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1. What’s New! Federal News Briefs & Important Due Dates HUD [TRIBAL] NOTICES & GUIDANCES: ONAP Program Guidances: View online PIH Notices: View online
2. Upcoming Trainings/Conferences/Events (Click on ONAP’s Regional Calendar of Events) 3. Funding Announcements for Tribes and tribal organizations 4. Helpful Resources 5. Bits and Pieces 6. Contact Us Visit our website at www.hud.gov/codetalk.
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1. What’s New! Federal News Briefs & Important Due Dates:
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH: November is designated Native American Heritage Month. What began in 1915 as an effort to gain a day of recognition for the recognition of the significant contributions the First Americans made to the establishment and growth of the United States has blossomed into a month-‐long national celebration of both Native Americans and Alaska Natives. This month federal, state and local agencies and communities host special events to recognize National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month.
Indians of the Past: Some of the names in this presentation “Indians of the Past” are names as they were at the time this book was published and written with former names of tribal nations that have since been changed. A tribe called Papago are now known as Tohono O'Odaham that means "People of the Desert". Also, Sioux are now referred to as Lakota or Dakota referring to the dialects of their language. There are many history books in our school systems and libraries written with former names and need to be corrected.
Nov. 18 Tribal Renewable Energy Series Webinar to Discuss EPA's Clean Power Plan's Relevance to Tribes
~ Blue Lake is one of two Tribes assisting with the discussion re: new national standards for carbon pollution and impact on tribal communities and teaching other Tribes how they can participate in the 90-‐day public comment period regarding the rule for CPP. This and new Waters of the U.S. definition under CWA will both have big impacts to tribal communities. Tribal communities like Moapa recently battle with the lack of air quality and the resultant lung cancer, asthma and premature death for its people. This knowledge sharing about tribal communities and continued cooperative efforts between federal agencies and their investments in Indian Country
aligns with HUD’s mission and vision, and promotes health and welfare of indigenous communities. ~ The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) 2015 Tribal Renewable Energy Webinar Series will conclude with EPA's Clean Power Plan: What Tribes Need to Know on Nov. 18, 2015, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mountain Time. Speakers Sara Drescher from Forest Country Potawatomi Community (WI), Jana Ganion from Blue Lake Rancheria (CA), and Laura McKelvey from EPA will discuss EPA's Clean Power Plan (CPP)—the first national standard to impose restrictions on carbon pollution from power plants. Attendees will gain insight into the plan's relevance to tribal communities and learn how tribes can and should participate in the 90-‐day public comment process that kicked off Oct. 23, 2015, with the publication of EPA's final rule for the CPP. Learn more about the webinar. There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. Register now
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT SOUTHWEST OFFICE OF NATIVE AMERICAN PROGRAMS
CAROLYN J. O’NEIL, ADMINISTRATOR
HUD’s Mission: To create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all.
Information Bulletin of the Southwest Office of Native American Program for the week of November 16, 2015
WHITE HOUSE TRIBAL NATIONS CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS NEEDS IN INDIAN COUNTRY (courtesy of Navajo-Hopi Observer Headline News and Tom Blanton, Cronkite News) All 562 federally recognized tribes were invited to send representatives to the event, and hundreds did. They spent the day meeting and hearing from Cabinet-‐level officials who laid out a raft of administration initiatives, on everything from protecting sacred sites to helping bring high-‐speed Internet to tribal homes.
