Native American Language Resource Center Summer Series: How to Create an Immersion School
2023-06-29 14:00 - 16:30, 2023-07-06 14:00 - 16:30, 2023-07-13 14:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
The Office of Indian Education’s Native American Language Resource Center (NALRC) is featuring Native American language immersion practitioners as part of the free NALRC Summer Series on how to create an immersion school. Join them on five Thursdays as we explore how to start a new program, select partners and an approach, develop K-12 Native culture and language standards, develop curriculum, train teachers, assess language proficiency, and integrate technology.
Register here.
June 29: Overview of Starting an Immersion School
July 13: Thinking Through Your Options – Finding the Right Fit
July 20: Curriculum and Teacher Training
July 27: Language Proficiency and Assessment
August 3: Native Language and Technology

Native American Teacher Retention Initiative (NATRI) Pre-Application Webinars
2023-06-29 14:30 | Virtual Event
June 12 at 3:30 pm Eastern
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June 29 at 3:30 pm Eastern
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Common Instructions to Applicants
Full Notice

The Department of Education is issuing a notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2023 for Demonstration Grants for Indian Children and Youth Program—Native American Teacher Retention Initiative (NATRI), Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.299A. This notice relates to the approved information collection under OMB control number 1810–0722.
Purpose of the Program
The purpose of the Demonstration program is to provide financial assistance to projects that develop, test, and demonstrate the effectiveness of services and programs to improve the educational opportunities and achievement of Indian students attending preschool, elementary, and secondary schools.
Applications Available: May 23, 2023
Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply: June 22, 2023
Date of Pre-Application Webinars: June 12 and 29, 2023
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: July 24, 2023
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: September 20, 2023

White House Briefing on SCOTUS Affirmative Action Decision
2023-06-30 08:30 - 20:30 | Virtual Event
Join on Friday, June 30th at 9:30am ET for a briefing with Steve Benjamin, Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement (OPE), Neera Tanden, Domestic Policy Advisor, and Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on the Supreme Court’s recent affirmative action decision. Please see more event details below and be sure to register.
WHAT: White House Briefing on SCOTUS Affirmative Action Decision
WHO: Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, OPE Director Steve Benjamin, Domestic Policy Advisor Neera Tanden
WHEN: TOMORROW, Friday, June 30th at 9:30am ET
WHERE: Register on Zoom
Please note that this briefing will be closed press.

CMS IHS I/T/U Webinar Training Series
2023-06-30 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual Event
Nashville Area Virtual Training
June 20 – June 30, 2023
11:00 am – 12:30 pm Eastern/10:00 am – 11:30 am Central
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is committed to helping the Indian Health Service (IHS), Tribal Health Programs, and Urban Indian Programs (ITU) to maximize their ability to access third party resources. To meet this objective, CMS, in partnership with the States, the Social Security Administration and IHS, provides training on the programs and benefits available through Medicare, Medicaid, and the Health Insurance Marketplace. Register now!
Target Audience:

Business Office staff
Benefits Coordinators
Patient Registration staff
Billing and Coding staff

Topics at-a-glance:

CMS Tribal Affairs Updates
Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security
Coding, Billing, and much

Schedule AT-A-Glance:
Tuesday, June 20
Division of Tribal Affairs Updates
Beverly Lofton – CMS Division of Tribal Affairs
Wednesday, June 21
OIG Compliance Updates
Special Agents Kristine Moore — HHS Office of Inspector General
Special Agents Kenneth Barret — HHS Office of Inspector General
Thursday, June 22
Social Security Administration Benefits
Rhonda Romero — Social Security Administration
Carrine Totten — Social Security Administration
Friday, June 23
Medicaid Updates
Nancy Grano — Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Monday, June 26
Marketplace Navigator
Kristen Bitsuie — National Indian Health Board (NIHB)
Tuesday, June 27
Novitas Solutions
Gail Atnip – Novitas Solutions, Inc.
Kim Robinson – Novitas Solutions, Inc.
Wednesday, June 28
Medicare Benefits Updates
TBD
Thursday, June 29
Outreach and Education
Kristen Bitsuie — National Indian Health Board (NIHB)
Friday, June 30
CHEF and ECA IHS
Bree Tiger — Indian Health Service
Kevin Rogers — Indian Health Service

