White House Tribal Nations Summit
2024-12-09 | Department of Interior, Washington, DC, United States
Monday, December 9, to be hosted at the Interior Department in Washington, DC
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
Register no later than 5:00 pm Eastern on Wednesday, December 4
Due to space constraints, only one Tribal leader per Tribal Nation may register. Tribal leaders who cannot attend but would like to designate another governmental representative of their Tribal Nation, may do so by emailing TNS@who.eop.gov.
Given limited capacity, credentials to attend in-person are not guaranteed. A livestream will be available on the Interior Department’s YouTube page.
Native Americans in Philanthropy (NAP) has funding to support travel for Tribal Leaders/Ambassadors and has partnered with USET to provide travel stipends. Travel stipends in the amount of $2,500 will be made available on a first-come, first-served basis to Tribal Leaders who attest to their need. Stipends will be provided upon request to one Tribal Leader/Ambassador (as designated by the Tribal Nation) per federally recognized Tribal Nation. Click here to request a travel stipend.
USET SPF will be providing further information as it becomes available.

FDPIR Supply Chain Disruptions Follow Up Consultation
2024-12-09 11:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Hybrid Event, TN
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites your participation in a Tribal Consultation Follow-Up regarding the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) supply chain disruptions. This will be a continuation of the consultation held on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. The short, medium, and long-term response actions will form the basis for this consultation. Those notes will be published on the USDA website at www.usda.gov/tribalrelations/tribal-consultations, and will take the place of a framing paper for this consultation.
The consultation follow-up will occur in person in advance of the Intertribal Agriculture Council Annual Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. Virtual participation options are available through Zoom.
Tribal Consultation Details
What: FDPIR Supply Chain Disruptions Follow-Up Consultation
Where: Intertribal Agriculture Council Annual Conference
Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada
When: Monday, December 9, 2024
9:00-3:00 pm Pacific Time
RSVP: Whether attending in person or remotely, please register
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DOI Consultation on Indigenous Knowledge
2024-12-09 13:00 | Virtual Event
December 9 at 2:00 pm Eastern
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Department of Interior’s Indigenous Knowledge Handbook

White House Initiative's Convening on Indian Education
2024-12-10 08:00 - 16:00 | Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC, 20202, United States
White House Initiative’s Convening on Indian Education
December 10 at 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Eastern
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White House Initiative’s Convening on Indian Education at the Department of Education on December 10, 2024. The in-person event will feature panels on topics ranging from early education to professional degree programs while promoting Tribal Colleges and Universities.

Office of Strategic Partnerships Engagement Session
2024-12-10 08:30 - 10:30 | Department of Interior, North Penthouse, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC, 20240, United States
December 10 at 9:30 am – 11:30 am Eastern
The DOI’s Office of Strategic Partnerships (OSP) within Indian Affairs invites Tribal Leaders and prospective partners to an Engagement Session to learn about the work of OSP, help explore and connect to partnership opportunities, as well as learn about collaborations and resources offered by MOU affiliates. To register for this session please email OSP Partnerships Strategist, Kelly Dennis at kelly.dennis@bia.gov before 4pmET on Monday, 9 December. OSP supports the development and implementation of public-private partnerships to leverage federal and private resources and promote innovative solutions for Indian Country. The OSP’s three focus areas are 1) Native-led conservation; 2) economic development, including access to capital; and 3) education, with a focus on Native language revitalization.

SSA Office of Native American Partnerships Open House
2024-12-10 09:00 - 11:00
December 10 at 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern
Kiowa Room, Lower Leveal at the DOI Main Interior Building
he Social Security Administration is providing an Open House with the Director of the Office of Native American Partnerships on Tuesday from 10:00 am to noon. Please stop by for a meet and greet, and feel free to provide recommendations, suggestions or ask questions about their strategy for improving service to Native Americans:

The Office is hopeful to receive a travel budget and get to business meeting with you in your Tribal homelands to learn of your unique barriers to receive services from SSA. We agree it is critical to meet with you individually, see your community firsthand, and build trust and respect so that we can partner on solutions that meet the needs of your people.
We are learning more about how SSA will be able to implement Executive Order 14112, Reforming Federal Funding and Support to Better Embrace Our Trust Responsibilities and Promote the Next Era of Tribal Self-Determination.
We recently published Social Security’s accomplishments for Tribal Affairs and Tribal Consultation providing a national, regional and local progress report. We look forward to making progress on a strategy for the next Agency Tribal Action Plan whose design was based on feedback from Tribal Consultation and Listening Sessions.

