Join us for the SWTHA Triannual
Meeting and Training!

Hybrid: In person and Virtual

SWTHA Members: Please attend so that we may make a quorum. If you are unable to attend, please send a proxy. You may have a SWTHA Board Member proxy for you.

Meeting Location:
Inn of the Mountain Gods
287 Carrizo Canyon Road
Mescalero, New Mexico 88340
Hotel Discount $79/$89, Deadline April 15th
(800) 545-9011, Code SWTHA

May 14, 2024 (Meeting) (Draft Agenda)
Board Meeting: 8:00am – 10:00am
Business Meeting: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Lunch: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Afternoon Session: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Reception: 5:00pm – 7:00pm

May 15, 2024 (Training) (Draft Agenda)

• Native Community Capital, Dave Castillo: How Native Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Can Benefit TDHE Operations & TDHE Clients
• Southwest Native Assets Coalition: An overview of Small Dollar Debt Consolidation Service Providers – Do’s and Don’ts and An Introduction to the Sovereignty through Education Curriculum

There is a $100 registration fee for the training (virtual or in-person).

Meeting Reports Provided By:
NAIHC: Douglas Marconi, Executive Director
AMERIND: Derek Valdo, Chief Executive Office
HUD: tba
SWTHA: Rhoda Eustace, Treasurer/Secretary

SWTHA Scholarship 2024
Region VIII – Deadline April 30th

The Southwest Tribal Housing Alliance (SWTHA) provides educational scholarship grants for Region VIII (Arizona, New Mexico, and West Texas) funded under the AMERIND Annual Scholarship Program. The goal of the scholarship grant is to assist in the education of American Indians and Alaskan Natives. The grant may be used for post-secondary or graduate level courses at an accredited educational institution for a course of study that will result in an accredited vocational certification or degree.

Scholarship Documents:

• SWTHA Scholarship 2024 Announcement
• SWTHA Scholarship Guidelines 2024
• SWTHA Scholarship Application 2024
• SWTHA Scholarship Checklist

Scholarship Dates:

• January 15, 2024: Scholarship Open
• April 30, 2024: Scholarship Deadline
• SWTHA Summer Triannual Meeting Announce Scholarship Awards

The Housing Authority/TDHE/Tribe to email or mail all applications to:

Southwest Tribal Housing Alliance
P.O. Box 10572
Albuquerque, NM 87184
swtha.region8@gmail.com

If you have any questions, please contact swtha.region8@gmail.com. SWTHA Scholarship Flyer.

The deadline for receipt of application is April 30, 2024, by close of business.

SWTHA Scholarship Award List 2023

 Thank you to AMERIND for providing the Region VIII Scholarship Funds!

Other American Indian Scholarship Opportunities

SWTHA Membership for  Tribal Housing Departments and Associate Members

All Region VIII Tribal Housing Departments, (AZ, NM, and West Texas) are invited to join or continue to support SWTHA through a membership as we work to strengthen our voice for Native families. If you are interested in becoming a member, please email swtha.region8@gmail.com.

SWTHA also offers Associate Membership for Organizations seeking to support tribal housing, and/or provide products or services to the member tribal housing programs. Associate Members consist of public interest groups, businesses, suppliers, commercial vendors, service providers, and Federal and state recognized tribes and government housing agencies not eligible for voting membership. For more information, check out the Associate Member Page.

Please email swtha.region8@gmail.com if you have any questions.

SWTHA’s mission is “To be the voice for Tribal housing by providing relevant, timely information, resources, and a valuable network for the SWTHA membership”.

Thank you for your continued support and participation!

Attention Housing Directors!
AMERIND Safety Poster Contest

Encourage your students to submit a safety themed poster for the AMERIND 2024 Safety Poster Contest. They could win $1,000! One national winner in each of the three categories (K-3, 4-6, 7-8) receives $1,000.

