USDA to Host Tribal Consultations on Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations March 29-30 at 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EDT The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is hosting a two-day hybrid consultation on the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) with the FDPIR Tribal Leader Consultation Work Group. The consultations will take […]
The White House invites you to join a Tribal briefing on Tuesday, March 29, 2021 at 4:00 PM ET to receive updates from the Administration. Please be sure to register at this link.
Submit Written Comments to the Department of Veterans Affairs Consultation on Tribal Representation Expansion Project by March 30, 2022 Written comments for The Tribal Representation Project hosted by The Department of Veterans Affairs are due on March 30, 2022 and can be submitted to tribalgovernmentconsultaton@va.gov.
Coffee Hour with SAMHSA's Office of Tribal Affairs and Policy (OTAP) and the Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) Tribal Behavioral Health Directors and Tribal Health Administrators are invited to join the Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) and the Office of Tribal Affairs and Policy (OTAP) of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services […]
DOI Tribal Consultation on FY 2022-2026 Strategic Plan Dear Tribal Leader Letter USET SPF Comments The strategic plan outlines the strategic goals and strategic objectives the Department will prioritize and advance over the next four years. This progress will be tracked with performance goals that define the outcomes that Department leadership wants to achieve under […]
BIA Eastern Region invites you to attend a virtual information session highlighting the Indian Affairs Division of Energy and Mineral Development (DEMD). This webinar will include a presentation on DEMD Programs and technical support offered to Tribal Nations, as well as information on grant funding opportunities currently available. Who: Tribal/ BIA Program Staff When: Tues, […]
DOI Tribal Consultation on FY 2022-2026 Strategic Plan Dear Tribal Leader Letter USET SPF Comments The strategic plan outlines the strategic goals and strategic objectives the Department will prioritize and advance over the next four years. This progress will be tracked with performance goals that define the outcomes that Department leadership wants to achieve under […]
DOI Tribal Colleges & Universities Event Destination DOI: Roadmap to a Career at the Department of the Interior APRIL 6-7, 2022 12PM - 4:30PM EST / 11AM - 3:30PM CST Virtual Location To Be Announced Please direct questions to: My_DOI_Career@ios.doi.gov
24th U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Virtual Annual Tribal Budget Consultation (ATBC) April 6 – 7, 2022 at 12:00 pm Eastern each day Dear Tribal Leader Letter The ATBC will provide a forum for Tribes to collectively share your views and priorities with HHS leaders on national health and human services funding […]
USDA Tribal Webinar: “Biological Control of Invasive Species: Guide to the Research and Regulatory Process Classical Biological Control is a pest management tactic where they evaluate, import, and release natural enemies of invasive species to reduce their populations, thereby reducing the impact caused by the pest. During the upcoming Tribal webinar, USDA APHIS will explain […]
On Thursday, April 7, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland will host a virtual event highlighting the Interior Department’s efforts to advance collaborative work on wildlife corridors, a core component of the America the Beautiful initiative. The Secretary will outline a path forward to identify and prioritize conservation and restoration of wildlife corridors, as well […]
DOI Tribal Consultation on FY 2022-2026 Strategic Plan Dear Tribal Leader Letter USET SPF Comments The strategic plan outlines the strategic goals and strategic objectives the Department will prioritize and advance over the next four years. This progress will be tracked with performance goals that define the outcomes that Department leadership wants to achieve under […]
Webinar presenter: James Colombe, Policy Advisor, U.S. Department of the Treasury James Colombe currently serves as policy advisor for the U.S. Department of the Treasury, where he assists with implementation of the State Small Business Credit Initiative program in Indian Country. Prior to coming to Treasury, he served as senior project manager for community development […]
Quarterly reporting for CRF, for the period January 1, 2022 – March 31, 2022, are due. You may access the GrantSolutions portal here.
