Membership Updates
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Mark your calendars for the 2023 AMERIND | NAIHC Annual Convention | May 8-11 | Waikoloa, Hawaii
You are invited to the 2023 AMERIND | NAIHC Annual Convention and Tradeshow in Waikoloa, Hawaii from May 8-11, 2023. Both organizations are excited to bring over 700 tribal housing professionals, housing advocates, tribal leaders, and federal and state partners to Native Hawaiian homelands and learn more about their history and culture.
This year’s convention features remarks from notable keynote speakers and topical panel discussions highlighting innovative works and best practices from tribal, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian housing programs. Convention attendees also have access to over 60 breakout sessions and opportunities to network at nightly activities including a luau.
Registration link is coming soon, in the meantime visit the NAIHC website for an agenda, hotel rates (starting at $235/night), lifetime achievement awards, and sponsorships.
Join Us for an Advocacy 101 Presentation Before The Legislative Conference!
The National American Indian Housing Council (NAIHC) is excited to welcome tribal housing executives and staff to Washington, DC, for our annual Legislative Conference. Our conference is a unique opportunity for tribal housing officials to meet with Congress. Join us on Wednesday, February 22, 1:00 pm ET, for an Advocacy 101. Learn the basics on how to advocate and convey your message during your meetings on the Hill, also learn of effective target offices to get Tribal funding bills passed. Stay tuned for details on zoom meeting invite.
HUD Announces Community Compass NOFO
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the Community Compass TA Program Grant last week. This program provides at least $80,681,000 for housing and community development agencies to increase knowledge, skills, tools, and systems to implement agency programs and policies to work toward solving complex housing issues in their communities. Applications are due March 28, 2023.
NAIHC Seeks Qualified Individuals for its Executive Director Position Based in Washington, D.C.
View NAIHC’s Legislative Committee Meeting Recording from February 3, 2023
HUD Publishes Proposed Rule on Certification of Tribal Housing Counselors
HUD published a proposed rule outlining housing counselor certification requirements for housing IHBG and ICDBG program counselors. The proposed rule provides an alternative regulatory standard for compliance with the Dodd-Frank Act’s counselor certification requirement that recognizes Tribal sovereignty and self-determination, and accounts for the unique status of Tribal land and housing programs in Indian Country. HUD and NAIHC is encouraging Tribes to submit comments before the March 27, 2023 deadline. Please follow the link below to submit a comment.
HUD Tribal Consultation Schedule on Section 184 Proposed Rule
- February 6 or 7, 2023 Tentative. Arlington, VA, (In conjunction with United Southern and Eastern Tribes (USET) meeting)
- February 8, 2023 Anchorage, AL | Join Zoom Meeting
- February 10, 2023 Denver, Colorado | Join Zoom Meeting
- March 7, 2023 Washington, D.C., NAIHC Legislative Conference
Enterprise and Wells Fargo Launch Innovative Funding Competition
Enterprise and the Wells Fargo Foundation have launched a innovative competition that awards $20 million. The Housing Affordability Breakthrough Challenge will identify implementation-ready innovations that transform current practices and reimagine access to affordable homes. Eligible applicants will compete for individual grants of $1 million, $2 million and $3 million to scale ideas that lay the groundwork for system-wide change. Winners also will receive two years of technical assistance to turn their ideas into real-world programs.
Applications will be accepted until March 3, 2023. For more information and to apply for the FCC Program, please follow the link below.
HUD, USDA, EPA Announce Housing Solutions in Rural Recreation Communities Webinar
- Overview of USDA RD’s funding opportunities and Housing & Urban Development’s Federal programs to support housing projects.
- King City, California, will provide unique strategies that meet demands in the Central Coast wine region near Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park.
- Jackson Land Trust will outline the Public/Private Partnership with U. S. Forest Service National Park Service in Wyoming.
Apply for AARP Purpose Prize Award
The AARP Purpose Prize award is a national award in the United States that celebrates people 50 and older who are using their life experience to make a difference. Through the Purpose Prize award, AARP celebrates the creativity, innovation, and inspiration that life experience brings. The call for applications is open through February 28, 2023.
Department of Health and Human Services Announces Opioid Response Funding Opportunities
Tribal Services for Housing Assistance Survey
Complete the Tribal Housing Assistance Survey for a Chance to Win a Gift Card – 20-Minute Survey Helps Us Help You!
- Check the Resource Hub website for your program’s information.
- If your tribe is not listed, that means a survey was not completed on behalf of your program.
- Please have someone on your team to take 20 minutes to complete the survey. Questions focus on the types of housing services your program offers to tribal members, and the types of funding used to provide those services, including the Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) and the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) programs.
HAF Technical Assistance Available for Tribal Housing Programs
 
 
NAIHC Leadership Institute
The National American Indian Housing Council is proud to launch its first eLearning course, Indian Housing Management, NAIHC’s original Leadership Institute course. In addition to popular and interactive live trainings, NAIHC is excited to expand the delivery of current training options to include the convenience of online learning.
Indian Housing Management | e-Learning | Click here to register
NAIHC/HUD Training Schedule
Partner Announcements
Travois Announces Their 23rd Annual Indian Country Affordable Housing & Economic Development Conference in Washington D.C.
Travois is excited to host their one-of-a-kind educational conference on April 17-19, 2023, to provide help for tribal entities interested in securing funds for affordable housing and economic developments in Tribal communities. Experts provide in-depth instruction the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) program and share innovative practices in planning, securing financing, architectural design, construction monitoring, asset management and compliance and more.
This event is free for those working in housing, community or economic development and who serve American Indian, Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian communities. For more information, please follow the link below.
NAHRO Announces Their 90th Anniversary Celebration and Annual Conference in Washington D.C.
NAHRO is excited to announce their in-person Annual Conference in the nation’s Capital for their 2023 Washington Conference! The conference will include Washington updates, HUD program updates, and exciting guest speakers. Join NAHRO to celebrate nearly a century of supporting housing and community development in Indian Country. Visit their registration website for more information by following the link below.
Associated News and Updates
Harvard University Joint Study for Housing Studies Releases Study on How Design Can Improve Affordable Housing On Tribal Land
FEMA announces the 8th Annual Tribal Nations Training Week in Anniston, Alabama
FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness announced open registration for the 8th Annual Tribal Nations Training Week from March 11-18, 2023 on the CDP campus in Anniston, AL. This training will offer a variety of specialized training courses for Tribal and Native professionals on a wide range of topics. Please note that each course has its own unique code in order to register.
For any questions, please contact David Hall, CDP Eastern Region and Tribal Nations Training Coordinator at [email protected] or 866-213-9546.
IHS Hosts Monthly Tribal and Urban Indian Organizations Call
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Free Printed Resources Available
U.S. Department of Energy Announces the Buildings Upgrade Prize
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Buildings Upgrade Prize (Buildings UP) is offering more than $22 million in cash prizes and technical assistance to teams across America with winning ideas to accelerate widespread, equitable energy efficiency and building electrification upgrades.
Up to 50 Application Support Prizes of $5,000 and 10 hours of technical assistance are available to help new and under-resourced teams complete Phase 1 applications. Community-based organizations, state and local governments, Indian tribes, building owners, utilities, nonprofit organizations, energy efficiency program implementers, and other organizations are encouraged to team up and apply. Phase 1 opens for submissions on February 18, 2023.
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