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WHAT’S NEW ON CODETALK: Below is a recap of our HUD/ONAP webpage updates at Codetalk Homepage • New featured Best Practices include: Assisted elder care in Galena, Alaska, and the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas • Tribal VASH Implementation Federal Register Notice (Oct. 22, 2015), Press Release, and Dear Tribal Leader Letters
ICDBG Homepage ·∙ FAQs and Part II of webcast added to ICDBG NOFA Forms Updated 7015.15 Request for Release of Funds Section 184 Revised Lender list Calendar of Events Updated registration links for upcoming training events. Grants Oversight and Monitoring Updated GE Guidebook
FREE UPCOMING TRAININGS: Below are upcoming FREE Tribal/TDHE trainings being held in the southwest region. A few seats are still available so REGISTER NOW as these trainings fill up quickly! Nov. 17-‐18: Indian Housing Plans/Annual Performance Reports (Albuquerque, NM) www.firstpic.org/events/ Nov. 17-‐20: Occupancy & Income Eligibility/Maintenance (Reno, NV) http://naihc.net/hudnaihc-‐trainings/
Launch of the Native-‐One Stop Portal: Benefits.gov, the official benefits website of the United States, launched a portal of resources for Native American, Alaskan Native, and tribal populations. The portal, Native One-‐Stop, provides information about the services that are available through the Federal government. Native One-‐Stop conveniently houses any service that these populations may need with topics ranging from assistance for populations with severe disabilities to congressional internships for Native Americans. Learn more at: http://www.benefits.gov/nativeonestop
NOV. 19 NATIONAL TRIBAL AIR ASSOCIATION’S (NTAA) WEBINAR, Federal Listening Session: Stories of Healthy Homes in Tribal Communities. For info. on NTAA visit http://www7.nau.edu/itep/main/ntaa/Home/. To Register for the webinar, e-‐mail Andy Bessler, NTAA, at [email protected] or call (928) 523-‐0526. The National Tribal Air Association (NTAA) is an advocacy group in the interest of Tribes specifically surrounding ambient and indoor air quality policy issues, environmental risk reduction guidance; and addressing health and safety methods. NTAA is seeking your help and participation. In the coming weeks, NTAA's Indoor Air Quality Work (IAQ) Group will be hosting a webinar for federal agency leaders, tribal stakeholders, non-‐governmental agencies and Tribes who are working with EPA and other Federal agencies on IAQ in Tribal housing issues. The Nov. 19 informational webinar, titled “Federal Listening Session: Stories of Healthy Homes in Tribal Communities” is intended to educate agency leaders from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Department of Health and Human Services (specifically, Indian Health Services [IHS]), and the EPA about what works in Tribal communities in regard to improving IAQ in Tribal Housing. Issues can be related to Radon, Mold/Moisture, Carbon Monoxide or anything that might affect IAQ.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY’S BROWNFIELDS GRANTS DIVISION: Assistance available for assessments and clean-‐ups for horizontal development, which usually chronologically precedes HUD development assistance. Such EPA assistance is even available for lower level types of toxic contaminants, such as asbestos-‐containing building materials (ACBMs).
Request for proposals for Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund and Cleanup grants Assistance with preparing Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund and Cleanup grants Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training grants Other grant, funding, and training opportunities Victory in Yakutat, Alaska, for Tribal health and culture Tribal Solarthon ends with a solar panel installation project on the Rosebud Reservation Four brownfield Revolving Loan Fund grantees in the western regions will receive supplemental funds for cleanup projects The Yankton Sioux Tribe completed a momentous cleanup project
Climate change poses major threats to electric power systems in Native American communities: Extreme weather events & climate change affect the way that American Indian tribes use, receive, & produce energy, according to a U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE) report. Read more
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2. TRAININGS, CONFERENCES AND EVENTS: ~ Visit the Calendar of Events for current schedule. ~
Training/Conference/ Event Date/Location Description
RES New Mexico Nov. 16-‐19 Santa Fe, NM
Presented by The National Center For American Indian Enterprise Development featuring unparalleled access to respected tribal leaders, members of congress, federal agency representatives, state & local elected officials & top executives. For more., visit http://res.ncaied.org/res-‐new-‐mexico-‐registration/
Arizona Tribal Economic Development Forum
Nov. 17 Phoenix, AZ
SAVE THE DATE and watch for more information to come! Tribal Economic and Community Development professionals from around the state will gather to learn about various resources and share “Best Practices” to encourage and enhance economic and community development for Tribal Nations. To register and for more info., contact Gwen Cody at [email protected].
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FOR HOUSING REHABILITATION (HUD/ONAP)
Nov. 17-‐18 Bow, WA
This FREE interactive workshop addresses the environmental review requirements of 24 CFR Part 58 as they apply to HUD-‐funded housing rehabilitation activities. Participants will learn about the specific requirements that apply to housing rehabilitation, including NEPA and the other related laws and authorities, and how to evaluate & address them in the environmental review record, from project planning through HUD approval & release of funding. Register at: https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/?eventid=1758230. Full agenda.
