Native Learning Center – Tribes Helping Tribes
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1. What’s New! Federal News Briefs & Important Due Dates
2. Upcoming Trainings/Conferences/Events (Calendar of Events)
3. Funding Announcements for Tribes and tribal organizations
4. Helpful Resources
5. Bits and Pieces
6. Contact Us Visit our website at codetalk.
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1. What's New on Codetalk (codetalk)! Federal News Briefs & Important Due Dates:
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|HUD's Office of Native American Programs (ONAP) administers housing and community development programs that benefit American Indian and Alaska Native |
|tribal governments, tribal members, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, Native Hawaiians, and other Native American organizations. Read more about |
|ONAP’s mission, funding programs, directory, & program accomplishments at the Codetalk Homepage: |
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|Vacancy Announcement- Administrator, Office of Native American Programs, GS-15, Phoenix, AZ |
|Closes-August 22, 2019. As a GS-15 Administrator you will: |
|Resolve sensitive issues by interpreting and applying new and existing policy and procedural instructions issued by Headquarters for staff, tribes, and |
|Tribally Designated Housing Entity (TDHE). |
|Assess tribes and TDHE's concerns, broad trends, and technical assistance needs and develop and revise procedures to improve the effectiveness of the |
|office and to adjust to changing conditions. |
|Maintain contacts with tribal officials, tribal council members, TDHE directors, tenant groups, local, state, and other Federal agency officials to |
|effectively administer the Department's programs and resolve sensitive and controversial issues. |
|Provide administrative and technical supervision of assigned staff including evaluating subordinate supervisors; hearing and resolving group grievances; |
|reviewing and approving disciplinary actions; managing travel, staff, and equipment resources; providing training for staff; and ensuring that the agency's|
|Affirmative Action Plan is met. |
|Apply here if you are a current or former federal employee qualifying as Status Candidates, Federal employees currently serving on a VRA, CTAP/ICTAP |
|eligibles, eligible for special hiring authorities (e.g., the Schedule A appointment for persons with disabilities, or covered by an Interchange |
|Agreement), OR 2. Individuals, no matter where you reside, who are VEOA eligibles; OR 3. Land Management employees eligible under Public Law 114-47. |
|Apply here if you are a U.S. citizens or U.S. Nationals; no prior Federal experience is required. |
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|2020 Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) Funding Estimate - The FY 2020 Formula Estimated funding details for all grantees can be found on the Codetalk |
|Website at: IHBG Formula – HUD. Census challenges can be submitted until March 30, 2020 to be considered for the FY 2021 allocation. Send all formula |
|correspondence and questions to: IHBG Formula Customer Service Center, 1875 Connecticut Ave, NW, 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20009. Phone: 800-410-8808 |
|Fax: 202-393-6411 E-Mail: IHBGformula@ |
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|Interactive American Indian/Alaska Native Opportunity Zone map |
|This interactive map allows you to hover over an Opportunity Zone census tract to see the associated tribe(s) or village(s). Give it a try at |
|. Additionally, see what has been done thus far across Federal agencies on the White House |
|Opportunity and Revitalization Council (Opportunity Zone inter-agency council), chaired by Secretary Carson and led by Executive Director Scott Turner. |
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|HUD Publishes HEROS Quick Guides and an Update to the HEROS User Guide |
|HUD Environmental Review Online System (HEROS) is a web-based system for Responsible Entities (REs) to prepare and manage their Environmental Review |
|Records (ERR). HEROS applies to all environmental reviews for HUD-assisted projects. The latest version of the HEROS User Guide as well as HEROS Quick |
|Guides are now available. |
|Since the August 2016 HEROS User Guide update, HUD has issued five HEROS system updates and these releases have introduced new features and modifications |
|to HEROS. The HEROS User Guide is updated to reflect changes on from the HEROS 11.14 release. HUD anticipates the release of HEROS version 11.18 in August |
|2019. For more information and resources, visit the HEROS page on the HUD Exchange. |
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|BIA Indian Mortgage Handbook: |
|The National Native Homeownership Coalition (NNHC) announces the newly released Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Indian Affairs Mortgage Handbook (52 IAM |
|4-H). The BIA Handbook represents the work of many people across the agency and industry – it is a big step forward in streamlining the BIA mortgage |
|process. Special thanks to Sharlene Roundface, Bureau of Indian Affairs Division of Real Estate Services, as well as to the members of the NNHC Leasing |
|and Title Subcommittee for their efforts on this important assignment. This BIA Handbook is invaluable for anyone involved in homeownership on trust lands.|
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|USDA Rural Development: Community Facilities Applicant Guidebook Webinars – 8/21 and 8/28 |
