{"id":16761,"date":"2021-10-12T10:38:48","date_gmt":"2021-10-12T14:38:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indianz.com\/News\/?p=16761"},"modified":"2021-10-12T10:38:49","modified_gmt":"2021-10-12T14:38:49","slug":"nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-55","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2021\/10\/12\/nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-55\/","title":{"rendered":"NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week"},"content":{"rendered":" \"NAFOA\"<\/a>
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5 Things You Need to Know this Week<\/div>\r\n
ICYMI: President Biden officially declared October 11 Indigenous Peoples’ Day.<\/div>\r\n
Tuesday, October 12, 2021<\/div>\r\n
Source: NAFOA<\/div>\r\n
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<\/P>\r\nICYMI: President Biden officially declared October 11 as Indigenous Peoples’ Day<\/a>.<\/em>\r\n

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1. POLICY:<\/em><\/div>\r\n
WEBINAR WITH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION ON ARP FUNDING FOR TRIBES<\/div>\r\nOn October 14th, NAFOA will be hosting a webinar with the Economic Development Administration (EDA) on their updated Tribal eligibility regulations as well as an overview of funding available through their recent programs.\r\n

<\/P>\r\nThe webinar will be held via Zoom on October 14, 2021 at 2pm-3pm EDT. The EDA will be taking questions about how the new eligibility will impact EDA’s grant programs and will provide an overview of how EDA intends to ensure both that the for-profit entity is wholly owned by a Tribe and that the entity is organized for the benefit of that Tribe.\r\n

<\/P>\r\nRegister to Join on October 14<\/a>\r\n

<\/P>\r\nEDA Dear Tribal Leader Letter<\/a>\r\n

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2. GRANTS:<\/em><\/div>\r\n
APPLICATION PERIOD OPENS FOR PANDEMIC RESPONSE AND SAFETY GRANT PROGRAM<\/div>\r\nThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a Request for Applications (RFA)<\/a> for the new Pandemic Response and Safety (PRS) Grant program<\/a> and encourages eligible entities to apply now for funds. Applications must be submitted electronically through the grant portal at usda-prs.grantsolutions.gov\/usda<\/a> by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, November 22, 2021. Approximately $650 million in funding is available for the PRS grants, which are funded by the Pandemic Assistance provided in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021.\r\n

<\/P>\r\nThe PRS Grant program will assist small businesses in certain commodity areas, including specialty crop producers, shellfish farming, finfish farming, aquaculture, and apiculture; specialty crop, meat, and other processors; distributors; and farmers markets. Small businesses and nonprofits in these industries can apply for a grant to cover COVID-related expenses such as workplace safety measures (e.g., personal protective equipment (PPE), retrofitting facilities for worker and consumer safety, shifting to online sales platforms, transportation, worker housing, and medical costs.\r\n

<\/P>\r\nThe minimum funding request is $1,500 and the maximum funding request is $20,000.\r\n

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3. NAFOA NAVIGATOR: <\/em><\/div>\r\n
AMERIND: TRIBES PROTECTING TRIBES<\/div>\r\nBy Tina Duncan, Business Development Manager, AMERIND<\/strong>\r\n

<\/P>\r\nIn 1986, more than 400 Tribal governments pooled resources and formed AMERIND. Now 35 years later, AMERIND is the only 100 percent Tribally owned and operated insurance provider serving Indian Country. \u201cAMERIND has grown and evolved over time. We now offer products and services one would have only dreamed of back in 1986.\u201d said Phil Bush, Chairman of the Board, Chehalis Tribe. \u201cI attribute much of our success to the mission and vision established by the original board of directors. AMERIND is successful today because we have not deviated from the goals and values set forth by these visionary leaders. \u201dDerek Valdo, CEO, Pueblo of Acoma said, \u201c\u2019Tribes Protecting Tribes\u2019 is more than a tagline for AMERIND. It\u2019s the foundation for every business decision we make. This focus on and commitment to Indian Country is what makes us unique and what keeps us successful.\u201d\r\n

<\/P>\r\nRead more on page 98-99 in the NAFOA Fall 2021 Navigator<\/a>.\r\n

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