The Executive Director serves as chief executive officer of the organization and is responsible for overseeing the administration, programs, and strategic plan of the organization.

All proposals/applications should be submitted electronically at varene@nafoa.org before 5:00 p.m. PST on October 27, 2023. Any proposals/applications received after this time will not be considered. A meeting with the Board Members of NAFOA will be scheduled for the week of November 6, 2023, and top candidates to present their proposals and discuss their applications. All proposing applicants will be notified once an applicant has been selected.

If you have questions or need additional information to complete your proposal/application, please contact VaRene Martin, 1st-Vice President.

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The Grants Management for Tribal Entities course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of the principles, practices, and strategies required to effectively manage grants within tribal communities. Designed for tribal leaders, administrators, grant managers, and individuals responsible for overseeing grant-funded projects, this course equips learners with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complexities of grant acquisition, administration, compliance, and reporting in a tribal context.

The course is offered through the University of New Mexico, Anderson School of Management. Access to the course opens on January 8, 2024.

Limited 50% off discount codes are available for the January session. Survey completion is required. Please email Jaycee Salling, Program Coordinator at jaycee@nafoa.org for the survey link. Course Registrations with discount codes are first come, first served.

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The looming government shutdown is bad news for tribal communities around the country.

Because of the nation-to-nation relationship tribes have with the United States and the federal government’s treaty responsibility, everything from police and fire departments to child care centers and food distribution programs in many parts of Indian Country are funded or operated by the federal government.

During shutdowns, tribes are forced to float those services out of their own coffers. Or go without.

Some tribes lose access to their revenue routed through the federal Bureau of Indian Affairs. But tribal leaders say it doesn’t have to be that way.

Interim Executive Director Susan Masten (Yurok Tribe) gives an interview to Marketplace radio program.

Source: Marketplace
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On September 16, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a first-of-its-kind cybersecurity grant program specifically for state, local, and territorial (SLT) governments across the country.

Funding from the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) and the Tribal Cybersecurity Grant Program (TCGP) helps eligible entities address cybersecurity risks and threats to information systems owned or operated by—or on behalf of—SLT governments and Tribal governments. Through separate Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs), SLCGP and TCGP combined will make $1 billion available over four years to support projects, including $200 million in FY22 and $400 million in FY23.”

Source: Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Earlier last week, NAFOA testified before the House Committee on Natural Resources to discuss Tribal Autonomy and Energy Development.

As part of that testimony, NAFOA Policy Director Nicholas Lovesee spoke about the roadblocks that have prevented tribal energy projects from reaching their maximum potential. This included issues concerning the Loan Program Office (LPO), Elect/Direct Pay, the status of Tribally Chartered Corporations, as well as other Tribal Energy Development Issues.

Read the Testimony