USDA Tribal Consultation on Equity/Barriers: Annual Progress Report & Feedback for Next Steps April 11-18 at 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm each day USDA’s Office of Tribal Relations (OTR) will host a series of tribal consultations as a follow up to the March 2021 consultations on equity and barriers. USDA will report on the progress […]
USDA Tribal Consultation on Equity/Barriers: Annual Progress Report & Feedback for Next Steps April 11-18 at 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm each day USDA’s Office of Tribal Relations (OTR) will host a series of tribal consultations as a follow up to the March 2021 consultations on equity and barriers. USDA will report on the progress […]
Hosted by DOE's Office of Indian Energy, this webinar will kick off the 2022 Tribal Energy Webinar Series, and will focus on how Tribal Nations can position themselves to participate in the energy transition to the benefit of their communities and future generations. As the Office of Indian Energy grows and evolves, this webinar will […]
Join the White House for a virtual convening on equity this Thursday, April 14th as more than 90 federal agencies—including all Cabinet-level agencies—release their first-ever Equity Action Plans, as called for in President Biden’s historic Executive Order on Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government. WHEN: Thursday April 14th, 10AM […]
USDA Tribal Consultation on Equity/Barriers: Annual Progress Report & Feedback for Next Steps April 11-18 at 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm each day USDA’s Office of Tribal Relations (OTR) will host a series of tribal consultations as a follow up to the March 2021 consultations on equity and barriers. USDA will report on the progress […]
Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian visual artists and craftspeople face unique challenges with the shift to online sales and continued limits on attendance at local arts and crafts fairs. Register now to join on April 14 at 3:00pm ET for this free webinar to learn how to develop and expand your e-commerce presence. During this program, […]
Program’s Reallocation Methodology Update On March 30, 2022, Treasury published technical updates to the ERA1 Reallocation Guidance, along with a redlined version showing the updates to the version published on October 4, 2021. This update includes Tribal recapture updates. As explained in the guidance, each Tribe will be allowed to keep funds from its initial ERA1 […]
Dear Tribal Leader: Please join me for a briefing on Friday, April 15, 2022, at 1:00 PM ET to discuss President Biden's Fiscal Year 2023 budget request for the Department of the Interior's (Department) Indian Affairs, which includes the Bureau of lndian Affairs (BIA), the Bureau of lndian Education (BIE), and the Bureau of Trust […]
USDA Tribal Consultation on Equity/Barriers: Annual Progress Report & Feedback for Next Steps April 11-18 at 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm each day USDA’s Office of Tribal Relations (OTR) will host a series of tribal consultations as a follow up to the March 2021 consultations on equity and barriers. USDA will report on the progress […]
On April 7th, 2022, APHIS announced nearly $10 million now available for state agencies and Tribal Nations and organizations for the control and prevention of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in farmed and wild cervids (e.g., deer, elk). All opportunities are open to Federally Recognized Native American Tribal governments, including this new separate $400,000 funding opportunity […]
USDA Tribal Consultation on Equity/Barriers: Annual Progress Report & Feedback for Next Steps April 11-18 at 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm each day USDA’s Office of Tribal Relations (OTR) will host a series of tribal consultations as a follow up to the March 2021 consultations on equity and barriers. USDA will report on the progress […]
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) will host the Summit for Strengthening the Nation’s Early Warning System for Health Threats – in support of the launch of the Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics. The Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics (CFA) is a new center established as a national resource at the Centers for […]
We look forward to seeing you at our monthly Tribal-DHS collaboration calls. This is an opportunity to share information and check-in on activities. If you have any specific needs or interests, do not hesitate to reach out. Where: Zoom https://hq-dhs.zoomgov.com/j/1611865719?pwd=M2VRcUV0U2VlSm1HaXR2OXdxMEYydz09 Meeting ID: 161 186 5719 Passcode: 361774 Phone only, not required for Zoom participation: 551-285-1373 Who: […]
The Community Facilities Technical Assistance and Training Grant (TAT) webinar is scheduled for Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 1:00 CST. The webinar is for anyone interested in learning more about the program. Please share this information with potential applicants in your state. Below is the link to the webinar for participants to register. Should you have any questions, please […]
On behalf of Secretary Becerra, please see the Dear Tribal Leader Letter initiating Tribal Consultation related to the policy directives outlined in Executive Order (E.O.) 14053— Improving Public Safety and Criminal Justice for Native Americans and Addressing the Crisis of Missing or Murdered Indigenous People. Section 5 of the E.O. calls on the Secretary of […]
The U.S. Forest Service is hosting two tribal consultations on the opportunities and funding in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for Tribal Nations on April 20 and April 21, 2022, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. EDT. For more information, please view the Dear Tribal Leader Letter. Forest Service leadership and subject matter experts from the […]
