DOT Navigator Webinar
2024-02-14 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
February 14 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Eastern
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USDOT continues its popular DOT Navigator webinar series designed to help potential grant applicants and stakeholders develop strong proposals. Join them on February 14 at 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET to hear from Deputy Secretary Polly Trottenberg and other USDOT leaders on new electric vehicle grant opportunities and technical assistance resources. The strongest grant applications are for projects that can comfortably be completed within a program’s statutory deadlines. This webinar will explore the ways that DOT evaluates “Project Readiness” in grant applications, and steps project sponsors can take to enable them to be well positioned to receive federal funding. This includes a spotlight on federal environmental and other transportation planning requirements. Staff from the Office of the Secretary will provide an overview of the basics of environmental reviews for electric vehicle (EV) charging projects, resources to help streamline the process, and a spotlight of key EV grant opportunities. They will discuss the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Categorical Exclusion that DOT has formally borrowed from the Department of Energy, the exemption from historical resource reviews under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, and bundling Categorical Exclusion documentation. Finally, Federal Transit Administration (FTA) staff will discuss the FY2024 Low or No Emission Grant Program that provides discretionary grant funding to state and local governmental authorities for the purchase or lease of zero-emission and low-emission transit buses as well as acquisition, construction, and leasing of required supporting facilities. Register here to attend the webinar!

Monthly CDFI Certification Conference Calls
2024-02-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
The CDFI Fund conducts monthly CDFI Certification Conference Calls which are intended to serve as a forum for potential CDFI Certification Applicants, Certified CDFIs, and other CDFI Certification stakeholders to ask questions and discuss CDFI Certification and the CDFI Certification process.
Access InstructionsTo access conference calls participants need to call the toll-free number (800) 369-1639 and dial in the numeric Participant Passcode [REDACTED]. No prior registration is necessary. Please note the dial in process is automated. The conference call will have a moderator to direct the Q&As. Please note all call are Eastern Time (ET).
CDFI Certification Conference Call Schedule

Thursday, February 15, 2024 – 3:00pm – 4:00pm ET
Thursday, March 21, 2024 – 3:00pm – 4:00pm ET
Thursday, April 18, 2024 – 3:00pm – 4:00pm ET
Thursday, May 16, 2024 – 3:00pm – 4:00pm ET
Thursday, June 20, 2024 – 3:00pm – 4:00pm ET
Thursday, July 18, 2024 – 3:00pm – 4:00pm ET
Thursday, August 15, 2024 – 3:00pm – 4:00pm ET
Thursday, September 19, 2024 – 3:00pm – 4:00pm ET
Thursday, October 17, 2024 – 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET
Thursday, November 21, 2024 – 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET
Thursday, December 19, 2024 – 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET

CDFI CONTACT INFORMATION

Have questions/concerns about CDFI Certification?
OCPE Helpdesk
Email: OCPECert@cdfi.treas.gov
Phone: (202) 653-0423
IT Helpdesk
Email: ithelpdesk@cdfi.treas.gov
Phone: (202) 653-0300

DHS Consultation on Draft Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act Nationwide Programmatic Agreement for Climate Resiliency and Sustainability Projects at DHS-owned Facilities
2024-02-15 14:00 - 15:30, 2024-02-16 12:30 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
On September 13, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) sent an invitation to consult to Tribal Nations on the development of a Program Alternative to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act pursuant to 36 C.F.R. 800.14, for certain undertakings to enhance climate resiliency and sustainability, reduce energy and water consumption, and increase use of renewable energy at DHS owned facilities. They held two information and listening sessions for Tribal Nations on October 18, 2023, where 45 Tribal Nations, Alaskan Native Corporations, and non-governmental organizations engaged in dialogue with Departmental historic preservation staff. During the 75-day public comment period that closed December 1, 2023, we received comments from five (5) Tribal Nations.
Based on comments received, DHS has revised its draft nationwide programmatic agreement and they invite your Tribal Nation to consult at the following consultation meeting via Microsoft Teams for the following dates and times:

