BIA Tribal Listening Session on BIA BIA Data Governance, BIA Open Data, and the BIA Tract Viewer
2024-07-25 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
July 23 at 4:00 pm Eastern
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July 24 at 2:00 pm Eastern
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If you have any written input you would like to provide, please send to consultation@bia.gov by 11:59 p.m. EDT, July 30, 2024, to ensure timely consideration.
You are invited to the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Tribal Listening Session on July 23 and 25, 2024. The Listening Sessions will encompass BIA Data Governance, BIA Open Data, and the BIA Tract Viewer. The BIA Data Governance Team is working to inform policy making, resource distributions, and effective program management in advancing the support of Indian Country data needs. Recently, the BIA developed the BIA Open Data page that contains public Geographic Information System (GIS), GIS data applications, and provides Tribal Open Data in support of the Evidence Act/Open Data Act. The BIA OPEN DATA web page is the primary collaborative data resource offering a level of transparency into the BIA’s data initiatives. The BIA Tract Viewer will provide a publicly accessible view of the most requested data.

National Indian Country Training Initiative | ICWA Webinar Series: The Indian Child Welfare Act and the Role of the Federal Government
2024-07-25 13:00 - 14:40 | Virtual Event
July 25 at 2:00 pm – 3:40 pm Eastern
Register by July 23, 2024
The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) provides minimum Federal standards for the removal of Indian children from their families and placement in foster and adoptive homes. Federal agencies such as the Departments of Interior (DOI), Justice (DOJ), and Health and Human Services (HHS) each have a role in the implementation of ICWA. This webinar is the first in a multipart series concerning the application of ICWA in State and Tribal courts. Panelists from the three federal agencies will discuss the following: (1) applicable federal regulations and guidance; (2) federal participation in federal and state court cases involving ICWA; and (3) funding and other programs from each agency which may be available to stakeholders. Additionally, an attorney experienced in Indian child welfare matters will discuss the historical context that led to Congress enacting ICWA and the statute’s key provisions. CLE has been requested.
If you have any questions, please contact Heather Cumper at heather.cumper@usdoj.gov or Leslie A. Hagen at leslie.hagen3@usdoj.gov.

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)Consultation on Operating the Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) in the Territories and Tribal Organizations
2024-07-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
July 29 at 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern
The USDA is conducting a tribal consultation and listening session to collect data for a research study about WIC operated by territories and tribal organizations to examine how operations are uniquely different from other WIC state agencies, and to determine how this impacts the program experience. Findings from this research study could inform program or policy adjustments to ensure equitable operations and services for all WIC participants. For more information, view the framing paper and USDA’s website. The registration deadline is this Sunday, July 28.

HUD Housing Policy Training
2024-07-30 - 2024-07-31 | Virtual Event
July 30-31 at 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Eastern
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The Housing Policy covers policy components, the purpose of policies, writing policies, and components of an Admissions and Occupancy (A&O) policy. Participants should refer to copies of their Admissions and Occupancy policies to practice applying them to the activities presented during this course. The course will also examine how maintaining high standards in property management affects the overall performance of tribal housing programs.

FEMA Tribal Consultation on the Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Program
2024-07-30 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
Framing Paper
Registration:
The first consultation will be held on July 30 from 2:00-4:00 PM (EST). To register for this tribal consultation please visit this link.
The second consultation will be held on August 1 from 2:00-4:00 PM (EST). To register for this tribal consultation please visit this link.
Registrants will be sent the meeting information with a Zoom link.

Written Comments:
To submit written comments in advance of the meeting, please contact the Technological Hazards Division, Policy Section by email at femathdpolicy@fema.dhs.gov or through the FEMA Regional Tribal Liaisons on or before July 26, 2024 .

