### Question
How does TRIBALLY CONTROLLED SCHOOL GRANTS define Indian tribe?


### Answer
Under *25 U.S.C. § 2511*, **Indian tribe** is defined as:

> any Indian tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native Village or regional or village corporation (as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaskan Native Claims Settlement Act [43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.]), which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians

#### Citation:
  - *25 U.S.C. § 2511*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 27-TRIBALLY CONTROLLED SCHOOL GRANTS**