February 15, 2024 – 3:00-4:30pm, Eastern Time
Microsoft Teams – Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 249 221 939 001 Passcode: [REDACTED]
Call-in (audio only): +1 202-516-6093,,946944557#
February 16, 2024 – 1:30-3:00pm, Eastern Time
Microsoft Teams – Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 274 705 618 53 Passcode: [REDACTED]
Call-in (audio only): +1 202-516-6093,,543488495#

Additionally, they request written comments on the revised draft Nationwide Programmatic Agreement be provided by February 27, 2024, via email at sep-ephp@hq.dhs.gov. The red line and clean versions of the document are below as is the comment matrix containing comments received and DHS’s response.

DRAFT – DHS nPA for Resilience and Sustainability – 1.3.2024 RED LINE.docx
Draft NPA Comments and Info.Listening Sessions – 1.3.2024.xlsx
DHS DRAFT nPA for Resilience and Sustainability – DTLL-2 01172024.pdf
DHS DRAFT nPA for Resilience and Sustainability – DTLL-1 09132023.pdf
DRAFT – DHS nPA for Resilience and Sustainability – 1.3.2024 CLEAN.docx

IHS TSGAC and DOI SGAC Meetings
2024-02-20 - 2024-02-21 | Embassy Suites Washington DC, 900 10th St NEW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
February 20 (full day) – February 21, 2024 (AM) – DOI SGAC
February 21 (PM) – February 22, 2024 (full day) – IHS TSGAC
All meetings will convene in Washington, D.C., at the Embassy Suites Washington DC Convention Center (900 10th St NW).
Room block information will be shared in advance of each meeting.

DOJ Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS) Webinars
2024-02-20 12:00 | Virtual Event
CTAS Overview
Thursday, January 18, 2024 | 1:00 PM EST
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_83tJlRfTQWeq3t8GAhFClg
FY 2024 Updates: Just Grants and Submitting an Application
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 | 1:00 PM EST
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Bi6b4I_qTSqz4lKKHNYxqQ
Budget Development
Wednesday, January 24, 2024 | 1:00 PM EST Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_26VUg8mNShSIKmSvfqo4aw
Tips for Successful Applications for Alaska & Rural Communities
Thursday, January 25, 2024 | 2:00 PM EST
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ROgm-FjRSjWCpRczyL8L2w
Purpose Area 1 (COPS) | PA1 Fact Sheet Tuesday, January 30, 2024 | 1:00 PM EST Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Nxm0PKtUSWG75zKnhE515Q
Purpose Areas 2, 3, & 4 (BJA) | PA 2 Fact Sheet | PA 3 Fact Sheet | PA 4 Fact Sheet
Wednesday, January 31, 2024 | 1:00 PM EST Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HkRkRFv4R66musX-0K1JMA
Purpose Area 6 (OVC) | PA 6 Fact Sheet
Thursday, February 1, 2024 | 1:00 PM EST Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VPUg6QvnRk6_Q6Dtojes4g
Purpose Areas 8 & 9 (OJJDP) | PA 8 Fact Sheet | PA 9 Fact Sheet
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 | 1:00 PM EST
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5vvcv4VjQ2-7dgra1PU24g
Budget Worksheet Completion
Thursday, February 8, 2024 | 1:00 PM EST
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ruUeOS_2SbySl-zOuXkHiQ
Application Checklist Review
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 | 1:00 PM EST
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PVY2vsWPRnG_FJfy6YWTGA
FY 2024 CTAS JustGrants Final Upload Q&A
Tuesday, February 20, 2024 | 1:00 PM EST
Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4MwEWAVZTtC8xR7ekL5YCg
Accessing Grants Workshop Recorded
November 8-9, 2022
Workshop Link: www.ncjtc.org/accessgrantsworkshop