OCCUPANCY & INCOME ELIGIBILITY/ MAINTENANCE (HUD/ONAP)
Nov. 17-‐20 Reno, NV
FREE training for staff & others responsible for tribal housing occupancy, income eligibility and unit maintenance. This 4-‐day interactive course is designed to enhance the job performance of Occupancy and Maintenance staff & other tribal housing professionals working on Occupancy and Maintenance issues. Course will cover Occupancy program management including the application and selection process, eligibility for housing assistance, calculating annual income, determining monthly rental or homeownership payments, occupancy standards, collections practices and compliance, effective communication techniques with residents, lease agreement compliance, and collections. Participants should refer to copies of their own Admissions & Occupancy policies to practice applying them to case studies and role playing exercises presented during this course. Participants will examine how maintaining high standards in the Occupancy and Maintenance programs affects the overall management of tribal housing programs. For more info. and to register, visit https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/?eventid=1754932
NAHASDA Essentials (Intermediate)
Dec. 1-‐3 Oklahoma City, OK
Grantees receiving Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) funds are responsible for meeting the requirements of NAHASDA and its implementing regulations. If you’ve ever left a NAHASDA training saying, “Wait! I’ve got more questions!”—this training takes NAHASDA Essentials to the next level. NAHASDA Intermediate will boost your housing management and development skills as you dig deeper into the intricacies of NAHASDA. Key Intermediate NAHASDA topics include program policy development, enhanced recordkeeping, examining development options, monitoring, tracking and analyzing program data, and design. Through case studies, exercises, and best practices, participants will be able to take housing management and development to the next level. Registration is FREE, but you must register to attend at: http://www.firstpic.org/events/ . Tribes may utilize IHBG funds to cover travel-‐related expenses for this workshop. http://newregistration.firstpic.org/onapEssentials/index.php
Environmental Review for New Construction
Dec. 2-‐3 Portland, OR
FREE Workshop addresses the environment requirements under 24 CFR Part 58 as they pertain to new construction projects. Register online. Flyer for more info.
Tribal Housing Executive Director Refresher Workshop (HUD/ONAP)
Dec. 2-‐3 Phoenix, AZ
HUD’s Office of Native American Programs offers this FREE popular workshop providing a refresher for Housing Directors and others involved in administering Indian Housing Block Grants and providing affordable housing and related programs and services. This 2-‐day workshop offers a unique peer to peer forum for veteran and new Directors alike. Indian Housing management has become increasingly complex where Directors have to work within laws, regulations, PIH notices, and other documentation which can stretch the limits of one’s knowledge needed to perform the job well. Today’s Indian Housing Director faces unique management challenges and at times stands at the crossroads between the governing board, tenants, community, and housing staff. The Executive Director today is challenged to develop exceptional management and problem-‐solving skills. Tis workshop provide opportunities for skill building and a series of tips and tools. To register and For more info., visit http://naihc.net/december-‐2-‐3-‐phoenix-‐az-‐executive-‐director-‐refresher-‐workshops/
HUD/ONAP Training: HUD’s Office of Native American Programs sponsors several tuition free trainings and workshops for Tribal Leaders, Tribal housing staff, Tribal housing board members, housing professionals, community, and nonprofit partners. Visit the Calendar of Events for current schedule.
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Training/Conference/ Event Date/Location Description
Grant Writing Basics (HUD/ONAP)
Jan. 12-‐14 Phoenix, AZ
Learn Grant Writing Tips and Techniques for successful applications for your tribal programs and projects! read more
MATIC Tribal Resources Forum: Money & More!
Jan. 20, 2016 Phoenix, AZ
MARK YOUR CALENDAR and make plans to attend this FREE Multi-‐Agency Resource Forum specifically for Tribes and Native American organizations. Representatives from more than 25 organizations gather together for this special one-‐day opportunity to share Funding, Technical Assistance/Training, and Other Resources available to Arizona Tribes and tribal organizations. Attendees will have a unique opportunity to learn about the various funding and other assistance available for tribal development projects. Representatives from various agencies and organizations will be on hand to answer questions and share information about the numerous resources available to Indian Tribes and Native American communities. Attendees can also meet individually with agency representatives and other industry professionals to discuss specific projects and to identify and rally funding and other resources to successfully complete tribal development projects. Registration Link: http://www.hud.gov/emarc/index.cfm?fuseaction=emar.registerEvent&eventId=2627&update=N
Wiring the Rez: Expanding the Borders of Indian Country through E-‐Commerce
Feb. 11-‐12 Chandler, AZ
Arizona State University’s College of Law hosts this 2nd Annual Tribal Government E-‐Commerce Conference. Register at www.conferences.asucollegeoflaw.com/ilp-‐wiringtherez .
