United South & Eastern Tribes

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

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

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

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

Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance: Wise Practices, a Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO Clinic
2024-02-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. presents the Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance: Wise Practices, a Tribal Behavioral Health ECHO Clinic. Native Psychological Brilliance refers to the intelligence, strengths, balance, innate resources, and resilience of Native people. This no-cost telehealth series will be held on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 1:00 pm Central/2:00 pm Eastern. Each session will be one hour in length.
Who should attend? Tribal Nation health directors, clinic staff, counselors, social workers, physicians, nurses, Tribal Epidemiology Center staff, and anyone supporting Tribal Nation citizens through the health/behavioral health sector are welcome to join.
The one-hour Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance virtual series will provide an opportunity for participants to:

Gain skills on strength-based approaches in partnership with Native People to enhance Native behavioral health,
Discuss ways that Native brilliance is demonstrated and supports behavioral health, and
Learn about Native brilliance examples to share with behavioral health and other health care staff, as well as with local Tribal Nation citizens.

The concept of Native psychological brilliance will be celebrated through Native music videos and Native spoken word performances as part of each session of the Reclaiming Native Psychological Brilliance series.
Continuing education credits will be provided.
Register in advance for the session.
For questions, please contact Deviyani Bajpai, THPS Public Health Program Coordinator, at dbajpai@usetinc.org.

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

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

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

Advisory Council on Historic Preservation | Preserve the Past, Build for the Future Webinar Series
2024-02-21 13:00 | Virtual Event
Preserve the Past, Build for the Future is a webinar series designed to introduce college students to historic preservation and related fields.
Register NOW for the 2024 series. Click the links of each webinar title to go to the registration page for that session.
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 – 2 p.m. ET: So, You Want to Be a Preservationist? The umbrella of positions that fall under the field of historic preservation is wide and broad. This webinar will demonstrate the many different career paths within the field that speak to various interests.
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 — 2 p.m. ET: Living History: The Past, Present, and Future of Historic Black Towns and Settlements. Historic Black towns and settlements are communities started by formerly enslaved people after the Civil War. They allowed Black communities the opportunities to purchase land, start businesses, attend schools, serve in elected positions, and foster a sense of community after hundreds of years of enslavement. Many of these historic towns and settlements were violently destroyed by white supremacists during the Jim Crow era. Some scholars argue that up to 1,200 Black towns and settlements were established between the 19th and 20th centuries. Approximately 30 communities continue to exist today. Historic preservation practitioners and other professionals are working to document the histories of these communities and preserve their legacies for generations to come.
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 — 2 p.m. ET: History in Danger: Community-Led Responses to Preserving AAPI Heritage Sites. Many of the historic sites and spaces that are significant to Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are underrepresented when it comes to official recognition. Less than 3 percent of the official sites listed in the National Register of Historic Places are associated with AAPI history. Preservation practitioners around the country are advocating for the preservation of sites that represent the culture and history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. At a time when many historic Chinatowns are at-risk of erasure from encroaching development and gentrification, professionals and community members are working together to preserve their heritage for future generations.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 — 2 p.m. ET: Traditional Trades Careers in Historic Preservation. The traditional trades field is a great career option for students looking for hands-on engagement within historic preservation. The traditional trades is a diverse field that includes managing, documenting, restoring, and adapting historic structures. From the private sector to government agencies, employers are looking for those with specialized skills to preserve our built heritage.
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 — 2 p.m. ET: Disappearing Indigenous Heritage: Climate Change and Community Displacement. Climate change is actively threatening communities around the United States. Sea level rise, coastal erosion, and increased wildfires are displacing entire communities and the cultural landscapes they leave behind. Many of the areas at-risk of displacement are made up of marginalized communities, further compounding systemic inequality. Preservationists and cultural resource specialists are responding to this displacement and loss of cultural heritage by partnering with communities to discuss ways to preserve their heritage while providing alternatives for their communities’ futures.

Initial Response Strategies and Tactics When Responding to Missing Children Incidents
2024-02-21 08:00 - 17:00
February 21, 2024, at 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Central
Lawton, Oklahoma
Event page
In the initial response to endangered missing or child abduction incidents, accurate and timely situational assessments and immediate resource deployment are critical. During this training, first responders will gain knowledge of the investigative activities that occur during an endangered missing or child abduction investigation, and how their actions influence the short- and long-term response of law enforcement. Learn the impact the missing and or abducted child incident has on the family and how this can impact your response. Examine the critical and necessary first steps for first responders, initial supervisory, and investigative response. Gain best practices strategies for search and canvass implementation.