FCC Office Hours to submit challenges to National Broadband Map
2024-02-20 15:00 - 16:30, 2024-02-27 15:00 - 16:30 | Virtual Event
The need for accurate data showing where broadband service is, and is not available, has never been greater. The National Broadband Map provides information about the internet services available to individual locations across the country, along with information about mobile coverage, as reported by Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in the FCC’s ongoing Broadband Data Collection. Tribal governments, ISPs, consumers, and other stakeholders can help verify the accuracy of the data shown on the map by filing challenges.
To assist Tribal entities with submitting challenges, the FCC will host four Office Hours sessions throughout February. You may register to attend one or more of these sessions by emailing Tribal.Events@fcc.gov.

Tuesday February 6, 2024, 4-5:30 p.m. EST – Availability Challenges
Tuesday February 13, 2024, 4-5:30 p.m. EST – Fabric Location Challenges
Tuesday February 20, 2024, 4-5:30 p.m. EST – Availability Challenges
Tuesday February 27, 2024, 4-5:30 p.m. EST – Fabric Location Challenges

FCC staff will offer tips and guidance on submitting each type of challenge and will be available to answer questions and offer hands-on support.
The linked “Starter Guides” provide step-by-step instructions for filing bulk challenges, including links to other relevant resources.

Submitting Bulk Fixed Availability Challenge Data: https://www.fcc.gov/sites/default/files/Availabiltiy-Challenge-Starter-Kit.pdf
Submitting Bulk Fabric Location Challenge Data: https://www.fcc.gov/sites/default/files/Fabric-Challenge-Starter-Kit.pdf

You can learn more about the National Broadband Map and the FCC’s Broadband Data Collection by visiting: www.fcc.gov/broadbanddata. If you have any questions or would like to request technical assistance, contact Native@fcc.gov.

27th Biannual CDC/ATSDR Tribal Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting
2024-02-21 - 2024-02-24
February 21-22, 2024
Virtually and at the CDC Headquarters in Atlanta
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This meeting will provide opportunities for TAC members to engage with CDC leadership. CDC relies on the TAC to identify immediate and emerging public health issues in Indian Country. The topics will include but are not limited to, tribal priorities for CDC/ATSDR and CDC programmatic highlights. The meeting agenda will be available on the CDC/ATSDR TAC Meeting webpage in the Winter of 2023.
For more information about the meeting, please contact the Office of Tribal Affairs and Strategic Alliances at TribalSupport@cdc.gov or 404-498-0300.

US Army Corps of Engineers Public Virtual Meeting on Rescinding Appendix C
2024-02-22 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
the US Army Corps of Engineers formally proposed rescinding Appendix C of its regulatory program and instead following the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP)’s regulations for implementing the National Historic Preservation Act. You can view the proposal HERE. This would represent a big win for THPOs and Tribal Nations, one that has been a long time coming. NATHPO has been working diligently with THPOs and allied organizations to advocate for this change.
The Corps of Engineers will be holding two virtual meetings to discuss this proposal, one open to the public on February 22 and a second for Tribal Nations on March 21. The Zoom information for those sessions is below. Additionally, comments on this proposal are due April 9, 2024. NATHPO will be preparing a comment letter, which we will share with you when it’s ready. NATHPO will also be hosting a webinar for THPOs and Tribal representatives to talk through these proposed changes and hear questions and your concerns directly. We will share the details of that webinar as soon as they are finalized.
Appendix C Virtual Meeting Information:
Public Virtual Meeting on February 22, 2024 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST
Webinar Link: https://www.zoomgov.com/s/1611505118
Call-in Information:
Phone Number: 669-254-5252
Meeting ID: 161 272 1966
Tribal Virtual Meeting on March 21, 2024 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDT
Webinar Link: https://www.zoomgov.com/s/1612721966
Call-in Information:
Phone Number: 669-254-5252
Meeting ID: 161 272 1966