More FREE Trainings (HUD/ONAP)
Feb. – March 2016
February 9-‐12, 2016 Albuquerque, NM| Pathways Home read more Feb.17-‐18, 2016 Phoenix, AZ| Board of Commissioners Roles & Responsibilities read more March 15-‐16, 2016 Reno, NV| Executive Director Refresher Workshop read more
13th Annual Construction in Indian Country Narional Conf.
April 25-‐27 Chandler, AZ
Mark your Calendars and Save the Date! Conference Theme: “Intersection of Build Environments & Healthy Indigenous Nations.” To Register and for more info., visit http://register6.net/CIIC/
The Grants.Gov website lists Open Grant Opportunities for which Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments and/or Native American Tribal organizations are eligible to apply. For the complete list, visit http://www.grants.gov/search-grants.html?eligibilities%3D07%7CNative%20American%20tribal%20governments%20(Federally%20recognized)
3. FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR TRIBES/TRIBAL ENTITIES: Agency/Source Submission
Deadline Additional Information
DOE Office of Indian Energy Deployment of Clean Energy & Energy Efficiency on Indian Lands (DE-‐FOA-‐0001390)
Dec. 10 Eligible entities: Indian tribes (including Alaska Native regional and village corporations, tribal consortia, and organizations) and tribal energy resource development organizations. Up to $6 million in funding is available for approx. 6-‐10 new awards to accelerate clean energy development on tribal lands. Through this funding opportunity announcement (FOA), the U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian Energy will help Indian tribes and tribal resource development organizations to install: Facility-‐scale clean energy and energy efficiency projects and Community-‐scale clean energy projects on Indian lands. For more information, see the full FOA. Informational Webinar: The DOE Office of Indian Energy’s webinar provides info. for potential applicants and describes the FOA in detail, incl. who is eligible to apply, application needs to include, cost share & other requirements, and how applications will be selected for funding. Webinar is posted for viewing.
New Market Tax Credits (Dept of Treasury)
Dec. 16 The U.S. Department of the Treasury's CDFI Fund released the Notice of Allocation Availability (NOAA) for the calendar year (CY) 2015 round of the New Markets Tax Credit Program (NMTC Program). The NOAA makes up to $5 billion in tax credit allocation authority for the CY 2015 round to stimulate economic growth nationwide.
FY 2016 Economic Development Assistance Programs
Open [Tribes and Tribal Organizations are eligible]. Application submission and program requirements for EDA’s Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance programs. Economic Development Administration (EDA) solicits applications from applicants in rural and urban areas to provide investments that support construction, non-‐construction, technical assistance, and revolving loan fund projects under EDA’s Public Works and EAA programs. Grants and cooperative agreements made under these programs are designed to leverage existing regional assets and support the implementation of economic development strategies that advance new ideas and creative approaches to advance economic prosperity in distressed communities. EDA provides strategic investments on a competitive-‐ merit-‐basis to support economic development, foster job creation, and attract private investment in economically distressed areas of the United States. View the EDA Funding Notice.
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Agency/Source Submission
Deadline Additional Information
Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants (USDA-‐RD)
Open Program helps eligible rural communities recover from or prepare for emergencies that result in a decline in capacity to provide safe, reliable drinking water for households and businesses. Federally recognized Tribal lands and colonias are also eligible. Privately owned wells are not eligible. • Up to $150K for repairs to breaks/leaks in existing water distribution lines, & related maintenance. • Up to $500K for construction of a new water source, intake &/or treatment facility or waterline extensions. For more info: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/UWP-‐ecwag.htm
Indian Loan Guaranty, Insurance, and Interest Subsidy Program (DOI)
Open This program assists in obtaining financing from private sources to promote business development initiatives that contribute to the economy of the reservation or service area. Qualifications for this program: • An individually enrolled member of a Federally recognized American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group • Corporation with no less than 51% ownership by Federally recognized American Indians or Alaska Natives • A Federally recognized American Indian Tribe or Alaska Native group. For more information, call 202-‐219-‐0740 or visit http://www.bia.gov/WhoWeAre/AS-‐IA/IEED/DCI/index.htm.