WHITE HOUSE ROUNDTABLE – “KNOWLEDGE IN NATURE: HOW NATURE CAN HELP GROW A BETTER FUTURE” Thursday, April 21, 2022 Dear Colleagues, We are writing to inform you that the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) will host a virtual roundtable spotlighting “Knowledge in Nature.” The event will discuss new Biden-Harris Administration initiatives […]
The U.S. Forest Service is hosting two tribal consultations on the opportunities and funding in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for Tribal Nations on April 20 and April 21, 2022, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. EDT. For more information, please view the Dear Tribal Leader Letter. Forest Service leadership and subject matter experts from the […]
In advance of the Tribal application deadline (in April 2022, the deadline was extended to September 1, 2022), Treasury is hosting the below State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Tribal outreach sessions. Additionally, please reach out to your SSBCI outreach manager or ssbci_information@treasury.gov with any questions or to schedule a meeting with the SSBCI team. […]
Dear Partner: On behalf of the White House and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), we invite you to attend the We Can Do This Summit: Conversations on Encouraging COVID-19 Vaccinations on Friday, April 22, 2022 at 12 p.m. ET. The virtual Summit will feature conversations among leading doctors, medical professionals, parents, and […]
On April 7th, 2022, APHIS announced nearly $10 million now available for state agencies and Tribal Nations and organizations for the control and prevention of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in farmed and wild cervids (e.g., deer, elk). All opportunities are open to Federally Recognized Native American Tribal governments, including this new separate $400,000 funding opportunity […]
The BIA Branch of Tribal Climate Resilience (Branch, TCR) is excited to announce the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Annual Awards Program Request for Proposals (RFP). The Branch will release approximately $46 million in funding through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and FY 2022 annual appropriations. An informational webinar will be hosted by the Institute for Tribal Environmental […]
The National Advisory Council on Indian Education (NACIE) is hosting an open virtual meeting on April 26, 2022 from 1:00-4:30 p.m. ET and April 27, 2022 from 1:00-4:30 p.m. ET. The purpose of this meeting is to convene NACIE to conduct the following business: Participate in a dialogue with Biden-Harris Administration Officials Convene a roundtable […]
Join Dr. David R. Wilson, Director of the Tribal Health Research Office, for a free educational webinar discussing “NIH Tribal Health Research Office: A Holistic Approach to Improving American Indian / Alaska Native Health.” This webinar is taking place on Tuesday, April 26, at 3 p.m. EST. Dr. Wilson works to build a unified National […]
Dear Tribal Leader: The U.S. Department of Transportation (herein “the Department” or USDOT) is pleased to announce that the Department will be hosting a virtual consultation with Tribes regarding a proposed update to the Department’s Tribal consultation policy and consultation plan. In consideration of your comments and recommendations submitted in March 2021 Tribal consultation sessions, […]
The National Advisory Council on Indian Education (NACIE) is hosting an open virtual meeting on April 26, 2022 from 1:00-4:30 p.m. ET and April 27, 2022 from 1:00-4:30 p.m. ET. The purpose of this meeting is to convene NACIE to conduct the following business: Participate in a dialogue with Biden-Harris Administration Officials Convene a roundtable […]
Native Women Rising: Inspiring the Future White House Native Women Symposium Series Session 1: Implementation of the Violence Against Women Act April 27th from 3:00 to 4:30 PM EST Registration Link: https://pitc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_4L4LPpJlSiuDlpWSdpDDoA Please join the White House Council on Native American Affairs as we kick off the first session of our 2022 White House Native […]
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is offering pre-application informational webinars for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant opportunity. These webinars will be recorded and will serve as a resource for prospective SS4A applicants. Please register for a “Getting Ready for SS4A Grants” Webinar session using the link below. Space is limited, so we encourage one […]
All Tribes Consultation Webinar to Share an Overview of Requirements and Expectations for States to Restore Eligibility and Enrollment Operations for Medicaid Beneficiaries Registration Link: https://kauffmaninc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_B2EMxIbETxSDOScJFMU1nw The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Division of Tribal Affairs, in collaboration with the CMS Division of Enrollment Policy & Operations, is holding this All Tribes Consultation […]
In advance of the Tribal application deadline (in April 2022, the deadline was extended to September 1, 2022), Treasury is hosting the below State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Tribal outreach sessions. Additionally, please reach out to your SSBCI outreach manager or ssbci_information@treasury.gov with any questions or to schedule a meeting with the SSBCI team. […]
All Tribal and Urban Indian Organization Leaders Call: FY 2022 Enacted Budget and FY 2023 President’s Budget Briefing Date: April 29, 2022 at 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Eastern Zoom Information: Join ZoomGov Meeting https://ihs-gov.zoomgov.com/j/1603279592 Meeting ID: 160 327 9592 One tap mobile +16692545252,,1603279592# US (San Jose) +16692161590,,1603279592# US (San Jose) Dial by your location +1 […]
Annual Project and Expenditure Reports for Tribes receiving less than $30 million for the period of March 3, 2021 – March 31, 2022, and quarterly Project and Expenditure Reports for Tribes receiving more than $30 million are due. The reporting portal may be accessed using either Login.gov or ID.me.