Background

The REP Program coordinates the national effort to provide state, local, and tribal governments with relevant and executable planning, training, and exercise guidance and policies necessary to ensure that adequate capabilities exist to prevent, protect against, mitigate the effects of, respond to, and recover from incidents involving commercial nuclear power facilities. Information on the REP Program is currently found in regulation at 44 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) parts 350-354 and in FEMA’s REP Program Manual.

FEMA is interested in gathering additional feedback from Tribal Nations on:

Improving the program’s regulations, policies, and/or procedures to better address Tribal Nation needs;
Partnering with Tribal Nationals located within the plume exposure pathway (~0-10 miles) and ingestion exposure pathway (~0-50 miles) emergency planning zones;
Specific considerations for tribal lands;
Significant barriers that potential Tribal Nation REP Program participants face in accessing and leveraging Federal resources and how FEMA and other Federal agencies can assist in overcoming those barriers to make the Program more equitable; and
Any REP Program training and/or technical assistance that Tribal Nations are interested in receiving from FEMA.

Attached is the Tribal Leader notification letter and framing paper. An agenda will be available closer to the session at: www.fema.gov/about/tribes/consultations.

IRS Office Hours | IRA/CHIPS Pre-filling Registration Tool
2024-07-31 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-08-14 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
The IRS is offering 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 open. Registration is required and can be completed by clicking on the links below.

Date
Time
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July 2, 2024
12:30-2 p.m. EDT
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July 17, 2024
1-2:30 p.m. EDT
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July 31, 2024
1-2:30 p.m. EDT
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August 14, 2024
1-2:30 p.m. EDT
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September 4, 2024
1-2:30 p.m. EDT
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September 18, 2024
1-2:30 p.m. EDT
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October 2, 2024
1-2:30 p.m. EDT
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White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Tribal Consultation on Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal Research
2024-07-31 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
July 31 at 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern
Register in advance
In addition to or instead of joining the Tribal Consultation above, you may provide written input by August 14, 2024. Please send your written submissions to Tricia Light, Ocean Policy Fellow at the Office of Science and Technology Policy, at Tricia.M.Light@ostp.eop.gov, and identify your submission as “Marine CDR Tribal and Indigenous Input.” If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ms. Light by email or at (202) 881-7242.

Treasury Department Office Hours | Homeowner Association Fund
2024-07-31 14:00, 2024-08-07 14:00, 2024-08-14 14:00 | Virtual Event
If your Tribal Nation or Housing Authority needs assistance with the quarterly or annual report or would like to talk through program implementation, Treasury hosts weekly office hours on Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m. ET – registration link

Department of Treasury Webinar | Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Beneficial Ownership Reporting
2024-08-01 13:00 | Virtual Event
August 1 at 2:00 pm Eastern
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In 2021, Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act, which creates new reporting requirements on beneficial ownership information (BOI). The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, released new FAQs related to Tribally-owned entities and individual Tribal-member owned businesses chartered under Tribal law.

FAQ A.5 defines a Tribe under the Corporate Transparency Act.
FAQ C.11 provides guidance on when entities formed under Tribal law must report.
FAQ D.17 addresses Tribally owned entities.

August 1, 2024, 2:00 p.m. ET –Join Treasury officials for a webinar on these new beneficial ownership reporting requirements, how to file, and how the law affects Tribal entities.

HUD Virtual Training | Permanent Supportive Housing Training
2024-08-05 07:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
August 5 at 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Eastern
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This training program has been designed to provide support for the development of Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) projects that cater to Tribal homelessness on reservations. The staff of Tribal housing authorities, as well as any other Tribal department staff and/or Tribal council members, will gain a comprehensive understanding of permanent supportive housing. They will be actively involved in and committed to the development and implementation of a PSH project. Students will also gain a clear understanding of the funding sources that are available for PSH, along with a timeline and a funding plan.