Dept of Homeland Security Tribal Consultation on Tribal Equity
2023-07-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter and Framing Paper
On behalf of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Office of Partnership and Engagement (OPE) is honored to invite you to participate in a Nation-to-Nation consultation on Tribal Equity, including how DHS can more equitably deliver outcomes for Tribal Nations through its policies, programs, and activities.
This consultation will be held virtually:
Tribal Equity: The 2024 DHS Equity Action Plan
Date: July 6, 2023 Time: 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Eastern Time
Register at the following link: https://hq-dhs.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItdOutqjoiHQw5JxPAHgapRGyudaT8vTs
Written comments are welcome until the close of business August 7, 2023, via email to tribal.affairs@hq.dhs.gov with the subject line “Tribal Equity.”
The Deputy Assistant Secretary for Intergovernmental Affairs, Miriam Enriquez, will serve as the Department’s Tribal consultation official and lead this effort. If you have any questions, please contact Laurel Iron Cloud, Senior Advisor and Acting Director for Tribal Affairs or Tricia Swartz, Senior Advisor for Tribal Affairs at tribal.affairs@hq.dhs.gov with the subject line “Tribal Equity.”

EDA Recompete Pilot Program Webinar
2023-07-07 12:00 - 12:45, 2023-07-11 15:30 - 16:15 | Virtual Event
EDA Recompete Pilot Program Webinar
The Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) has announced that it will host two informational public webinars on the Distressed Area Recompete Pilot Program (Recompete Pilot Program). This Program will invest $200 million in distressed communities to create and connect people to jobs through renewed economic opportunities. The Program specifically targets areas where employment of ages 25-54 years significantly trails the national average. EDA will award funds through a two-phase competitive process. EDA initiated the first phase on June 29, 2023 by publishing a Notice of Funding Opportunity for applicants to apply for strategy development grants, approval of a Recompete Plan, or both.
Details regarding these upcoming informational public webinars are as follows—
Dates/Times: Friday, July 7, 2023 from 1:00pm to 1:45pm ET

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Date/Time: Tuesday, July 11, 2023 from 4:30pm to 5:15pm ET

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For more information on the Recompete Pilot Program, please visit EDA’s website by clicking here.

USET, COLT, and GPTCA to Co-host Informational Webinar on BIA Tribal Electrification Program
2023-07-10 11:30 | Virtual Event
FOLLOW-UP: Recording and Additional Resources from USET, COLT, and GPTCA Informational Webinar on BIA Tribal Electrification Program Held on 7/10
Thank you to those who were able to join our co-hosted webinar on the BIA Tribal Electrification Program held on July 10, 2023. If you were unable to join us, we have provided links to the recording, chat, and additional resources below for your review. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us regarding any questions through the contact information provided in the previous email.
Informational Webinar Recording:

Link to Recording of Informational Webinar on BIA Electrification Program Held on July 10, 2023
Link to Chat and Questions Asked During the Informational Webinar
Link to BIA Tribal Electrification Program PowerPoint Presentation

Additional Resources:

Link to BIA Tribal Electrification Program Funding Page
Link to White House Guidebook to IRA’s Clean Energy and Climate Investments in Indian Country

You are cordially invited to join the Coalition of Large Tribes (COLT), Great Plains Tribal Chairmen’s Association (GPTCA), and the United South and Eastern Tribes (USET) Tribal Infrastructure Development Program for an informational webinar with federal officials on the Bureau of Indian Affairs’ (BIA) Tribal Electrification Program funding opportunity.
BIA Tribal Electrification Program Informational Webinar
Date: July 10, 2023
Time: 12:30 pm ET, 11:30 pm CT, 10:30 MT, 9:30 PT
Guest Speakers:

Onna LeBeau (Omaha Tribe of NE), Director, Office of Indian Economic Development
Sean Henderson (Ft. Belknap Indian Community), Infrastructure & Economic Development Coordinator, Office of Indian Economic Development

Register Here
Established as a part of the Inflation Reduction Act, the $150 million BIA Tribal Electrification Program will provide financial and technical assistance to Tribal Nations to increase the number of Tribal homes with zero-emission electricity, with eligible uses for (1) the provision of electricity to unelectrified Tribal homes through zero-emissions energy systems; (2) transitioning electrified Tribal homes to zero-emissions energy systems; and (3) associated home repairs and retrofitting necessary to install the zero-emissions energy systems.
Tribal leaders and staff will have the opportunity to hear from the federal officials overseeing the rollout of the program and ask questions. With a 30-day application period expected following the program’s official rollout, the time is now to get the clarity you need on how this program could benefit your Tribal Nation and citizens, as well as how to apply.