4. HELPFUL RESOURCES/WEBSITES FOR TRIBES AND TRIBAL ORGANIZATIONS:
• Centralized website for federal grant opportunities: www.grants.gov • Government Information by Topic: http://www.usa.gov/. • Explore more than 30 U.S. Federal Agency Resources: U.S. government services and programs for Native Americans • HUD’s PIH Notices to Tribes and TDHEs are electronically posted at
http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/ih/regs/notices.cfm. • HUD’s Office of Sustainable Housing and Communities: www.hud.gov/sustainability. • Federal Register Today: http://www.gpo.gov/su_docs/aces/fr-‐cont.html. • Environmental Resources http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/ih/codetalk/resources/env.cfm • National Resource Database for Tribal Water System Operators: www.smallwatersupply.org • Multi-‐agency Infrastructure Task Force in Indian Country: http://www.epa.gov/tp/trprograms/infra-‐water.htm • Multi-‐Agency Tribal Infrastructure Collaborative (MATIC): www.MATICSouthwest.com • Asset Building for Native Communities: http://www.idaresources.org/page?pageid=a047000000ArRPk • Center for American Indian Economic Development: www.franke.nau.edu/businessoutreach/caied • Southern California Indian Center-‐ www.indiancenter.org • Indian Dispute Resolution Services, Inc. http://www.idrsinc.org • Native American Contractors Association: http://www.nativecontractors.org/ • Native Learning Center (NLC): FREE courses & training for Native Americans. www.nativelearningcenter.com • CDFIs: Native Home Capital: http://www.nativehomecapital.com/ Native Community Finance:
www.nativecommunityfinance.org • National Congress of American Indians: www.ncai.org • National American Indian Housing Council: www.naihc.net
• Southwestern States Inter Tribal Councils and Indian Chambers of Commerce
Inter Tribal Council of Arizona: http://www.itcaonline.com/ Inter Tribal Council of California: http://www.itccinc.org/ Inter Tribal Council of Nevada: http://www.itcn-‐snac.org/ All Pueblo Governors Council (of New Mexico): http://www.iad.state.nm.us/pueblos.html
American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Arizona www.aiccaz.org
American Indian Chamber of Commerce of California http://www.aicccal.org Southwest Tribal Housing Alliance (SWTHA) http://www.swtha.org/ Nevada/California Indian Housing Association www.nev-‐cal.org
FEDERAL PARTNERS: • USDA Rural Development http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/Home.html • Rural Utilities Service: High Energy Cost Grant Program (USDA): http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/UEP_Grant_Program.html. • Department of Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Indian Self-‐Determination Services • Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs (Native Americans) http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/programs/aiana.htm • General Services Administration (GSA) https://www.gsaadvantage.gov/advantage/main/start_page.do • Indian Health Service (IHS) http://www.ihs.gov/
IHS Environmental Health Support Center (Training Opportunities) http://www.ihs.gov/EHSCT/index.cfm?module=home
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• Department of Health & Human Services (HRSA) http://www.hrsa.gov/publichealth/community/indianhealth/index.html • Department of Energy's (DOE)Tribal Energy Program http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/tribalenergy/ • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 9 Tribal Solid Waste: http://www.epa.gov/region9/waste/tribal/index.html
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 9 Green Building: http://www.epa.gov/region9/greenbuilding/index.html Environmental Protection Agency Office of Sustainable Communities: www.epa.gov/smartgrowth
• Internal Revenue Service – Tax Information for Indian Tribal Governments: http://www.irs.gov/govt/tribes/index.html • Department of Treasury CDFI Fund http://www.cdfifund.gov • US Department of Commerce -‐ MDBA (Minority Business Development Agency) http://www.mbda.gov/
Economic Development Administration www.eda.gov. Small Business Administration (SBA) http://www.sba.gov/ • OCC Native American Banking Resource Directory www.occ.gov/topics/community-‐affairs/publications/index-‐ca-‐publications.html • Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – Disaster Preparedness &Recovery FEMA-‐[email protected] .
