Native American Census Participation Enhancement Act of 1999

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Native American Census Participation Enhancement Act of 1999 - Title I: Grants to Tribes and Organizations - Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to provide for grants to be made to Indian tribes and tribal organizations, consistent with the purposes of this Act, in order to improve Native American participation in the 2000 census. (Sec. 3) Requires: (1) grant applications to include at least a statement of objectives, and a description of the programs and activities, for which the grant is sought; and (2) grant applicants to agree to make available non-Federal contributions in an amount equal to 50 percent of the Federal funds provided under the grant. (Sec. 4) Directs the Secretary to allocate the amounts appropriated to carry out this Act equitably and in a manner that best achieves the purposes of this Act. (Sec. 5) Allows a grant to be used only to: (1) train volunteers to assist individuals residing on Indian lands to complete and return census questionnaires; (2) educate Native Americans and the public about the importance of participating in the 2000 census and the confidentiality that is accorded to information collected; (3) recruit candidates to apply for census office a…