project and dollar value of each phase of the project.

(c) Provide a close-out report to UNTF when project funds have been fully expended or the Project is complete, whichever occurs first.

(5) Use of UNTF funds:

(a) Allowed expenditures include:

(i) Project labor, material purchases, equipment rental, professional and technical assistance (for architects, engineers, contractors, surveyors, etc.) or other items needed to complete a project.

(ii) Office equipment is an allowable expenditure in accordance with the UNTF Office Equipment Purchase and Repair Program in the UNTF policies.

(iii) The Blue Mountain Dine' Community (BMDC) may use a portion of their Chapter Project allocation for selective administrative expenses as provided by BMDC policies.

(b) Non-allowed expenditures include administrative expenses such as: Chapter salaries, per diem and travel and/or mileage, utilities, insurance, food, cleaning supplies and office expenses, etc.

History

KEY: chapter projects, community needs, Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF)
Date of Last Change: February 29, 2016
Notice of Continuation: July 30, 2025
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10

Utah Admin. Code R661-4-501 Program Effectiveness Metric

(1) Percentage of Chapter Projects commenced within two (2) years of UNTF funding.

(2) If it is the opinion of UNTF staff that insufficient progress has been made on an approved Chapter Project within two (2) years of the approval date, UNTF staff will meet with the Chapter staff and Chapter Officials to determine if the funding authorization should be rescinded. UNTF Staff shall recommend to the UNTF Board whether approved funding should or should not be rescinded.

History

KEY: chapter projects, community needs, Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF)
Date of Last Change: February 29, 2016
Notice of Continuation: July 30, 2025
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10

R661-5 Utah Navajo Trust Fund Blue Mountain Dine' Community

Utah Admin. Code R661-5-101 Project Funding Policy

(1) The Blue Mountain Dine' Community ("BMDC") receives annual Chapter projects allocation from UNTF based on population data.

(a) BMDC is required to adopt an annual budget and submit it to UNTF for approval prior to obtaining UNTF funds. BMDC administrative expenses shall come from its annual Chapter projects allocation.

(b) For project specific budget allocations, a detailed project proposal must be submitted to UNTF describing how funds will be used.

History

KEY: Blue Mountain Dine', chapter, Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF)
Date of Last Change: February 29, 2016
Notice of Continuation: July 30, 2025
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10

Utah Admin. Code R661-5-201 Funding Priorities

(1) BMDC adopts the priorities provided for in Rule R661-4. In addition to priorities provided for in Rule R661-4, the BMDC Board of Directors will recommend applicants in the greatest need for assistance and recommend funding amounts.

(2) The priority system provided for in Rule R661-4 may also be used in determining other needs like water hauling, firewood hauling, electric powerline projects, water/sewer line projects, and other community development projects.

History

KEY: Blue Mountain Dine', chapter, Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF)
Date of Last Change: February 29, 2016
Notice of Continuation: July 30, 2025
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10

R661-8 Utah Navajo Trust Fund Power Lines and House Wiring Program

Utah Admin. Code R661-8-101 Objective

(1) The objective of the Power Lines and House wiring program is to provide financial assistance to individuals and entities for development of power line main trunk lines or extensions, and/or house wiring projects.

(2) UNTF match funding will be limited to 50% of the project cost or $400,000, whichever is lower if the project is entirely in the State of Utah. If any power line project extends into other states, UNTF will provide match-funding only for the prorated portion located in Utah.

(3) House wiring work must conform to the requirements of the edition of the National Electrical Code current at the time the wiring work is to be performed.

History

KEY: power lines, electrical wiring, Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF)
Date of Last Change: February 29, 2016
Notice of Continuation: July 30, 2025
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10

Utah Admin. Code R661-8-201 Applicants

Applicants shall work directly with their Chapter to apply for financial assistance.

(1) All requests, budget preparation, updates and progress reports, will be initially processed through the Chapter.

(2) Power line/house wiring projects will follow the regular chapter project guidelines.

History

KEY: power lines, electrical wiring, Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF)
Date of Last Change: February 29, 2016
Notice of Continuation: July 30, 2025
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10

Utah Admin. Code R661-8-301 Documentation Required

(1) Power Lines: Main Lines or Extensions

(a) Explanation from power line company regarding feasibility, routing, and preliminary cost information.

(b) Project description, including identification of each phase of the work to be completed and which organization/contractor will be responsible for certain tasks.

(i) A map of the proposed route of the power line shall be included.

(ii) An explanation of the total number of families or individuals that will benefit from the power line distribution and extensions.

(c) Proof that the utility company or a private consultant that Rights-of-Way (ROW) are have been or will be obtained for the project. If a consultant is used for the ROW work, at least two (2) quotations from consultants shall be received.

(d) All appropriate clearances for the specified areas to be served from Navajo Nation and Bureau of Indian Affairs; submission of a letter from all applicable agencies verifying required clearances have been obtained is required.

(e) Identification of all match-funding sources with their scope of responsibility and contribution.

(f) A Resolution from the Chapter, with a final client listing and a current estimate shall be submitted in support of the request.

(1) Individual house wiring Applications require:

(a) At least two (2) quotes from qualified, licensed electricians specifying the cost associated with installing hous e wiring.

(b) Proof of licensing, bonding, insurance and warranty for all Contractors or sub-contractors hired by the Chapter to install house wiring.

(c) A project description that includes a listing of the dwelling units included in the proposed project and the detailed cost of each dwelling unit installation.

History

KEY: power lines, electrical wiring, Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF)
Date of Last Change: February 29, 2016
Notice of Continuation: July 30, 2025
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10

Utah Admin. Code R661-8-401 Retainage

(1) Ten percent (10%) of UNTF funding shall be retained until final inspection and approval of the work performed.

History

KEY: power lines, electrical wiring, Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF)
Date of Last Change: February 29, 2016
Notice of Continuation: July 30, 2025
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10

Utah Admin. Code R661-8-501 Program Effectiveness Metrics

(1) The Chapter shall submit documentation that each home to be serviced under the UNTF program has been inspected and determined in compliance with Navajo Tribal Utility Authority (NTUA) or Rocky Mountain Power (RMP) electrical specifications.

(2) The percentage of power line projects physically completed within three (3) years of UNTF commitment of funds

(3) The percentage of individual house wiring projects completed within 12 months of UNTF commitment of funds.

History

KEY: power lines, electrical wiring, Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF)
Date of Last Change: February 29, 2016
Notice of Continuation: July 30, 2025
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10

R661-9 Utah Navajo Trust Fund Public Facility Projects

Utah Admin. Code R661-9-101 Sponsors

Chapters shall be the main sponsors and proponents of a public facility project; if the sponsor is not a Chapter, the requesting entities will work directly with their respective Chapter in which the building is located.

(1) All requests, budget preparation, updates and progress reports, will be processed through the Chapter first.

(a) All documentation must be provided by the Chapter or to the hosting chapter.

(b) The sponsoring organization must work closely with the chapter.

(2) The Chapter shall be included in all the processes of development from the commencement to the completion.

History

KEY: chapter public facilities, Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF)
Date of Last Change: July 17, 2020
Notice of Continuation: February 4, 2026
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10-205(4)(a)

Utah Admin. Code R661-9-201 Compliance with Applicable Laws and Regulations

The Chapter or Sponsor shall abide by all applicable laws, regulations, rules, policies, practices, and protocol for public facility projects, including but not limited to, site clearances, fees and permits, environmental clearances, abatement, uniform commercial building codes, architectural standards, and utility company requirements.

History

KEY: chapter public facilities, Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF)
Date of Last Change: July 17, 2020
Notice of Continuation: February 4, 2026
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10-205(4)(a)

Utah Admin. Code R661-9-301 Public Facility Projects Shall Follow General Chapter Project Policies

(1) New construction, additions, major or minor renovation, and/or repairs are included in this program.

(2) The following types of projects will be considered for funding:

(a) Multi-Purpose Building

(b) Senior Citizen Center

(d) Chapter recreation facilities such as baseball field construction basketball court construction, and/or swimming pool construction

(e) Headstart / Pre-School Building

(f) Library/Media Center

(g) Transfer Station

(h) Street Improvement

(i) Vendors Village

(j) Temporary Shelter

(k) Regional Water Purification Systems

History

KEY: chapter public facilities, Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF)
Date of Last Change: July 17, 2020
Notice of Continuation: February 4, 2026
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10-205(4)(a)

Utah Admin. Code R661-9-401 Funding

(1) Chapters willing to a use a portion of their annual allocation will have preference for funding by the Fund.