HHS OASH Tribal Consultation on Syphilis and Congenital Syphilis Outbreak
2024-08-05 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
August 5 at 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Eastern
Prior registration required
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) will hold a Tribal consultation on August 5 to discuss the syphilis and congenital syphilis outbreak impacting Indian country. OASH is soliciting feedback and recommendations from Tribal leaders and Tribal health professionals about actions HHS can take to support Tribal efforts to reduce the number of syphilis and congenital syphilis cases among American Indian and Alaska Native populations. The consultation will also discuss the work of the National Syphilis and Congenital Syphilis Syndemic Federal Task Force, a cross-agency collaborative effort that includes the participation of HHS, the Indian Health Service, and other Departments and offices.
Written comments will be accepted through September 5 to STI@hhs.gov using the subject line, “Tribal Consultation.” Please contact the OASH Sexually Transmitted Infections team at STI@hhs.gov with any questions related to the consultation.

DOI Webinar | Accessing and Navigating Federal Environmental Justice Resources
2024-08-06 13:30 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
August 6 at 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Central
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The Department of Interior is hosting a webinar to share tips, tricks, and resources that will help you navigate available funding and access federal grants to benefit Tribal Nations and local communities. This will be the first webinar in a series from the DoI Environmental Justice Steering Committee.

28th Biannual CDC/ATSDR TAC Meeting
2024-08-07 - 2024-08-08 | Hybrid Event, TN
Dear Colleague:
On behalf of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (CDC/ATSDR), I invite you to the 28th Biannual CDC/ATSDR Tribal Advisory Committee (TAC) Meeting, which will be held on August 7-8, 2024 (7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. AKT • 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PT • 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. MT • 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. CT • 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ET).
The meeting is being hosted by the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians at the Seven Feathers Hotel in Canyonville, OR. You may attend either in-person or virtually. Please use this registration link to register for either in-person or virtual attendance. Seating at the in-person event is limited, so please register early. If you register as an in-person attendee, you will be prompted to register for virtual access, as well. This allows those who want to attend in-person an opportunity to participate virtually should their schedule not allow them to attend in-person for the entire day.
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
Letters, Reports, and Other Documents | Tribal Public Health | CDC in the Summer of 2024. For more information about the meeting, please contact the Office of Tribal Affairs and Strategic Alliances at Tribalsupport@cdc.gov or 404-498-0300.
Sincerely,
Leslie Ann Dauphin, PhD
Designated Federal Official, CDC/ATSDR Tribal Advisory Committee
Director, National Center for State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial Public Health Infrastructure and Workforce
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

IHS Health IT Modernization Tribal Consultation/Urban Conference
2024-08-07 10:50 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
Event Webpage
August 7 at 10:50 am – 12:00 pm Eastern
Registration

BIA/OJS Tribal Consultation on Public Law 83-280
2024-08-07 12:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
August 7 at 1:00 pm Eastern
Zoom link
You may provide written comments to consultation@bia.gov by 11:59 Eastern on August 14, 2024. If you have any questions regarding this consultation, please contact Kevin Martin, Office of Justice Services, at kevin.martin@bia.gov of (202) 657-3620.

FEMA Tribal Consultation on FEMA’s Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide Update
2024-08-07 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-08 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
August 7 at 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern
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August 8 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is inviting Tribal Nations to attend virtual consultations on FEMA’s Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide Update. The agency is soliciting feedback on proposed updates to Version 5 of the Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide (PAPPG). Check out the NATHPO Events page for information on the proposed upgrades, as well as how to register for the consultations on August 7 and August 8. The 60-day comment period ends August 19, 2024. NATHPO will be submitting comment, which we will post HERE when it is finalized.

Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer Health IT Modernization Program: Multi-Tenant Domain Considerations
2024-08-08 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
August 8 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
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Comments due on November 8, 2024

CMS All Tribes Consultation Webinar on a Proposed Tribal Exemption from the Four Walls Requirements
2024-08-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
August 8 at 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern
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2024 IHS Partnership Conference and Direct Service Tribes National Meeting
2024-08-13 - 2024-08-15 | Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
August 13-15
Event Website
The IHS Partnership Conference and Direct Service Tribes National Meeting provides one forum for direct service tribal leaders and IHS, tribal and urban (I/T/U) programs staff to receive updates, training and guidance on important programs within the Indian health system. Topics of relevance for Direct Service Tribal leaders will be highlighted as well as sessions for front line staff on Health Information Management (HIM), Information Technology (IT), Health IT, Purchased/Referred Care (PRC) and the Catastrophic Health Emergency Fund, Revenue Generation, Benefits Coordination, and more.

HHS Annual Regional Tribal Consultations: Region 4
2024-08-14 - 2024-08-15 | 123 Easy Street, Nashville, TN, 37211, United States
Dear Tribal Leader:
I write to invite you to the 2024 Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Annual Regional Tribal Consultations that will be held across the country. The Regional Consultations provide regional forums for Tribes to share their views, concerns, and recommendations with HHS officials on health and human services priorities. We hope the consultations will provide a venue for two-way conversations between Tribal leaders and HHS officials.
As in previous years, Regional Consultations will also include opportunities for Tribes to meet one-on-one with regional leadership. These sessions are intended to provide Tribes with time to discuss their specific health and human service issues with HHS officials. Please contact your Regional Tribal Liaison for further information on signing up for a one-on-one session. The contact information for each of the Regions is listed in an appendix to this letter.
Below are the dates for the 2024 Regional Consultations:
May 1-3: Region 10 (Hybrid)
Silver Reef Hotel Casino Resort
4876 Haxton Way
Ferndale, WA 98248
May 14-15: Region 9 (In-person)
University of Nevada – Las Vegas
4505 S Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89154
May 30: Region 2 (Primarily in-person, hybrid option)
St. Regis Mohawk
Akwesasne Mohawk Resort
873 NY-37, Hogansburg, NY 13655
June 12-13: Region 5 (In-person)
Pending
June 20: Region 1 (Virtual)
ZoomGov
June 25-26: Region 7 (In-person)
Bolling Federal Office Building
601 East 12th Street
Kansas City, MO 64106
July 16-17: Region 3 (In-person)
Chickahominy Indian Tribe
8200 Lott Cary Road
Providence Forge, VA 23140
July 29-30: Region 8 (In-person)
Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave. Pkwy
Denver, CO 80204
August 14-15: Region 4 (Primarily in-person, hybrid option)
Eastern Band of Cherokee
Building location TBD
August 20-22: Region 6 (Hybrid)
MetroTech Conference Center
1900 Springlake Dr.
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Additional details are forthcoming, including registration links and agendas, and will be communicated directly through each Region to their area’s respective Tribes, as well as via the Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs (IEA) Tribal Affairs Bi-Weekly Newsletter (please sign up for our listserv here).
Thank you for your continued support of the consultation process. We look forward to your participation and ongoing partnership. In the interim, please contact the IEA Tribal Affairs team at consultation@hhs.gov with any questions.
Respectfully,
Bertha Alisia Guerrero, Director
Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs
Appendix: Regional Tribal Liaison Contact Information

Region 1: Taylor Bryan Turner taylor.bryanturner@hhs.gov
Region 2: Sean Hightower sean.hightower@hhs.gov
Region 3: Melissa Herd melissa.herd@hhs.gov
Region 4: Natalia Cales natalia.cales@hhs.gov
Region 5: Melissa Watt melissa.watt@hhs.gov
Region 6: Julia Lothrop julia.lothrop@hhs.gov
Region 7: Nick Clasen nickolas.clasen@hhs.gov
Region 8: Elsa Ramirez elsa.ramirez@hhs.gov
Region 9: Schuyler Hall schuyler.hall@hhs.gov
Region 10: Priya Helweg priya.helweg@hhs.gov

Treasury Department Office Hours on the Homeowner Association Fund
2024-08-14 14:00 | Virtual Event
Treasury Department Office Hours on the Homeowner Association Fund
If your Tribal Nation or Housing Authority needs assistance with the quarterly or annual report or would like to talk through the Homeowner Association Fund implementation, Treasury is hosting weekly office hours. The next Offices Hours will be held on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. ET. Click Here to Register.