OED Tribal Consultation on the draft Tribal Environmental Review Improvement Fund (ERIF) Application
2023-07-10 13:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
Draft Tribal ERIF Application
Consultation Framing Paper
Summary Report from the February 2023 Consultation
July 10 at 2:00 pm – 4:30 PM Eastern
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Background
This consultation is a follow up to the consultations the Permitting Council OED hosted in February 2023 on the $5 million the agency is making available to Tribes to enhance Tribal engagement in the permitting review and authorization process for FAST-41 covered projects. The purpose of the February 2023 consultation was to scope the needs Tribes have related to enhancing Tribal engagement in the permitting review and authorization process for FAST-41 covered projects.
The Permitting Council OED believes government-to-government consultation is a critical step in creating a funding opportunity that meets the needs of Tribes.The Permitting Council used the feedback during the February 2023 consultations to draft the Tribal ERIF program, and we are excited to announce the availability of the draft Tribal ERIF application for Tribal review and consideration before the application is finalized.

DOE 2023 Small Business Forum & Expo
2023-07-11 - 2023-07-12 | United States
Department of Energy (DOE) 2023 Small Business Forum & Expo
July 11-12, 2023
New Orleans, LA
Forum website
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Hosted by the Department of Energy’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, DOE’s 2023 Small Business Forum & Expo is designed specifically to connect small businesses with the Department’s program offices, power marketing administrations, laboratory and technology centers, and prime contractors to help advance the Agency’s missions.
THIS YEAR’S FORUM & EXPO OFFERS EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO:

Breakout sessions led by industry leaders and experts in the field
Informative keynotes from top administration officials
One-on-one matchmaking sessions
An exhibit hall showcasing the latest products and services for building your business and increasing revenue
Countless networking opportunities

Make plans now to join small business owners and large companies alike to network, partner, and learn how to do business with the Department.

HUD/NAIHC Virtual Training | Self Sufficiency
2023-07-11 - 2023-07-12 | Virtual Event
July 11-12 at 11:00 AM-4:00 PM Eastern
Event details and registration
This course will enable participants to explore the use of NAHASDA funding to design programming and support partnerships to promote residents’ efforts to become self-sufficient. Participants will be able to describe what self-sufficiency means, and visualize what self-sufficiency could mean for their residents and their TDHEs.

POSTPONED: 2023 USET Tribal Climate Resilience Camp
2023-07-11 - 2023-07-14 | Avila Center, 711 Mason Road, Durham, NC, 27712, United States
POSTPONED! The camp has been postponed to Spring 2024. More information will be made available soon.

The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents the
2023 USET Tribal Climate Resilience Camp
United South and Eastern Tribes’ (USET) Tribal Climate Resilience Camp will support individuals or teams of Tribal Climate Change coordinators, Tribal leaders, Tribal program staff, and Next Generation Tribal Professionals to learn steps and best practices for Tribal-based climate change adaptation planning. Specifically, participants will be provided a space to learn and discuss Tribal community engagement, Tribal cross-departmental coordination and planning, and access to internal and outside climate adaptation resources including local and external knowledge/expertise, climate and related data, and funding to support climate change adaptation. Each team is encouraged to select and work toward a specific goal or deliverable to advance climate change planning in their Tribal Nation.
Prospective attendees are encouraged to view a brief video (below) on last year’s camp.

When: July 11-14, 2023, at 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Eastern each day. Suggested travel and kick-off dinner is on Monday, July 10. Suggested departure is on Saturday, July 15.

