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Register | Dear Tribal Leader Letter
See the full list of upcoming Tribal Consultation Sessions Related to the American Rescue Plan 2021 provided by White House Tribal Affairs on 3/23
Focus: Relief Funds for Tribes
Funding Amount:
Federal Agency: Department of Treasury
Treasury Consultation Sessions:
Deadline for Public Comments, Friday, April 2, 11:59 p.m. ET. Comments on State, Local and Tribal Relief Funds should be sent to TribalARPconsult@treasury.gov.
Treasury, SSA, VA and SBA are also holding four joint consultations on tribal consultation plans of action on April 6, 7 and 8. Deadline for Public Comments, Friday, April 9, 11:59 p.m.
ET sent to tribal.consult@treasury.gov.
TBD - additional consultations on other ARP programs
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Register | Dear Tribal Leader Letter
See the full list of upcoming Tribal Consultation Sessions Related to the American Rescue Plan 2021 provided by White House Tribal Affairs on 3/23
Focus: Relief Funds for Tribes
Funding Amount:
Federal Agency: Department of Treasury
Treasury Consultation Sessions:
Deadline for Public Comments, Friday, April 2, 11:59 p.m. ET. Comments on State, Local and Tribal Relief Funds should be sent to TribalARPconsult@treasury.gov.
Treasury, SSA, VA and SBA are also holding four joint consultations on tribal consultation plans of action on April 6, 7 and 8. Deadline for Public Comments, Friday, April 9, 11:59 p.m.
ET sent to tribal.consult@treasury.gov.
TBD - additional consultations on other ARP programs
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Attend on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month (register)
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET / 1:00-2:00 p.m. CT / Noon-1:00 p.m. MT
11:00 a.m-Noon PT /10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. AK
Contact: ihsECHO@salud.unm.edu
The IHS COVID-19 sessions convene IHS, tribal and urban area providers from around the U.S., many working in rural areas with limited resources, in crucial real-time, peer-to-peer clinical learning.
IHS national clinical consultants for Emergency Medicine and Infectious Disease present and lead discussions on topics including
This allows local providers and national experts to discuss urgent focus areas and new developments in COVID-19 screening, treatment, and management of post-infection syndromes.
The sessions occur on the first and third Thursday of each month and include a clinical update by the IHS Chief Clinical Consultant for Infectious Disease, an update from IHS headquarters, case presentations and a brief didactic presentation.
To submit a Covid-19 case for review and recommendations, please use the Case Presentation Form.
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Register
See the full list of upcoming Tribal Consultation Sessions Related to the American Rescue Plan 2021 provided by White House Tribal Affairs on 3/23
Focus Area: Domestic Violence
Funding Amount:
Federal Agency: Health and Human Services – Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) Program
FVPSA Consultation Session (In concert with the Office of Community Services): April 1, 3-5p.m. ET
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**Information to register/join will be added here as it is received**
See the full list of upcoming Tribal Consultation Sessions Related to the American Rescue Plan 2021 provided by White House Tribal Affairs on 3/23
Focus Area: Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)
Funding Amount: $500 million to support the LIHWAP program, newly created by the FY 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L. 116-260). P.L. 116-260 has set aside for Tribes of up to 3%
Federal Agency: Health and Human Services – Office of Community Services (OCS)
OCS Consultation Session (In concert with the Family Violence Prevention Services Act Program): April 1, 3-5 p.m. ET
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and actor and climate justice advocate Mark Ruffalo will hold an Instagram Live conversation to discuss the Biden-Harris administration’s efforts to build back better, including the American Rescue Plan’s (ARP) significant funding for Tribal communities. The ARP makes a historic $31.2 billion investment in Tribal communities, the largest single investment the United States has ever made in Indian country, including $1.75 billion in funding for the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and Bureau of Indian Education (BIE).
WHO: Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and actor and climate justice advocate Mark Ruffalo
WHAT: Instagram Live Q&A
WHEN: Friday, April 2 at 11:30 a.m. ET
WHERE: The White House Instagram Account @WhiteHouse
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The one-hour long sessions include an opportunity to engage in didactic sessions focused on COVID-19 response in I/T/U clinics. The target audience is healthcare professionals including MDs, advance practice providers, pharmacists, RNs, and medical assistants.