DHS Tribal Affairs Meet and Greet
2024-12-10 12:00 - 14:30
December 10 at 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern
Kiowa Room, Lower Level, DOI Main Interior Building
The Department of Homeland Security Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, Office of Partnership and Engagement, Tribal Affairs, would like to invite Tribal Leaders for a meet and greet with office staff and DHS’ Tribal Homeland Security Advisory Committee members, to discuss issues important to their communities.

Department of Commerce Open House for Tribal Leaders
2024-12-10 13:00 - 15:00
December 10 at 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern
Department of Commerce
Commerce will hold its Open House Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2-4 p.m., with rolling presentations from our many bureaus. Apart from opportunities to connect with staff, get specific contact information, learn about other opportunities across the Department, we will have conference rooms available to meet with staff on specific issues.

Dept of Energy Webinar: Seeks Input on Potential Capacity Accelerator for Tribal Offshore Wind Engagement
2024-12-11 12:00 | Virtual Event
December 11 at 1:00 pm Eastern
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Many Tribal Nations have called for additional resources to support Tribal capacity to engage in offshore wind energy decision-making processes. In response, DOE seeks to recognize the vital work that Tribal Nations and collaboratives do to support Tribal participation in offshore wind energy decision-making processes that affect their communities, cultural resources, economic opportunities, and the homelands and ocean spaces that they steward.
To do this, DOE is proposing to launch a capacity accelerator to provide direct funding and technical assistance to Tribes. This accelerator could support engagement in site assessment and leasing, involvement in environmental monitoring, and advancement of wind energy equity. Taking place over multiple years, this effort would include several application and funding opportunities.
First, DOE wants Tribal input on the design of the accelerator. Register to join our webinar to learn more and share your ideas. Be sure to sign up even if you can’t attend, because we will share a recording of the session. And follow the accelerator for details and updates, including answers to questions that arise during the webinar.

NOAA Restoring Fish Passage and Restoring Tribal Priority Fish Passage through Barrier Removal Funding Opportunities
2024-12-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
November 20 at 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern
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December 3 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
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December 12 (Tribal Focused) at 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern
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These webinars will include information for potential applicants of two NOAA funding opportunities for fish passage, including one focused on tribes, that are now open under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law:

“Restoring Fish Passage through Barrier Removal” funding opportunity
“Restoring Tribal Priority Fish Passage through Barrier Removal” funding opportunity

Treasury Department Webinar: Access to Clean Energy Incentives Through Elective Pay with Joint Ownership Arrangements
2024-12-13 13:00 | Virtual Event
December 13 at 2:00 pm Eastern
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Join Treasury for a webinar to discuss final regulations on joint ownership arrangements pay and elective pay under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
Prior to the Inflation Reduction Act, entities eligible for elective pay – like Tribes – could not benefit from clean energy tax credits because they had little or no federal tax liability. The recently released final rules contain amendments to the Income Tax Regulations (26 CFR part 1) under section 761(a) of the Internal Revenue Code (Code) that will allow for co-ownership arrangements of properties eligible for elective pay. This will allow Tribes to seek elective payment for certain IRA tax credits for properties that are jointly owned with other entities.

FEMA Tribal Consultation and Public Webinars on Tribal Declaration Interim Guidance
2024-12-13 14:00 - 16:30, 2024-12-17 14:00 - 16:30, 2024-12-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Tribal Declaration Interim Guidance
FEMA Tribal Declarations Interim Guidance
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
Framing Paper
Tribal Consultation
December 19 at 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Central
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Public Webinars
December 13 at 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern
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December 17 at 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern
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The Interim Guidance will go into immediate effect for all presidential disaster declarations declared for Tribal Nations on December 3rd and going forward. It will not apply to disasters that were declared by the President before December 3rd. FEMA is opening a 30 day public comment period from Dec. 3, 2024 – Jan. 2, 2024, and will host a government to government tribal consultation and two public webinars. The comment period is an opportunity for us to hear from Tribal Nations to gather additional feedback and ensure that this Guidance reflects the diverse perspectives and needs of those we serve.