USDA Tribal Advisory Committee Meeting
2024-02-23 11:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Event
Friday, February 23 at 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm Eastern/Public Comment Period: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Eastern
Virtual Registration: https://bit.ly/​496VJSZ
USDA invite you sand your staff to register for this event and help inform Tribal Advisory Committee deliberations in the designated public comment period. Since this is the first meeting, much of the discussion will lay the groundwork for how the Committee will function moving forward.
More information including the agenda will be available on the USDA Office of Tribal Relations website at https://www.usda.gov/tribalrelations/advisory-committee.
If you have any questions about this meeting or the Tribal Advisory Committee, please contact Josiah Griffin, Designated Federal Officer, at Josiah.Griffin@usda.gov.

DOI Listening Session on Climate Adaptation Plan
2024-02-26 15:00 - 17:00, 2024-02-27 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-28 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-02-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
February 26 at 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Eastern |Register
February 27 at 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern | Register
February 28 at 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Eastern | Register
February 29 at 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern | Register
The Department of the Interior (Interior, the Department) invites you to participate in listening sessions regarding the Department’s planned update to its Climate Adaptation Plan. This update would succeed the existing Climate Action Plan, issued on October 7, 2021, and fulfill direction laid out in section 211 of Executive Order 14008, “Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad;” section 5(d) of E.O. 14030, “Climate-Related Financial Risk;” and section 503 of E.O.14057, “Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries And Jobs Through Federal Sustainability.”
The update, renamed to “Climate Adaptation Plan” (CAP), is expected to evaluate exposure to climate hazards and drivers of change across the full suite of DOI buildings and employees, and to the lands, waters, and cultural and natural resources it is responsible for stewarding. The CAP will also outline actions to address the threats these exposures present—through investments and changes to policy, budgeting, grant funding, and training.
Interior is working with Tribal Nations and Alaska Natives, as well as the Native Hawaiian Community and Indigenous people of the U.S. Territories, on a range of climate adaptation and resilience efforts. The Department also recognizes that Tribal Nations and Alaska Natives have shared input during recent consultations that can inform the development of the CAP. Interior will reference this input and incorporate it into the development of this plan.
The Department is seeking your input on several topics related to the potential content of the CAP, including:

What data and knowledge sources should we consider as we assess climate risk?
Recognizing that all lands, waters, and those who inhabit them are important, are there particular Interior-managed resources that hold special significance for Tribal Nations and/or Alaska Natives and should be considered for prioritization in climate adaptation planning?
How can the Department address exposure to climate hazards for these resources that hold special cultural or natural significance?
How can the Department incorporate climate resilience and accessibility for Tribal communities into its grants and funding opportunities?
What barriers prevent the implementation of climate adaptation and resilience efforts on Tribal lands and in Tribal communities?

The Office of Policy Analysis will conduct four Tribal listening sessions listed below and will accept oral and written comments. Please register in advance for any listening session you plan to attend. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Please note that these Tribal listening sessions will be closed to the press and the public to protect confidential information that may be discussed during the sessions.
The Department welcomes your written comments, which should be submitted by email to
ryan_richards@ios.doi.gov by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on March 30, 2024. If you have any
questions, please contact Ryan Richards at ryan_richards@ios.doi.gov.

2024 DOE Tribal Clean Energy Summit
2024-02-27 - 2024-02-28 | Pechanga Resort Casino, Temecula, CA, United States
February 27-28, 2024
Pechanga Resort Casino
Temecula, CA
Register now to reserve your spot at the Summit – early bird registration rates are extended through Jan. 31! Book hotel rooms by Feb. 2 for the group rate as rooms may sell out prior to that date.
Stay tuned to the 2024 Summit event page for more details.

FEMA Tribal Consultation on Individual Assistance Reform
2024-02-27 14:00 | Virtual Event
February 27 at 3:00 pm Eastern
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
Framing Paper
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FEMA will host a virtual tribal consultation with Tribal Nations to discuss the Individual Assistance (IA) Reform. The purpose of this consultation is to gather Tribal Nation’s feedback on the new IA Reform that will help inform the implementation of this rule, share key elements of the rule, and offer valuable input on how FEMA can better meet the needs of Tribal Nations through this rule.