Where: The Avila Center, 711 Mason Rd., Durham, NC 27712
Reservations will be made for attendees when they register for the camp.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Meals and lodging for Tribal Nation teams at the Avila Center will be covered by the program. Tribal Nation teams, however, are responsible for covering all travel costs getting to and from the event (including but not limited to airfare, airport parking, mileage, per diem, car rental or other expenses on travel days). Teams or individuals from federally recognized Tribal Nations may request stipends for travel reimbursement. The Raleigh Durham International Airport is about 24 miles from the Avila Center.

Who should attend: We encourage participation by small teams (~3 people) from federally recognized Tribal Nations, though some team members may participate remotely. These teams may include Tribal Nation climate change coordinators, Tribal Leaders, environmental/cultural resource managers, emergency management professionals, next generation/early career environmental professionals, and/or Tribal citizens involved in climate change planning in their Tribal Nations.
We recognize that some Tribal Nations may only be able to send one participant to the Camp. “Teams” of one are still encouraged to register and attend, and will be grouped with other individual participants to benefit from peer learning and discussion opportunities.

Camp Objectives:

Learn examples of Tribal climate adaptation planning.
Identify climate adaptation resources from climate adaptation science centers.
Build camaraderie with your Tribal Nation team.
Discuss how climate adaptation can align with the values and priorities of your Tribal Nation/community.
Create a strategy to engage your Tribal Nation/community in climate adaptation planning.

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There is no fee for registration. Space is limited (~30 Tribal participants/~10 Tribal Nation teams), and priority will be given to Tribal Nation team (delegations) of 3 people. We recommend teams register by Friday, June 30.

COVID Protocols
The USET Tribal Epidemiology Center (USET TEC) is a recognized public health authority supported by the Tribal Nations within the USET region. Throughout the course of the COVID pandemic, we have relied on their expertise to guide us to ensure for the overall safety, health, and wellness for our members, staff, and event attendees. As the impacts of COVID have evolved, we have continued to assess our protocols to ensure that they remain reflective of the current status of the pandemic.
Currently (as of 04/17/2023, subject to change), USET is no longer requiring proof of vaccination to attend USET-sponsored meetings. A supply of masks and tests will be made available for attendees to use at their discretion.

Contact:
For questions, please contact Casey Thornbrough, USET OERM Program Manager, at cthornbrugh@usetinc.org or the Camp Coordinator, tish carr at waysprogram@gmail.com.

Treasury Department Webinar on the CPF Annual Report
2023-07-11 13:30 | Virtual Event
The Annual Report for Tribal entities with obligations and expenditures through June 30, 2023 is due on July 31, 2023. For more information, please see the Capital Project Fund (CPF) Compliance and Reporting Guidance for Tribal Entities.
July 11, 2023, 2:30 p.m. ET – Treasury is hosting a webinar to go over how to complete the CPF Annual Report for Tribal Entities, including a walkthrough of the portal. Please register for the webinar here.

Native CDFIs: Lending Insights, Best Practices, and Policy Considerations virtual video event
2023-07-11 14:30 - 15:45 | Virtual Event
Native CDFIs: Lending Insights, Best Practices, and Policy Considerations
The second in a series of conversations on cultivating Native economies, hosted by the Minneapolis Fed’s Center for Indian Country Development
July 11, 2023
2:30–3:45 p.m. Central
Virtual video event
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Native Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) are a vital source of credit and financial services in Indian Country. The Center for Indian Country Development (CICD) is shedding light on the unique characteristics and contributions of Native CDFIs, and best practices that strengthen their work and impact in Native communities.
You are invited to join the July 11 for a conversation about the latest research on the unique lending practices of Native CDFIs. This is the second event in a new webinar series from CICD: Cultivating Native Economies in the 21st Century. The series provides Tribal leaders, policymakers, and practitioners with information they can use to strengthen and expand Indian Country economic prosperity.
The July 11 webinar will feature recent research on Native CDFIs, including studies of Native CDFIs’ success with character-based lending practices and use of client counseling as a way to support clients and mitigate loan risk. The webinar will also offer insights from recently completed interviews with Native CDFI leaders across Indian Country who shared their perspectives on community needs, tailoring products and services to meet those needs, and where there are opportunities for and barriers to funding.
The Native CDFI Network and Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) are cohosting this webinar as part of an OFN regional meeting taking place at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis.

