Native Housing Update
National American Indian Housing Council
Issued January 11th
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NAIHC Monthly Forum Discussion:
Housing Counseling
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NAIHC will continue hosting its monthly forum discussions, to provide more information and receive feedback from tribal programs on a specific topic. This month, the discussion topic will be on Housing Counseling. Use the button to the right to join the discussion this Wednesday. |
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**Wednesday, January 12th, 2022**
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET
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The National American Indian Housing Council (NAIHC) is developing a website that lists housing assistance services offered by tribes to serve as a resource for American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian homeowners, individuals, and families. But we need your help! NAIHC is asking housing directors to take a 20-minute survey that gathers info about the types of housing assistance services your program offers its tribal members, and the types of funding used to provide those services. Survey questions were developed with feedback from NAIHC board members, regional housing associations, and key Native housing stakeholders. These efforts are funded through a grant from Wells Fargo. Click here for the survey.
Your help in building NAIHC’s housing assistance resource website is greatly appreciated. For questions about the survey or resource hub, please contact Marie Cozzetti, NAIHC Membership Coordinator, at mcozzetti@naihc.net or April Hale, NAIHC Communications Consultant, at ahale@naihc.net.
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Due to weather delays NAIHC 2022 Membership dues will be sent out this week, please be on the lookout for your 2022 invoices to stay up to date. Click here for the full list of benefits of being a NAIHC Member.
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NAIHC’s annual Legislative Conference held in Washington, DC offers tribal leaders, housing professionals, advocates, and attorneys a platform to hear directly from Members of Congress and federal agency representatives through plenary session updates. The decisions made by Congress and the Administration in the nation’s capital directly affect tribal programs, funding, and communities. At the Legislative Conference, attendees have opportunities to meet with Congressional staff to discuss important legislative and policy issues impacting Indian Country as well as network with fellow housing professionals.
Registration is open now! If you have any questions, please contact Marie Cozzetti, Membership Coordinator at mcozzetti@naihc.net.
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Indian Housing Management | e-Learning | Click here to register
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For more information, please contact NAIHC's Training and Technical Assistance Department at training@naihc.net.
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Associated News and Updates |
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Center for Native American Youth: Creative Native Call for Art Submissions Open |
The Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) at the Aspen Institute is excited to announce the 4th annual Creative Native Call for Art. Artists who submit will have the opportunity to receive national recognition, funding for art supplies, and an award of $500.00. Use the link below for more information. |
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Water and Environmental Programs Update: Take Advantage of Historically Low Interest Rates |
Solely focused on rural America, the USDA Rural Utilities Service, acting through USDA Rural Development, has funding available now to help you build, expand, and repair your community’s drinking water, wastewater, storm water drainage, and sanitary solid waste disposal systems.
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Farm and Food Worker Relief Grant Program |
Deadline February 8th, 2022
The new Farm and Food Worker Relief Grant Program will make grants to state agencies, tribal entities, and nonprofits with experience in providing support or relief services. Grant recipients will then distribute relief payments to frontline farmworkers, meatpacking, and grocery workers who incurred expenses preparing for, preventing exposure to, and responding to the coronavirus pandemic. Applications are due February 8. For more information, contact USDA staff.
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4th Annual Renewable Energy & Sustainability Conference |
SAVE THE DATE: Feb 22-24, 2022
The 4th Annual Seminole Tribe of Florida Renewable Energy and Sustainability Conference will focus on the newly changing landscape for Tribal energy development and sustainability, including best practices, federal leadership, policy and regulatory changes, funding a project, and project planning/development trends.
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Can 3D Printing Solve the Nations Affordable Housing Crisis? |
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Oklahoma Native Assets Coalition, Inc. (ONAC) is Offering Free Financial Coaching Available to Tribal Citizens |
Since June 2020, with grant support from the Wells Fargo Foundation, the Oklahoma Native Assets Coalition, Inc. (ONAC) has been offering three types of free financial coaching to tribal
citizens across the United States: 1) credit counseling, 2) homebuyer education, and 3) financial management (i.e. budgeting).
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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act |
Press the button below to see a letter from HUD Office of Native American Programs regarding the IHBG-CARES and IHBG-ARP funding. |
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Native Wellness Institute |
The Native Wellness Institute exists to promote the well-being of Native people through programs and trainings that embrace the teachings and traditions of our ancestors. Check out their events by clicking below. |
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Other Grant Opportunities |
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Home Depot's Community Impact Grant
Deadline: January 21, 2021
The Foundation offers grant awards up to $5,000 to 501(c)(3) organizations and tax-exempt public service agencies in the U.S. that are using the power of volunteers to improve the community. Grants are given through The Home Depot gift cards for the purchase of tools and material.
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To submit a request to post for Career and RFP announcements, email info@naihc.net.
Please click the link below for more information on job opportunities with tribal housing programs and non-profits across the country.
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