Every Monday and Wednesday at 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Pacific (join)
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The one-hour long sessions include an opportunity to engage in didactic sessions focused on COVID-19 response in I/T/U clinics. The target audience is healthcare professionals including MDs, advance practice providers, pharmacists, RNs, and medical assistants.
Every Monday and Wednesday at 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Pacific (join)
Dear Tribal Leaders, Public Health Officials, and Indian Country Professionals,
On behalf of the White House Covid Response Team, please join us for a White House Tribal Covid-19 Update.
EVENT: White House Tribal Covid-19 Update
TIME: 4:30 PM EST
REGISTRATION: REGISTER HERE for weekly calls from March 3 through May 5
Please Note: This call is closed press and not for attribution.
We will continue to send weekly reminders about this recurring meeting to those on our listserv and look forward to speaking with you on Wednesday!
Thank you,
Tribal Affairs Team
Office of the Secretary | Intergovernmental and External Affairs
Department of Health and Human Services
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The second Thursday of every month (Central time): Joint USET/USET SPF, BIA Eastern Region Office, and IHS Nashville Area Office Monthly Tribal Nations COVID-19 Response and Relief Effort Call
Dial-in number: 435-777-2200; Conference ID: 139-8682
All lines are placed on mute when joining. Press *5 on your phone keypad to be placed in a question queue.
**THIS CALL IS FOR USET/USET SPF & EASTERN REGION/NASHVILLE AREA TRIBAL NATIONS ONLY**
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Every other Thursday at 4:00 PM-5:30 PM Eastern
A link to RSVP is provided shortly before each call and will be added here ASAP.
Note: You must RSVP to join the call. Upon successful registration, you will receive a confirmation email with dial-in instructions.
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Every other Friday: USET COVID-19 ECHO The session will include updates related to Indian Country, updates on the status of COVID-19 in the USET region, and an opportunity to ask questions and receive expert advice.
Fridays at 11:00 AM Central (join)
Join by phone only at any of the following numbers using meeting ID 918 0885 1929:
646-558-8656; 253-215-8782; 301-715-8592; 346-248-7799. Press *6 to mute your line.
**Continuing education credits are NOW available for these sessions.**
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Last week, the Biden administration released high-level details about their next major legislative initiative: the American Jobs Plan. The proposal calls for massive investments in infrastructure, housing, broadband, energy, workforce and manufacturing, with significant focuses on climate and equity concerns. The plan will require additional taxes to pay for it, as well. What does the American Jobs Plan mean for economic development? Is it enough? Is it too much? Join the International Economic Development Council to explore the details and possibilities of this latest effort from Washington.
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The one-hour long sessions include an opportunity to engage in didactic sessions focused on COVID-19 response in I/T/U clinics. The target audience is healthcare professionals including MDs, advance practice providers, pharmacists, RNs, and medical assistants.
Every Monday and Wednesday at 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Pacific (join)
Hearing Alert from SCIA
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Committee Meeting (Source Link)
Event Type: Committee Meeting
Subject: Oversight Hearing “Examining the COVID-19 Response in Native Communities: Native Health Systems One Year Later”
Location: Dirksen Room Number: 628
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The one-hour long sessions include an opportunity to engage in didactic sessions focused on COVID-19 response in I/T/U clinics. The target audience is healthcare professionals including MDs, advance practice providers, pharmacists, RNs, and medical assistants.
Every Monday and Wednesday at 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Pacific (join)
Dear Tribal Leaders, Public Health Officials, and Indian Country Professionals,
On behalf of the White House Covid Response Team, please join us for a White House Tribal Covid-19 Update.
EVENT: White House Tribal Covid-19 Update
TIME: 4:30 PM EST
REGISTRATION: REGISTER HERE for weekly calls from March 3 through May 5
Please Note: This call is closed press and not for attribution.
We will continue to send weekly reminders about this recurring meeting to those on our listserv and look forward to speaking with you on Wednesday!
Thank you,
Tribal Affairs Team
Office of the Secretary | Intergovernmental and External Affairs
Department of Health and Human Services
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Scammers are targeting seniors and the pandemic has caused financial hardships. This virtual session will inform American Indian and Alaska Natives, especially elders, about safe financial measures to take during COVID-19 and the recovery period. Topics include fraud/scams, government stimulus and forbearance programs, and the protection a good banking relationship offers.