FCC Tribal Workshop
2023-07-12 - 2023-07-13 | Silver Reef Casino Resort, 4876 Haxton Way, Ferndale, WA, 98248, United States
The FCC Tribal Workshop is hosted by the Lummi Nation in Ferndale, Washington and will be held on July 12-13, 2023 (originally scheduled for June 29, 2023). In addition to workshop training sessions, the event will include a listening session inviting Tribal comment on current FCC initiatives to promote equal access to broadband and eliminate digital discrimination.
The event page (which includes a Public Notice and registration information for this workshop) is here: https://www.fcc.gov/news-events/events/2023/06/fcc-tribal-workshop-ferndale-washington
When: Wednesday, July 12 (all day) and Thursday, July 13 (9:00am-noon)
Where: Silver Reef Casino Resort, 4876 Haxton Way, Ferndale, WA 98248
What: FCC staff will provide presentations on a broad range of important FCC initiatives that impact Tribal Nations. A training on data and mapping and working with the FCC will be covered on the second day.
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.
Registration is free. To register for the workshop, please send your name, title, Tribal affiliation, and contact information to Tribal.Events@fcc.gov with the subject line “July Workshop.” Questions about the workshop may be directed to the Office of Native Affairs and Policy: Lloyd Collier, Attorney Advisor, Lloyd.Collier@fcc.gov or Derik Goatson, Attorney Advisor, Derik.Goatson@fcc.gov.

HRSA Webinar: Overview of the 2023-2025 HRSA Strategy to Address Intimate Partner Violence
2023-07-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
Register for a webinar, “Overview of the 2023 – 2025 HRSA Strategy to Address Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)” on Wed., July 12 from 1-2pm ET. The webinar features speakers from OWH, HRSA’s Bureau of Primary Health Care, and the HIV/AIDS Bureau and will outline how HRSA bureaus and offices can prevent and respond to IPV. The Strategy is available on the OWH IPV webpage to view and download.

EDA Informational Webinar about the Recompete Pilot Program
2023-07-12 13:00 | Virtual Event
The Recompete Pilot Program will make focused investments to spur long-term success in communities grappling with years of economic distress. As part of the Economic Development Administration (EDA)’s place-based economic development approach, the program intends to meet communities where they are by offering flexible grant opportunities to ensure sustainable and equitable economic growth in all pockets of a community.
On July 12, 2023, EDA will host an informational webinar for Indigenous Communities at 2:00 p.m. ET about the Recompete Pilot Program. Please register here.
The Phase 1 NOFO was informed by input received earlier this year in their Request for Information (RFI) and during our Tribal consultation. A high-level summary of those responses can be found here: RFI summary / Tribal consultation summary. This program builds on our belief that local community leaders—public, private, civic, and labor—are best positioned to craft their own economic future. To view the Phase 1 NOFO, FAQs and other updates, visit our Recompete Pilot Program landing page.

CDC Rape Prevention and Education Program Tribal Consultation
2023-07-12 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) announce an upcoming consultation that will convene leaders from tribal nations, CDC, and ATSDR:
CDC Rape Prevention and Education Program Tribal Consultation
July 12, 2023 2:00–3:30 pm (EDT)
The consultation will occur virtually via Zoom. To register, please use this registration link. The agenda will be available on May 12, 2023 at the CDC Tribal Health website www.cdc.gov/tribal.
This Tribal consultation will provide opportunities for leaders from Tribal nations, CDC, and ATSDR to have a government-to-government discussion to ensure that the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for new funding from the Rape Prevention and Education (RPE) program is sensitive to the needs and concerns of Tribal communities, and that the funding opportunity is as effective as possible in preventing sexual violence. CDC/ATSDR wants to hear how to best support Tribal nations and Tribal communities on RPE efforts and addressing injury prevention-related health inequities.
Elected Tribal officials are encouraged to submit written Tribal testimony by 5:00 pm (EDT) on July 24, 2023, by email to CDC’s Tribal Support mailbox, tribalsupport@cdc.gov, or by mail at the following address:
Office of Tribal Affairs and Strategic Alliances
Center for State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial Support
1600 Clifton Road, N.E., Mailstop V18-4
Atlanta, GA 30329-4027
Telephone: (404) 498-0300

