Tribal Leader Consultation on Native Language
2023-09-26 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-09-28 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader:
The federal inter-agency Education Committee of the White House Council on Native American Affairs (WHCNAA) is releasing a draft 10-year National Plan on Native Language Revitalization (National Plan)—and your input is needed. In September, the Education Committee will host a number of events to gather input from Tribal leaders and other Tribal experts about:

How can the federal government work with Tribes, Native Hawaiian Organizations, Tribal and non-profit organizations, states, schools, higher education institutions, and the private sector to raise national awareness about the importance of Native languages for Tribes and the country?
What can the federal government do to create national awareness of the current crisis of Native language loss and establish a sense of urgency for immediate national action?
How important to a National Plan is a formal policy recognition of the historic role that the federal government played in Native language erasure?

What should the content and nature of a formal policy recognition be?
How could a formal policy recognition help secure federal resources and support for Native language revitalization?

How could the National Plan support the integration of Native language revitalization into mainstream society, e.g., school curriculum, immersive learning, early and adult education, federal and state policies, signage, etc.?
How could the National Plan stimulate and facilitate access to financial support for Native language revitalization (including federal, state, and philanthropic funding)?

The National Plan will establish a long-term, all-of-government strategy that works with Tribal Nations and, as appropriate, nonprofit organizations, subject matter experts, and other entities for the revitalization, protection, preservation, and reclamation of Native languages. Attached for your review and comment is a summary of research that may inform the development of the National Plan.
Dates and registration information:

Monday, September 18, 3–5 p.m. ET Registration Link
Wednesday, September 20, 1–3 p.m. ET Registration Link
Tuesday, September 26, 3–5 p.m. ET Registration Link
Thursday, September 28, 2–4 p.m. ET Registration Link

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to join the meeting. If you want to provide written input, please email your comments to NativeLanguage@kauffmaninc.com no later than September 29, 11:59 p.m. ET.
If you have any questions regarding the tribal consultation, contact the WHCNAA via whcnaa@bia.gov.
Sincerely,
Anthony Morgan Rodman
Executive Director
White House Council on Native American Affairs

WHCNAA Tribal Consultations on Native Language Revitalization
2023-09-26 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-09-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
The federal interagency Education Committee of the White House Council on Native American Affairs (WHCNAA) is releasing a draft 10-year National Plan on Native Language Revitalization and seeking input. The National Plan will establish a long-term, all-of-government strategy that works with Tribal Nations and, as appropriate, nonprofit organizations, subject matter experts, and other entities for the revitalization, protection, preservation, and reclamation of Native languages. A summary of research for the program can be viewed here. The upcoming consultation sessions will be held on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm ET (register here) and on Thursday, September 28, 2023 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm ET (register here).

Tribal Maritime Roundtable
2023-09-26 21:00 - 23:00 | Hilton Anchorage, 500 West Third Avenue, Anchorage, AK, 37211, United States
September 26 at 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
On behalf of Secretary Pete Buttigieg, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and Maritime Administration (MARAD) invite you to participate in the first Maritime Tribal Roundtable to discuss maritime and intermodal transportation programs and funding opportunities. This conversation will include sharing information about available resources and ideas to support maritime and intermodal transportation needs for Tribal communities. The roundtable is an opportunity to hear from leadership how MARAD supports maritime infrastructure investments, to learn where to find grants to fund your maritime infrastructure and planning projects, and to receive on-the-spot technical assistance on how MARAD can help you succeed in your maritime transportation projects. During this open dialogue, you will be able to ask questions and share ideas, insights, and experiences that will help bring safe, equitable, and sustainable transportation to Indian Country. Let us work together to spotlight the strength of our Tribal Nations.
PREREGISTRATION (encouraged, not required)
Send your contact information and any advance questions you may have to maradportplanningoutreach@dot.gov.

HUD Virtual Training | Tribal Council Roles & Responsibilities
2023-09-27 - 2023-09-28 | Virtual Event
September 27-28, 2023
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This is a two-day course offered to aid Tribal Council members understand the background and history of “NAHASDA” The Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act. This course will further develop their knowledge of the Federal Rules and Regulations that must be adhered to when accepting funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the Indian Housing Block Grant Program (IHBG).