|Rural Development’s Community Facilities Program has developed an Applicant Guidebook to help organizations and community leaders better understand the |
|complex process and requirements to successfully develop and construct a new community facility and to assist them in developing successful funding |
|applications. The Applicant Guidebook walks potential applicants step by step through the entire process of completing a sound loan application for the |
|Community Facilities Direct Loan Program from the initial meeting with Rural Development staff and eligibility determination, to closing the loan and |
|commencing construction. Each step in the process is explained with the help of flowcharts and checklists. Helpful links to relevant RD guidance and forms |
|are also included. Join one of the Webinars on Wednesday 8/21/19 at 11 AM Eastern Time or Wednesday 8/28/19 at 2 PM Eastern Time for an overview of this |
|helpful resource. Participants will need to Register and will then be e-mailed the webinar link and event details . Register Now |
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|Tribal Social Security Fairness Act of 2018: |
|The Social Security Administration’s Tribal Consultation Official shares the following information on how your tribal council can choose to receive Social |
|Security coverage. The Tribal Social Security Fairness Act of 2018 was signed into law on September 20, 2018. This new law allows federally recognized |
|Indian tribes to extend Social Security coverage to tribal council positions voluntarily through an agreement with the Commissioner of Social Security |
|under Section 218A of the Social Security Act. Under this new legislation, if a tribe chooses to enter into an agreement for coverage, the decision is |
|irrevocable for current and future tribal council members. For more information and other AIAN resources, visit the website at aian.|
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|FEMA: Evacuation and Shelter-in-Place Guidance for State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Partners |
|FEMA has released Planning Considerations: Evacuation and Shelter-in-Place: Guidance for State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Partners . The document |
|draws upon the collective experience of those partners to provide relevant concepts, principals, and guidance as a resource for emergency managers and |
|planners. Evacuation and shelter-in-place protective actions are prompted by a variety of threats and hazards. Incident-specific circumstances drive the |
|relevant protective actions based on a community’s demographics, infrastructure, resources, authorities, and decision-making process. Determining that an |
|evacuation needs to take place is not an all-or-nothing approach. FEMA will host a series of 60-minute webinars to discuss the document, related efforts, |
|and answer participants’ questions. The webinars are open to all. For more info., visit . |
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Housing Help: Resources for Native Americans - Contact the following offices for assistance:
• To live on public lands, contact the Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH).
• To live on a reservation, contact a local Tribally Designated Housing Entity (TDHE).
• Locate your state housing counseling agency or call 1-800-569-4287 to locate the nearest agency.
Native American Housing Programs
• Indian Housing's Office of Native American Programs (ONAP) - administers housing & community development programs to ensure that safe, decent, & affordable housing for Native American families.
• Indian Housing Grant Programs-provide financial assistance for Indian tribes to develop affordable housing and to provide housing activities on a reservation or Indian area. Guidebooks available.
• Housing Improvement Program (HIP): provides home repair, renovation, replacement, & new housing grants
• Native Housing Resources/Tribal Court Clearinghouse (a project of the Tribal Law and Policy Institute):
• Healthier Tribal Housing: Combining the Best of Old and New:
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FREE HUD/ONAP Trainings! Registration for these trainings is FREE, but you must register to attend. For course descriptions & to register, visit CALENDAR OF EVENTS
|UPCOMING TRAININGS: |
|October Financial Management & Recordkeeping Albuquerque, NM |
|October Admissions & Occupancy in Tribal Housing Phoenix, AZ |
|Late Fall Leveraging HUD’s Loan Guarantee Programs (Title VI and Section 184) Phoenix, AZ |
|Late Fall Green Building & Sustainable Construction Phoenix, AZ |
|Feb. 2020 Crime Prevention Summit Denver, CO |
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|REAL ESTATE (RE) DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY FOR COMMUNITIES - FREE webinar series! |
|Plan to join EPA's RE-Development Academy for Communities, a three-part FREE webinar series where you will learn the process for redeveloping a |
|contaminated site through the eyes of a property developer. |
|Hosted by: EPA's Office of Brownfields & Land Revitalization |
|Dates & time: Fridays - September 13, October 18, and November 8, 2019. 1-3pm ET |
|Audience: Community members (including local, regional and tribal government representatives, economic development and environmental protection |
|departments, community nonprofits, brownfield redevelopment agencies and land banks, & other local stakeholders), technical assistance providers, state |
|and tribal staff, others. |
|Purpose: Increase your understanding of the real estate redevelopment process through the eyes of a developer! Learn about: |