(2) Unless waived by the Dine Advisory Committee or the Board of Trustees, match funding for a project is required.

(3) UNTF may fund up to $600,000 or 35% of the total project cost per project, whichever is less. UNTF may decide to fund up to $1,000,000 in a given fiscal year, and as the DAC and Board of Trustees approves the annual budget.

History

KEY: chapter public facilities, Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF)
Date of Last Change: July 17, 2020
Notice of Continuation: February 4, 2026
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10-205(4)(a)

Utah Admin. Code R661-9-501 Requirements for Approved Projects

(1) The Chapter or non-Chapter sponsor shall enter into a contract with the Fund setting forth the terms and conditions for receipt of the UNTF funding.

(2) Documentation required to be submitted to UNTF

(a) Land Withdrawal Documents, boundary survey, and environmental assessment. If these items are not available, the funding request may include payment for these items to be performed.

(b) Tribal/State/Federal clearances for the use of land.

(d) A Chapter resolution supporting the proposed project including priority criteria in support of the proposed project.

(e) An Operation and Maintenance Plan for the completed project.

(3) Required Professional Services

(a) An Architectural and Engineering firm to develop blueprints and specifications in compliance with the applicable building codes.

(b) A licensed contractor to perform the construction work.

History

KEY: chapter public facilities, Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF)
Date of Last Change: July 17, 2020
Notice of Continuation: February 4, 2026
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10-205(4)(a)

R661-10 Utah Navajo Trust Fund Short-Term Training Program

Utah Admin. Code R661-10-101 Objective

The Short-Term Training (STT) Program is established to assist adults interested in improving their job skills and marketability through short-term (up to six months) specialized training programs which offer hands-on training in an instit utional setting.

(1) Eligible training programs include, but are not limited to: certification for CDL (truck driver training), contractor's license, electrician and plumbers training, welding, natural gas compression training, safety awareness programs, or petroleum technology. To be eligible the training program must be offered by a licensed, registered, or accredited vocational-technology institute or center.

(2) The STT program is not intended for college degree- seeking students.

History

KEY: Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF), short-term training program
Date of Last Change: July 17, 2020
Notice of Continuation: February 4, 2026
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10-205(4)(a)

Utah Admin. Code R661-10-201 UNTF STT Funding

UNTF STT funding is a supplemental funding source which must be matched with other funding sources.

(1) The maximum UNTF contribution amount will be determined in each fiscal year of the UNTF annual budget.

(a) The UNTF contribution shall not exceed 50% of the total cost for tuition, fees, books, supplies, and for living expenses per program attended.

(b) UNTF contribution may also provide for living expenses which if provided shall not exceed $500.00 per month, which shall be disbursed by the institution on a monthly basis during the training program.

(2) Applicants may only receive STT funding one time.

History

KEY: Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF), short-term training program
Date of Last Change: July 17, 2020
Notice of Continuation: February 4, 2026
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10-205(4)(a)

Utah Admin. Code R661-10-301 Application Process

(1) Applications shall include:

(a) A residency verification form completed and signed by the applicants Utah Chapter;

(b) A program description for the use of the STT funds and a brochure or information sheet of the program UNTF scholarship application, with the Financial Needs Analysis completed by the institution;

(d) Highest grade completed in High School, GED, or post-high school educational institution last attended;

(e) A referral document from an agency proposing the training and/or the entity proposing the match-funding or acceptance documents from a vocational institution; and,

(f) Documentation which validates a programs' potential for job placement.

(2) All applications are to be submitted to UNTF for review at least thirty (30) calendar days before the training start-up date.

History

KEY: Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF), short-term training program
Date of Last Change: July 17, 2020
Notice of Continuation: February 4, 2026
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10-205(4)(a)

Utah Admin. Code R661-10-401 Reporting

Applicants shall report to UNTF any job offer accepted after completion of the program.

History

KEY: Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF), short-term training program
Date of Last Change: July 17, 2020
Notice of Continuation: February 4, 2026
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10-205(4)(a)

R661-11 Utah Navajo Trust Fund Water Development Projects Culinary and Septic Systems

Utah Admin. Code R661-11-101 Objective

The objective of the Water Development Project Program is to provide financial assistance to individuals and entities for Water Development Projects, culinary and septic leach field development, and development of wells for culinary, agricultural, or livestock water systems

History

KEY: Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF), water projects
Date of Last Change: June 23, 2016
Notice of Continuation: February 4, 2026
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10-205(4)(a)

Utah Admin. Code R661-11-201 Role of the Chapter

(1) Applications, budget preparation, updates and progress reports, shall be processed through the applicants' Chapter.

(2) Water development proposals must comply with Chapter project guidelines.

History

KEY: Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF), water projects
Date of Last Change: June 23, 2016
Notice of Continuation: February 4, 2026
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10-205(4)(a)

Utah Admin. Code R661-11-301 Eligibility

(1) The following water development project categories shall be considered eligible for funding applications:

(a) Culinary water and other plumbing systems for homes.

(b) Septic systems and leach fields for homes.

(d) Water well development for Agricultural purposes.

(e) Well drilling, reservoir repair, and water tank placement for community purposes.

(2) Multi-user projects re preferred over single-user projects, although this program is available for individual homeowners who have match-funding.

History

KEY: Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF), water projects
Date of Last Change: June 23, 2016
Notice of Continuation: February 4, 2026
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10-205(4)(a)

Utah Admin. Code R661-11-401 Procedures

(1) Applications must include a plan developed in association with a utility company, the Indian Health Service, or Navajo Nation Water Resources

(2) Applications shall describe in detail the nature of the water or waste water project, including, but not limited to:

(a) the exact location of the well and lines to be installed;

(b) the number of housing units and/or families that will benefit from the project

(d) the equipment to be used; and,

(e) labor costs.

(3) Applications must include appropriate documentation of required clearances from the Navajo Nation Division of Resources - Department of Water Resources, Navajo Nation Land Department, Navajo Nation Farmland Management, Navajo Nation Environmental Protection Agency and other applicable agencies.

(4) If the project involves culinary water development applications must include written verification that the project meets Indian Health Service requirements for public use and safety standards. Chapters shall work closely with IHS on all culinary water development projects.

(5) Applications shall list all match-funding agencies and their responsibility and contribution to the project. Chapters should identify and utilize every possible funding agency in order to provide adequate funding for the project.

(6) Applications shall include a resolution from the Chapter confirming support of the project.

(7) Contractors or sub-contractors hired by the Chapters to install indoor shall provide proof of insurance, bonding and warranties.

History

KEY: Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF), water projects
Date of Last Change: June 23, 2016
Notice of Continuation: February 4, 2026
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10-205(4)(a)

Utah Admin. Code R661-11-501 Retainage

Ten percent (10%) of UNTF funding will be retained; the Chapter may request final payment of the 10% retainage amount after a final inspection of the completed project is made and the Chapter has approved payment.

History

KEY: Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF), water projects
Date of Last Change: June 23, 2016
Notice of Continuation: February 4, 2026
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10-205(4)(a)

Utah Admin. Code R661-11-601 Program Effectiveness Metrics

(1) Multi-user water projects shall be completed within 2 years of approval by the UNTF.

(2) Single-user septic and/or water projects shall be completed within 6 months of approval by the UNTF.

History

KEY: Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF), water projects
Date of Last Change: June 23, 2016
Notice of Continuation: February 4, 2026
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10-205(4)(a)

R661-12 Utah Navajo Trust Fund Homesite Lease Assistance Program

Utah Admin. Code R661-12-101 UNTF Funding

(1) UNTF will fund the costs associated with obtaining a Homesite Lease (HSL) for eligible families for the purpose of building a house, except the cost of the filing fee.

(a) UNTF will fund the costs for Land Surveys and/or Archaeological Clearances and/or Biological Review conducted by the Navajo Nation Fish and Wildlife Department for "Data/Species of Concern" and/or environmental assessment, if necessary.

(b) The application filing fee is not an eligible expense.

History

KEY: Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF), homesite leases
Date of Last Change: June 23, 2016
Notice of Continuation: February 4, 2026
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10-205(4)(a)

Utah Admin. Code R661-12-201 Chapter Obligations

(1) The requesting Chapter or organization will ensure that the client has obtained approval from the Grazing Permit holder and the Chapter's Grazing Committee Representative.

(2) The requesting Chapter or organization will ensure that the client has applied to the Navajo Land Department, and has paid their application fees.

(3) All requesting Chapters must fill out the UNTF Homesite Lease Application form on behalf of the applicant and submit the request to UNTF along with all required documents including an official Chapter Resolution.