IRS Office Hours to assist with IRA/CHIPS Pre-filling Registration Tool
2024-02-28 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-03-06 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
The IRS is excited to offer additional office hours (through Microsoft Teams) to help entities with the pre-filing registration process on the new IRA/CHIPS Pre-filing Registration Tool. Pre-filing registration is a required step for applicable entities and eligible taxpayers to take advantage of elective payment or transfer of credits available in the Inflation Reduction Act and CHIPS Act. Representatives from the IRS will be available to answer your pre-filing registration questions.
Registration for office hours is now open. Registration is required and can be completed by clicking on the links below.

Date
Time
Registration Link

February 28, 2024
1-2:30 PM EST
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March 6, 2024
1-2:30 PM EST
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March 13, 2024
1-2:30 PM EDT
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March 20, 2024
1-2:30 PM EDT
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March 27, 2024
1-2:30 PM EDT
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April 3, 2024
1-2:30 PM EDT
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April 10, 2024
1-2:30 PM EDT
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April 17, 2024
1-2:30 PM EDT
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April 24, 2024
1-2:30 PM EDT
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BIE Listening Session
2024-02-28 14:30 - 16:30 | Embassy Suites Washington DC, 900 10th St NEW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
February 28 at 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm Eastern (in conjunction with the National Indian Education Association’s (NIEA) 2024 Hill Week)
Embassy Suites by Hilton
Washington, DC Convention Center
900 10th Street NW
Washington, DC 20002
The purpose of this listening session is to identify American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian (Native) data priorities and traditional knowledge in education. High-quality, culturally relevant data collection is critical to serving the educational needs of Native students. Native Nations maintain a sovereign right in the collection, use, management, and access of their own data.
In addition to providing feedback in person at the listening session, written feedback can be provided via email to whcnaa@bia.gov. The deadline to submit feedback is March 28, 2024.
If you have any questions regarding the listening session, please contact Stephanie Conduff at stephanie.conduff@bie.edu.

FCC Listening Session on Proposed Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program
2024-02-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
Thursday, February 29 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Eastern
Registration is free; all attendees must register. To register, please send an email message to Tribal.Events@fcc.gov with “Cybersecurity” in the Subject line. Please include the names and titles of anyone attending and include the Tribal affiliation. The FCC has invited leaders from all 574 federally recognized Tribes to participate in the consultation. Tribal library, school, and information technology (IT) representatives are also welcome to attend and may participate.
You may also send any questions to Tribal.Events@fcc.gov, as this email address is monitored by the Office of Native Affairs and Policy.
On November 13, 2023, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), WC Docket No. 23-234, seeking comment on its proposal to establish a pilot program to learn more about cybersecurity and advanced firewall services that could help K-12 schools and libraries protect their broadband networks and data, while also ensuring that limited Universal Service funds are utilized in the most effective manner.
Summary: The cybersecurity pilot program proposes to provide funding to eligible K-12 schools and libraries to defray the costs of qualifying cybersecurity and advanced firewall services to protect their broadband networks and data from the growing number of school and library-focused cyber events. As proposed, this pilot program would provide up to $200 million over three years, and would be funded through the Universal Service Fund (USF), but budgeted separately from the Commission’s other USF programs.

Comments can be submitted through the FCC’s Electronic Comment and Filing System in Docket No. WC 23-234 at: https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/filings/standard

Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request by sending an e-mail to: FCC504@fcc.gov or calling the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice). Include a description of the accommodation you will need and tell us how to contact you if we need more information. Please make your request as early as possible as we may be unable to fulfill last minute requests.
If you have any questions about this Listening Session or on another issue, please reach out to the Office of Native Affairs and Policy (ONAP) at Native@fcc.gov.

