September 13: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week

The Treasury Department's State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) deadline for Tribal governments to submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) is currently scheduled for Thursday, September 16th. The SSBCI received $10b in funding as part American Rescue Plan, signed by President Biden this past March, and aims to fund state, territory, and Tribal government small business credit support and investment programs.

• Treasury
• Agriculture
• COVID-19

Featured Sessions on Compliance at #NAFOAFALL21

There's still time to register for #NAFOAFall21! Join us in San Antonio, TX on September 27-28 and get your compliance questions answered on CARES Act and ARP Act funds.

September 7: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week

With Congress expecting to be fully back in session next week, the House is already planning a busy September. House Committees are starting their work on the Reconciliation process this week, complying with last month's budget measure.

Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program Applications Due

The deadline for Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) applications closes today, September 1st, at 11:59:59 PM Pacific Time. If you have a grant pending in the grants.gov system, remember to submit your application before the deadline.

• Telecommunications

Policy Alert: Treasury Issues Further Info on FRF Reporting

On August 9, 2021, Treasury released a reporting user guide for recipients of the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (FRF). On August 25, 2021, NAFOA hosted an information session for Tribal governments focused on the FRF Interim Report, with Treasury staff providing an overview of the report and portal submission process.

• Treasury
• Financial Literacy

August 30: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week

On August 9, 2021, Treasury released a reporting user guide for recipients of the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (FRF). On August 25, 2021, NAFOA hosted an information session for Tribal governments focused on the FRF Interim Report, with Treasury staff providing an overview of the report and portal submission process. The Interim Report is due on August 31, 2021 for Tribal governments. This user guide is in addition to the FRF Reporting and Compliance Guidance.

• Treasury
• Natural Resources

Hear from S&Ps Chief Economist at #NAFOAFALL21

Beth Ann Bovino, the U.S. Chief Economist at Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services will be joined by Aaron Klein, Economic Advisor - NAFOA, to discuss the many questions surrounding economic recovery.

August 23: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week

The United States Department of Treasury (Treasury) recently released a user guide for the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (FRF) reporting portal which provides step-by-step directions for certain FRF reporting, including the Interim Report due on August 31, 2021 for Tribal governments.

• Finance

Fiscal Recovery Fund Interim Report Webinar With Treasury Department

On August 25, 2021 at 3:00pm-4:00pm EDT, NAFOA will host an information session for Tribal governments focused on the Interim Report. Treasury staff will provide an overview of the Interim Report, portal submission process, and be available for questions and answers.

• Treasury

Stay for the Laughs at #NAFOAFALL21

NAFOA is excited to welcome back Marc Yaffee...this time in person at our 2021 Fall Finance & Tribal Economies Conference! You can catch Marc as the emcee of our general sessions and at the closing reception. Get ready for some laughs with Marc as we close out a successful conference.