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This COCA Call will present the latest evidence on cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) with thrombocytopenia associated with the administration of the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine. Speakers will discuss what is known about CVST, the importance of early detection, and updated vaccine recommendations.
If you are unable to attend the live COCA Call, the recording will be available for viewing on the COCA Call webpage a few hours after the live event ends.
The slide set will be available under "Call Materials" on the COCA Call webpage the day of the call.
Continuing Education (CE) will not be provided for this call.
Advanced registration is not required.
A few minutes before the webinar starts, please click on the Zoom link below to join: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1614336614?pwd=ZVhQUHoyaG4zVFdua2czcE9EU20wUT09
Or iPhone one-tap :
US: +16692545252,,1614336614#,,,,*160026#
or +16468287666,,1614336614#,,,,*160026#
Or Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US +1 669 254 5252 or +1 646 828 7666 or +1 551 285 1373 or +1 669 216 1590
Webinar ID: 161 433 6614
Passcode:160026
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Attend on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month (register)
2:00-3:00 p.m. ET / 1:00-2:00 p.m. CT / Noon-1:00 p.m. MT
11:00 a.m-Noon PT /10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. AK
Contact: ihsECHO@salud.unm.edu
The IHS COVID-19 sessions convene IHS, tribal and urban area providers from around the U.S., many working in rural areas with limited resources, in crucial real-time, peer-to-peer clinical learning.
IHS national clinical consultants for Emergency Medicine and Infectious Disease present and lead discussions on topics including
This allows local providers and national experts to discuss urgent focus areas and new developments in COVID-19 screening, treatment, and management of post-infection syndromes.
The sessions occur on the first and third Thursday of each month and include a clinical update by the IHS Chief Clinical Consultant for Infectious Disease, an update from IHS headquarters, case presentations and a brief didactic presentation.
To submit a Covid-19 case for review and recommendations, please use the Case Presentation Form.
Update at 9:30 AM Central on 4/15: We regret to inform you that this webinar has been cancelled. The scheduled CDC speaker is no longer able to present.
Please join the National Indian Health Board (NIHB) for a Tribal Infectious Disease Planning & Response Learning Community Webinar: "Understanding COVID-19 Vaccine Safety". This webinar will discuss the three COVID-19 vaccines that have received emergency use authorizations (EUAs) in regards to safety and reporting.
Learning Objectives:
Attendees will have a greater understanding of
Please come prepared to ask questions or share your own insights and experiences! The Learning Community is focused on knowledge exchange, and members are encouraged to network and build relationships with each other and the presenters.
For questions, contact Courtney Wheeler at cwheeler@nihb.org.
Note: Continuing education credit will not be offered for this webinar.
Who should attend?
This webinar is open to any interested person, but is likely most relevant to Tribal healthcare providers, Tribal public health professionals, Tribal health departments.
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The one-hour long sessions include an opportunity to engage in didactic sessions focused on COVID-19 response in I/T/U clinics. The target audience is healthcare professionals including MDs, advance practice providers, pharmacists, RNs, and medical assistants.
Every Monday and Wednesday at 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Pacific (join)
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Please join the American Society of Hematology as they share guidance on diagnosis and management of suspected Vaccine-induced Immune Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia (VITT) following Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccination.
Hosted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
Description: Rare cases of thrombosis with thrombocytopenia have been reported following vaccination with the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine. This one-hour seminar will review the background, diagnosis, and clinical management of this emerging disorder with experts from CDC and the American Society of Hematology, as well as how to report cases through CDC’s Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System (VAERS).
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1600672158?pwd=YUF2Q29ORmxCMnBDbi84Y2xLdkRYUT09
Passcode: 810423
Or One tap mobile:
US: +16692545252,,1600672158#,,,,*810423# or +16468287666,,1600672158#,,,,*810423#
Or Telephone:
US: +1 669 254 5252 or +1 646 828 7666 or +1 551 285 1373 or +1 669 216 1590
Webinar ID: 160 067 2158
Passcode: 810423
International numbers available: https://www.zoomgov.com/u/achNm2sQkg
Or an H.323/SIP room system:
H.323: 161.199.138.10 (US West) or 161.199.136.10 (US East)
Meeting ID: 160 067 2158
Passcode: 810423
SIP: 1600672158@sip.zoomgov.com
Passcode: 810423
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The Promoting Mental Wellness: Addressing Suicide and Substance Misuse Among Urban Native Youth During COVID-19 series is focused on promoting the mental wellness of urban Native youth by providing UIO staff and leadership with a comprehensive view of the extent of suicide and substance misuse among this group, strategies of addressing these concerns through clinical treatment, with special consideration of the impact of COVID-19.
