January 29, 2025<\/p>\n
The Trump administration’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) rescinded a memo<\/a> that had temporarily paused federal funding, following widespread confusion and legal challenges. Tribes and TDHEs should now be able to access their federal financial assistance.<\/p>\n If you are still unable to access your eLOCCS or other grant management systems, please reach out to Blythe McWhirter, Legislative and Program Aide, by email at bmcwhirter@naihc<\/span>.net<\/a>or by phone at (202) 517-8789 ext. 131.<\/p>\n Original Memo on Freeze (OMB 1\/27)<\/a><\/p>\n Rescindment Memo (OMB 1\/29)<\/a><\/p>\n Despite current limitations on the ability for our federal partners to join us, we have an exciting agenda lined up with members of Congress, longtime tribal housing advocates, and partner organizations.<\/p>\n NAIHC<\/span> is also continuing to secure any meeting requests that have come through our form. Confirmations of your meetings are forthcoming.<\/p>\n Given the changes we’ve seen over the past week, the agenda will also include multiple opportunities to discuss your concerns, questions, and advocacy goals for NAIHC<\/span> as we head into a new political environment. For more information on the Legislative Conference, visit the webpage linked below.<\/p>\n 2025 Legislative Conference: naihc.net\/2025legislativeconference<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Tribes and tribal housing entities should now be able to access their federal financial assistance, the National American Indian Housing Council said.<\/p>\nAre you registered for the Legislative Conference?<\/h3>\n