|Factors that motivate or discourage development of contaminated properties |
|How & when developers make decisions |
|Special issues to consider (compatibility of site cleanup & reuse, contaminant type & location, institutional or engineering controls, etc.) |
|Pre & post redevelopment activities, determining cost & return on investment |
|Register: |
|September 13 Webinar: Redevelopment Process: The Intersection of Real Estate and Brownfields |
|October 18 Webinar: Peering into the Crystal Ball: How the Market Decides Future Use! |
|November 8 Webinar: Pulling Back the Curtain: How Developers Make Money! |
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2. TRAININGS, CONFERENCES AND EVENTS:
|Conferences & Event |Date/Location |Description |
|2019 Tribal Lands & Environment |Aug 19-22 |9th annual Forum features special trainings, field trips, and breakout sessions focused on the |
|Forum |Palm Springs, CA |conference theme: A National Conversation on Tribal Land and Water Resources . Topics highlighted |
| | |incl. solid/hazardous waste management, brownfields, UST/LUSTs, Superfund sites, emergency response,|
| | |Tribal water program topics – water quality, drinking water, & habitat restoration (incl. wetlands, |
| | |streams and fisheries). Visit |
|Health Literacy Resources for Tribal|Aug. 23 |This one-hour webinar introduces a variety of governmental and non-governmental Internet resources |
|Libraries Webinar |Webinar |that have health information for American Indian populations. Course objectives: |
| |11:00 am – 12:00 pm |Locate websites to obtain health info. & advocacy resources for American Indian populations; |
| |CST |Identify and describe the National Library of Medicine’s pertinent databases; |
| | |Learn basic demographic information and health factors of American Indian populations in the U.S. |
| | |1. Go to WebEx. |
| | |2. Enter the session number: 621 972 464 and password: health. |
|[pic]Native American Outreach Town |Sept. 4 |Native American Outreach Town Hall: U.S. Department of Labor Wants to Help |
|Hall (U.S. Dept. of Labor, IHS, and |Phoenix, AZ |The U.S. Dept. of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs’ (OFCCP) town hall events |
|ANA) | |to increase understanding between the agency and stakeholders. The knowledge gained from these |
| | |events allows the Dept. and OFCCP to enhance the scope and quality of outreach and compliance |
| | |assistance. Together with the Dept.’s Employment and Training Administration, OFCCP is looking to |
| | |improve outreach and compliance assistance to the Native American community. For this town hall, we |
| | |will also partner with the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services’ Indian Health Service (IHS) and |
| | |Administration for Native Americans (ANA). Register here. The meeting is open to the public but |
| | |will be of particular interest to Native American tribal leaders councils, tribal members, and |
| | |community groups. Workers, job seekers, and all other members of the public are welcome and |
| | |encouraged to attend. |
|Tribal Resilience and Climate Change|Sept. 9-12 |For more information, contact Susane Jamerson at Susane.Jamerson@WashoeTribe.us or call (775) |
|Symposium |Washoe, NV |265-8680. |
|Financial Management & Basic Audit |Sept. 10-12 |Training will discuss common accounting terminologies and purpose, overview of regularly used |
|w/ Program Income (HUD/ONAP) |Portland, OR |accruals and their treatment, recording a capital asset and donated asset purchased with NAHASDA |
| | |funds or donated assets. Training will teach how to account for IHBG revenues & expenses. Students |
| | |will gain knowledge on what are eligible costs of the IHBG fund and what’s not. Course will teach |
| | |Program Income and the importance of recording and tracking. Students will improve knowledge and |
| | |capabilities of accounting staff in GAAP accounting under GASB standards. They will also understand |
| | |the importance of budgeting and that the IHP is only part of the overall housing budget.. |
| | |Registration: |
|2019 National Native Media |Sept. 15-19 |Program features sessions about Indigenous media, journalism training and workshops, and a wealth of|
|Conference |Lake Prior, MN |information to support and enhance knowledge and skills of our membership. This year, the joint |
| | |conference will also focus on food systems, nutrition & health in Indian Country. Sessions will be |
| | |led by Indigenous journalists teaching in-depth skills & sharing new insights on media in Indian |
| | |Country. For more info., visit |
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|Conferences & Event |Date/Location |Description |
|Environmental Review: New Housing |Sept. 16-19 |Workshop addresses the environmental review requirements of 24 CFR Part 58 as they apply to |
|Construction and Housing |Auburn, WA |HUD-funded housing New Construction and Housing Rehabilitation activities. Participants will learn |
|Rehabilitation (HUD/ONAP) | |about the specific requirements that apply to housing construction and rehabilitation, including |
| | |NEPA and the other related laws and authorities, and how to evaluate and address them in the |
| | |environmental review record, from project planning through HUD approval and release of funding. |
| | |Participants will work with a specific project case study to develop a completed Environmental |
| | |Assessment and Review, enabling them to learn and then use the new knowledge they have gained. The |
| | |session includes a discussion of key stumbling points & environmental review best practices. |
| | |Registration: |