(a) Chapters are encouraged to include as many clients as possible under this program and submit the request as a group project in order to minimize costs per client.

(b) Chapters may obtain quotations for eligible activities under this program or request UNTF to obtain quotations after the Chapter has approved the applicant.

(4) The Chapter shall report to UNTF staff when construction of a house begins on the lease site in which UNTF has paid for the Land Survey or Archaeological Clearance or other eligible expenses under this program.

History

KEY: Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF), homesite leases
Date of Last Change: June 23, 2016
Notice of Continuation: February 4, 2026
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10-205(4)(a)

Utah Admin. Code R661-12-301 Procedures to Obtain UNTF Funding Assistance

(1) Chapters must comply with the Homesite Lease Procedures of the Navajo Nation.

(2) Applicants shall:

(a) Obtain consent from the Grazing Permit Holder(s) to obtain a HSL and for the construction of a house;

(b) Notify surrounding neighbors of Applicants plans to withdraw land for a homesite lease.

(c) Contact local Chapter Grazing Committee representative to schedule a site visit to the proposed HSL area and mark the proposed corners of the HSL site with sturdy move-resistant objects.

(d) Obtain HSL Field Clearance Certification from the Grazing Committee.

(e) Submit to the Navajo Land Department all required documents.

(f) Coordinate and work with the Chapter for HSL funding assistance.

(g) Follow all the requirements of the HSL process.

History

KEY: Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF), homesite leases
Date of Last Change: June 23, 2016
Notice of Continuation: February 4, 2026
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10-205(4)(a)

Utah Admin. Code R661-12-401 Documentation Required to Apply for UNTF HSL Assistance

(1) A Chapter Resolution supporting HSL assistance for the applicant which identifies Land Survey or Archaeological Clearance assistance or both.

(2) A Navajo Nation Home Site Lease application and fee receipt from the Navajo Nation Land Department.

(3) A detailed map that shows the exact location of the HSL.

(a) The map can be hand drawn or an area map printed from the internet or map book.

(b) Landmarks such as Chapter Houses and other identifiers should be drawn on the map.

(d) The GPS coordinates shall be written on the map if that information is available.

(e) The Grazing Committee representive shall review the map for accuracy.

(4) All relevant materials should be gathered, packaged, and included in the funding proposal package including survey plats if that is available.

History

KEY: Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF), homesite leases
Date of Last Change: June 23, 2016
Notice of Continuation: February 4, 2026
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10-205(4)(a)

R661-13 Veterans' Housing Program Policy

Utah Admin. Code R661-13-1 Veterans' Housing Program Policy

(1) Definitions

(a) "Veteran" is defined as a person who served in the active military, naval, Coast Guard, or air services, and who was discharged or released there from under conditions other than dishonorable, and who served 90 days or more during war time and 181 days or more during peace time. The definition of a veteran as used in this rule includes Widows and Gold Star Mothers.

(b) A "widow" is defined as a surviving spouse who was validly married to and lived with the veteran continuously from the date of marriage to the date of the veteran's death and has not remarried. The term "widow" used in this guideline includes widowers.

(c) A "Gold Star Mother" is defined as a mother whose child was killed in the line of duty, killed in action or has been declared missing in action.

(2) Program for eligible veterans requesting new house construction assistance.

(a) Applicants shall work directly with their respective Community Veterans Organization first then to the Chapter through which they are seeking housing assistance.

(b) All requests, budget preparation, updates and progress reports, will be processed through the Chapter.

(d) The Applicant's Chapter shall identify match-funding sources to maximize the number of applicants that can be assisted with this program.

(e) UNTF will maintain a Veteran's Housing set aside fund with a limit, per applicant, that is approved by the UNTF board in the annual budget. Funds will be used for new house construction, renovations or remodeling.

(f) A Chapter may use their own chapter crew, contractor, or request the UNTF crew to build these houses for veterans.

(3) Types of Assistance

(a) New construction projects, assistance includes funding for building materials and labor. Matching funding will be required from other sources.

(b) House renovation projects: assistance includes funding for building materials and labor.

(i) veteran; and

(ii) recipient of the most priority points.

(4) Eligibility and Selection Criteria

(a) Applicants for UNTF housing assistance must first submit their application to their Utah Chapter.

(b) A UNTF Veterans Housing Program application must be filled out and submitted to the Utah Chapter where the applicant resides, including homesite lease, allotment deed, leasehold interest, and other legal landownership documentation, and house size and floor plan that is acceptable to the Chapter.

(c) Applicant must be a veteran as defined in Subsection (1)(a). Applicant must verify that they is a veteran by proof of separation papers (DD-214).

(d) Applicant must be a San Juan County, Utah resident as required by Rule R661-3.

(5) There must be proof that applicant's housing condition is substandard, dilapidated or is inadequate in terms of the capacity to meet the basic living standards of the veteran household.

(a) Proof that applicant is homeless or is living in borrowed housing or with relatives;

(b) The Utah Chapter where the applicant resides shall make the initial determination of eligibility for UNTF assistance

(6) the Chapter shall take into consideration:

(a) income;

(b) family size;

(d) health;

(e) housing condition;

(f) the Chapter's priority listing; and

(g) ineligibility for other housing programs.

(7) The Chapter shall also use the following priority rating system in reviewing veteran applications:

(a) Handicapped and Disabled (up to 25 points) applicants, Disabilities sustained from Military Service (up to 25 points), Nonservice-connected disabilities (up to 10 points).

(b) Elderly applicants (up to 25 points), 65 years of age or older (25 points), 59 -- 64 years old (10 points).

(c) Family size and Overcrowded conditions (up to 25 points: 5 points for veteran, 5 points for every family member, but no more than 25 points).

(i) If the veteran is living with relatives, only the immediate family members shall be eligible for points consideration.

(ii) Immediate family members are the applicant, the applicant's spouse, the applicant's biological sons and daughters, and any legally adopted children that are living with the applicant on a full-time basis at the time of application.

(d) Housing or Dwelling Conditions (up to 25 points), If the existing house belongs to the veteran, the house condition shall be evaluated, taking into consideration the interior, exterior, roof, insulation, windows, doors, type of structure, year built or age of house.

(i) Good condition 0 points;

(ii) Fair condition 5 points;

(iii) Poor condition 15 points;

(iv) Very Poor condition 25 points; and

(v) Homeless 25 points;

(8) Veteran Housing Projects shall be completed with 24 months of approval by the UNTF board.

History

KEY: veterans, veterans' housing
Date of Last Change: April 23, 2024
Notice of Continuation: April 30, 2024
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10-205(4)(a)

R661-14 Heavy Equipment Purchase and Repair Program

Utah Admin. Code R661-14-1 Heavy Equipment Purchase and Repair Program

(1) Funding for purchase or repair of Heavy Equipment

(a) Heavy Equipment is equipment such as Graders, Backhoes, or Bobcat or Skidsteer, Fork Lift, One-ton flatbed truck, and attachments.

(b) Funds for this program will be allocated from Heavy Equipment allocation and/or Chapter Projects allocation funds for this program.

(i) UNTF will match up to 75% of the Heavy Equipment purchase with a cap of $75,000for any single item ($50,000.00 piece of heavy equipment x 75% = $37,500.00 UNTF Funding).

(ii) If a Chapter House is not located in Utah, a prorated amount will be applied in addition to the 75% based on the Chapter population in Utah compared to the Chapter population in the Arizona. The Dennehotso and Teecnospos Chapter Houses are located in Arizona, therefore the cap for purchases for those Chapter Houses are as follows:

(A) Dennehotso Chapter is 10% (for example, if heavy equipment cost $20,000, the formula will be $20,000 x 75% x 10% = $1,500.00.)

(B) Teecnospos Chapter is 30% (for example, equipment cost of $20,000 x 75% x 30% = $4,500.00.)

(2) Procedures

(a) UNTF is required to make heavy equipment purchased using the State of Utah Purchasing Department annual purchasing contracts.

(i) Chapters shall contact the UNTF staff to obtain the information regarding types of office equipment that is available under the state contract.

(ii) If equipment is purchased under the state contract, two price quotes are not required.

(b) If the equipment is not under state contract, the Chapter shall obtain cost quotations from at least two vendors or equipment repair service providers to get the best price; the quotes shall be attached to the proposal.

(d) The Chapter shall use the UNTF "Equipment Purchase/Repair Proposal" form and attendant checklist to submit the request for funding.

(e) The proposal and resolution shall be submitted to the UNTF Administration for consideration by the Dine' Advisory Committee and the Board of Trustees.

(f) If approved by the Board of Trustees, the Chapter will submit a UNTF Payment Request form to complete the purchase.