USDA Tribal Consultation on Proposed Rule to the Rural Business Development Grant Program
2023-07-12 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
USDA Tribal Consultation on Proposed Rule to the Rural Business Development Grant Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will hold a Tribal consultation and listening session on a proposal to expand eligibility for Tribal Nations under the Rural Business Development Grant Program (RBDG) on July 12, 2023. The proposed USDA changes will expand eligibility definitions under the program to enable more Tribal government-owned entities to qualify for funding. Prior to the consultation, USDA will hold a Tribal caucus and interested participants may register here. The official consultation will be held from 2:00 – 3:30 pm ET, and interested participants may register here.

Treasury Department Webinar on the Single Audit for Tribal Governments
2023-07-12 14:00 | Virtual Event
July 12, 2023, 3:00 p.m. ET – Treasury is hosting a webinar on the Single Audit for Tribal governments. Register here for the webinar.
The Single Audit, previously known as the OMB Circular A-133, is required when the non-federal entity expends $750,000 or more in federal funds in a fiscal year. It is intended to provide assurance that a non-federal entity has adequate internal controls in place and is generally in compliance with program requirements. This one-hour session will feature an overview of Single Audits by a Treasury staff member and will allow time for questions and answers.

Including Indigenous Knowledge in Ocean and Coastal Evidence-Based Decision-Making Webinars
2023-07-12 20:00, 2023-07-13 13:00 | Virtual Event
Including Indigenous Knowledge in Ocean and Coastal Evidence-Based Decision-Making Webinars
To reach as many time zones as possible, they are hosting two webinars where they will discuss the RFP in detail. After a short presentation, attendees will be able to ask any questions they may still have about the process. These sessions will contain the same information and they will also be recorded and posted online when available.
July 12 at 9:00 pm Eastern
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July 13 at 2:00 pm Eastern
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Key Dates
July 10, 2023: Issuance of RFP
July 12, 2023: RFP Informational Webinar 1 (9pm ET)
July 13, 2023: RFP Informational Webinar 2 (2pm ET)
October 16, 2023: Deadline for submission of Proposals
January 1, 2024: Anticipated start date of the awarded agreement(s)
March 15, 2025: Required end date of the awarded agreement(s)

The Lenfest Ocean Program is interested in funding projects that elevate Native Americans in sharing their traditions, culture, knowledge, and wisdom to improve evidence-based decision-making for the management, conservation, and restoration of coastal marine species, habitats, and ecosystems. Until recently, Native Americans’ ways of knowing were not considered in planning and management decisions, prompting recent calls to rectify this situation. Thus, the Lenfest Ocean Program is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to support:

identification, analysis, and/or communication of Indigenous Knowledge and wisdom (where it is culturally appropriate); and
engagement approaches that facilitate the inclusion of this knowledge into ocean and coastal management decisions.

Further details on what will be required to apply as well as instructions can be found at the link below.
Learn more and apply

FEMA Tribal Consultation on Implementation of the Community Disaster Resilience Zones Act
2023-07-13 08:00 - 17:00
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
August 2 at 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern
via Zoom
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Zoom Meeting ID: 161 498 1301
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Join by phone: 1-669-254-5252
FEMA will host a virtual Tribal consultation on the implementation of the Community Disaster Resilience Zones Act enacted on December 20, 2022. Senior leadership from FEMA’s Grant Programs Directorate (GPD) will lead the consultation. GPD provides grants to prepare state, local, tribal, and territorial governments and first responders, as well as non-profit organizations and port and transit system owners/operators, to measurably improve capability and reduce the risks from manmade and natural disasters. Topics of discussion include:

How best to include Tribal Lands in zone designations.
How best to use census data at the census tract level, as required by the law, to include Tribal lands within a state.
Best strategies to communicate designation of Zones.

