NAFOA advocates for Indian Country. In case you missed it: The OCC recently announced the release of the Final Rule to modernize the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) with an increased focus on promoting capital and investment in Indian Country. Photo courtesy NAFOA

5 Things You Need to Know this Week

As someone on Twitter once asked us, “What does NAFOA stand for?”

1.  POLICY:
SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK ON THE SBA PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM TRIBAL INCLUSION SURVEY

NAFOA is still seeking responses to our Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Survey. The purpose of this survey is to understand the extent of tribal participation in the program.

We respectfully ask each entity that applied, considered, or otherwise did not apply for an SBA PPP Loan fill out the survey. There are questions for all entities.

Any information collected through this survey will be kept confidential.

2.  FOR TRIBES:
BECOME A NAFOA MEMBER TRIBE

NAFOA serves tribal governments through advocacy; leadership development; initiatives to educate our youth; and by bringing together tribal leadership, tribal professionals, and industry partners needed for economic success. Implementing a tribal membership program has been instrumental in making that happen as we cannot do it alone. To support our work and Indian Country, we encourage you to become a Member Tribe today.

If you are already a Member Tribe, thank you for your support. Your renewal allows us to achieve our common purpose – to grow tribal economies.

Note: Tribes may be able to charge NAFOA’s membership fee to your federal grants. Under the cost principles of the OMB Uniform Guidance, there are allowable items for membership in professional organizations that focus on capacity building and professional development (§200.454  and §200.472). Additionally, membership and membership renewal is an approved expenditure for the Coronavirus Relief Fund.

3. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

NAFOA ORANGE BOOK 20% OFF IN JUNE

The Financial Reporting and Information Guide for Tribal Governments and Enterprises (Orange Book) is on sale for 20% off during the month of June. 

The NAFOA Orange Book addresses the complex economic activity and related entity differences of tribal settings. It also presents an overview of the financial reporting framework in a tribal setting. The Orange Book includes ten chapters covering the unique operating environment of tribal governments from financial reporting with business activities to fiduciary activities to federal tax and information reporting. 

The cost of this book is an allowable charge to your federal grants and subgrants. Order online or download and fill out an order form.

4. EDUCATION:
CAREER BASICS OPEN FOR SUMMER REGISTRATION

NAFOA’s Career Basics is a career prep and personal finance program designed for Native youth and young professionals ages 18-26. The program is conducted online and the modules for the Leadership Summit track are free for eligible youth. The first few participants who complete the program during each session will receive a free gift from NAFOA.

Registration dates: May 31 – July 20 | Program dates: June 15 – August 20

5. JOBS:
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: NAFOA SEEKS CURRICULUM DEVELOPER

NAFOA is seeking proposals from qualified, experienced professionals to facilitate the development of a grants management curriculum, designed for tribal employees managing federal and private grants. The curriculum developer is responsible for the course content and defining the online and on-site pedagogy models. Learn more and submit a proposal.