(3) The Chapter shall ensure that Heavy Equipment should only be operated by properly trained experienced operators.

(4) Heavy equipment purchased using UNTF funds shall not be sold without approval from UNTF.

History

KEY: heavy equipment purchases, repair program
Date of Last Change: September 21, 2016
Notice of Continuation: February 4, 2026
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10-205(4)(a)

R661-15 Indemnification

Utah Admin. Code R661-15-1 Indemnification

All recipients of Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF) funds agree to indemnify, save harmless, and release UNTF and the State of Utah, and all their officers, agents, volunteers and employees from and against any and all loss, damages, injury, liability, suits, and proceedings arising out of the use of UNTF funds by Recipient(s), their agents, heirs or assigns.

History

KEY: indemnification
Date of Last Change: September 21, 2016
Notice of Continuation: February 23, 2026
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10-205(4)(a)

R661-16 Health Care Systems Improvement Program

Utah Admin. Code R661-16-1 Health Care Systems Improvement Program

(1) The purpose of this program is to improve health care systems in Utah Navajo communities. This program is primarily intended for physical facility improvements and long-term equipment needs.

(a) Proposals submitted to UNTF under this program shall be for improvements or equipment and must be limited to buildings and/or land located in San Juan County, Utah.

(b) Financial assistance may be in the form of grants or loans.

(c) The amount of financial assistance for health care systems improvements from the Trust Fund may be limited to the amount budgeted and approved by the Dine' Advisory Committee and the UNTF Board of Trustees.

(d) Matching sources of funding are encouraged.

(2) Procedures

(a) The requesting organization shall complete a proposal and coordinate with the local Chapter(s) for support of the proposed project. Since health care facilities usually serve a large geographical area and several communities, it is strongly recommended to have surrounding Chapters provide resolutions of support.

(b) Proposal contents:

(i) Name and contact information of organization:

(A) including the organizational structure of proposing entity;

(B) members of the governing board;

(D) staffing information.

(ii) Description of existing Health Care system:

(A) name of the facility;

(B) project location (include map for illustration);

(D) size and dimensions, and range and capacity of health services.

(iii) Description of proposed new construction or improvements to be made:

(A) designated Project Manager.

(B) proposed size;

(D) conceptual floorplan; and,

(E) type of facility (Hospital, Clinic, Nursing Home, Dialysis Center, Adult Care, Assisted Living, Hospice, Mobile Clinic, etc).

(iv) Description of how the proposed new construction or improvement(s) will result in the improvement of the health system (additional services, revenue generation, staff expansion, new technology, etc.)

(v) Support letters or agreements and Chapter resolutions, and other supporting documents for the proposed project.

(vi) The proposal will be reviewed by the Dine' Advisory Committee, if approved by the Dine' Advisory Committee, it will then be presented to the Board of Trustees for approval. UNTF has the discretion to request additional information from the applicant

(3) Additional Requirements

(a) If the proposal requires a loan, the entity must comply with the terms and conditions of the loan agreement and the scheduled repayments of the loan.

(i) The entity shall not list UNTF as a co-signer nor as a guarantor.

(ii) UNTF will require a security interest in any projects financed by UNTF loans.

(b) UNTF will periodically review the progress of the project development and submitted financial reports.

(i) UNTF may deny any requesting organization's future funding allocations in cases of non-compliance or non-conformance to UNTF policies, procedures, or contractual commitments made to obtain UNTF funding.

(ii) UNTF may deny or cease payments for a project based upon non-compliance with the terms of the UNTF grant or loanby the borrower or grantee.

(c) Organizations that receive funding through this program are required to provide annual reports to UNTF, detailing how UNTF funds and other matching funds were used.

History

KEY: Navajo health systems
Date of Last Change: September 21, 2016
Notice of Continuation: February 23, 2026
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10-205(4)(a)

R661-17 Office Equipment Purchase Program

Utah Admin. Code R661-17-1 Office Equipment Purchase Program

(1) The purpose of this program to provide Chapters with funds to purchase office equipment or software.

(a) The funds for this program are not allocated to individual Chapters; the funds are provided for in the annual budget and can be disbursed to a Chapter if requested and approved by the DAC and the Board.

(b) This Program is intended for the purchase of new office equipment, generally in an amount exceeding $300.00.

(c) "Office equipment" is equipment used in an office setting, such as computers, fax machines, photocopiers, printers, typewriters, and furniture.

(d) Software funding is limited to one-time purchase of computer software or software upgrades.

(e) Ineligible Purchases:

(i) Ink cartridges, toners, ribbons, paper, staples, or maintenance programs.

(ii) Portable office equipment such as laptop computers, iPads, cell phones, calculators, and other equipment that can be easily stolen, borrowed and not returned, misplaced, or otherwise lost.

(2) Amount of Funding available

(A) UNTF will match up to 75% of the Office Equipment purchase with a cap of $10,000 for any single item ($2,000.00 piece of office equipment x 75% = $1,500.00 UNTF Funding). Higher price proposals may be entertained under a Chapter Project request.

(B) If a Chapter House is not located in Utah, a prorated amount will be applied in addition to the 75% based on the Chapter population in Utah compared to the Chapter population in the Arizona. The Dennehotso and Teecnospos Chapter Houses are located in Arizona, therefore the cap for purchases for those Chapter Houses are as follows:

(i) Dennehotso 10% (for example, if a new piece of office equipment cost $2,000, the formula will be $2,000 x 75% x 10% = $150.00.)

(ii) Teecnospos 30% (for example, equipment cost of $2,000 x 75% x 30% = $450.00.)

(3) Procedures

(A) UNTF is required to make office equipment purchases using the Division of Purchasing and when applicable, the Department of Technology Services purchasing contract.

(i) Chapters shall contact the UNTF staff to obtain the information regarding types of office equipment available under state contract.

(ii) If equipment is purchased under a state contract two price quotes are not required.

(B) Chapters shall use the UNTF "Equipment Purchase Proposal" form and attendant checklist to submit the request for funding.

(i) Applicants shall obtain a signed Chapter resolution supporting the proposal.

(ii) Chapters shall submit the form and the Chapter resolution to UNTF staff for consideration by the Dine' Advisory Committee and the Board of Trustees.

(iii) If approved by the Board, the Chapter then submits a UNTF Payment Request form to the UNTF staff to complete the purchase.

(iv) Purchased office equipment will be shipped to the UNTF office in Blanding. The Chapter must arrange to pick up the equipment.

(4) Office equipment purchased with UNTF funds shall not be sold without prior UNTF approval.

History

KEY: office equipment, office equipment purchase program
Date of Last Change: September 21, 2016
Notice of Continuation: February 23, 2026
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10-205(4)(a)

R661-18 Outstanding Senior Award Program

Utah Admin. Code R661-18-1 Outstanding Senior Award Program

(1) The Outstanding Senior Award Program (OSAP) is established to identify and acknowledge excellence exhibited by eligible Navajo high school seniors.

(a) Eligibility

(i) Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

(ii) Applicants can attend school outside of San Juan County and/or Utah, however, an applicant's parents must be eligible for UNTF funding.

(b) Maximum Award is $600.00

(i) $100.00 will be awarded at graduation with a Certificate of Recognition.

(ii) The remaining $500.00 will be sent to the student after he/she has registered and has verified enrollment in a post- secondary school.

(2) Each Utah Chapter, including the Blue Mountain Dine' Community, may recommend students to UNTF for consideration for receipt of the award by the Selection Committee. The applicant, or a Chapter, may also contact the student's high school or UNTF Staff to make recommendations of award recipients to the Selection Committee.

(a) Selection Process

(i) The Selection Committee is be comprised of at least one of the Dine' Advisory Committee Education Sub-Committee members, a local high school administration official, and UNTF staff.

(ii) The Selection Committee shall review applications and shall select students from each Chapter and the Blue Mountain Dine community as follows:

(A) Aneth (2)

(B) Dennehotso (1)

(D) Navajo Mountain (1)

(E) Oljato (2)

(F) Red Mesa (1)

(G) Teec Nos Pos (1)

(H) Blue Mt Dine Community

The distribution is related to Chapter affiliation, not location of the high school.

(iii) The Selection Committee must have three committee members present to conduct interviews and evaluations.

(iv) The Selection Committee shall forward the number of selectees from each Chapter to the Dine' Advisory Committee, which will forward its recommendations to the UNTF Board of Trustees for approval.