Smithsonian's National Conference on Cultural Property Protection
2023-09-27 - 2023-09-29
September 27, 2023 8:00 am – September 29, 2023 1:00 pm
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The National Conference on Cultural Property Protection (NCCPP) is excited to announce this year’s in-person conference! The 2023 theme is Focusing on Fundamentals: A Culture of Service and will include two full days of presentations and panel discussions, as well as a half day of hands-on workshops. They will also be hosting a private networking reception at the National Museum of American History Washington, DC.

The Path to Healing to Wellness Conference
2023-09-27 - 2023-09-29 | 123 Easy Street, Nashville, TN, 37211, United States
Hosted by Penobscot and Passamaquoddy Tribal Nations in collaboration with the five Tribal Nations of Maine, funded by Tribal Justice Support.
September 27-29, 2023
Format: In-person and Virtual attendance options
Physical location: Bar Harbor, Maine
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The White House Council on Native American Affairs, the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Justice Services Tribal Justice Support, the Administration for Native Americans at the Department of Health and Human services, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture welcome your participation in the Path to Healing Wellness Conference.
Restoring the Path of Tribal Healing to Wellness Courts is an effort to address community safety through healing and wellness options rather than incarceration. This conference offers a unique opportunity to observe actual court proceedings, engage with court staff, and hear from program participants who have successfully navigated their path toward recovery.
Topics will include:

The Workings of Multi-Disciplinary Teams
Mock Team Meeting Session
Mock Court Session
Tribal Success Stories
Funding Sources and Collaboration

BIA Tribal Consultation re: Tribal land acquisition funded through LWCF
2023-09-27 12:00 - 14:00, 2023-09-28 15:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
Proposed Criteria
September 26 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
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September 27 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
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September 28 at 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Eastern
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The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) invites you to participate in formal Government-to-Government consultation regarding Tribal land acquisition funded through the Land and Water Consultation Fund (LWCF). The LWCF was established by Congress in 1965 to help preserve, develop, and ensure access to outdoor recreation resources. The Great American Outdoors Act of 2020, P.L. 116-152, authorized $900 million annually in permanent funding for LWCF.
They welcome your written comments, which should be submitted by email to consultation@bia.gov by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on October 5, 2023. If you have any
questions, please contact Trina Locke, Acting Deputy Bureau Director, Trust Services, at trina.locke@bia.gov, or Lorna Babby, Division Chief, Trust Land Consolidation, at
lorna.babby@bia.gov.

OMB Consultation on FY25 President's Budget Request
2023-09-27 12:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
September 27 at 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern
Registration is encouraged as soon as possible
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
The purpose of this Tribal consultation is for Tribal Nations to share views with OMB Leadership on the funding delivered to us in fulfillment of trust and treaty obligations as part of the President’s FY 2025 Budget process. As always, OMB will prioritize Tribal leader participation during this consultation. USET SPF will provide regional talking points for the use of our member Tribal Nations shortly.
Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with a unique participant link. In addition to this virtual consultation, OMB welcomes written comments. Written comments on the FY 2025 President’s Budget are due by Friday, September 29, 2023 to tribalconsultation@omb.eop.gov.

DOJ Tribal Consultation and Listening Session on OJJDP Priorities
2023-09-27 12:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
Framing Paper
September 27 at 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern
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You are invited to a government-to-government Tribal consultations and accompanying listening sessions with the Department of Justice’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) on OJJDP priorities, proposed regulations, and how OJJDP funding can best support Tribes to enhance and expand efforts to prevent and reduce delinquency and improve juvenile justice systems.
Each Consultation session will be immediately followed by a listening session for those other than Tribal leaders to weigh in on the topic.
During the Consultation, Tribal Leaders will be called in the order in which their registration is received. During the Listening Session, others interested to speak will be called in the order in which their registration is received.

USDA Forest Service Tribal Information Listening Session on FY 24 Landscape Sale Restoration ROP
2023-09-28 12:00 | Virtual Event
September 28 at 1:00 pm Eastern
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The FY2024 Landscape Sale Restoration Request for Proposals for Federally Recognized Tribes and Alaska Native Corporations/Villages is now available in grants.gov: View Opportunity | GRANTS.GOV. For more information on this program, please see the Landscape Scale Restoration | US Forest Service (usda.gov) webpage.
The application period is now open through December 15th, 2023. The Request for Proposals for Federally Recognized Tribes and Alaska Native Corporations and fillable project narrative are attached to this email and included in grants.gov: View Opportunity | GRANTS.GOV.

