In the Latest 5 Things You Need to Know this week, learn about a free upcoming educational webinar from NAFOA, important resources for tribes and individuals, and ways to support community.
JUNE 22, 2022 – NAFOA Executive Director Rico Frias testified before the House Energy & Commerce Committee and Energy Subcommittee on the crucial topic of
June 21, 2022 WASHINGTON, DC —Today, in an historic move, the United States Department of the Treasury names Lifetime Chief of the Mohegan Tribe Mutáwi Mutáhash (Many
The United States Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (SCIA) will be holding a virtual listen session on “Cannabis in Indian Country” on June 17 at 3:30PM ET. / 9:30 AM HT. As discussions around national cannabis reform legislation take shape, SCIA staff is seeking comments from Tribal leaders, their designees, and other experts from Native communities on Tribal cannabis commerce and related equities.
NAFOA provides resources on every aspect needed for thriving tribal communities. In the latest “5 Things You Need to Know This Week,” learn about upcoming and current funding opportunities and resources for energy, broadband, and clean water:
In NAFOA’s latest 5 Things You Need to Know this Week, learn about changes to the Tribal Energy Loan Guarantee Program, upcoming webinars for tribes and community members, and more.
1. POLICY: DOE SET TO ANNOUNCE TRIBAL ENERGY FUNDING OPPORTUNITY THIS SUMMER Last Friday, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian Energy Policy
The Office of Management and Budget publishes an annual report (called a “crosscut”) on federal funding for programs that benefit Native Americans, but tribal stakeholders have expressed concerns about the report’s transparency. The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that agency data shown in the report lacks details about what it represents, making it challenging for some people to understand and use the data.
NAFOA hosted Department of Energy in a webinar designed to discuss debt and tax equity for energy projects in Indian Country, as well as new changes to the DOE’s Loan Programs Office (LPO). Financing energy projects using debt and tax-equity can significantly enhance economic returns and potentially attract a broad range of investors. Debt and tax-equity structures are commonly used in the solar industry today and offer a significant resource for tribes interested in pursuing these projects.
In NAFOA’s latest 5 Things You Need to Know this Week, learn about our May 18 webinar with the Department of Energy, deadlines for the Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund , virtual opportunities for Native youth, and more.