(b) Application Process

(i) The student must submit a portfolio which shall include:

(A) Residency Verification form signed by the student's Chapter;

(B) A high school transcript showing the student's GPA;

(D) A list of and explanation of student's extracurricular activities and/or voluntary service projects performed during high school (grades 9-12);

(E) A typed essay with a maximum of 1,500 words describing the student's: 1. Post-high school educational plans; 2.Statement on career ambitions; 3. Two or three of the following topics: a) Statement of knowledge of Navajo culture and Navajo people in general; b) Navajo traditions, language, and folklore; or, c) explanation of an interesting event in Navajo history.

(ii) At least one letter of recommendation from either a high school official, community member, or elected official.

(iii) A resume.

(i) Express his/her opinion, in Navajo, on the importance of maintaining the Navajo culture;

(ii) Express what a post-secondary education means to the student;

(iii) Express how the student may help the Navajo community after completing his/her college education;

(iv) Discuss the student's goals and how does he/she plan to reach them;

(v) Describe student's character qualities, including honesty, trustworthy, hard-working, respectful, humble and teachable, determined, self-confident, responsible, etc.

(3) Application Deadlines

(a) Announcements and information regarding the program will be made available during the first month of the start of the school year and again during the first week of January.

(b) The Application deadline is the FIRST Friday in March.

(4) Award

(a) Each Selection Committee member will review and assess the Application and the student's responses to the interview questions, and record weighted scores on the "Selection Committee OSAP Scoring Sheet". The individual committee scores will then be added up, totaled, and averaged on one "OSAP SELECTED CANDIDATE Form".

(b) The Selection Committee will forward an "OSAP SELECTED CANDIDATE Form" to UNTF staff for presentation to the Dine' Advisory Committee at its regularly scheduled April meeting.

(c) The Dine' Advisory Committee will make its recommendation to the Board of Trustees at its April regularly scheduled meeting.

(d) All awards, certificates, and the initial check will be prepared by the THIRD Friday of April.

(5) Award recipients shall be tracked by UNTF Staff to determine whether the recipients of the awards enroll in a post- secondary program.

History

KEY: high school senior award, students
Date of Last Change: September 21, 2016
Notice of Continuation: February 23, 2026
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10-205(4)(a)

R661-19 Student Educational Enrichment Program

Utah Admin. Code R661-19-1 Student Educational Enrichment Program

(1) The Student Educational Enrichment Program (SEEP) is established to assist students in grades 9-12. The objective of the SEEP program is to augment student interests in academic and/or career endeavors. SEEP funds are to be used for participation in education-related events or programs, and/or competitive educational expositions including, but not limited to, college summer prep programs, math, science, and technology expositions, job-shadowing, and industry production methods which are recommended by a school counselor(s) or principal.

(a) The intent of SEEP is to enrich students academically and only expenses related to the academic program are eligible for UNTF funds.

(b) SEEP is restricted to academic programs and/or events held in the contiguous United States.

(i) The Chapter's Community Services Coordinator and a member of the Dine' Advisory Committee will coordinate with the school events coordinator or contact person to ensure that the proposed event is eligible for SEEP funds.

(ii) Only academic events or activities coordinated with the school events coordinator or contact person are eligible for SEEP funds. The school events coordinator or contact person shall be responsible for the proposal and for coordinating with the Chapter for submittal to UNTF.

(2) SEEP provides supplemental funding for group activities. The applicant must provide proof that the SEEP funds will be matched with other funding sources. Individual expenses will not be covered by SEEP.

(3) Application Process

(a) The UNTF Student Educational Enrichment proposal form shall be used to apply for UNTF SEEP Funds.

(b) The proposal shall contain the following:

(i) A list of participants approved by the chapter and verified to be on UNTF's Census Database;

(ii) A program activity description and how it will meet the objectives of the SEEP program; ;

(iii) A budget showing total program costs, including tuition or program fees, travel, meals, and other costs;

(iv) Match-funding participation from tribal, state, county or other agencies as part of overall budget, and amounts requested from UNTF;

(v) School events coordinator or contact person telephone number and mailing address

(vi) School's statement or other proof of liability insurance for the group activity;

(vii) Approval by the Principal; and,

(viii) A Chapter resolution.

(4) UNTF matching funds shall not exceed 25% of the total cost and shall not exceed $500.00 per eligible student.

(a) Checks will be payable to the school.

(b) The principal is required to sign the "Request for Payment" form.

(5) Each funded group shall submit a report to UNTF Staff demonstrating how the activity met the objectives of the SEEP program.

History

KEY: students, Student Educational Enrichment Program
Date of Last Change: September 21, 2016
Notice of Continuation: March 13, 2026
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10-205(4)(a)

R661-20 Photovoltaic (Solar) Systems Program

Utah Admin. Code R661-20-1 Photovoltaic (Solar) Systems Program

(1) Funding for this Program comes from the annual Chapter Project Allocation.

(a) UNTF funding is limited to $15,000.00.

(b) The Chapter shall identify other match-funding sources in order to maximize the number of applicants that can receive assistance from UNTF.

(2) Objective of the Photovoltaic (Solar) Systems Policy is to provide financial assistance to individuals and entities for development of photovoltaic systems, installation and maintenance.

(a) Eligible applicants for the Photovoltaic Systems Program are individuals/families not served by a regular power line extension. Individuals or families who are included on a regular power line project to be completed within two years are not eligible for this program.

(b) Funding will be provided for photovoltaic packages which may include: panels; wiring; connections; receptacles; light fixtures; batteries; protective fencing; small buildings to house batteries and controls and to mount the equipment on; installation (labor); and, a maintenance plan.

(c) The maintenance plan shall include orientation for the applicant on care and maintenance of the system and troubleshooting.

(3) Procedure

(a) The applicant or the Chapter shall obtain at least two (2) quotes from qualified, certified/licensed photovoltaic system installers which specify all costs associated with the required package.

(b) The Chapter shall provide a project description that includes a list of the dwelling units of all families to be included in the proposed project.

(i) The description shall include the technical instruments and quality of photovoltaic system components which will be included in the wiring to be installed at each dwelling unit and may be depicted by an itemized material and instrument cost lis t.

(ii) The cost for each dwelling unit installation must be detailed in the proposed project description.

(c) Proof of licensing, insurance, certifications and warranties for all contractors, sub-contractors, or installers hired by the Chapter or applicant to install photovoltaic systems is required.

(d) Installers of photovoltaic systems shall ensure the systems are installed in accordance with the codes and standards of the National Fire Protection Association.

(e) An executed resolution from the Chapter, along with any priority listings, shall be submitted in support of the application.

(4) Ten percent (10%) of UNTF funding shall be retained until a final inspection is made. The Chapter may request final payment of the 10% retainage amount once the Chapter provides a copy of the warranty and written documentation to UNTF staff confirming that the Chapter is satisfied with the completed work.

History

KEY: photovoltaic (solar) systems
Date of Last Change: September 21, 2016
Notice of Continuation: March 13, 2026
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10-205(4)(a)

R661-21 Electronic Meetings

Utah Admin. Code R661-21-101 Purpose

This rule establishes procedures for conducting Board and DAC meetings by electronic means.

History

KEY: Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF), electronic meetings, Dine' Advisory Committee, Board of Trustees
Date of Last Change: December 8, 2020
Notice of Continuation: July 9, 2025
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10

Utah Admin. Code R661-21-201 Procedures

The following provisions govern any meeting at which one or more Board members or DAC members appear electronically, pursuant to Section 52-4-207:

(1) The Administrator or his designee may establish an electronic meeting.

(2) Any Board member may request an electronic meeting for a Board meeting. Any DAC member may request an electronic meeting for a DAC meeting.

(3) Any such request shall be made not less than three business days prior to a meeting. The Administrator or designee may shorten this time frame upon a determination of a reasonable need.

(4) A request for an electronic meeting may be denied if the equipment necessary to accommodate the request, including arrangements for each Board or DAC member to view all relevant documents, is not available at the time and date of the meeting.

(5) If one or more members of the Board or DAC intend to participate electronically, public notices of the meeting shall so indicate. The meeting notice shall specify the anchor location where the Board or DAC members not participating electronically will be meeting and where interested persons and the public may attend, monitor, and participate in the open portions of the meeting.

(6) Notice of the meeting and the agenda shall be posted at the anchor location and shall comply with Section 52-4-202.

(7) Notice of the possibility of an electronic meeting shall be given to the Board or DAC members at least 24 hours before the meeting. The notice shall describe how a Board member may participate in the meeting electronically.

(8) A Board member or DAC member shall be counted as present for purposes of a quorum and may fully participate and vote on any matter coming before the Board or DAC.