USTR Tribal Consultation
2023-09-28 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-09-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
September 28 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Eastern
Registration link
September 29 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Eastern
Registration link
Please register with USTR by Friday, September 22, 2023, using either or both of the above links. We also welcome your written comments, which should be submitted by email to
TribalConsultation@ustr.eop.gov by 5:00 pm (EST) on Friday, October 13, 2023.

TSGAC Webinar | Community Health Aid Program (CHAP): Implementation in Tribal Communities
2023-09-28 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
September 28 at 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Eastern
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The Tribal Self-Governance Advisory Committee (TSGAC) will host a Webinar on Thursday, September 28th, 2023, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm (ET). The purpose of the Webinar is to provide a Tribally-driven discussion on CHAP as it exists in Tribal communities in the Alaska and Portland Areas. Presenters will share the vision of their Tribes and Tribal leaders utilizing CHAP in the context of Self Governance and Self Determination.
Panelists from the Alaska and Portland Area will review:

The latest information on CHAP implementation and current training opportunities.
Information on the roles of the National Certification Board and Area CHAP Certification Board.
A case study of tribal sovereignty in action and advocacy for dental health aide therapists in Washington State.
Open Discussion, including ways for Self-Governance Tribes to get involved.

HHS and NIH Tribal Consultation on "All of Us Research Hub"
2023-09-28 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
Announcement
September 28 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
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Written Tribal testimony is due by October 28, 2023.
The consultation will include an update on our approach to Tribal engagement, discussion about integrating data from self-identified AI/AN participants in the program’s data platform, the All of Us Research Hub at https://www.researchallofus.org, and program planning.

NCUIH: Utilizing Culture in Grant Writing and Programming
2023-09-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
September 28 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
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Discover the path to grant success with Shane Lopez-Johnston! Join us for an enlightening session with Shane Lopez-Johnston (Tolowa), the prevention and special projects director at the Native American Rehabilitation Association of the Northwest. In this captivating virtual event, you’ll gain valuable insights into grant writing strategies tailored for urban Indian programs, strategic planning to define grant funding scope and goals, and master best practices for grant reporting, data tracking/evaluation, and budgeting. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to empower your community and elevate your grant game!

White House Call: How a Government Shutdown Could Impact Your Community
2023-09-28 13:30 | Virtual Event
September 28 at 2:30 pm Eastern
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Join for a briefing hosted by Senior Advisor to the President and Director of Public Engagement Steve Benjamin, with special guest Senior Advisor to the President Anita Dunn, on how a government shutdown could impact your community.

Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program Round 2 Webinar: Mapping Requirements
2023-09-28 14:00 | Virtual Event
September 7 at 3:00 pm Eastern
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September 28 at 3:00 pm Eastern
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The second round of funding for the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) will make approximately $980 million available on Native American, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian lands for deployment of Internet infrastructure, affordability programs, telehealth and distance learning initiatives. Join the NTIA Tribal Broadband Connectivity and Nation-to-Nation Coordination Division to learn more about key differences in mapping requirements for the TBCP Round 2 and examples of network mapping. In addition, we’ll be joined by our colleagues from the Federal Communications Commission and the Bureau of Indian Affairs Branch of Geospatial Services who will provide information on available mapping tools and resources for TBCP Round 2 applicants.
Please note that if you cannot attend this webinar, they will hold a rerun webinar held on Thursday, September 28. Although the PowerPoint presentation will be the same, we will still have a live, moderated Q&A portion where you can ask questions.
To learn more about TBCP Round 2 and view the recent webinar post-event materials: https://internetforall.gov/program/tribal-broadband-connectivity-program/notice-funding-opportunity-2
To download the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): https://ntia.gov/sites/default/files/2023-07/ntia-tbcp-round2-nofo.pdf
If you would like to request an accommodation to participate in this webinar, please email your request to InternetForAll@ntia.gov. A NTIA staff member will follow up with you shortly regarding your request.