FDA virtual Listening Session on FDA's efforts to address misinformation and vaccine hesitancy
2024-02-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
February 29 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration invites the National Indian Health Board and Area Indian Health Boards to participate in a call with the FDA’s Stakeholder Engagement Staff and Intergovernmental Affairs (IGA) to discuss the FDA’s efforts to address misinformation and vaccine hesitancy.
The COVID-19 pandemic shed light on the risks of health-related misinformation and disinformation for public health. Misinformation has also increased distrust in government authorities and beliefs in false medical cures.
The call will be held on Feb. 29, 2024, from 2 – 3 p.m. EST (U.S. and Canada). Please register by using the following link:
https://fda.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsfuqoqzwsHSuOASILX6TlBFEm0xGrA4I#/registration
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about how to join the meeting.
The FDA is committed to disseminating timely, accurate, science-based information to all communities, including Tribal Nations, minorities, women, seniors, and persons with limited English proficiency.
During the webinar, the FDA hopes to establish a dialogue with the National and Regional Area Indian Health Board Directors to increase understanding of health-related mis/disinformation affecting Tribal communities, share knowledge and understanding of the prevalence of mis/disinformation in Tribal communities, discover the main sources of misinformation and discuss ways we might counter misinformation with factual information.
The webinar recording will be available on the FDA Tribal Affairs page after the event.

Office of Facilities, Property, and Safety Management Virtual Listening Sessions
2024-03-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-03-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
The Office of Facilities, Property, and Safety Management will conduct two virtual listening sessions in March 2024, to improve the Indian Affairs methodology used to calculate facilities Operation and Maintenance funding allocations across all sites and buildings within the IA inventory.
March 5 at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern
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March 7 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Eastern
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FCC Tribal Workshop
2024-03-06 | Cultural and Educational Resources Center, 150 Melacon Road, Marksville, LA, 71351, United States
We are pleased to announce that the FCC Tribal Workshop to be hosted by the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana will be held on March 6, 2024.
The event page (which will be updated with the agenda for this workshop) is here: https://www.fcc.gov/news-events/events/2024/03/fcc-tribal-workshop-marksville-la
When: Wednesday, March 6, 2024 (all day).
Where: Cultural and Educational Resources Center, 150 Melacon Road, Marksville, Louisiana 71351.
What: FCC staff will provide presentations on a broad range of important FCC initiatives that impact Tribal Nations.
Who: Tribal leaders, Tribal IT managers, government and community planners and managers, Tribal enterprise specialists, and representatives of Tribal social service agencies, schools, and libraries should consider attending this event.
Optional Tribal Library Tour on March 5 (2:00PM): The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana will host a tour of the Tribe’s Cultural and Educational Resources Center on Tuesday, March 5th and participants registered for the FCC’s workshop are welcome to join.
Registration is free. To register for the workshop, please send your name, title, Tribal affiliation, and contact information, with the subject line “March Workshop” to Tribal.Events@fcc.gov. Questions about the workshop may be directed to Lloyd.Collier@fcc.gov or Renee.Coles@fcc.gov. Walk-ins can also be accommodated.

ASPR Tribal Access to Federal Resources in a Pandemic Response Webinar
2024-03-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) is holding a virtual information session on its approved strategy for “Improving Tribal and Urban Indian Organization (UIO) Access to Federal Resources During a Pandemic Response” on March 6 from 1:00 – 2:00pm EST. During the session, the Federal interagency Tribal Access Workgroup will provide an update on plans to further engage Tribal Nations, Indian Health Service providers, Tribal Health Providers, and urban Indian organizations on the strategy. The Workgroup will also provide information related to technical assistance on requesting Federal assistance to access medical supplies from the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) and other Federal stockpiles.
Tribal leaders and others may participate in the webinar via Zoom or telephone using the following:

Zoom registration:

https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIscOuqrDkrHRFSFR585oiEBmTSsdn-cjw

Telephone number:

(551) 285-1373
Meeting ID: 161-722-2217
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Indian School Equalization Program Tribal Listening Session
2024-03-06 13:00 - 15:00
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
The purpose of these listening sessions is to advise the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) on the need for possible revisions to 25 C.F.R. Part 39 – Indian School Equalization Program. Under 25 U.S.C. § 2018(a), prior to publishing any proposed regulations and prior to establishing a negotiated rulemaking committee, BIE is required to convene regional meetings to consult with educators at BIE-operated schools and Tribal officials, parents, teachers, administrators, and school board members of Tribes served by BIE-funded schools to provide guidance to BIE on revisions to the regulations. These sessions, along with the previously held sessions, serve that purpose.
Wednesday, January 17 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Mountain
Virtual Session
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Wednesday, February 7 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Mountain
Gila River Resorts and Casinos
Room: Acacia CD
5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd.
Chandler, AZ 85226
Wednesday, March 6 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Central
Rushmore Hotel and Suites
Room: Roosevelt/Lincoln
445 Mt Rushmore Rd.
Rapid City, SD 57701
For additional details, please visit our BIE Consultation & Initiatives webpage at: www.bie.edu/landing-page/consultations-initiatives.
WRITTEN COMMENTS: Your written comments are welcomed on the ISEP and ISEP Transportation program by the extended comment deadline of March 31, 2024.
Please E-MAIL your comments to: consultation@bia.gov – SUBJECT LINE: ISEP and ISEP Transportation regulations.

USDOT Webinar: Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program - Action Plans
2024-03-07 12:30 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program – Action Plans
This webinar will offer a general overview of the SS4A program and the grant application process, with a particular focus on applying for grants to develop an Action Plan.
Thursday, March 7, 1:30-3:00 p.m. (ET)
Register to attend the March 7 webinar.

USET/ DOE Webinar on Clean Energy Tax Credits and Financing
2024-03-07 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
March 7 at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern
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You are cordially invited to join the USET Tribal Infrastructure Development Program in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office Tribal Energy Finance Program for an informational webinar on renewable energy tax credits available to Tribal Nations and our enterprises under recently-enacted infrastructure laws and how these and DOE loan guarantees can be combined to finance energy projects in Indian Country.
Guest Speakers:

Claire Newfeld, Associate, Hobbs Straus Dean & Walker
David Sickey, Tribal Energy Finance Program, DOE
Lisa Garcia, Tribal Energy Finance Program, DOE

Under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a new provision called elective payment allows certain tax credits as payments from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to Tribal governments and other tax-exempt entities to help fund new renewable energy infrastructure and reduce costs. The newly accessible tax credits include the major/green energy production tax credit, investment tax credits, as well as credit for qualified clean commercial vehicles, credit for alternative fuel vehicle refueling property, and credit for carbon oxide sequestration.
In addition to tax credits, the IRA increased loan authority under the Tribal Energy Financing Program at DOE to $20 billion. The Tribal Energy Financing Program supports Tribal investment in energy-related projects by providing loan guarantees to federally recognized Tribal Nations or a Tribal Energy Development Organization that is wholly or substantially owned by a federally recognized Tribal Nation.
Learn more about how Tribal Nations can access these tax credits, loans, and other benefits under newly-enacted infrastructure laws by visiting the USET Tribal Infrastructure Development webpage.

Department of the Treasury Reporting Webinar | Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund (LATCF) program
2024-03-07 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
Thursday, March 7 at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern
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The U.S. Department of the Treasury will host a Reporting Webinar for Tribal governments about the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund (LATCF) program. During the session, Treasury will provide the following:

Overview of LATCF
Overview of compliance requirements
Demonstration of the Treasury Reporting Portal
Overview of resources

Who should attend: All Tribal governments are required to submit an Annual Report by March 31, 2024. Staff new to administering their Tribe’s LATCF program are especially encouraged to attend, in particular, staff directly responsible for reporting.