(9) The Board chair or DAC chair shall identify for the record all those who are appearing electronically. The Chair shall confirm votes by members of the Board or DAC who are not at the physical location of the meeting.

History

KEY: Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF), electronic meetings, Dine' Advisory Committee, Board of Trustees
Date of Last Change: December 8, 2020
Notice of Continuation: July 9, 2025
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10

R661-23 Adult Education Program

Utah Admin. Code R661-23-101 Purpose

The purpose of the Adult Education Program is to provide financial assistance for eligible Utah Navajo students nearing completion of a Graduate Equivalency Degree or the General Education Development (GED).

History

KEY: Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF), GED, financial aid, adult education
Date of Last Change: December 8, 2020
Notice of Continuation: July 9, 2025
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10

Utah Admin. Code R661-23-201 Eligibility

(1) Utah Navajo students applying for the Adult Education Program must meet the UNTF residency requirements in accordance with R661-3.

(2) Staff will coordinate with the education institution contact person to ensure the proposed student is eligible for UNTF funds.

(3) Only GED programs located and operating in San Juan County, Utah are eligible.

History

KEY: Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF), GED, financial aid, adult education
Date of Last Change: December 8, 2020
Notice of Continuation: July 9, 2025
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10

Utah Admin. Code R661-23-301 Application Process

(1) The Adult Education proposal form must be used to apply for Adult Education Program funds.

(2) The proposal form must contain the following:

(a) A GED course description and explanation of how it will meet graduation requirements;

(b) A budget showing the student's expected costs; and

History

KEY: Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF), GED, financial aid, adult education
Date of Last Change: December 8, 2020
Notice of Continuation: July 9, 2025
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10

Utah Admin. Code R661-23-401 Payments

(1) The Board will determine the maximum amount of financial assistance for the Adult Education Program in the annual budget.

(2) Payments will be made to the appropriate entity.

(3) The institution's appropriate contact person and the Chapter Official must sign the "Request for Payment" form.

History

KEY: Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF), GED, financial aid, adult education
Date of Last Change: December 8, 2020
Notice of Continuation: July 9, 2025
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10

R661-24 Utah Navajo Trust Fund Higher Education Financial Assistance and Scholarship Program

Utah Admin. Code R661-24-101 Objective

(1) The Higher Education Financial Assistance Scholarship Program ("the Program") includes both the UNTF Higher Education Scholarship Fund and the UNTF Endowment Fund. The objective of the Program is to assist San Juan County, Utah, Navajo college students with scholarships by matching other college financial assistance or funding sources.

(2) UNTF higher education financial assistance and scholarship funding is available to eligible San Juan County, Utah, Navajo students for studies at institutions of their choice.

(3) The UNTF Endowment Education Fund was established in 1994 to provide college financial assistance to eligible San Juan County, Utah, Navajo College students attending college in San Juan County, Utah, such as Utah State University-Eastern-Blanding Campus. The Endowment Fund was established as a result of a special U. S. Dept. of Education grant which brought together five contributors/partners: UNTF, USU-Eastern, Ute Mountain Tribe, Calvin Black Foundation, and a U.S. Government grant regarding Native American education.

(a) UNTF continues to participate in the Endowment Fund even though the scheduled twenty (20) year period maturity occurred in 2014 due to the good growth of the Fund.

(b) Funds from the Endowment Fund yearly allocation must be exhausted before regular UNTF funds are utilized. The Endowment Fund allocation to UNTF is based on the Endowment's previous year's earnings from investment.

History

KEY: scholarships, endowment fund, college, Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF)
Date of Last Change: August 9, 2021
Notice of Continuation: March 13, 2026
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10

Utah Admin. Code R661-24-201 Definitions

(1) "College" means any college, university, technical school, or institution of higher learning after high school (post- secondary) level.

(2) "Financial Assistance" means UNTF financial assistance for college expenses.

(3) "Academic Term" means the period of time that the college uses to begin and end educational sessions such as a semester, quarter, term, etc.

History

KEY: scholarships, endowment fund, college, Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF)
Date of Last Change: August 9, 2021
Notice of Continuation: March 13, 2026
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10

Utah Admin. Code R661-24-301 Eligibility

(1) Applicants must meet the UNTF residency requirement in accordance with the UNTF Residency Rule R661-3-101 every three years.

(a) The residency requirement may have to be renewed more often than three years if a name change or record change becomes essential.

(2) The applicant must be enrolled in at least six (6) credit hours of approved college courses during the regular academic term. Course work must apply towards an approved degree or certificate program from an accredited post-secondary institution.

(a) Repeated and/or audited courses will not be funded by UNTF. If a student changes majors and has to retake lower level courses, only one transition academic term will be paid by UNTF.

(b) The eligible San Juan County, Utah Navajo College student must maintain a 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 grade point scale. UNTF has the discretion to provide incremental scholarship bonuses to students who obtain a GPA greater than 2.0

(i) Official transcripts are required at the beginning of every fall semester; thereafter, grade reports from the previous academic term shall be submitted to UNTF following the completed academic term.

(ii) Awards are made on a first-come, first-served basis.

(c) If a student's GPA falls below 2.0, UNTF will provide a warning letter to the student and place the student on probation. If a student's GPA is below 2.0 for two consecutive semesters, the student will be ineligible for any further UNTF assistance unless the student is able to bring their GPA to 2.0 or above using their own resources or non-UNTF resources.

(3) San Juan County, Utah, Navajo Students are eligible for UNTF assistance in obtaining a One-year or two-year Certificate, Associates, Baccalaureate, Masters, or Doctorate degree.

(a) Eligible San Juan County, Utah, Navajo College Students shall declare a major in a given field no later than two (2) years after commencement of higher-level education so that proper counseling and academic advice can be provided

(b) Only one bachelor's degree will be funded by UNTF, unless the second degree is closely related to the first degree and if the same prerequisite general education classes can be used.

(d) A "degree contract" must be agreed upon between the college and the student and submitted to UNTF to receive funding. A "degree contract" is a list of core classes and prerequisites required to obtain a degree.

(e) Only one one-year or two-year certificate, or one Associate Degree will be funded by UNTF, unless the certificate or Associate Degree are related to and are part of a program that leads to a further certificate or degree.

(f) UNTF will fund a certificate or degree program for a student, but not both.

(4) Graduate students must submit a letter of acceptance and be eligible for UNTF Scholarship, and must carry the minimum graduate studies requirement of the College. An exception will be made if the course work is one of a special requirement for the professional track and/or tenure such as a special license or certification.

(5) High School Concurrent Enrollment Program students must meet the eligibility criteria regarding all requirements for the UNTF Higher Education Scholarship and Financial Assistance Program with the following modifications:

(a) Applicant shall provide a letter of recommendation from his/her high school counselor or school officials for concurrent enrollment program participation. The letter should address the student's ability to meet the demands of concurrent enrollment.

(b) Students must maintain at least a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) in their high school studies to be eligible for this program.

(c) The maximum amount of UNTF assistance available annually is determined by the UNTF Board. The UNTF assistance can be increased by the UNTF Board of Directors based on the Utah colleges cost data that is maintained by the State of Utah-Department of Education.

(6) On-line or correspondence courses may be taken as long as earned credits are applied to a degree program or a recognized certification program under UNTF funding guidelines.

(a) All UNTF Higher Education Scholarship eligibility requirements must be met by the applicant before any assistance toward the on-line/correspondence courses will be approved.

(b) Students attending on-line/correspondence courses shall be eligible for UNTF funding if enrolled in at least three (3) credit hours of approved college course work.

History

KEY: scholarships, endowment fund, college, Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF)
Date of Last Change: August 9, 2021
Notice of Continuation: March 13, 2026
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10

Utah Admin. Code R661-24-401 Funding

(1) UNTF is not a primary funding source, UNTF funds are supplemental to other scholarship and financial aid resources. The applicant must submit applications and award or denial letters from other financial aid resources to the UNTF office to prove that the applicant has applied for other sources of funding. UNTF will fund a student based on credit hours. The maximum amount of funding available per academic term is determined by the UNTF Board.

(2) The amount of funding afforded to each eligible San Juan County, Utah, Navajo College student per academic term is determined by the number of credit hours and a financial needs analysis. The award amount per credit-hour-group will be determined by UNTF as part of each year's annual budget.

(a) Should a student drop a class, the student's funding for the next academic term shall be assessed a decreased funding adjustment, unless a refund is properly made by the student.

(i) In order to facilitate the UNTF award on a timely basis toward the student's next academic term, the student must submit a list of the courses from pre-registration to the UNTF Education Specialist. The information will help determine the actual award amount based on the number of hours or credit units to be carried in the next academic term.