2024 AMERIND Safety Poster Contest Dates

 January 2024– June 2024

Local housing authority hosts the AMERIND Safety Poster Contest. The theme can be any safety topic you would like. Some examples are: Fire Safety, Driving Safety, etc. One winner is selected from each category (K-3, 4-6, 7-8). Submit your winners to SWTHA Region VIII at swtha.region8@gmail.com for Regional Voting by June 30, 2024.

July 2024 – August 2024

Region VIII Voting at swtha.org. Housing authority selects one winner from the local entries in each category (K-3, 4-6, 7-8). Winners from each category are submitted to AMERIND. SWTHA Region VIII winners must be submitted to AMERIND Safety Service Team no later than August 31, 2024.

September 2024

National online voting. One winner from each category is selected.

November 2024

Winners announced at AMERIND Annual Meeting.

Instructions

1. Use blank 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of paper
2. Clearly print on one side of paper

• First, Last Name
• Grade
• Tribal affiliation
• Phone Number
• Housing Authority

3. On blank side of paper, create your masterpiece.

Poster Contest Announcement 2024

AMERIND FLYER

SWTHA Monthly Zoom Meetings
2nd Tuesday of Each Month
1:00pm – 2:00pm MT

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Next Meeting – April 9, 2024

Guest Speaker:

Asher Kripke, Affordable Housing Analyst at Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas

• Homebuyer Equity Leverage Partnership (HELP) – provides up to $20,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance to income-qualified first-time homebuyers.
• Partnership Grant Program (PGP) in which FHLB Dallas provides a 5:1 match towards member contributions to 501(c)(3) community-based organizations involved with affordable housing.

SWTHA will continue to provide the most current information through guest speakers at the monthly meetings, all members are welcome to join. If you would like to speak at one of the monthly meetings, or you have any questions, please email swtha.region8@gmail.com.

Previous guest speaker information and hand outs can be viewed here.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82326477587?pwd=MVU2SUxsUThSUUpBeVZjMGVtdzNIZz09

• Meeting ID: 823 2647 7587
• Passcode: 104486

Rural Development Broadband ReConnect Loan and Grant Program

Deadline May 21, 2024

The ReConnect Loan and Grant Program furnishes loans and grants to provide funds for the costs of construction, improvement, or acquisition of facilities and equipment needed to provide broadband service in eligible rural areas.

The application window for the fifth round of funding will open on March 22, 2024 and close on May 21, 2024, 11:59 a.m. Eastern. Follow one of the links below to learn more about the program.

• Program Overview
• Application Workshop and Webinar Materials
• Notice of Funding Opportunity
• Fact Sheet

RCAC’s Upcoming Trainings

 HUD Exam Math 101  March 28, 2024 | 9:00 – 12:00 PM PST

This training will prepare participants to do the math, ratio and income calculations which are an integral part of housing counseling and the HUD exam. It is a recommended prerequisite to RCAC’s HUD Exam Prep and Success training. Register here.

 HUD Exam Prep & Success  April 1-15, 2024 | 9:00 – 12:00 PM PST

Are you or someone you work with getting ready to take the HUD Certification Exam? If so, then this training is for you! RCAC is offering the HUD Exam Prep & Success 7-Part Series training (Formerly “Core Competencies for HUD Certification”). Each session includes resources, exercises, and Q&A to ensure you have a thorough understanding of the material and for the instructor to clarify any confusion that you may have. Register here.

Prepare for Disasters from a Proactive Lens  April 9, 2024 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM PDT

Rreview established tools, such as the Emergency Response Plan, the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), and discuss ways in which agencies can use these tools to create a tailored plan for addressing disruptions in service. Register here.

HUD Exam Study Group 2-Part Series   April 23-25, 2024 | 9:00 – 12:00 PM PST

This course offers a review of all six HUD Certification Test topics in a comprehensive format. Instruction will provide counselors with the ability to locate all HUD resources for the certification exam and the necessary study tools. Register coming soon.