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|"Practicum for Federal Awarding |Sept. 16-19 |This Practicum is the most comprehensive training for Federal Awarding Officials and Line Officers |
|Officials, AOTRs & Line Officers |Albuquerque, NM |found anywhere. Attendees will learn the tenets of the Indian Self-Determination Act, tribal |
|under P.L. 93-638". | |sovereignty doctrines, tribal rights; contract law fundamentals, accounting and audit rules. |
| | |Register today! |
|Asset Building: A Pathway to |Sept. 17-18 |HUD’s Office of Native American Programs’ 4th National Native Asset Building Summit, “Asset |
|Economic Self-Determination IV |Niagara Falls, NY |Building: A Pathway to Economic Self-Determination” provides an opportunity for Native asset |
|(HUD/ONAP) | |building practitioners to network and get info. on self-sufficiency initiatives taking place in |
| | |Indian Country. This summit will fill up quickly, so register now. 2019 Asset Building Flyer |
|Tribal Housing Admissions & |Sept. 17-19 |Housing Admissions & Occupancy responsibilities are at the heart of the rental housing program. |
|Occupancy (HUD/ONAP) |Midwest, OK |Often occupancy specialists are the face of housing to many residents. Participants can expect to |
| | |gain an understanding how Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA) |
| | |policies and program requirements impact the Admissions and Occupancy (A&O) process. Board and |
| | |management can learn more about developing and applying tribal policies and procedures that are |
| | |clear, support staff, and promote equitable and compliant programs. Register |
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|Indian Housing Law |Sept. 23-25 |More information at Indian Housing Law |
| |Las Vegas, NV | |
|Indoor Air Quality in Tribal |Sept. 24-26 |Course is designed to provide an understanding of common indoor air quality (IAQ) problems in tribal|
|Communities |Rapid City, SD |homes and schools. The course includes an overview of indoor air pollutants and their health |
| | |effects, and tips for solving IAQ problems. There will be hands-on practice with a comprehensive |
| | |assessment checklist used to identify IAQ problems. This course consists of lectures and a tribal |
| | |case study, demonstrations, small-group activities, and building walk-throughs. For more info., |
| | |contact Sharlene Brown at Sharlene.Brown@nau.edu or call (928) 523-5504. |
|2019 National Tribal Energy Summit |Sept. 24-26 |The U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian Energy, in coordination with the National Conference|
|(NTES) Tribal Energy: Powering |Washington, DC |of State Legislatures, hosts the 2019 NTES, Tribal Energy: Powering Self-Determination. Educate |
|Self-Determination | |yourselves and others, expand your circles, and meet with high-level Administration officials and |
| | |Members of Congress. Tribal leaders—together with the Administration, representatives from federal |
| | |agencies, state governments, private industry, utilities, and academia—will build networks, exchange|
| | |ideas, and explore cross-cutting and cost-effective solutions to national energy interests. |
| | |Registration info. coming soon on our website |
|Development and Implementation of |Oct. 15-17 |This course is available to employees of federally-recognized tribes that have completed integrated |
|Tribal Solid Waste Codes and |Tucson, AZ |solid waste management plans but lack operable solid waste codes/ordinances. This course, online |
|Ordinance training (ITEP, IHS, EPA) |(Applications due: |assignments, webinars and a follow-up workshop will focus on the writing and implementation of |
| |Aug. 15, 2019) |effective tribal solid waste codes. Each tribe that completes the training will receive legal and |
| | |technical staff support via phone, email and/or web based meeting communication and shall include |
| | |one-on-one assistance in developing and implementing their codes and ordinances (up to one year |
| | |following the completion date of the training course). Course highlights include: |
| | |Importance of Developing Community-Specific Codes & Navigating the Jurisdictional Labyrinth |
| | |Drafting Codes – Conducting Research & Deciphering Code Language & Identifying Solid Waste Issues |
| | |Outreach Methods & Strategies for Cultivating Public, Legal, and Governmental Support |
| | |Enforcement Issues, Enforcement Options, Enforcement Alternatives; and Conducting/Managing Legal |
| | |Review/Administrative Processes. More info. at: ehsc/ and ITEP’s online at |
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|Alzheimer's disease and Dementia in |Oct. 16-17 |Oct. 16 Pre-Conference program highlights different models of caregiving to best support |
|Native Americans – Oct. 16 |Camp Verde, AZ |professionals in their work serving elders in tribal communities. 15th Annual Conference: I am not |
|15th Annual Conference: I am not | |Alone: Tools for Caregiving – Oct. 17 Alzheimer’s disease or a dementia is a growing problem that |
|Alone: Tools for Caregiving – Oct. | |impacts both the person as well as their family caregivers. This full-day conference is designed to |
|17 | |incorporate relevant research around the disease and caregiving as well as highlight available |
|2019 Public Conference | |services and supports for caregivers and families. Participants will learn strategies to use daily |
| | |to promote well-being in elders and their families. Register at baifcs@ or |
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|2019 Annual Office of Indian Energy |Nov. 18-22 |The U.S. Dept. of Energy's (DOE) 2019 Office of Indian Energy Program Review annual event is a |