(b) Financial Needs Analysis

(i) Applicants must file a FAFSA Grant application with the U.S. Department of Education in order to determine their financial aid needs from UNTF.

(ii) It is the responsibility of the institution's Student Financial Aid Office to complete the needs analysis, and to request an award from UNTF based upon the determined need. When the financial needs determination is completed, the student must complete a UNTF financial assistance application which can be obtained from the UNTF Higher Education Scholarship.

(iii) Upon completion of the needs analysis by the Office of Student Financial Aid, the UNTF Education Specialist will evaluate the level of financial assistance requested, matching resources, and make the appropriate award amount.

(iv) Students with a "No Need" determination (as determined by the educational institution) may be awarded UNTF funding if the financial aid officer at the institution determines the parents cannot or are unwilling to provide the family contribution to meet the student's need as determined by the federal financial aid application analysis.

(A) The UNTF "No Need" contribution amount is limited to the Expected Family Contribution (EFC amount) however, the maximum limits will be no more than 75% of the normal scholarship award amounts.

(B) If financial assistance calculates out at less than $40.00 for "No Need" it will not be awarded

(C) The EFC amount is determined by the Federal Student Aid program, an office of the U.S. Department of Education, when a student applies to the FAFSA (Free Application for Financial Student Aid) program.

(v) If the student does not qualify for FAFSA and the EFC cannot be determined; and if the student is otherwise eligible for UNTF assistance an $800.00 grant amount may be awarded for the last academic term prior to graduation for a bachelor's degree or higher degree.

(3) All student applicants must also apply to the Navajo Nation Office of Scholarship and Financial Assistance (ONNSFA). UNTF coordinates with ONNSFA to exchange information regarding match funding with UNTF and other acquired resource funds. All Student applicants to the UNTF funds must sign the UNTF Consent Form (UNTF Form R6101-2 Consent Form) that authorizes UNTF to contact ONNSFA to verify funding verification.

(4) The UNTF Education Specialist will process the required and appropriate funding documentation to the UNTF Financial Manager for funding disbursement. The UNTF Financial Manager shall maintain accounts, historical and concurrent, of all UNTF- funded students for proper record keeping and reporting. UNTF check(s) will be mailed to the institution's Student Financial Aid Office. No payment(s) will be made directly to a student.

(5) All Post-Graduate students must abide by appropriate application procedures in accordance with post-graduate study program requirements. Supplemental funding from other sources is a major requirement in participating in the graduate-studies program, including program funds from the Office of Navajo Nation Scholarship and Financial Aid (ONNSFA). Other considerations regarding special studies as applied to the undergraduate program also apply.

(6) UNTF Higher Education Scholarship funds may not be used to pay loans, including education loans; purchase(s) of personal belongings not directly associated with higher education studies; encumbrances from previous year's college/university attendance; and other expenses for which the funds are not intended.

(a) Students withdrawing from classes are required to refund the UNTF awards for that academic term. UNTF reserves the right to adjust awards for any refund amounts that were not paid.

(b) The penalty for misspent or misused UNTF scholarship funds will include placing the student on ineligible status for a one (1) year period. The student may re-establish his/her eligibility for UNTF funding by successfully completing a full academic year without the financial assistance of UNTF.

(c) Misuse or false acquisition of scholarship or emergency assistance funds by the student shall be subject to repayment to UNTF Higher Education Scholarship Program via standard collection procedures, which may include legal action.

History

KEY: scholarships, endowment fund, college, Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF)
Date of Last Change: August 9, 2021
Notice of Continuation: March 13, 2026
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10

Utah Admin. Code R661-24-501 Application Schedule and Requirements

(1) The UNTF Higher Education Scholarship Program observes and follows a funding schedule compatible with Federal, State, Tribal, and private agencies. Students must carefully observe these schedules to allow for the most timely funding application consideration, especially application deadline dates. Matching funds are critical and essential, since UNTF funding is supplemental.

(2) Students should observe the institution's academic year schedule and early funding application submittal to UNTF to ensure proper funding review and consideration.

History

KEY: scholarships, endowment fund, college, Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF)
Date of Last Change: August 9, 2021
Notice of Continuation: March 13, 2026
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10

Utah Admin. Code R661-24-601 Student Recipient Obligations

(1) UNTF-funded students must maintain acceptable academic progress in conformance with academic standards set by UNTF and the participating institutions. UNTF requires the funded student to maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 to be eligible for continued funding consideration.

(2) Official transcripts shall be provided to UNTF at the commencement of the each fall academic term.

(a) If a student fails to provide an official transcript, UNTF funds will be discontinued.

(b) A student's failure to provide required funding documents is not grounds for grievance action on the part of the student.

(3) In order to receive UNTF Funding the Student shall execute all necessary documentation required by the College to permit the College to release the Student's official transcript and degree information to UNTF.

History

KEY: scholarships, endowment fund, college, Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF)
Date of Last Change: August 9, 2021
Notice of Continuation: March 13, 2026
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10

Utah Admin. Code R661-24-701 Program Effectiveness Metrics

(1) Scholarship recipient progress shall be tracked by UNTF staff.

(2) UNTF staff shall report to the UNTF Board:

(a) When a recipient completes a certificate or degree program; and

(b) The time it took the recipient to complete the program.

History

KEY: scholarships, endowment fund, college, Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF)
Date of Last Change: August 9, 2021
Notice of Continuation: March 13, 2026
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10

Utah Admin. Code R661-24-801 Grievance and Appeal Procedures

(1) Grievance and Appeals Procedures: A student applicant may file a grievance with the UNTF Education Specialist if the student disagrees with the decision rendered regarding his/her funding.

(a) The written grievance shall be submitted to the Education Specialist within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date the adverse decision was mailed to the student.

(b) The written grievance statement must contain a justification for re-consideration of the Education Specialist's decision, including attachment of documents which may support such justification.

(2) The Education Specialist shall report receipt of the written grievance to the UNTF Financial Manager for review. The UNTF Financial Manager shall make a determination regarding the substance of the grievance within fifteen (15) calendar days of receipt of the written grievance.

(a) If the grievant is dissatisfied with the Financial Manager's decision, an appeal may be filed with UNTF.

(i) To appeal the decision of the UNTF Financial Manager, an applicant may submit a written request for a hearing to the UNTF Scholarship Appellate Committee within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date the adverse decision was mailed to the student, via the Education Specialist.

(A) The Applicant must include a written justification statement setting forth with specificity the reason(s) why the decisions made by the Higher Education Specialist and the Financial Manager should be reversed.

(B) The Applicant shall include copies of all documentation supporting the justification identified in the Applicant's statement.

(ii) The Appellate Committee must commence a hearing with within fifteen (15) calendar days of the receipt of the request.

(iii) The student shall be notified in writing by certified mail fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the hearing.

(iv) A decision by the Appellate Committee shall be rendered within fifteen (15) calendar days after the Committee hearing.

(3) Appellate Committee

(a) The Appellate Committee is comprised of: 1) two members of the UNTF Dine' Advisory Committee, 2) the UNTF Administrator, 3) a college student, and 4) a representative from another state agency or institution of higher learning.

(b) The Appellate Committee may choose not to hear a case if the grieving party has not submitted a justification in writing with appropriate and necessary supportive documentation.

(4) Appellate Committee Hearing Procedures

(a) Attorneys, court advocates, or any type of legal representation are not allowed in the Appellate Committee Hearing. Family members or other persons are not allowed in the Committee Hearing. The attendees of the hearing will consist of the Appellate Committee members, the UNTF Education Specialist, and the Applicant (Grievant).

(b) A letter will be sent to the UNTF Education Specialist and the Student/Grievant of the Appellate Committee's decision on the matter. This will be the final decision and final step of the UNTF Appeal and Grievance process.

History

KEY: scholarships, endowment fund, college, Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF)
Date of Last Change: August 9, 2021
Notice of Continuation: March 13, 2026
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10

Utah Admin. Code R661-24-901 Forms

R6101-1a. UNTF Higher Educational Financial Assistance and Scholarship Application form and b.Financial Needs Analysis

R6101-2 Consent Form

History

KEY: scholarships, endowment fund, college, Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF)
Date of Last Change: August 9, 2021
Notice of Continuation: March 13, 2026
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10

R661-25 Utah Navajo Trust Fund Housing Projects Policy

Utah Admin. Code R661-25-101 Requesting UNTF Housing Assistance

(1) Individuals requesting UNTF housing assistance must apply to their respective Chapter and follow the Chapter's procedures for application, required documents, and prioritization. All requests, budget preparation, updates and progress reports will be processed initially through the Chapter.