HUD Compliance   April 30, 2024 | 9:00 – 12:00 PM PST

This course will cover all six areas of core competency, financial management, homeownership, and tenancy. The course provides a base knowledge of the CFR24 Part 214 and the 7610.1 Rev. 6 Handbook requirements for housing counselors. The course will review the components of the regulations and handbook that counselors must follow including certification, agency work plan, required counseling steps and files (both hard copy and online), conflict of interest, National Industry Standards (NIS), 9902, and performance review. A review of best practices will provide tools to deliver services more effectively and remain in compliance. Register coming soon.

Lead Based Paint  May 2, 2024 | 9:00 – 12:00 PM PST

This standalone course will teach counselors and participants about their clients’ rights and responsibilities under the HUD Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Rule. Topics will cover testing; remediation; possible health hazards; seller and landlord responsibilities under the HUD assisted requirements of 24 CFR part 35, subparts B, K and R; and following the EPA directives. Register coming soon.

Sign-up for updates: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/0sf38mO/HCTrainings

Warren Announces New Legislation Guaranteeing Housing Funds for Rural Tribal Communities

On March 12, 2024, United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) announced new legislation to expand housing access for rural tribal communities: the Tribal Rural Housing Access Act. The legislation would direct the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to set aside 5% of certain Rural Housing Service (RHS) funds for Tribal Nations, tribally designated housing entities, tribal members, and tribal-owned entities, including Native community development financial institutions.

Senator Warren noted that her bill would “not cost the federal government extra money but would help fulfill the trust and treaty obligations the federal government has neglected for too long, building on legislation introduced by other members of the Committee to address the housing crisis in Tribal communities.”

This legislation underscores Senator Warren’s longstanding commitment to advancing economic empowerment and prosperity across Indian Country, and we look forward to partnering with her to successfully advance it through Congress,” said Pete Upton, CEO of the Native CDFI Network.

For more information about the contents of the proposed legislation you can view the official press release as well as the transcript and recording of the hearing where Senator Warren raised the bill.

NCN encourages our Native CDFI members to contact your state representatives and urge them to cosponsor the bill.

Final Round of ICDBG Awards Announced

On March 14, 2024, the final round of Indian Community Development Block Grant awards were announced during a press conference.

Tribal leadership and staff from San Ildefonso Housing Authority, San Felipe Housing Authority, Santa Clara Pueblo Housing Authority, and Ohkay Owingeh were on hand for the announcements.  They each received $2 million for a variety of projects that include a Wellness Center, Housing Rehabilitation, Homeownership, and new Housing Construction.

This allocation marks the second round of grants awarded from the fiscal year (FY) 2023 ICDBG competition. The latest round of funding includes over $50 million distributed among 27 Tribal communities nationwide. HUD announced the first round of ICDBG awards earlier this month.

View the story here.

Preservation and Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement (PRICE) Competition and Upcoming Webinars

Congress appropriated $225 million for competitive grants to preserve and revitalize manufactured housing and eligible manufactured housing communities. Of the amount available, $200 million is reserved for the main PRICE competition, of which at least $10 million is intended for Indian Tribes or Tribally Designated Housing Entities and Tribal organizations designated by such Indian Tribes, and $25 million is reserved for a pilot program to assist in the redevelopment of manufactured housing communities as replacement housing that is affordable.

Webinars:

• March 27, 2024: PRICE Application Must-haves and FAQs
• April 3, 2024:PRICE NOFO Civil Rights, Fair Housing, and the Uniform Relocation Act Requirements
• April 10, 2024: PRICE NOFO Resilience, Climate, and Disaster Recovery Considerations
• April 17, 2024: PRICE NOFO Eligibility, Public Participation, and Partnerships Considerations
• April 24, 2024: PRICE NOFO Office Hours and FAQs

Click here to register for the webinars.

For more information, click here. The application deadline is Wednesday, June 5, 2024.

