{"id":688539,"date":"2026-07-13T10:11:50","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T15:11:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/?p=688539"},"modified":"2026-07-13T14:58:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T19:58:00","slug":"nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-july-13-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2026\/07\/13\/nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-july-13-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know This Week (July 13, 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":" \"NAFOA\"<\/a>
The NAFOA Institute attended UNITY\u2019s 50th Anniversary Conference this past weekend in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The NAFOA team connected with Native youth to highlight upcoming opportunities within our young professional programs. From left: Bettina Gonzalez, Communications Director; and Jaycee Salling, Program Specialist. Photo courtesy NAFOA<\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n
5 Things You Need to Know This Week (July 13, 2026)<\/div>\r\n
Due Today! Comments on OMB\u2019s Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule<\/div>\r\n
Monday, July 13, 2026<\/div>\r\n
Source: NAFOA<\/div>\r\n
nafoa.org<\/a><\/div>\r\n

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1. ACTION ALERT<\/em><\/div>\r\n
Submit Comments on OMB\u2019s Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule by July 13<\/div>\r\nOn May 29, 2026, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published a proposed rule, \u201cRegulation for Federal Financial Assistance\u201d (OMB-2026-0034), that would fundamentally overhaul the Uniform Guidance governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and financial assistance awards, including those made to Tribal Nations. If finalized as written, the rule takes effect October 1, 2026.\r\n

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\r\nIndividual Tribal comments strengthen the administrative record. We strongly encourage every Member Tribe to file its own comment. To assist, NAFOA has prepared a ready-to-use two-page template letter that covers all key concerns and can be customized to describe your Tribe\u2019s specific programs, services, and impacts.\r\n

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  1. Download the template letter: https:\/\/go.nafoa.org\/2026OMB-TribalLetter<\/a><\/li>\r\n
  2. Go to File > Download > Microsoft Word (.docx)<\/li>\r\n
  3. Replace all [TRIBE NAME] and [TRIBAL LEADER NAME AND TITLE] placeholders, and add your Tribe\u2019s letterhead.<\/li>\r\n
  4. Customize the letter to describe your Tribe\u2019s specific concerns or potential impacts, or keep the template letter as is.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

    <\/p>\r\nHow to Submit Your Comments
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    1. Go to regulations.gov<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n
    2. Search for Docket ID: OMB-2026-0034<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n
    3. Click \u201cComment\u201d and upload your completed letter.<\/li>\r\n
    4. Submit no later than 11:59 pm Eastern on July 13, 2026.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

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      2. CONFERENCE<\/em><\/div>\r\n
      Santa Fe Highlights You Won\u2019t Want to Miss<\/div>\r\nJoin us for #NAFOAFall2026 at the Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder on September 21-22, 2026, for two impactful days of networking, conversations, and insights. While in Santa Fe, take some time to explore the area\u2019s local restaurants, shops, and outdoor spaces, and learn about the rich Tribal history and Native cultures that shape the region.\r\n

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      <\/p>\r\nRegister Today<\/a>\r\n\r\n

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      3. MUST WATCH<\/em><\/div>\r\n
      America\u2019s 250th Semiquincentennial Commemoration: An Indigenous Perspective on the Story of America<\/div> \r\n
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