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5 Things You Need to Know this Week<\/div>\r\n
Community is our priority. Tell us what NAFOA means to you!<\/a><\/div>\r\n
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1. EVENTS:<\/EM><\/div>\r\n
CELEBRATE #NAFOA40TH WITH LOTS OF LEARNING AND LAUGHTER!<\/div>\r\nCelebrate 40 years of NAFOA with lots of laughs! As well as providing informative sessions, NAFOA knows how to have a good time. We are excited to welcome comedian Kasey Nicholson (Aaniih\/Blackfeet) as our conference emcee for the 40th Annual NAFOA Conference!\r\n

<\/P>\r\nRegister to join us on April 4-5 in Seattle, Washington, at the Hyatt Regency Seattle<\/a>.

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Celebrate 40 years of NAFOA with lots of laughs on April 4-5 in Seattle, WA! We are excited to welcome comedian Kasey Nicholson (Aaniih\/Blackfeet) as our conference emcee. Register today: https:\/\/t.co\/IblM0zTU6e<\/p>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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2. FOR TRIBAL LEADERS:<\/EM><\/div>\r\n
DOE CONSULTATION WITH TRIBAL LEADERS ON THE BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW<\/div>\r\nThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will host a virtual consultation session on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) for Tribal and Alaska Native Corporation leaders or their designated representatives on March 29 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time.\r\n

<\/P>\r\nThe information Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and DOE leaders gather in this consultation session will guide the Energy Department in developing more than 60 new programs. Implementing $62.5 billion in funding from the BIL, also known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). As the largest investment in our nation’s infrastructure in generations, IIJA will require deep, ongoing partnership alongside Tribal and Alaska Native Corporation leaders, members of Congress, governors, mayors, local officials, and community members.\r\n

<\/P>\r\nDOE’s website on BIL programs<\/a> can help you prepare for the consultation session. The BIL guidebook Building a Better America<\/a>, prepared by the White House, may also be helpful. For more information, visit DOE’s Strengthening Tribal Consultation and Engagement with Tribal Leaders<\/a> web page.\r\n

<\/P>\r\nTribal and Alaska Native Corporation leaders may submit written comments prior to the consultation session at TribalConsultation@hq.doe.gov. Comments will also be accepted after the consultation session until 5 p.m. Eastern Time Friday, April 8, 2022.\r\n

<\/P>\r\nRegister to Join on March 29\r\n

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3. FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: <\/EM><\/div>\r\n
LOCAL FOOD PROCUREMENT ASSISTANCE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT (LFPA) DEADLINE EXTENSION<\/div>\r\nThe Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) Cooperative Agreement Program<\/a> will award up to $400 million through non-competitive cooperative agreements with state governments and federally recognized tribal governments to support local, regional, and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers through the purchase of domestic, local foods.\r\n

<\/P>\r\nThe LFPA program application deadline is extended from April 5, 2022, to May 6, 2022. Details on the changes are listed in the LFPA Request for Applications, Version 2, available at grants.gov<\/a>. We encourage federally recognized tribal government applicants to contact LFPA@usda.gov or the LFPA team point of contact for your region. Click the box below to find the contact information for your region.\r\n

<\/P>\r\nThe Commodity Procurement Program holds office hours for federally recognized tribal government applicants on Thursdays from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET via zoom. Office hours provide a time for applicants to ask questions, share ideas, provide feedback, and hear other tribes\u2019 strategies to implement the program. Click the box below to join the office hours zoom link at 2:00 ET on Thursdays.\r\n

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4. NAFOA MEMBER TRIBES EXCLUSIVE:<\/EM><\/div>\r\n
NEW PROGRAM OPENINGS AVAILABLE FOR “LEADING PEOPLE AND INVESTING TO BUILD SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES”<\/div>\r\nNAFOA is offering new program openings for the Leading People and Investing to Build Sustainable Communities program. These openings are exclusively for employees and citizens of our Member Tribes.\r\n

<\/P>\r\nThe deadline to apply is Tuesday, March 22 at 11:59pm Pacific Time<\/a>.\r\n

<\/P>\r\nIn this unique leadership and investment program, you will join an exceptional group of Native investment professionals and leaders to take your finance and leadership skills to the next level. As you explore emerging research and best practices, share experiences and insights, and try out new ideas in a supportive environment, you\u2019ll prepare to contribute more fully to your community’s and\/or organization\u2019s ongoing success. You will emerge reenergized about your career and empowered with a realistic agenda for change in your organization and\/or community \u2013 and in your own approach to leadership.\r\n

<\/P>\r\nMEMBER TRIBES ONLY: Learn More and Apply<\/a>\r\n

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