Title 25, IndiansRelease 119-110

§5802 Definitions

Title 25 › CHAPTER 50 — NATIVE AMERICAN BUSINESS INCUBATORS PROGRAM › § 5802

Last updated Sep 22, 2026|Official source

Summary

Defines key words used in the chapter. A business incubator is an organization that gives office space and other facilities to new or growing businesses and helps them grow with things like access to money, business training and advice, networking, mentoring, and similar support. An eligible applicant is someone who can apply for a grant under section 5803(b) of this title. Indian tribe and Native American (or Native) use the meanings given in section 5304 of this title. Institution of higher education uses the meaning in section 1001 of title 20. A Native business is at least 51 percent owned and controlled by one or more Native Americans. A Native entrepreneur is an entrepreneur who is Native American. Program means the program set up under section 5803(a) of this title. Reservation uses the meaning in section 1452 of this title. Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. Tribal college or university uses the meaning in section 1059c(b) of title 20.

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Title 25, §5802

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In this chapter:
(1)Business incubator (2) Eligible applicant
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.
(3)Indian tribe
The term “Indian tribe” has the meaning given the term in section 5304 of this title.
(4)Institution of higher education
The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given the term in section 1001 of title 20.
(5)Native American; Native
The terms “Native American” and “Native” have the meaning given the term “Indian” in section 5304 of this title.
(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
The term “program” means the program established under section 5803(a) of this title.
(9)Reservation
The term “reservation” has the meaning given the term in section 1452 of this title.
(10)Secretary
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.
(11)Tribal college or university
The term “tribal college or university” has the meaning given the term “Tribal College or University” in section 1059c(b) of title 20.

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25 U.S.C. § 5802

Title 25, Indians

Last Updated

Sep 22, 2026

Release point: 119-110