(a) The requesting Chapter or organization has the primary responsibility to identify clients most in need of housing assistance and shall provide written confirmation that the applicant has not received funding to construct a new home from UNTF, Navajo Royalties Holding Fund, other housing agencies or funding source within the past 20 years.

(b) Chapters are required to maintain housing assistance policies and procedures and submit a copy of the policy to UNTF once every three (3) years, and when updated or amended.

(i) The Chapter policy should include a prioritization system that utilizes a numbering system for each criterion. Disabled, elderly and veteran applicants shall be considered first on the housing priority assistance list.

(ii) The Chapter shall have a housing application review committee.

(d) Applicants must meet UNTF residency criteria.

History

KEY: housing, chapter, Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF), eligible purchases
Date of Last Change: August 9, 2021
Notice of Continuation: March 13, 2026
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10

Utah Admin. Code R661-25-201 Types of Housing Assistance

(1) New House construction from footing to exterior and interior completion.

(2) Completion of construction on houses that were started but not completed.

(3) Additions of a room(s) such as a bedroom, bathroom, or kitchen.

(4) Remodel or Renovation includes:

(a) Renovation or retrofit to accommodate ADA-compliant features, including but not limited to, additions/expansion for large bathrooms, walk-in, roll-in showers, widening of hallways and doorways, expansion of stoop or deck size, exterior ramps leading up to doorways.

(b) Improvement of an existing structure such as roof repair, floor installation or replacement.

(c) Weatherization measures, including replacement of broken windows or dilapidated doors, and installation of draft-proof windows, sealant, caulking, weather stripping, etc.

(d) Renovation of trailers or modular/manufactured homes, including the stabilization of the foundation with appropriate skirting and/or masonry foundation.

(e) Installation of house wiring, indoor plumbing, plumbing fixtures, kitchen cabinetry.

(f) Financial assistance for housing located off reservation land in San Juan County, Utah, is limited to renovation. The applicant must provide proof of ownership of the property.

History

KEY: housing, chapter, Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF), eligible purchases
Date of Last Change: August 9, 2021
Notice of Continuation: March 13, 2026
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10

Utah Admin. Code R661-25-301 Housing Assistance Not Available

(1) To fund the purchase of trailers or modular/manufactured housing units.

(2) For down payment assistance or closing costs are not eligible for UNTF funding.

(3) For mortgage funding or payoff

(4) For any type of loan payoffs.

(5) For purchase of appliances such as a refrigerator, range, or microwave oven.

History

KEY: housing, chapter, Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF), eligible purchases
Date of Last Change: August 9, 2021
Notice of Continuation: March 13, 2026
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10

Utah Admin. Code R661-25-401 Housing Assistance Eligible Purchases

(1) Water heaters if waterline is available and water is about to be turned on or, if the water heater is electric, electricity is functional.

(2) Wood and/or coal stove, stove pad, stove pipe, and through the roof stove pipe kit.

(3) One ceiling fan for distribution of heat.

(4) UNTF staff will determine if the materials proposed to be purchased are reasonably priced quality building materials.

(a) A client who desires a more expensive item than what is approved by UNTF staff must purchase that item using their own funds. UNTF will not pay client the difference between the UNTF staff approved item and the item client desires to purchase.

(b) If the client does not purchase the item in time for construction crew installation the client must install the item at their own cost.

History

KEY: housing, chapter, Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF), eligible purchases
Date of Last Change: August 9, 2021
Notice of Continuation: March 13, 2026
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10

Utah Admin. Code R661-25-501 Required Documentation for Housing Projects

(1) A Navajo Nation Homesite Lease will be required of all new house construction and construction completion projects.

(2) For other types of Housing Assistance applicants are strongly encouraged to have a homesite lease available for proof of ownership, utilities and other services.

(3) Matching fund agencies shall be identified and commitment letters from each agency shall be included in the proposal package.

(4) Applicants must provide documentation naming a successor owner/lessee who is permitted to occupy the residence and is obligated to maintain the property.

(5) All new construction must be based on a floor plan showing all components of the dwelling unit to be constructed. Additionally, a specific list of all materials to be used and an estimate of total man-hours for constructi on is required.

(6) Proof of the applicants contribution towards the construction, addition, or renovation of a dwelling in the form of receipts for the purchase of cement as well as proof of purchase of adequate waterproof material for protection from moisture damage to the bags of cement purchased.

History

KEY: housing, chapter, Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF), eligible purchases
Date of Last Change: August 9, 2021
Notice of Continuation: March 13, 2026
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10

Utah Admin. Code R661-25-601 Purchasing

(1) Only UNTF staff trained in the State of Utah Purchasing Rules are allowed to engage in purchasing activities for Chapter Projects using UNTF funds.

(2) Chapter responsibilities will be to:

(a) Identify the project or client to be assisted, in accordance with Chapter housing selection procedures;

(b) Determine the scope of work;

(d) Meet with UNTF staff at the beginning stages of the project.

(3) UNTF staff will execute the purchasing functions, including obtaining estimates or utilizing appropriate purchasing procedures, such as Requests for Qualifications, Requests for Proposals, or Invitations for Bids.

(4) If a chapter executes a project without involving UNTF, that expense will not be eligible for reimbursement and the project may not be able to be completed.

(5) Building materials shall not be purchased and delivered at commencement of construction.

(6) Purchases and deliveries of materials shall be completed in phases according to the following schedule.

Phase 1: Foundation materials for footing, stem wall, piers, rebar, anchor bolts, and redwood or treated lumber

Phase 2: House Shell materials for framing, trusses, OSB plywood, siding, roofing, vents

Phase 3: Exterior Doors and Windows

Phase 4: Rough-in House wiring and Plumbing

Phase 5: Insulation and Drywall

Phase 6: Flooring

Phase 7: Finish Carpentry: Cabinets, Casing and Baseboard, Exterior trim, Soffit, Interior and Exterior Painting

Phase 8: Finish House wiring and Plumbing

(7) Purchases for Stoops, Steps, or Decks can be performed at any point after Phase 1.

(8) All documentation must be submitted to the Chapter

(a) Requests for payment must include all materials receipts as well as verification signed by the homeowner, chapter representative, or UNTF representative picking up the items or signing for the delivery.

(b) The person signing the receipt shall deliver the receipt to the Chapter and/or UNTF office and shall safeguard materials from theft or damage.

(c) Upon receipt of material verification forms by the UNTF Administration, invoices will be processed for payment directly to the vendor.

History

KEY: housing, chapter, Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF), eligible purchases
Date of Last Change: August 9, 2021
Notice of Continuation: March 13, 2026
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10

Utah Admin. Code R661-25-701 Funding

(1) UNTF preference is to fund projects on a reimbursement basis. However, in exceptional circumstances the UNTF Administrator has the authority to make advance disbursements up to Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) for mobilization expenses.

(2) UNTF will disburse approved funding directly to Chapters or identified and approved contractors and/or vendors.

(3) The Chapter or UNTF will retain ten percent (10%) of the approved contractor billings until proof of completion of the housing project is provided to UNTF.

(4) The Chapter shall provide UNTF staff with an annual report identifying percentage of project completion and an explanation of what remains to be completed.

History

KEY: housing, chapter, Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF), eligible purchases
Date of Last Change: August 9, 2021
Notice of Continuation: March 13, 2026
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10

Utah Admin. Code R661-25-801 Resale Approval Required

Housing built, or appliances purchased, using UNTF funding shall not be sold without prior UNTF approval.

History

KEY: housing, chapter, Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF), eligible purchases
Date of Last Change: August 9, 2021
Notice of Continuation: March 13, 2026
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10

Utah Admin. Code R661-25-901 New Housing Capital Matching Program

(1) An applicant with at least 33.33% of the capital needed for an eligible project may be eligible for the Housing Capital Matching Program.

(2) The applicant must be approved by the Chapter as an eligible Utah Navajo qualifying for UNTF assistance.

(3) The matching funds must be in the form of cash. The eligible project must be funded in full, and cash must be received by UNTF prior to commencement of construction.

(4) The matching funds cannot be in the form of a loan to the applicant or any other type of lien.

(5) Eligible projects include new housing, additions, or major renovations, including ADA compliant features. Houses that are two stories or more are not eligible.

(6) An applicant may not own another home at the time of entering into this program.

History

KEY: housing, chapter, Utah Navajo Trust Fund (UNTF), eligible purchases
Date of Last Change: August 9, 2021
Notice of Continuation: March 13, 2026
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 51-10