Administration for Community Living | Listening Brief and Tribal Consultation on Older Americans Act
2023-09-28 14:00 | Virtual Event
ACL Listening Brief: September 28, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. ET
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84649807692 (-> urldefense.proofpoint.com)
Meeting ID: 846 4980 7692
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ACL Tribal Consultation: October 12, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. ET
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There is a tight turnaround for notice of consultation on the OAA that resulted in large part due to ACL/AoA’s surprise around the Tribal response digging into Title VII (Adult Protection Services) as well as other aspects of the OAA.
The main targets remain the same:

The funding formula does not promote equity for Tribal programs (built on state population counts). Tribes will never meet meaningful funding levels.
Because of the funding formula, Tribes are not able to count Elders under age 60, even though they can serve them under Title VI, so unfunded moving mandate and again, lack of equity and access.
Title VII gives funding and primary authority for Elder adult protection services (APS) to states. Even Guam and Puerto Rico get funding for APS, but nothing to Tribes.
Title III – state allocation that counts Tribes. States are supposed to either provide the services to Tribal Elders ages 60 + and/or *contract/pay the Tribe when it provides the service*. The two programs are supposed to coordinate. There is no best practices guidance and no consequences to states who do not comply. Tribes are asking for a direct-to-them share of Title III rather than the trickle down through the states. This *can* be done and a few states do this: Wisconsin is a good example – the state carves out a share to each of the 11 Tribal aging programs.

Tribal Leaders are encouraged to provide oral testimony during the Consultation, or to provide written authorization for another person speaking on behalf of leadership. Others will be heard as time allows. Everyone is encouraged to provide written comment. Written testimony can be submitted to: olderindians@acl.hhs.gov until November 13, 2023 at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time.

Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Indian Health Service: Flu, RSV, COVID
2023-09-28 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
September 28 at 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern
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Ask Me Anything is a question-and-answer session between the Indian Health Service (IHS), all levels of public health, and American Indian and Alaska Native community members. Experts from IHS will provide an update on the latest vaccine ordering processes and resources available to help facilitate vaccination. This webinar is free of charge and is open to anyone who would like to participate.
Learning Objectives:

Discuss the guidelines and regulations for co-vaccination.
Share forecasts on vaccine development.
Discuss the likelihood of possible co-circulation of influenza viruses, SARS-COV-2, and RSV.

If you have any questions, please contact Audrianna Marzette, Public Health Policy and Programs Manager, at amarzette@nihb.org.

Treasury and Department of Energy Webinar on Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program
2023-09-29 12:00 | Virtual Event
September 29 at 1:00 pm Eastern
Register via Zoom
On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, U.S. Department of Energy, and the Internal Revenue Service announced that applications for the Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program under Section 48(e) of the Internal Revenue Code will open at 9 am ET on October 19, 2023. The program will spur clean energy investments in underserved communities by providing a 10 or 20-percentage point tax credit boost for solar and wind projects in low-income and Tribal communities.
Treasury and the Department of Energy will be launching the program help desk and hosting a webinar for all stakeholders with details about the application materials and process on September 29, 2023 at 1pm ET. The webinar recording will be made available online after the event for those who cannot attend.

Register for the September 29th webinar: Webinar Registration – Zoom

Materials, including the final regulations, to help applicants prepare their submissions are available on the Department of Energy landing page: Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program. This page will be updated with additional resources over the coming weeks so please continue to check back for updates.

FCC's Task Force to Prevent Digital Discrimination Listening Session
2023-09-29 12:00 - 14:30 | 123 Easy Street, Nashville, TN, 37211, United States
September 29 at 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Medgar Evers College
Academic Complex Building AB1
Edison O. Jackson Auditorium
1638 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11225
On Friday, September 29, 2023, the FCC’s Task Force to Prevent Digital Discrimination will host a listening session in New York City to gain additional information and understanding from affected communities, state, local, and Tribal governments, public interest advocates, and providers about challenges, barriers and experiences in ensuring all people of the United States benefit from equal access to broadband. The purpose of the listening session is to continue the Commission’s outreach in support of its ongoing efforts to promote equal access to broadband for everyone.
The listening session will take place from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. EDT, at the Medgar Evers College, Academic Complex Building AB1, Edison O. Jackson Auditorium, 1638 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225. The program agenda will include presentations from the Task Force, local leaders and other stakeholders, and will include an opportunity for members of the public to share their broadband access experiences in furtherance of the Commission’s goals to create a framework for addressing digital discrimination. The listening session will be recorded and archived on the FCC’s website.
Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. Requests for accommodations should be submitted via e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or by calling the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418-0530 (voice). Such requests should include a detailed description of the accommodation needed. In addition, please include a way for the FCC to contact the requester if more information is needed to fill the request. Last minute requests will be accepted but may not be possible to accommodate.
Additional information about the listening sessions and the Task Force’s work can be found at: https://www.fcc.gov/task-force-prevent-digital-discrimination. To contact or request a meeting with the Task Force to Prevent Digital Discrimination, email PreventDigitalDiscrimination@fcc.gov. If you have any other questions, please contact us at native@fcc.gov.