Presenter(s): TBD
Who Should Attend? Urban Indian Organizations
Objectives:
1. Recognize behaviors associated with stress in Native youth
2. Understand the negative impacts of stress on physical and behavioral wellness
3. Identify interventions/coping strategies/strengths-based solutions for chronic stress in Native youth
4. Identify how stress is intensified among Native communities by COVID-19
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Hosted by the Johns Hopkins Center for American Indian Health.
Speakers:
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The one-hour long sessions include an opportunity to engage in didactic sessions focused on COVID-19 response in I/T/U clinics. The target audience is healthcare professionals including MDs, advance practice providers, pharmacists, RNs, and medical assistants.
Every Monday and Wednesday at 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Pacific (join)
Dear Tribal Leaders, Public Health Officials, and Indian Country Professionals,
On behalf of the White House Covid Response Team, please join us for a White House Tribal Covid-19 Update.
EVENT: White House Tribal Covid-19 Update
TIME: 4:30 PM EST
REGISTRATION: REGISTER HERE for weekly calls from March 3 through May 5
Please Note: This call is closed press and not for attribution.
We will continue to send weekly reminders about this recurring meeting to those on our listserv and look forward to speaking with you on Wednesday!
Thank you,
Tribal Affairs Team
Office of the Secretary | Intergovernmental and External Affairs
Department of Health and Human Services
Join the Urban Indian Health Institute (UIHI) for the second in a series of virtual town halls on COVID-19, focused on treatments and clinical trials. The expert panel includes a frontline COVID-19 research nurse, doctor, and community member from the Lummi Nation who will share important resources and engage in a conversation that empowers Native people to make informed decisions on COVID-19 treatments and clinical trials. The panel will answer pre-submitted questions as well as answer questions live from the chat during the Q&A. Submit questions to the panel by emailing info@uihi.org.
Priority registration for this Town Hall is held for AI/AN community members, urban Indian organizations, IHS-funded urban Indian health programs, and members of the National Urban Indian Family Coalition. A wait list will be maintained for all folks who do not represent these organizations.
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Every other Thursday at 4:00 PM-5:30 PM Eastern
A link to RSVP is provided shortly before each call and will be added here ASAP.
Note: You must RSVP to join the call. Upon successful registration, you will receive a confirmation email with dial-in instructions.
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4/23 session agenda and recording
Every other Friday: USET COVID-19 ECHO The session will include updates related to Indian Country, updates on the status of COVID-19 in the USET region, and an opportunity to ask questions and receive expert advice.
Fridays at 11:00 AM Central (join)
Join by phone only at any of the following numbers using meeting ID 918 0885 1929:
646-558-8656; 253-215-8782; 301-715-8592; 346-248-7799. Press *6 to mute your line.
**Continuing education credits are NOW available for these sessions.**
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On April 15, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that the application window for the Round 2 of the COVID-19 Telehealth Program will open on April 29 and close on May 6. As an independent not-for-profit designated by the FCC, USAC administers the Universal Service Fund (USF) programs and other programs as directed by the FCC including this round of the COVID-19 Telehealth Program.
This training is titled, "COVID-19 Telehealth Eligibility."
Register
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The one-hour long sessions include an opportunity to engage in didactic sessions focused on COVID-19 response in I/T/U clinics. The target audience is healthcare professionals including MDs, advance practice providers, pharmacists, RNs, and medical assistants.
Every Monday and Wednesday at 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Pacific (join)
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On April 15, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that the application window for the Round 2 of the COVID-19 Telehealth Program will open on April 29 and close on May 6. As an independent not-for-profit designated by the FCC, USAC administers the Universal Service Fund (USF) programs and other programs as directed by the FCC including this round of the COVID-19 Telehealth Program.
This training is titled, COVID-19 Telehealth Program Training for Prospective Tribal Applicants."