IHS TSGAC and DOI SGAC Meetings
2024-12-16 - 2024-12-18 | Embassy Suites Washington DC, 900 10th St NEW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
December 16 (full day) – December 17 (AM) – IHS TSGAC
December 17 (PM) – December 18 (full day) – DOI SGAC
All meetings will convene in Washington, D.C., at the Embassy Suites Washington DC Convention Center (900 10th St NW).
https://www.tribalselfgov.org/event/tsgac-sgac-advisory-committee-meetings/

HUD/IHS Housing-related Infrastructure for Tribal Communities Tribal Consultation
2024-12-16 12:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader:
By letter dated September 9, 2024, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service (IHS) initiated a joint Tribal Consultation seeking your feedback and recommendations on how HUD and IHS programs can better address housing-related water and sewer infrastructure needs within Tribal communities.
We are writing to make you aware that in the interim since we posted the letter, HUD and the IHS have decided to extend the comment submission deadline for this Tribal Consultation. The deadline for submitting comments on the HUD/IHS Housing-related Infrastructure for Tribal Communities Tribal Consultation has been extended from Saturday, November 9, 2024, until Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
We have also scheduled a virtual Tribal Consultation session on Monday, December 16, 2024, at
1:00 p.m. EST. Please make plans to join us at the Consultation Listening Session that follows.
Join the Virtual Consultation Listening Session Using Webex Link: https://intellor.webex.com/intellor/j.php?MTID=m656156ed93e02e1d7543d1777fe916b9
Join the Virtual Consultation Listening Session by Telephone: The dial-in telephone number is 1- (202) 735-3323. Use meeting access code number [6478445#].
Please email your comments and recommendations to consultation@hud.gov and consultation@ihs.gov. Use the SUBJECT LINE: HUD/IHS Housing-related Infrastructure for Tribal Communities.
Thank you for your continued partnership and collaboration in the effective delivery of HUD and IHS programs.

HUD and IHS Joint Virtual Consultation on Sanitation Facilities
2024-12-16 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
December 16 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
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Dear Tribal Leader Letter
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service (IHS) are seeking your feedback and recommendations on how HUD and IHS programs can better address the housing-related water and sewer infrastructure needs of Tribal communities. They are hosting a virtual consultation on sanitation facilities today, December 16.

The deadline for written comment is January 8, 2025. Please email your comments and recommendations to consultation@hud.gov and consultation@ihs.gov. Use the subject line, “HUD/IHS Housing-related Infrastructure for Tribal Communities”.

Treasury Tribal Consultation: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for Federal Tax Status of Entities Wholly Owned by Indian Tribal Governments
2024-12-16 12:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-17 12:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-18 12:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
December 16, 17, and 18 at 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern
Register for one or more of the consultations
The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding the tax status of wholly owned Tribal entities. Additionally, Treasury announced it will hold Tribal consultations on the proposed rule on December 16, 17, and 18, 2024, at 1 p.m. ET.
This proposed rule describes that Tribal entities chartered or organized by one or more Tribes have the tax status of their owning Tribes. This means that these Tribal entities will not be subject to income tax. Further, the rule describes that these Tribal entities will be eligible for certain Inflation Reeducation Act tax credits through a payment mechanism known as elective pay. To learn more about the proposed rule, please see Treasury’s Press Release, the Tribal Consultation and Federal Feedback Summary, Dear Tribal Leader Letter, and our Fact Sheet.
Additionally, the Harvard Kennedy School Project on Indigenous Governance and Development issued a policy brief discussing the proposed rule.

US Forest Service Webinar about the Tribal Landscape Scale Restoration Funding Opportunities
2024-12-16 14:00 | Virtual Event
October 29 at 2:00 pm Central
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As part of the Fortifying Our Forests, Landscape Scale Restoration project, First Nations is hosting a webinar for Tribal representatives to learn about Tribally led landscape restoration projects and the support available through the U.S. Forest Service’s Landscape Scale Restoration Program (LSRP). The LSRP offers a competitive grant opportunity for federally recognized Tribal Nations, Alaska Native corporations/villages, and Tribal organizations. Applications are being accepted through December 16, 2024.
In the webinar, the following Tribal Nations will discuss their work to promote collaborative restoration of priority forest landscapes:

Kuskokwim Corporation, Jonathan Samuelson, Kuskokwim Climate Resilient Forestry and Harvest Program
Kalispel Tribe of Indians, Mike Lithgow, Improved Forest Management through Biochar Air Curtain Burners Project

Tribal Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program Office Hours
2024-12-17 15:00 | Virtual Event
The Department of Energy (DOE) State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) Tribal Technical Assistance (TA) team is excited to hold these sessions specifically for Tribal Nations. DOE’s Rebates team will provide technical assistance to Tribal Nations and Tribal representatives working on Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates funding applications. Funded by IRA – IRA authorized DOE to distribute $225 million to Tribal Nations. Tribal Nations forfeit funding by May 31, 2025, if they do not apply for their allocation.
Register for an upcoming office hour session—

November 19, 2024 at 4:00pm ET
December 17, 2024 at 4:00pm ET

Office Hours Registration is a two-step process. Step One is submit Registration. Step two, DOE will send out a TEAMS INVITE to notify the Tribe registration has been received and is invited to attend.

