Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

25 U.S.C. § 5802

Definitions

In this chapter:
(1)

Business incubator

The term “business incubator” means an organization that—
(A)
provides physical workspace and facilities resources to startups and established businesses; and
(B)
is designed to accelerate the growth and success of businesses through a variety of business support resources and services, including—
(i)
access to capital, business education, and counseling;
(ii)
networking opportunities;
(iii)
mentorship opportunities; and
(iv)
other services intended to aid in developing a business.
(2)

Eligible applicant

section 5803(b) of this titleThe term “eligible applicant” means an applicant eligible to apply for a grant under .

(3)

Indian tribe

section 5304 of this titleThe term “Indian tribe” has the meaning given the term in .

(4)

Institution of higher education

section 1001 of title 20The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given the term in .

(5)

Native American; Native

section 5304 of this titleThe terms “Native American” and “Native” have the meaning given the term “Indian” in .

(6)

Native business

The term “Native business” means a business concern that is at least 51-percent owned and controlled by 1 or more Native Americans.

(7)

Native entrepreneur

The term “Native entrepreneur” means an entrepreneur who is a Native American.

(8)

Program

section 5803(a) of this titleThe term “program” means the program established under .

(9)

Reservation

section 1452 of this titleThe term “reservation” has the meaning given the term in .

(10)

Secretary

The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.

(11)

Tribal college or university

section 1059c(b) of title 20The term “tribal college or university” has the meaning given the term “Tribal College or University” in .

Pub. L. 116–174, § 3134 Stat. 839(, , .)