|Program Review |Lakewood, CO |tremendous opportunity for Indian tribes to meet, learn from other Indian tribes that are pursuing |
| | |energy self-sufficiency, and share in each other's successes. The 2019 Program Review will feature |
| | |project status updates from tribes across the nation who are leveraging Office of Indian Energy |
| | |grant funding to deploy energy technologies or initiate the first steps to energy development. This |
| | |Review is also open to all of Indian Country. No registration fee, but advanced registration is |
| | |required to ensure seating and availability of food. Register now. |
|[pic]Pathways Home (HUD/ONAP) |Nov. 18-22 |Participants will learn how to deliver a comprehensive homebuyer education program designed to help |
| |Spokane, WA |educate prospective native homebuyers on how to become successful homeowners. The curriculum is |
| | |specifically tailored for Native American communities. Participants will also learn the most |
| | |effective methods to help potential homebuyers determine what is best for them; to build a new home |
| | |or to buy an existing one. Other areas covered in this curriculum include understanding the mortgage|
| | |loan process, how to prepare a family budget, how to improve credit profiles, how to avoid the |
| | |pitfalls of predatory lending, foreclosure prevention strategies, and how the family can maintain |
| | |the home and their personal finances after the purchase. Instructors specialize in homebuyer |
| | |education and include culturally relevant teaching techniques in the classroom. Registration: |
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|2019 National Brownfields Training |Dec. 11-13 |Get additional information and register at |
|Conference |Los Angeles, CA | |
3. FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR TRIBES/TRIBAL ENTITIES:
|Agency/Source |Deadline To |Additional Information |
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|HUD IHBG Competitive |Aug. 8 |Grant program for Indian tribes and tribally-designated housing entities (TDHEs) to carry out a range of |
|Grant | |affordable housing activities incl. to develop, maintain, and operate affordable housing in safe and healthy |
| | |environments on Indian reservations and in other Indian areas. Grant funds must be used to primarily benefit |
| | |low-income Indian families. Click here for more information. |
|HEALTHY HOMES PRODUCTION|Aug 9 |HUD’s Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes announces the availability of $12 million for Healthy Homes |
|FOR TRIBAL HOUSING | |Production for Tribal Housing grants to Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) and Native |
|GRANTS (HUD) | |American tribal organizations (such as a tribally designated housing entity submitting an application on behalf of|
| | |a tribe). HUD will award grants of up to $1 million each. The purpose of the grant program is to assist American |
| | |Indian and Alaska Native tribal governments identify and remediate housing related health and safety hazards. The |
| | |program assists these tribal governments to develop comprehensive programs to identify and remediate housing |
| | |issues that contribute to health and safety issues in urban, tribal communities by focusing on housing-related |
| | |hazards in a coordinated fashion, rather than addressing a single hazard at a time. The application package is at |
| | |web/grants/search-grants.html?keywords=FR-6200-N-44. |
|Tribal Colleges Research|Aug. 9 |This program was designed to assist 1994 Land-Grant Institutions (Tribal Colleges) in building institutional |
|Grants Program (USDA) | |research capacity through applied projects that address student educational needs and meet community, reservation |
| | |or regional challenges. Awards are to be made on the basis of a competitive review process. Collaboration with |
| | |1862 or 1890 Land-Grant Institutions, the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), a Non-Land-Grant College of |
| | |Agriculture (NLGCA), or at least one forestry school funded under the McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry |
| | |Research Program is a requirement. Eligible institutions may propose projects in any discipline of the food, |
| | |agricultural or natural resource sciences. Visit: Tribal Colleges Research Grants Program – |
|Indian Health Service |Aug. 2019 |Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program |
|Loan Repayment Program | |The Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program can help dedicated health professionals chart a course for a |
| | |long-lasting and successful health care career. Application Deadline: Ongoing through August 2019 |
|FY 2019 Land Buy-Back |Sept. 30, |U.S. Dept. of Interior’s program to implement the land consolidation provisions of the Cobell Settlement |
|Program for Tribal |2019 |Agreement, which provided $1.9 billion to consolidate fractional land interests across Indian country. The |
|Nations | |Buy-Back Program allows interested individual owners to sell their land for immediate transfer to the recognized |
| | |tribe that exercises jurisdiction. More info. at: |
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|Agency/Source |Deadline To |Additional Information |
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| [pic] FY 2019 Resident |Oct. 15 |The Resident Opportunity & Self Sufficiency Service Coordinator (ROSS-SC) program is designed to assist residents |