USDA APHIS Tribal Webinar: Animal Disease Traceability
2024-12-18 12:00 | Virtual Event
December 18 at 1:00 pm Eastern
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The US Department of Agriculturals’ (USDA) Animal Plant Health Inspection Services’ (APHIS) Office of National Tribal Liaison (ONTL) believes in building strong partnerships with Tribes. Providing opportunities for Tribes to learn about what APHIS is doing to prevent disease outbreaks in natural resources is one of the ways to strengthen our partnership. That is why ONTL is partnering with Veterinary Services to provide a Tribal Webinar on Animal Disease Traceability. An ADT system is an excellent way to protect against a devasting disease outbreak in animals.

CMS All Tribes Webinar: Medicaid Home and Community Based Services 101
2024-12-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
December 8 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Division of Tribal Affairs, in collaboration with the CMCS Division of Long Term Services and Supports, Medicaid Benefits Health Program Group, is holding an All Tribes Webinar Wednesday, December 18, from 2–3 p.m. ET.
During the hour-long webinar, presenters will give an overview of the 1915(c) and 1915(i) authorities available through the Medicaid program that states can use for home and community-based services and supports (HCBS). Attendees will learn how to participate in Medicaid and provide HCBS to their tribal members.
Materials related to this webinar will be posted on the CMS American Indian and Alaska Native All Tribes Calls and Webinars page.

Monthly CDFI Certification Conference Calls
2024-12-19 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

USDA Timber Production Expansion Guaranteed Loan Program Webinar
2025-01-06 12:00 | Virtual Event
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development is hosting a webinar for potential applicants to the Timber Production Expansion Guaranteed Loan Program (TPEP). The webinar will give an overview of TPEP, the newest resource guide for the timber and wood industries, and will have program experts from RD and the USDA Forest Service on hand to answer your questions. Details regarding the upcoming webinar are as follows—

Date: January 6, 2025 at 1:00pm ET
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Treasury Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) Quarterly Reporting Office Hours
2025-01-08 14:00 | Virtual Event
The Department of the Treasury is hosting weekly Office Hours for Tribal Nations and Tribal Nation Housing Authorities that need assistance with the HAF quarterly report or would like to talk through program implementation. This series is restricted only to Tribal staff of Tribes Nations participating in the HAF. Details regarding the upcoming Office Hours are as follows—

Dates: January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26 at 3:00 pm ET
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USDA Discussion on Disaster Response and Recovery Activities
2025-01-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development invites you to attend and engage in a conversation focused on disaster response and recovery activities. They want to hear from you, what types of activities can help our rural communities recover from disasters. Details for this upcoming webinar are as follows—

Date: January 9, 2025 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm ET
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Veterans Virtual Workshop: Boots to Business Reboot for Veteran Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
2025-01-13 08:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
January 13 at 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Central
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The Veterans Business Outreach Center of New England, in partnership with the USDA, invite veterans, service members, and military spouses to Boots to Business Reboot for Veteran Beginning Farmers and Ranchers. This full day virtual workshop, will aid those interested in exploring agriculture-based business ownership by leading participants through the key steps for evaluating business concepts and providing foundational knowledge required to develop a business plan. Participants are introduced to a broad spectrum of entrepreneurial business concepts and resources, from experts across the industry, to access start-up capital, technical assistance, and more.
Topics will include: What is Entrepreneurship? Hobby vs. Business Opportunity; Understanding Market Research – Who is your customer? Financing Your Venture – Short term and Long Range; Legal Considerations; The Economics of Agriculture; Business Planning – From idea to roadmap; and SBA/USDA Resources for You

USDA Forest Service Listening Session on Integrating Indigenous Knowledge into the Updated Silvics of North America Project (USNAP)
2025-01-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
January 14, 21 and 28 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Eastern
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Join the conversation to integrate Indigenous Knowledge into the Updated Silvics of North America Project (USNAP)
Build connections and explore pathways for ongoing dialogue
Provide clarity
Collect insights

Contact Renai Nez with any questions at Renai.Nez@usda.gov.
