Fall Program Dates: August 21, 2024 to October 9, 2024

The Grants Management for Tribal Entities online course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of the principles, practices, and strategies required to effectively manage grants within tribal communities. Offered virtually, 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.

This course is offered through the Anderson School of Management at the University of New Mexico.

Grants Management for Tribal Entities is designed to be most helpful for:

• Tribal Leaders and Council Members
• Tribal administrators and program managers
• Grant coordinators within tribal organizations
• Individuals interested in developing skills for effective grant management within tribal contexts

Complete a short survey to receive a 50% discount for the upcoming session. Please email Jaycee Salling, Program Specialist at jaycee@nafoa.org for the survey link. Limited codes available and course registrations with discount codes are first come, first served.

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Late last month, President Joe Biden nominated Patrice H. Kunesh to serve as Chair of the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC). NAFOA supports Kunesh’s nomination, recognizing her extensive background in tribal economic development, law, and public policy.

A descendant of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Kunesh has built a distinguished career dedicated to enhancing the lives of Native American communities. Her work spans various roles in tribal organizations, tribal governments, and federal agencies, reflecting her unwavering commitment to the advancement of Indian Country. Currently, she serves as Commissioner of the Administration for Native Americans (ANA) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, a position she began following her Senate confirmation in March 2023.

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After two full days of sessions packed with informative and helpful content at NAFOA’s 2024 Fall Finance & Tribal Economies Conference, grab your colleagues for an evening under the stars at the San Diego Air and Space Museum on Tuesday, September 24. Enjoy an evening of networking, delicious local food, and even test your skills in a flight simulator.

The museum is located in the historic Balboa Park. Shuttle buses will be provided between the Hilton San Diego Bayfront and the Air and Space Museum. The event is included with your conference registration, but pre-registration is required.

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced changes to the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Farm Loan Programs on August 7, 2024. The changes, led by FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux, a member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, remove barriers to increasing access to FSA loans for farmers and ranchers who find it difficult to access traditional lines of credit. These FSA policy changes implement recommendations long sought by the Native Farm Bill Coalition (NFBC), a coalition of more than 170 Tribes, Tribal organizations and allies.

The prevalence of barriers that impede access to credit is unfortunate but all too common in Indian Country. Tribal farmer and rancher operations require access to reliable, flexible and adaptable lines of credit to maintain, repair, adapt and/or prepare for and respond to unpredictable weather, disasters, changing demand, supply chain challenges and more. Yet, many of these Tribal producers are located in “credit deserts” where lines of credit with sustainable terms and conditions are few and far between.

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Under general direction, protects the Tohono O’odham Nation’s interest in financial matters by directing the planning, procurement, and investment of funds. Responsible for the receipt, safekeeping and accounting of all monies due to, or received by, the Nation from all investments.

The major work activities are generally undefined except in terms of achieving overall organization/department goals. Specific policies, procedures and guidelines are virtually nonexistent except for executive directives and accepted professional standards.

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