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Tribal Consultation Announced on $8B Coronavirus Relief Fund for Tribes

The U.S. Department of the Interior and U.S. The Department of Treasury announced today through a Dear Tribal Leader Letter from the Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs that they will be holding at least two Tribal Leader Consultations to determine how to distribute $8 billion in funds set aside for tribal governments and tribal entities in the Coronavirus Relief Fund within The CARES Act.

In addition to attending these Consultations, Tribal Leaders are encouraged to provide their input in writing no later than April 13 by emailing consultation@bia.govand tribal.consult@treasury.gov.

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Thursday, April 2, 2020
Call in number: 888-950-5924
Participant code: 1682452
1:00pm EDT – 4:00pm EDT

Focus:
– What would a formula/methodology to allocate the $8B look like?
– What qualifies as an expenditure related to COVID-19?

Thursday, April 9, 2020
Call in number: 888-950-5924
Participant code: 1682452
1:00pm EDT – 4:00pm EDT

Focus:
Based on the comments provided during the first Consultation and submitted through email, the departments will present their proposed regulations and seek tribal leader input.

There may be a third Consultation if necessary.

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