May 16: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week

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.

Policy Alert: Webinar with Department of Energy on Debt & Tax Equity for Projects in Indian Country

NAFOA will host the 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) on Wednesday, May 18th at 2:00pm Eastern Time.

• Energy

May 9: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week

In NAFOA's latest 5 things you need to know this week, learn about the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the Community Reinvestment Act, NAGPRA grants, ways to support Native organizations, and more.

Policy Alert: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Announced for Community Reinvestment Act

On May 5th, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPR) to the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA).

• Treasury
• Finance
• Banking

May 2: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week

Happy May! In the latest 5 Things You Need to Know this Week, learn about an upcoming webinar from the Energy Department on tribal energy, grants for Native business developments, and an important call to action for tribes

Policy Alert: Treasury Extends SSBCI Application Deadline

Earlier today, the U.S. Department of Treasury (Treasury) announced an extension to the State Small Business Credit Initiative for Tribal governments.

April 18: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week

U.S. Treasury official visits Suquamish to learn about pandemic's effects on tribes

• Treasury
• Finance

April 11: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week

In the latest 5 Things You Need to Know this Week, learn about the Treasury Advisory Committee on Racial Equity (TACRE), webinars and workshops for Native entrepreneurs, career opportunities at the San Francisco Federal Reserve, and ways to prevent fraud for tribes:

NAFOA Announces its 15th Annual Leadership Awards Recipients

The NAFOA Leadership Awards honor the accomplishments of a tribal leader, tribal executive, and financial deals advancing tribal economies. The 15th Annual Leadership awards were presented at the 40th Annual NAFOA Conference in Seattle, Washington.

Policy Alert: Apply for Treasury Advisory Committee on Racial Equality

Yesterday via Federal Register, the Department of Treasury published a solicitation of nominations for membership to the Treasury Advisory Committee on Racial Equity (TACRE). Tribal Leaders and other qualified applicants are encouraged to apply until April 15, 2022.