All consultation materials will eventually be posted on: www.fema.gov/about/tribes/consultations.
Written Comments:
To submit questions in advance of the consultation, please email GPD at FEMA-CDRZ-RFI@fema.dhs.gov or contact a FEMA Regional Tribal Liaison.
To submit comments in response to the August 2nd consultation, please email GPD at FEMA-CDRZ-RFI@fema.dhs.gov or contact a FEMA Regional Tribal Liaison on or before Tuesday, September 5, 2023.
Contact information for FEMA Tribal Liaisons is available at www.fema.gov/about/contact.

USDA REAP Technical Assistance Webinar
2023-07-13 10:00 | Virtual Event
Thursday, July 13 at 11:00 am Eastern
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Please join USDA Rural Development for an announcement regarding technical assistance for grant applicants to the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). With the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, REAP has been provided over $2 billion for renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvement grants for agricultural producers and rural small business owners through 2031.
The REAP Technical Assistance Webinar will take place on Thursday, July 13 at 11:00 a.m. ET, and will be most valuable for those who engage in, or seek to engage in, technical assistance for applicants to the REAP program funded by the Inflation Reduction Act.

IHS July All Tribal and Urban Indian Organization Leader Meeting
2023-07-13 14:00 | Virtual Event
IHS July All Tribal and Urban Indian Organization Leader Meeting
The Indian Health Service (IHS) will hold its monthly All Tribal and Urban Indian Organization (UIO) Leader meeting on July 13, 2023 at 3:00 pm ET. Participants may join the meeting using this Zoom link.

Application Deadline: Tribal Solar Accelerator Fund - Tribal Solar Gap Funding Grant Program
2023-07-14 00:00 - 23:59
Tribal Solar Gap Funding Grant Program

The Tribal Solar Gap Funding Grant supports solar projects of any type that require a tribal cost-share (ex. Federal or State grant programs) or are leveraging funding from other grant opportunities or initiatives. Applicants may apply for gap funding up to $250,000.
Application window will open June 1, 2023
Deadline to apply is July 14, 2023

USET Infectious Disease ECHO
2023-07-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
We invite you and your staff to participate in the new Infectious Disease ECHO. This ECHO is merged the previous COVID-19 and Hepatitis C ECHOs and will focus on a different topic every month. Additionally, clinical cases are encouraged to be submitted to gain insight into healthcare recommendations from other medical providers working in the field. This no-cost telehealth series will be held throughout 2023 on the second Friday of every month at 11:00 am Central/12:00 pm Eastern.
July’s session will focus all Hepatitis viruses.
Each session will be one hour in length that will provide an opportunity for participants to:

Learn about emerging infectious diseases
Gain skills on treating different infectious diseases
Continue to stay up to date on COVID-19

Who should attend? Tribal Nation health directors, clinic staff, physicians, nurses, Tribal Epidemiology Center staff, and anyone supporting Tribal Nation citizens through the health sector are welcome to join.
Registration: Register in advance for the session. You ONLY need to register ONCE for the series. Once you register, you can download the reminder to your calendar with the Zoom information.
Continuing Education: This activity will offer CE credits for a variety of professionals. More information will be provided at a later date.

For questions, please contact Gabbie Niski, USET THPS Infectious Disease Program Manager at gniski@usetinc.org or Bryan Hendrix, USET THPS Quality Improvement Data Analyst, at bhendrix@usetinc.org.

Plant Protection Act 7721 Tribal Funding Opportunity Training
2023-07-17 12:00 | Virtual Event
The Office of National Tribal Liaison (ONTL) at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) greatly values its partnerships with Tribal Nations and communities. Keeping tribes informed about funding opportunities that could help safeguard Tribes’ and Tribal communities’ agricultural and natural resources strengthen our partnerships with Tribes. ONTL has hosted several tribal funding opportunity training webinars, providing valuable information on how to apply and submit successful suggestions (proposals).
We want to invite you and members of your staff to attend our next APHIS Tribal Funding Webinar, the Plant Protection Act Section 7721 (PPA 7721), Plant Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention Program (PPDMDPP) on June 14, 2023, and July 17, 2023, at 1:00 pm ET. We will discuss the funding opportunities during the webinar and how to write a PPA Suggestion.
Register for a webinar
Join the June 14 session
Join the July 17 session
