The Department of the Treasury. Photo: ,Mattia Panciroli
Treasury to host Information Session for Tribal Governments on $20 Billion ARP Funds
Update from NAFOA on May 13, 2021:
- Welcome
- Nancy Montoya, Treasury Tribal Affairs Program Coordinator
- Overview of State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund
- Jacob Liebenluft, Chief Recovery Officer, Office of Recovery Programs
- Tribal Government Allocation Methodology and Payment Overview
- Casey Lozar (Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes) Senior Policy Advisor
- State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund-Eligible Uses
- Andrea Taverna, Senior Advisor, Office of Recovery Programs
- Technical Assistance and Support
- Nancy Montoya, Treasury Tribal Affairs Program Coordinator
- Treasury Submission Portal
- Lisa Rosenmerkel, Office of Recovery Programs
- Question and Answer
On Thursday, May 13, 2021, the U.S. Department of the Treasury will host an Information Session on the distribution of $20 billion State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to Tribal Governments. This Information Session will provide an overview of the process of applying for these funds through the Treasury Submission Portal. The session will also allocate time for a Q&A period, however Tribes are encouraged to send questions in advance using the registration process.
NAFOA strongly urges Tribal Leaders to take part in this Information Session which will further explain the procedure for acquiring these much-needed funds. This session will also underscore the importance of, and provide guidance for, meeting the deadline for requesting the first payment on May 24, 2021 at 11:59 pm PST along with the deadline for requesting the second payment on June 7, 2021 at 11:59 PM PST.
For more information about the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for Tribal Governments please visit the Treasury Website and read our Broadcast announcing the disbursement. NAFOA will continue to monitor developments related to the distribution of the $20 billion to Tribal governments and will work to keep our community informed as new information becomes available.