USDA Forest Service Virtual Office Hours for Prospective Applicants
2023-09-29 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
September 29 and October 13 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Central/3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern
Join the USDA Forest Service for two virtual office hours opportunities on September 29 and October 13, 2023 for prospective applicants to ask questions about the Inflation Reduction Act Forest Landowner Support Funding Opportunity.
JOIN OFFICE HOURS: Join Microsoft Teams Meeting
Forest Service staff will be available to answer questions regarding allowable costs, eligibility criteria, and other information from the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
No RSVP is required for participation.
Emerging climate markets are creating economic incentives to keep forests healthy and productive through reforestation, thinning overgrown forests, and more. However, high acreage requirements and prohibitive start-up costs have caused many small-acreage and underserved private forest owners to be left behind. These investments will expand access to markets that were previously out-of-reach, allowing underserved and small-acreage forest landowners to be a larger part of the climate solution while also supporting rural economies and healthy forests.
See the Forest Service news releases and the Forest Landowner Assistance webpage for details.

White House Tribal Briefing on Potential Government Shutdown
2023-09-29 14:30 | Virtual Event
You are invited to join Senior Advisor to the President and Director of Intergovernmental Affairs Tom Perez for a briefing on a potential government shutdown. Please see below for details.
Date: Friday 9/29/23
Time: 3:30 PM ET
Registration Link

BIA Tribal Leader Call - Potential October 2023 Lapse in Appropriations
2023-09-29 15:00 | Virtual Event
Please join Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Bryan Newland and Indian Affairs bureau directors for a short Tribal leader call regarding this planning. Indian Affairs leadership will discuss the implications of the potential lapse in appropriations for Indian Affairs programs and services.
MEETING INFORMATION:
DATE: September 29, 2023, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time
FORMAT: Register for the Zoom meeting or join by telephone at (669) 254 5252; Meeting ID: 160 068 6801; Passcode: [REDACTED]
Please note that this meeting is for Tribal leaders, or their official designee, and is off-the-record and not for press purposes. It is highly encouraged to join the meeting 5 to 10 minutes early to avoid any potential technical delays.

DOI Tribal Consultation: CSC calculation and distribution process
2023-10-01 12:00 - 15:00
Dear Tribal Leader Letter
October 1 at 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Mountain: Listening Session
2023 NAFOA Fall Finance & Tribal Economies Conference
Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass
5594 W Wild Horse Pass Blvd.
Phoenix, AZ 85226
October 5 at 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern: Virtual Consultation with Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs Bryan Newland
Register
November 1 at 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern: Tribal Consultation
US Department of Labor, Indian and Native American Programs
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) 166/477
Western Regional Training
Pechanga Resort Casino
45000 Pechanga Pkwy.
Temecula, CA 92592
November 29 at 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Alaska: Tribal Consultation
BIA Providers Conference Dena’ina Center
600 W 7th Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99501
The Policy is available at this link.
Indian Affairs would like to determine how to compensate Self Governance Tribes for CSC, when they
are NOT required to submit budgets, yet certain data is necessary to calculate the amount of CSC due
to the Tribe annually.