APHIS Information for Applicants: FY 2025 NADPRP Funding Opportunity
2024-08-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
Thursday, August 15 at 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET
To participate, join the conference from your computer at: Join ZoomGov Meeting
https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1615624267?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 161 562 4267
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Phone number for Audio Only +1 669 254 5252 US (San Jose)or +1 646 828 7666 US (New York)
Those interested in submitting proposals should visit the APHIS Funding Opportunities or APHIS NADPRP websites for resources and guidance, including the funding opportunity announcement, application instructions, frequently asked questions, templates, help session webinar information, and more. Applicants can also find information on the ezFedGrants website or the Grants.gov website by searching CFDA number 10.025 or Funding Opportunity Number USDA-APHIS-10025-VSSP0000-25-0001.
In fall 2024, APHIS will provide an additional $500,000 in the NADPRP Tribal funding opportunity to enhance Tribal animal disease preparedness and response capabilities. We will announce more information about this opportunity in the coming months.

FEMA Office Hours | Updated Guide to Help Communities with Resilience Grants
2024-08-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
Session 1: August 15 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
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Session 2: September 12 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
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The update consolidates information and eligibility requirements for Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) projects addressing air quality, drought, extreme temperatures, wildfire and wind. It also reflects recent policy changes to simplify program delivery through streamlined cost effectiveness methods and a lower benefit-cost analysis discount rate.
State, local, Tribal and territorial governments may use the guide to navigate the application process and manage the grant lifecycle to receive critical resilience dollars. Information in the guide includes policies and processes to enable effective and consistent implementation across all HMA programs.
HMA provides funding to reduce the risk and impact of disasters such as wildfires, drought, extreme heat, hurricanes, earthquakes and flooding. Programs in HMA are Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC), Flood Mitigation Assistance, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) and HMGP Post Fire.
The update follows the update last year—the first since 2015—that incorporated climate change and future conditions, equity, building codes, capability and capacity building, nature-based solutions and community lifelines as key principles for its grant programs. It was also the first guide to cover BRIC.
This aligns with FEMA’s “people first” approach and helps communities build climate resilience through reducing complexity and barriers to accessing our HMA grant funds. It also aligns with the 2024 FEMA Year of Resilience theme to build capacity to withstand tomorrow’s hazards.
FEMA is offering two Office Hours sessions which provides an overview of the recent updates. Registration is now open.

DOT "Telling Your Story" Webinar Series
2024-08-15 14:00 | Virtual Event
DOT is hosting a two-part webinar series to help communities use data to effectively tell their stories in planning, development, and applying for DOT grants.
Part 1 of the webinar series will be held on Monday, July 22, 2024, at 3:00 PM ET. The webinar will focus on how to identify and describe a project and its goals, identify users of the infrastructure or system, and determine the project’s impact area. Participants will receive step-by-step information and presenters will use examples to illustrate each of the concepts in the planning, project development, and/or grant application process. The webinar will conclude with a brief Q&A session. The webinar will be recorded and posted on the DOT Navigator.
Part 2 of the webinar series will be held on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at 3:00 PM ET. The webinar will introduce participants to DOT’s Equitable Transportation Community (ETC) Explorer tool and provide detailed information on how to use the tool to map a project area, identify how a community is experiencing disadvantage, and evaluate project benefits to a community. This information will build on the content presented during Part 1 of the webinar series. Participants are encouraged to register for both or review the Part 1 materials before attending Part 2. Part 2 of the webinar series will also be recorded and posted to the DOT Navigator.
Register for the webinar series here.

Monthly CDFI Certification Conference Calls
2024-08-15 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