|Opportunity and Self | |of Public and Indian Housing make progress towards economic self-sufficiency. Self Sufficiency is an individual’s |
|Sufficiency (ROSS) | |ability to support their household by maintaining financial, housing, and personal/family stability. To achieve |
|Program NOFA | |self-sufficiency, an individual move along a continuum towards economic independence and stability; such movement |
| | |is facilitated by the achievement of personal goals. To help residents make progress towards self-sufficiency, HUD|
| | |provides ROSS-SC grant funding to eligible applicants to hire a Service Coordinator who assesses the needs of |
| | |Public and Indian housing residents and links them to supportive services that enable participants to move along a|
| | |continuum towards self-sufficiency. In the case of elderly/disabled residents, the Service Coordinator links them |
| | |to supportive services which enables them to age/remain in place. This place-based program targets the entire |
| | |resident community in the project(s) to be served and aims to address the areas of need at the community and |
| | |individual level. The ROSS-SC must work with residents, PHA staff, local partners, and other stakeholders to |
| | |develop local strategies to address the needs of residents and remove barriers so that residents are making |
| | |progress towards achieving self-sufficiency. ROSS-SC funds may be used for the coordinator's salary and fringe |
| | |benefits, travel and training expenses, and administrative costs. |
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|Rural Business |Open |Federally Recognized Indian Tribes are eligible. This program is a competitive grant designed to support targeted |
|Development Grants | |technical assistance, training and other activities leading to the development or expansion of small and emerging |
| | |private businesses in rural areas which will employ 50 or fewer new employees and has less than $1 million in |
| | |gross revenue. Programmatic activities are separated into enterprise or opportunity type grant activities. More |
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|Rural Broadband Loans & |Open |Broadband Program furnishes loans and loan guarantees to provide funds for the costs of construction, improvement,|
|Loan Guarantees (USDA) | |or acquisition of facilities and equipment needed to provide service at the broadband lending speed in eligible |
| | |rural areas. For more info. on other programs administered by Rural Utility Service (RUS) Telecommunications |
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|Justice Department |Open |Justice Department Announces Funding Opportunities for Tribal Communities |
|Announces Funding | |The U.S. Department of Justice announced the opening of the grant solicitation period for comprehensive funding to|
|Opportunities for Tribal| |federally-recognized American Indian and Alaska Native tribal governments and tribal consortia to support public |
|Communities | |safety, victim services and crime prevention. |
|Indian Land Tenure |Open |The Foundation provides funding to Indian nations to support various aspects of land recovery with a focus on |
|Foundation - Land | |reacquiring alienated federal lands. Returning lands to Indian ownership and control is important to ensure that |
|Recovery Efforts | |Indian people have access to the financial and natural resources within their own reservations. The Foundation |
| | |supports a variety of initiatives to assist tribes in the development of plans to reacquire reservation lands. |
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|Direct Home Loans for |Open |(Managing Agency Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA)) - The NADL program makes home loans available to |
|Native Americans | |eligible Native American Veterans who wish to purchase, construct, or improve a home on Federal Trust land or to |
| | |reduce the interest rate. Veterans who are not Native American, but who are married to a Native American |
| | |non-Veteran, may be eligible for a direct loan under this program. For more info., visit the NADL program |
| | |website. General Program Requirements: 1. The applicant must be an eligible Veteran. 2. The tribal |
| | |organization or other appropriate Native American group must be participating in the VA direct loan program. The |
| | |tribal organization must have signed a MOU with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, that spells out the conditions |
| | |under which the program will operate on its trust lands. 3. Apply for a Certificate of Eligibility. 4. The |
| | |loan must be to purchase, construct, or improve a home on Native American trust land. 5. The Veteran must occupy |
| | |the property as his or her primary residence. 6. The Veteran must be a satisfactory credit risk. |
|Community Facilities |Ongoing |RURAL LISC (Local Initiatives Support Corporation) created the Community Facilities Fund to provide capital to |
|Fund (LISC) | |help develop and improve essential community facilities in rural areas. Rural LISC utilizes this fund to provide |
| | |permanent and construction-to-permanent financing for rural community facilities, including health care centers, |
| | |hospitals, educational facilities, and other nonprofit and public facilities in rural communities with populations|
| | |under 20,000. Click here for more information. |
|FY2018 Disaster |Open |The Economic Development Administration (EDA) has published the Fiscal Year 2018 (FY2018) Disaster Supplemental |
|Supplemental Notice of | |Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) making $587 million available to eligible grantees in communities impacted by|
