The T.E.R.O. department implements the TERO ordinance and has a Commission of six members comprised of Tribal Council Members, Tribal Members, and members of the Tribal communities who oversee the activities of the department.  The TERO Ordinance is tribal law and governs Indian preference in hiring and contracting.  It institutes the TERO fee of 1% on all contracts over $2500 that is used for workforce training development activities and other kinds of assistance that help our tribal members become employable and more self sufficient.  TERO also supports other tribal programs through collaboration and also sponsors activities at the annual Tribal Reunion.  TERO also certifies Karuk-owned Indian businesses and can provide more information if requested.

Currently the TERO Commission is working on updating our TERO ordinance to provide greater employee protections and make some of our current policies into tribal law.  This is an important step for economic development and to ensure health and safety for our tribal employees.

The TERO Commission meets every other month, contact the TERO Director if you would like information about upcoming meetings.

TERO Department - 800 505-2785 extension 2030 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , TERO Director, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to email the Director and Commissioners.

Adult Education

Adult Vocational Training Grant (AVT)

The Tribe administers the AVT grant on a first come first serve basis.  We receive minimal BIA funding and are limited to awarding up to five grants each year.  These grants of up to $1000.00 each are sent directly to the vocational school that the tribal member is attending and applied to tuition costs.  To be eligible, you must:

• Be a Karuk Tribal Member (Descendants are not eligible)
• Be a High School Graduate or a GED recipient.
• Be enrolled, accepted or attending a vocational school.
• Have completed the AVT application and submitted the requested documentation.

To inquire more about the AVT program contact the TERO Director at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Currently, internet courses or correspondence courses cannot be funded unless it is pre-approved and only on a reimbursement basis.  This will be determined case by case so you are encouraged to inquire with the TERO Department to see if you can receive assistance for your educational plan.

Adult Education Assistance

The TERO Department budgets funds for Adult Education Assistance for GED testing fees, tutoring and other costs associated with Adult Learning other than the Higher Education or AVT programs.  If you have any questions contact the TERO Director at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The TERO Department often receives requests for educational equipment such as laptops or electronic media devices and we are not able to fund these kinds of requests.  We are not able to assist with rent.

The TERO Commission meets on a regular basis and can consider special requests for funding or loans beyond those described here.  We understand every tribal member has their own unique needs.  Contact the TERO Director at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to find out how to submit a request to be considered at a TERO Commission meeting.

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Click here to download the current TERO Ordinance