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

FCC Office Hours to submit challenges to National Broadband Map
2024-02-20 15:00 - 16:30, 2024-02-13 15:00 - 16:30 | Virtual Event
The need for accurate data showing where broadband service is, and is not available, has never been greater. The National Broadband Map provides information about the internet services available to individual locations across the country, along with information about mobile coverage, as reported by Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in the FCC’s ongoing Broadband Data Collection. Tribal governments, ISPs, consumers, and other stakeholders can help verify the accuracy of the data shown on the map by filing challenges.
To assist Tribal entities with submitting challenges, the FCC will host four Office Hours sessions throughout February. You may register to attend one or more of these sessions by emailing Tribal.Events@fcc.gov.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

February 15, 2024 – 3:00-4:30pm, Eastern Time
Microsoft Teams – Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 249 221 939 001 Passcode: Sccksv
Call-in (audio only): +1 202-516-6093,,946944557#
February 16, 2024 – 1:30-3:00pm, Eastern Time
Microsoft Teams – Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 274 705 618 53 Passcode: Jgrz9d
Call-in (audio only): +1 202-516-6093,,543488495#

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

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

Monthly CDFI Certification Conference Calls
2024-02-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
The CDFI Fund conducts monthly CDFI Certification Conference Calls which are intended to serve as a forum for potential CDFI Certification Applicants, Certified CDFIs, and other CDFI Certification stakeholders to ask questions and discuss CDFI Certification and the CDFI Certification process.
Access InstructionsTo access conference calls participants need to call the toll-free number (800) 369-1639 and dial in the numeric Participant Passcode 5916044. 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

TBCP Webinars and Technical Assistance Office Hours
2024-02-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
NTIA has some exciting updates for round 2. March 22nd is the new deadline for the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) Round 2 application period. With that, they will be hosting office hours and webinars for applicants to help prepare for submissions. Their next event on Thursday, February 1st at 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET will be a Technical Assistance Office Hours session for any application questions. You can register for this meeting here: https://ntia-gov.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsde-rrDkvGbL60WRk0X-nCCVHa46P9QY

There will be two total technical assistance office hours sessions in February and one webinar. They also have a webinar schedule for the beginning of March. You can find registration information and timing for them below:

February 15 at 2PM Eastern – TBCP Webinar – Cybersecurity: https://ntia-gov.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_qQJqjQRwS5-fSMrMyWK1GQ
February 29 at 2PM Eastern – Technical Assistance Office Hours: https://ntia-gov.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItdO-tpzwoH-NI0ICT_sC2EivPB0MSUuI
March 7 at 2PM Eastern – TBCP Webinar – Sustainability: https://ntia-gov.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_vHtYnb9QQ3CtJ943NMsaHQ

Please reach out to TBCPNOFO2@ntia.gov with any application questions.

Connecting to Serve: Promising Practices for 988 & 911 Collaboration Webinar Series; Session 3: Rural, Urban, and Tribal Communities Approaches to Collaboration
2024-02-15 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
February 15 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
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The purpose of this webinar series is to provide information and share promising emerging practices to jurisdictions around the United States on the coordination of 911 and 988 services. These services include but are not limited to law enforcement; fire; EMS; 911 dispatching; 988 call, text, and chat response; crisis response services; and alternative emergency response services.
The third session in this series is intended to explore the various ways in which diverse States around the country organize and coordinate with partners to deliver comprehensive crisis care. The goal of this webinar is to discuss and highlight key partnerships and services that come together within jurisdictions to deliver crucial coordinated crisis care. This collaboration will examine the ways in which States, Tribes, and Territories and their partners triage calls and coordinate and deliver services across the core elements of the crisis care continuum.
Learning Objectives:

Examine how jurisdictions utilize partnerships and other promising practices to deliver collaborative and coordinated 988 & 911 services including, but not limited to:
Crisis Call Centers
Mobile Crisis Teams
Crisis Stabilization Centers
Coordinated follow-up care
Recognize challenges and identify solutions around coordinating 988 crisis care services.
Identify resources and approaches for delivering comprehensive 988 crisis care services.

Immediately following this webinar, there will be an Office Hour session from 2-3 PM (ET).
For the first 30 minutes, there will be an information exchange with the presenters addressing questions submitted during the webinar registration process. During the second half of this session, the CSR-TTAC will assist with coordinating efforts for further implementation, including arranging meetings for individualized TA with those participants looking for more robust 1-on-1 assistance.

Environmental Law Institute Webinar: Impacts of Federal Environmental Justice Initiatives on Tribal Communities
2024-02-15 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Event
When: February 15, 2024 12:00 pm — 1:30 pm

Where: Webinar Only

This event is free and open to the public but you must register. Note: there is no in-person availability for this event.

Please REGISTER by FEBRUARY 14.
Webinar information will be emailed upon registration. If you are unsure if you can access the webinar via the Zoom platform, please check your system requirements. If you are unable to participate via the Zoom platform, you may join in listen-only mode using a telephone.
All times noted are EASTERN Time. The webinar will begin at 12:00 noon Eastern, 11:00 AM Central, 10:00 AM Mountain, and 9:00 AM Pacific.
There is no CLE for this course.