Is the Federal proposal of two data calls, one on recurring base funding and a second at the end
of the year a viable proposal?
The Workgroup Federal representatives recommend that two data calls be released at least 30
days prior to due dates. The recommended due dates for base funding CSC data are September
1 for fiscal year funding agreements and November 1 for calendar year funding agreements.
The recommended due date for full-year data is July 1 for fiscal year funding agreements and
October 1 for calendar year funding agreements. Should this or another calculation and
payment schedule be considered?
There are a small number of Self Governance Tribes that have not submitted year-end CSC
data, therefore the annual 100 percent requirement is unknown. What is the Tribal
recommendation regarding this matter?
In lieu of negotiating Direct CSC line by line, the CSC Policy formula for ALL tribes is below.
DCSC = (current Tribal budgeted salary cost {not including fringe} of section 106(a)(1)
programs) x 18%.
The DCSC need cannot be calculated in accordance with the CSC Policy, and in the same
equitable manner as Tribes entering into contracts under Title I, without receipt of a Tribe’s
“budgeted salary cost.” The CSC Policy would need to be changed to allow the use of “best
available” data or data that is 4 years old.
a) Is there support for changing the CSC Policy to utilize “best available” data or salaries up to
four years old for DCSC?
How would the Department reconcile ensuring equitable treatment with Title I contracts
submitting current budgets (with salary and fringe) that equal the current year contract
amounts?
Section 1.10 of the CSC Policy outlines the formula for calculating Indirect CSC:
Indirect CSC = Current approved IDC rate(s) x (the Secretarial Amount awarded to the
Tribe, minus exclusions and pass-through).
The CSC Policy explicitly clarifies that a “current” IDC rate can be up to four years old. If a
Tribe has no approved IDC rate or has an approved IDC rate that is over four years old, the
Tribe may negotiate a lump sum amount for indirect-type costs or may utilize the Simplified
Method, if applicable. Furthermore, Section 1.10 of the Policy states, “[i]f a Tribe does not
initiate any of these options, IA will not pay the Tribe any indirect CSC.”
While the CSC Policy allows for an IDC rate that is up to four years old, it does not allow for
use of previous years’ salary, fringe, exclusion or passthrough data to calculate the current year
100 percent CSC need. The CSC Policy would need to be changed to allow the use of “best
available” data.
a) Does the Tribe support changing the CSC Policy to utilize “best available” data?
b) If so, what sources should be considered “best available” data for calculations of CSC for
the data elements of 1) Tribal Budgeted Salary 2) Tribal Budgeted Fringe (if necessary);
and 3) Exclusions and pass-throughs?
c) If a Tribe does not submit current year data, at what point would IA utilize “best available”
data for calculation and payment?
Section 1.12 of the CSC Policy outlines cutoff timeframes for IDC rates as below.
In order to facilitate equitable treatment and establish standard cutoff timeframes:
• The IDC rate that will be applied is the applicable rate at the end of the Tribe’s fiscal
year. No adjustments to that IDC rate will be made after the end of the Tribe’s fiscal
year, without regard to the later issuance of a different DC rate for that period.

They welcome your written comments, which should be submitted by email to consultations@bia.gov by
11:59 pm ET on December 29, 2023.
If you have any questions regarding this effort, please contact Jacob Aguilar, Financial Specialist,
OSG, at (360) 699-1015 or via email: jacob.aguilar@bia.gov.

NAFOA's 2023 Fall Finance & Tribal Economies Conference
2023-10-02 - 2023-10-03 | Sheraton Wild Horse Pass, 5594 W Wild Horse Pass, Phoenix, AZ, 85226, United States
Registration is officially open for NAFOA’s 2023 Fall Finance & Tribal Economies Conference to be held October 2-3, 2023 at The Sheraton Grand Wild Horse Pass in Phoenix, AZ.
The conference brings Tribal, state, federal, and industry partners together in one educational forum to discuss important economic issues facing Indian Country. Register today to take advantage of great networking and informative educational sessions.
Conference links:

Register Online
Member Tribe Registration Form
General Registration Form
CPE FAQs
Hotel & Travel Information
Sponsorship Opportunities

25th Annual American Indian Tourism Conference
2023-10-02 - 2023-10-05 | Choctaw Casino and Resort – Durant, 4216 S. Hwy 69/75, Durant, OK, 74701
October 2-5, 2023
Choctaw Casino & Resort-Durant
hosted by the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Choctaw Casino & Resort-Durant
4216 S. Hwy 69/75
Durant, OK 74701
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
The Annual American Indian Tourism Conference (AITC), now in celebrating its 25th anniversary, is the only national conference dedicated to growing tourism in America’s Native American communities.
Every year the conference attracts more than 300 attendees, who attend for the networking opportunities, the high-level keynote sessions and the informative breakout sessions led by some of the leading hospitality industry experts. At their first-ever virtual conference we had 800 registrants.
Learn more and register today.