|Funding (EDA) | |natural disasters in 2017. Current Closing Date for Applications: There are no application deadlines and the |
| | |agency will accept proposals on a rolling basis until the publication of a new Disaster Supplemental NOFO, |
| | |cancellation of this NOFO, or all funds are obligated. |
|Environmental |Open |Loan Program to create, improve or expand the supply of safe drinking water, waste disposal systems & other |
|Infrastructure Loan | |facilities serving rural communities by providing early funding to small rural communities to determine |
|Program (RCAC) | |feasibility & pay pre-development costs prior to receiving state &/or federal program funding. May also provide |
| | |interim construction financing, & intermediate/long-term loans for system improvements. Nonprofit organizations, |
| | |public agencies & tribal governments are eligible. Projects must be located in rural areas with populations of |
| | |50,000 or less in AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, NM, OR, UT, WA and WY. Community size is limited to 10,000 for |
| | |long-term USDA guaranteed loans & short-term loans for which USDA is the long-term lender. Eligible projects incl.|
| | |water, wastewater, solid waste/storm water facilities. Contact Juanita Hallstrom, jhallstrom@ or visit |
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|Agency/Source |Deadline To |Additional Information |
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|National Endowment for |Open |Program supports creative placemaking projects to help transform communities into lively, beautiful & resilient |
|the Arts “Our Town” | |places achieving community goals through strategies that incorporate arts, culture, &/or design. This funding |
|Grant Program | |supports local efforts to enhance quality of life & opportunity for existing residents, increase creative |
| | |activity, & create or preserve a distinct sense of place. Eligible lead applicants are: ● Nonprofit tax-exempt |
| | |501(c)(3) U.S. organizations with 3-year history of programming; and ● Local govt counties, parishes, cities, |
| | |towns, villages, or federally recognized tribal governments. |
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|Indian Loan Guaranty, |Open |This program assists in obtaining financing from private sources to promote business development initiatives that |
|Insurance, and Interest | |contribute to the economy of the reservation or service area. Qualifications for this program: |
|Subsidy Program (DOI) | |An individually enrolled member of a Federally recognized American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group |
| | |Corporation with no less than 51% ownership by Federally recognized American Indians or Alaska Natives |
| | |A Federally recognized American Indian Tribe or Alaska Native group. |
| | |For more information, call 202-219-0740 or visit . |
|Drinking Water and Waste|Open |Drinking Water and Waste Disposal for Rural and Native Alaskan Villages |
|Disposal for Rural and | |USDA Rural Development offers this program to help extend access to clean, reliable water and waste disposal |
|Native Alaskan Villages | |systems for households and businesses in remote and extremely isolated parts of the United States. |
|(USDA-RD) | | |
|Emergency Community |Open |Program helps eligible rural communities recover from or prepare for emergencies that result in a decline in |
|Water Assistance Grants | |capacity to provide safe, reliable drinking water for households & businesses. Federally recognized Tribal lands |
|(USDA-RD) | |and Colonias are eligible; Privately owned wells are not eligible.•Up to $150K for repairs to breaks/leaks in |
| | |existing water distribution lines, & related maintenance. • Up to $500K for construction of a new water source, |
| | |intake &/or treatment facility or waterline extensions. |
|USDA WATER & WASTE |Open |USDA’s Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program provides loans and grants for clean and reliable drinking |
|DISPOSAL LOANS & GRANTS | |water systems, sanitary sewage disposal, sanitary solid waste disposal, and storm water drainage to households and|
| | |businesses in rural areas with a population of 10,000 or less. In some cases, funding may also be available for |
| | |related activities such as legal and engineering fees, land acquisition, water and land rights, permits and |
| | |equipment and other activities necessary to complete a project. Eligible Applicants: state and local govt |
| | |entities, private non-profits, and federally-recognized tribes who are unable to obtain commercial credit. |
| | |RDApply. |
|Financial Literacy |Open |- Discover Foundation. Applications accepted year-round. |
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4. HELPFUL RESOURCES/WEBSITES FOR TRIBES AND TRIBAL ORGANIZATIONS:
• Centralized website for federal grant opportunities: • Government Information by Topic: .
• Explore U.S. Federal Agency Resources for Native Americans:
• HUD’s PIH Notices to Tribes and TDHEs:
• HUD’s Office of Sustainable Housing and Communities: sustainability.
• Federal Register Today: .
• Environmental Resources
• Grants Available to Tribes on Health Issues
• Resources Available to Tribes on Health Issues
• National Resource Database for Tribal Water System Operators:
• Multi-agency Infrastructure Task Force in Indian Country:
• Asset Building for Native Communities:
• Center for American Indian Economic Development: franke.nau.edu/businessoutreach/caied
• Southern California Indian Center-
• Indian Dispute Resolution Services, Inc.