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COVID-19 Community Corps Virtual Call
with Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy and Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett
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This COCA Call will present the latest evidence on thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS) after administration of the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine. Speakers will discuss information on TTS and updated vaccine recommendations.
Sara Oliver, MD, MSPH, LCDR, U.S. Public Health Service, Co-lead, Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices COVID-19 Vaccines Work Group, COVID-19 Response, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Tom Shimabukuro, MD, MPH, MBA, CAPT, U.S. Public Health Service, Vaccine Safety Team Lead, COVID-19 Response, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Webinar Link:
https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1601111927?pwd=UTliM1BEWnJ0SkpKUzZnZUVDTVBxUT09external icon
Passcode: 358595
Dial In:
US:+1 669 254 5252
or +1 646 828 7666
or +1 551 285 1373
or +1 669 216 1590
One tap mobile :
US: +16692545252,,1601111927#,,,,*358595# or +16468287666,,1601111927#,,,,*358595#
Webinar ID: 160 111 1927
The FCC will host a public webinar to provide information on the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB)), a $3.2 billion program to help Americans afford broadband Internet service during the pandemic. The EBB provides a discount of up to $50 per month ($75 on Tribal lands) off a qualifying households’ internet bill. For eligible households there is the potential for a discount of up to $100 towards the purchase of a tablet, laptop or desktop computer from a participating provider so long as the eligible purchaser contributes more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price.
Watch Live - fcc.gov/live
The webinar will provide consumers and outreach partners with an overview of the EBB program, eligibility information, and enrollment procedures. During the event, the FCC will provide an overview of the outreach tool kit materials that have been developed for partners and the public to use to create awareness about the temporary program.
Registration is not required for the webinar.
During, or in advance of this event, questions can be emailed to broadbandbenefit@fcc.gov.
Open captioning will be provided for this event. Other reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. Requests for such accommodations should be submitted via e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or by calling the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418-0530 (voice). Such requests should include a detailed description of the accommodation needed. In addition, please include a way for the FCC to contact the requester if more information is needed to fill the request. Last minute requests will be accepted but may not be possible to accommodate.
For additional information about the webinar, please contact Deandrea Wilson at deandrea.wilson@fcc.gov.
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On April 15, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that the application window for the Round 2 of the COVID-19 Telehealth Program will open on April 29 and close on May 6. As an independent not-for-profit designated by the FCC, USAC administers the Universal Service Fund (USF) programs and other programs as directed by the FCC including this round of the COVID-19 Telehealth Program.
This training is titled, "COVID-19 Telehealth Application Process."
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The one-hour long sessions include an opportunity to engage in didactic sessions focused on COVID-19 response in I/T/U clinics. The target audience is healthcare professionals including MDs, advance practice providers, pharmacists, RNs, and medical assistants.
Every Monday and Wednesday at 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Pacific (join)
Dear Tribal Leaders, Public Health Officials, and Indian Country Professionals,
On behalf of the White House Covid Response Team, please join us for a White House Tribal Covid-19 Update.
EVENT: White House Tribal Covid-19 Update
TIME: 4:30 PM EST
REGISTRATION: REGISTER HERE for weekly calls from March 3 through May 5
Please Note: This call is closed press and not for attribution.
We will continue to send weekly reminders about this recurring meeting to those on our listserv and look forward to speaking with you on Wednesday!
Thank you,
Tribal Affairs Team
Office of the Secretary | Intergovernmental and External Affairs
Department of Health and Human Services
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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) will host a joint webinar for tribal leaders and tribal economic enterprises on the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). SBA will cover program details, including how to apply for funding, and will answer questions during the webinar.
The Restaurant Revitalization Fund includes $28.6 billion in available funding, including a $5 billion set-aside for businesses with revenue of no more than $500,000 in 2019. This program provides restaurants with funding equal to the restaurant’s pandemic-related revenue loss. The funding is available up to $10 million per business and no more than $5 million per physical location. Authorized uses include payroll, mortgage, rent, utilities, supplies, paid leave, and operational expenses. Socially and economically disadvantaged business concerns, including tribal business concerns, will be prioritized for funding during the first 21 days that the application portal is open. After 21 days, SBA will accept and process applications from all eligible applicants until funds are exhausted.
To learn more about the RRF program and application, please click here.
NCAI Contact: Julia Wakeford, Policy Analyst, jwakeford@ncai.org