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

Rural Health Care Tribal Teleconference
2024-02-13 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Universal Service Administrative Company’s (USAC) February Tribal Teleconference will provide an overview of the Rural Health Care (RHC) program. Please register for the teleconference on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at 4 p.m. ET.
The RHC program helps rural healthcare facilities obtain high-speed internet access and telecommunications services at affordable rates to better serve health consumers.
During this interactive training session, RHC subject matter experts will provide attendees with important program updates and answer any questions about applying for or using universal service support.
USAC will continue to host free monthly teleconferences for Tribal stakeholders throughout 2024. To view USAC’s calendar of Tribal events, visit the Tribal Nations resource center.

NCUIH | Building Bridges, Building Trust: An Open Forum on COVID-19 Insights
2024-02-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
February 13 at 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern
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Join NCUIH for this unique opportunity to engage in a dynamic and insightful conversation about trust, information, and preparedness in the post-COVID era. This open forum, led by Dr. Joe Smyser, CEO of the Public Good Projects, offers a platform for deep exploration of the critical challenges and solutions related to COVID-19 insights and trust building, as we stand three years into this global pandemic. Join us to exchange ideas and be part of the ongoing conversation that shapes your response to public health crises. This open forum is your chance to connect, learn, and contribute to the future of pandemic preparedness.

USDOT Webinar: Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program - Implementation Grants
2024-02-13 12:30 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program – Implementation Grants
This webinar will offer a general overview of the SS4A program and the grant application process, with a particular focus on applying for Implementation Grants.
Wednesday, March 13, 1:30-3:00 p.m. (ET)
Register to attend the March 13 webinar.

USDA | Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Tribal Workshop
2024-02-12 12:00 | Virtual Event
February 12 at 1:00 pm Eastern
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Meeting ID: 161803481
Name of Meeting: CWD Tribal Workshop
Meeting Password: W5ViR@Lt
Dial-in information: +1 669-254-5252 US or +1 646-828-7666 US
Web Join URL: https://coreshield.zoomgov.com/wc/join/1610171668?pwd=ZmJFbnNvdlNMb0poN08ya2VYczUrdz09
Zoom Join URL: https://coreshield.zoomgov.com/j/1610171668?pwd=ZmJFbnNvdlNMb0poN08ya2VYczUrdz09
Key Topics of Discussion:

CWD Funding Opportunity Priorities
Discussion of Work-plan & Budget
CWD Management for Tribal Nations

For more information contact Denise Salvetti at dense.salvetti@usda.gov.

IRS Office Hours to assist with IRS Energy Credits Online Registration Process
2024-02-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
The IRS is hosting upcoming office hours that are available for all direct pay applicable entities. This is to assist with the IRS Energy Credits Online pre-filing registration process. Upcoming office hours and links to register are below:

DATE
TIME
Registration Link

January 16, 2024
1-2 PM EST
Register Here

January 19, 2024
1-2 PM EST
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January 23, 2024
1-2 PM EST
Register Here

January 26, 2024
1-2 PM EST
Register Here

January 30, 2024
1-2 PM EST
Register Here

February 2, 2024
1-2 PM EST
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February 6, 2024
1-2 PM EST
Register Here

February 9, 2024
1-2 PM EST
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To receive any future announcements on IRS office hours, and for updates on direct pay generally, sign up at IRS.gov/newsroom/e-news-subscriptions by scrolling down to the “Tax exempt & government entities” category. As a reminder, IRS has detailed resources to help you navigate the pre-filing registration process from start to finish, including this how-to video and this comprehensive user guide.
Visit IRS.gov/ElectivePay to explore a series of educational one-pagers for each direct pay applicable entity, a list of applicable tax credits, and an extensive list of FAQs. You can find even more information and the latest guidance related to the Inflation Reduction Act’s tax provisions generally on IRS.gov/CleanEnergy.
To learn more about the Inflation Reduction Act and its clean energy, climate mitigation and resilience, agriculture, and conservation-related investment programs, explore the Inflation Reduction Act Guidebook or visit IRS.gov/CleanEnergy.

USET Infectious Disease ECHO
2024-02-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
We invite you and your staff to participate in the Infectious Disease ECHO. This ECHO merged the previous COVID-19 and Hepatitis C ECHOs and focuses 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 is held on the second Friday of every month at 11:00 am Central/12:00 pm Eastern.
Each session is one hour in length and provides 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

February’s topic: Meningitis and the vaccine.
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.

The Federal Hiring Process Webinar
2024-02-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
February 9 at 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Eastern
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This webinar is in partenership with Armed Forces Bank.
The webinar topics are:

Federal Employment Orientation
How to write a Federal Resume
Exploring usajobs.gov
Understanding Veterans Preference
The Special Hiring Authorities
And much more

USDOT Webinar: Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program - Supplemental Planning and Demonstration Activities
2024-02-08 12:30 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program – Supplemental Planning and Demonstration Activities
This webinar will offer a general overview of the SS4A program and the grant application process, with a particular focus on applying for funding for supplemental planning and demonstration activities.
Friday, March 8, 1:30-3:00 p.m. (ET)
Register to attend the March 8 webinar.
