1. CONFERENCE:
Share Your Excitement for #NAFOA2026 on Social
Use our Social Media Toolkit to spread the word about your participation at the 44th Annual Conference and celebrate being part of the community. This toolkit includes:
- Custom Graphics for sponsors, speakers, and attendees.
- Sample Social Media Posts tailored to each group.
- Images to share on social media or embed on your website, blog, or email campaigns.
Use the #NAFOA2026 Social Media Kit →
2. MEMBER TRIBE NEWS:
Soboba Band Closes $219M Credit Facilities to Refinance Debt, Fund Casino Energy Project
The Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians closed a $219 million senior secured credit package to refinance existing debt and fund construction of an on-site energy facility at its Riverside County gaming resort, according to the lead arranger.
The financing, which closed Feb. 12, consists of a $129 million revolving credit facility and a $90 million tax-exempt term loan. Proceeds will refinance existing indebtedness, fund development and construction of a combined heat and power plant at Soboba Casino Resort, and pay related fees and expenses.
Source: Tribal Business News
3. WEBINAR:
Using Tax Credits to Pay for a Majority of Your Native Housing Development
Thursday, April 23th, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET.
The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) creates more affordable housing in the U.S. than any other program. No other program in the country offers a comparable source of funding, and Tribal nations deserve the same access to this resource as other affordable housing developers.
Since 1995, our clients have leveraged the LIHTC program to build or rehabilitate over 6,700 homes in Native communities with more than $1.2 billion in equity funds—which do not have to be repaid.
Learn how this valuable tool integrates seamlessly with NAHASDA and IHBG-Competitive awards to cover most of an affordable housing development’s cost.
Speaker: Adam Rose, Director of Partnerships and Growth at Travois
Source: Travois
Register to Attend on April 23rd →
4. FUNDING OPPORTUNITY:
$50 Million Available to Advance Affordable, Reliable, and Secure Energy for Tribes
Applications are due July 24, 2026, at 5 p.m. ET.
On Wednesday, March 25th, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $50 million funding opportunity aimed at fostering affordable, reliable, and secure energy solutions across Indian Country.
This opportunity aims to support Tribal-led community-scale energy project planning and development, and— for the first time in Office history, large-scale energy project planning. This funding opportunity underscores the fundamental role of energy in strengthening Tribal economies and unleashing American energy.
DOE anticipates issuing awards up to $7,500,000 (funding per individual award will vary). This funding opportunity has zero or 10% cost share available with no reduction request required, depending on the type of project.
Through the Unleashing Tribal Energy Development funding opportunity, the DOE Office of Indian Energy is soliciting applications from Indian Tribes, which include Alaska Native regional corporations and Village corporations; Tribal and intertribal organizations; Tribal Energy Development Organizations; and Tribal Colleges and Universities.
Source: U.S. Department of Energy
5. JOB OPPORTUNITY:
Controller, Medicine Creek Enterprise Corporation (Nisqually Tribe)
The Controller is a senior finance leader responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations of Medicine Creek Enterprise Corporation (MCEC) and its multiple subsidiary entities, ensuring effective internal controls over financial reporting and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This position directly supervises the Accounting Manager and Accountant.