FEMA -‐ Trainings for Tribal representatives & staff. http://www.fema.gov/government/tribal/training.shtm • Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Office of Native Affairs & Policy http://www.fcc.gov/indians/. • Administration for Native Americans (ANA): http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ana/programs/program_information.html • Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) Training & Events: http://www.rcac.org/doc.aspx?58 • Partnership for Sustainable Communities: www.sustainablecommunities.gov • Sustainable Communities Resource Center – www.huduser.org/portal/sustainability/resources_rural_sustainability.html • Social Security Administration -‐ Public website www.socialsecurity.gov
• SSA’s American Indians and Alaska Natives (AIAN) page http://www.socialsecurity.gov/people/aian/ • Dept. of Transportation: Transportation Planning Capacity Building: www.planning.dot.gov MAP 21 www.dot.gov/map21 • Veterans Administration: Native American Direct Loan Program: http://benefits.va.gov/homeloans/nadl.asp
VA Office of Tribal Government Relations http://www.va.gov/TRIBALGOVERNMENT/
5. BITS & PIECES:
GRID ALTERNATIVES’ TRIBAL SOLARTHON BUILDS LINKS for solar, energy efficiency, and green building options for tribal housing and community development: For more info., visit www.gridalternatives.org or contact Tim Willink at 303.968.1633 or [email protected] http://gridalternatives.org/news/solar-‐partnership-‐brings-‐tribes-‐vision-‐sustainability-‐life http://www.gridalternatives.org/news/shinnecock-‐meet-‐climate-‐change-‐oysters-‐sand-‐and-‐solar-‐panels http://www.gridalternatives.org/headquarters/news/Solar-‐fills-‐electricity-‐gap-‐Navajo-‐Nation http://www.gridalternatives.org/news/rosebud-sioux
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY INDIAN LEGAL PROGRAM FREE LECTURES: Jan. 28: The Rise of Tribes and the Fall of Federal Indian Law, Lance Morgan, CEO & President, Ho-‐Chunk, Inc. RSVP at conferences.asucollegeoflaw.com/canby2016 or [email protected] .
Feb. 25: High Water and High Stakes: Cultural Resources & Climate Change, Patty Ferguson-‐Bohnee. RSVP at [email protected]
HUD WEBSITE FOR INDIAN COUNTRY INFORMATION AND REPORTS: Several important reports have recently been published highlighting issues in Indian Country. Visit http://www.huduser.gov/portal/research/home.html to download copies of the following PD&R Research Reports:
• Assessment of Native American Housing Needs • Case Studies • Research Partnerships
• Sustainable Construction in Indian Country • U.S. Housing Market Characteristics
HUD’s Section 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee Program is a home mortgage specifically designed for American Indian and Alaska Native families, Alaska Villages, Tribes, or Tribally Designated Housing Entities. Section 184 loans can be used both on and off native lands for new construction, rehab, the purchase of an existing home, or for refinancing. Section 184 is synonymous with home ownership in Indian Country. As of FYE 2015, the Section 184 program has guaranteed over 30,000 loans, almost $4.9 billion dollars in guaranteed funds. List of Approved 184 Lenders, click here. Map of eligible states and counties, click here. HUD ONAP Title VI Loan Guarantee Program-‐ Title VI loans enable Indian Housing Block Grant recipients to leverage up to 5 times their IHBG ‘Need’ funding to finance affordable housing development by pledging future IHBG grant funds as security for
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repayment of the loan. A private lender provides the financing and HUD provides the guarantee to the lender. To visit the Title VI website, click here. For more information on the Section 184 or Title VI Program, contact Andrea Dunyon, Loan Guarantee Team Lead, at [email protected] or call (602) 379-‐7202.
HUD/Office of Native American Programs NEW/IMPROVED WEBSITE! Visit the Codetalk Homepage for program information, resources, and much more!
FOR EXCITING (& FREE) TRIBAL HOUSING TRAINING EVENTS AND INFORMATION, JUMP TO... • NAHASDA Essentials Training • Procurement for NAHASDA Training • Tribal Actions to Encourage Private Investment Training • Environmental Review Training • IHP/APR Grantee Training • Methamphetamine & Pharmaceutical Crime Investigation Training • Greener Homes National Summit
6. Contact Us:
SWONAP’s Main Office (Phoenix) One North Central Avenue, Suite 600 Phoenix, AZ, 85004-‐2361 Phone: (602) 379-‐7200 FAX: (602) 379-‐3101/3985 Website: www.hud.gov/offices/pih/ih/codetalk/onap/swonap
SWONAP’s Albuquerque Office 500 Gold Avenue SW, 7th Floor, Suite 7301 PO Box 906, Albuquerque, NM 87103-‐0906 Phone: (505) 346-‐6923 FAX: (505) 346-‐7220
For more information about ONAP funding and programs, visit the CodeTalk website at http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD/program_offices/public_indian_housing/ih/codetalk
Join or Leave SWONAP’s Mailing List at: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/subscribe/signup&listname=SWONAP%20All%20Tribes%20TDHES&20&list=SWONAP-‐ALL-‐TRIBES-‐TDHES-‐L