• Native American Contractors Association:
• CDFIs: Native Capital Access: Native Community Finance:
• National Congress of American Indians: National American Indian Housing Council:
Southwestern States Inter Tribal Councils and Indian Chambers of Commerce
Inter Tribal Council of Arizona:
Inter Tribal Council of California:
Inter Tribal Council of Nevada:
All Pueblo Governors Council (of New Mexico):
American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Arizona
American Indian Chamber of Commerce of California
Southwest Tribal Housing Alliance (SWTHA)
Nevada/California Indian Housing Association
FEDERAL PARTNERS:
• USDA Rural Development
• Rural Utilities Service: High Energy Cost Grant Program (USDA): .
• Department of Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Indian Self-Determination Services
• Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs (Native Americans)
• General Services Administration (GSA)
• Indian Health Service (IHS)
IHS Environmental Health Support Center (Training Opportunities)
• Department of Health & Human Services (HRSA)
• Department of Energy's (DOE)Tribal Energy Program
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 9 Tribal Solid Waste:
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 9 Green Building:
Environmental Protection Agency Office of Sustainable Communities: smartgrowth
• Internal Revenue Service – Tax Information for Indian Tribal Governments:
• Department of Treasury CDFI Fund
• Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Money Smart materials can be found at moneysmart
• US Department of Commerce - MDBA (Minority Business Development Agency)
Economic Development Administration . Small Business Administration (SBA)
• OCC Native American Banking Resource Directory ics/community-affairs/publications/index-ca-publications.html
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) –
Disaster Preparedness &Recovery
FEMA - Trainings for Tribal representatives & staff.
• Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Office of Native Affairs & Policy .
• Administration for Native Americans (ANA):
• Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) Training & Events:
• Partnership for Sustainable Communities:
• Sustainable Communities Resource Center – portal/sustainability/resources_rural_sustainability.html
• Social Security Administration - Public website
• SSA’s American Indians and Alaska Natives (AIAN) page
• Dept. of Transportation: Transportation Planning Capacity Building: planning. MAP 21 map21
• Veterans Administration: Native American Direct Loan Program:
VA Office of Tribal Government Relations
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5. BITS & PIECES: Tribal News
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DOE ANNOUNCES $16 MILLION FOR 14 TRIBAL ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE DEPLOYMENT PROJECTS
The U.S. Dept. of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Indian Energy tribal energy infrastructure projects’ investments will help Native American and Alaska Native communities harness their vast energy resources in order to reduce or stabilize energy costs, as well as increase their energy security and resilience. In addition to the $16 million in funding provided by DOE, approximately $23 million will be cost-shared by tribal communities. These projects, valued in total at up to $39 million, are the result of a competitive funding opportunity announcement (FOA) announced March 11, 2019. Estimated annual savings of approximately $7.5 million—significant investments will yield tangible results to improve the quality of life for these communities.” Read about the selected projects.
DO YOU KNOW THE BEST PLACE FOR FINDING & LEARNING ABOUT NATIVE AMERICAN FOCUSED GRANTS?
The Native Learning Center (NLC) has one of the most up-to-date and extensive collection of Native American and Indian focused grants available. The NLC reviews and updates our Grants Opportunities section of our website to make sure every opportunity is correct and made available to you. If you are looking for grant opportunities to help your Native community, visit Click here to see the current grants available >
|Gila River Indian Community Enters Into Innovative School Lease With Department of the Interior |
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6. Contact Us: [pic]Southwest Office of Native American Programs (SWONAP) . Join Our Mailing List.
SWONAP’s Main Office (Phoenix)
One North Central Avenue, Suite 600
Phoenix, AZ, 85004-2361
Phone: (602) 379-7200 FAX: (602) 379-3101/3985
Website: offices/pih/ih/codetalk/onap/swonap
SWONAP’s Albuquerque Office
500 Gold Avenue SW, 7th Floor, Suite 7301
PO Box 906, Albuquerque, NM 87103-0906
Phone: (505) 346-6923 FAX: (505) 346-7220
Learn More about ONAP funding & programs
Check out our HUD’s new website!
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Southwest Office of native American programs
Cheryl Dixon-Zuni, Acting Administrator
HUD’s Mission: To create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all.
Information Bulletin of the Southwest Office of Native American Program for the week of August 19, 2019
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In July 2019 the Gila River Indian Community and the U.S. Dept of the Interior (DOI) entered into a first-of-its-kind lease agreement for the construction and operation of the Gila Crossing Community School. The school is a Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) K-8 school. This type of lease arrangement is a leading edge solution to address the BIE school construction replacement backlog across Indian Country. Following current trends in appropriations it would take well over 60 years, or another three generations of students, before the BIE school construction replacement backlog would be fully addressed. As part of the approach, the Gila River Indian Community financed and built the school, and will then lease it back to BIE through a commercial lease. NAFOA has been a strong advocate for this innovative use of appropriations and creative financing. We applaud the Gila River Indian Community and DOI for their willingness to combine tribal and federal efforts to find a viable solution to such a monumental challenge. For more info. see the Gila River Indian Community press release and the Department of the Interior press release.
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