Wells Fargo’s Invest Native Initiative
Letters of Interest (LOI) will be accepted
April 1 – April 24, 2024

Wells Fargo’s Invest Native Initiative is a $20 million commitment aimed at building a more equitable and prosperous future for Native Americans through strengthening Housing Access and Affordability, Small Business Growth, Financial Health and Sustainability & Climate Resilience in communities in Arizona, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming.

To qualify for Invest Native funding, an organization must:

• Be headquartered in and serve Native populations in one of the six Invest Native states including Arizona, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming.
• Be providing services under one of the four Invest Native pillars including Housing Access and Affordability, Small Business
  Growth, Financial Health and Sustainability & Climate Resilience.
• Be a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization, a Community Development Financial Institution with 501(c)3 designation, a
  Community Development Corporation with a 501(c)3 designation, or a Tribally Designated Housing Entity (TDHE).

Organizations that submit an LOI and are invited to submit a full funding application to Wells Fargo will be notified by May 30. Grant award notifications are planned for August and grant payments will be made in September. Not all organizations that submit a grant interest form will be invited to apply for a full application. Also, not all organizations invited to complete a full application will receive an award.

LINKS

• Invest Native NOFO
• Frequently Asked Questions
• NOFO Webinar

HUD Strong Families Team Presents  Overdose Prevention Webinars

HUD Strong Families team presents a two-part webinar and training series to share best practices and actionable steps you can take to join the nationwide effort to reduce and reverse opioid overdoses. This work aligns with the White House Challenge to Save Lives from Overdose, a nationwide call-to-action to commit to save lives by increasing training and access to life-saving opioid overdose reversal medications. Join leaders nationwide in committing to train employees, provide access to opioid overdose reversal medications, and distribute them to save lives in homes, workplaces, and communities. Review the White House Fact Sheet for examples and consider your PHA’s commitment.

March 27, 2024, 2:00pm ET – Collaborative Solutions: Advancing Overdose Prevention in Housing

This webinar will highlight collaboration between housing providers and community organizations, showcasing innovative overdose prevention strategies. Presenters include housing providers, experts in Fair Housing and Civil Rights, as well as leaders in Harm Reduction strategies.

What You’ll Learn:

• Harm Reduction Strategies: Learn from pioneers in Harm Reduction as they share insights and best practices, empowering you to make a positive impact in your community.
• Impact Insights: Hear valuable Fair Housing and Civil Rights perspectives from practitioners to help inform your on-the-ground efforts.
• Community Partnerships: Learn about successful partnerships between housing providers and community organizations, emphasizing novel approaches to overdose prevention.

Register here.

May 14, 1:00-2:00pm ET – Empower Your Housing Community:  FREE Overdose Prevention Training, Co-Hosted with SAMHSA

Training on how to find free opioid overdose reversal medications, how to navigate user-friendly online tools to identify and connect with nearby community organizations specializing in harm reduction, and resources to view your state’s latest Harm Reduction Laws.

Co-hosted with Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), this virtual training will introduce you to:

• How to find FREE opioid overdose reversal medications (ORM)
• How to navigate user-friendly online tools to identify and connect with nearby community organizations specializing in harm reduction
• A basic understanding of SAMHSA’s Harm Reduction Framework
• Strategies to create a safe and supportive environment for residents and staff
• Resources to view your state’s latest Harm Reduction Laws

Register here.

Tribal Affordable Housing Webinar
March 28th 10-11:30am, MST

Join ACF, MAG, and Local First AZ for the latest Tribal Affordable Housing Webinar, Making Homes Happen in Native Nations.  We will detail the regional and federal resources available to Tribal Nations for investment in affordable housing and renewable energy.

Jason Lowry from Local First AZ will lead the discussion on technical assistance available for grant writing, capacity building, and other topics related to increasing affordable housing and reducing the costs of renewable energy on Tribal lands.

Amy St. Peter from the Maricopa Association of Governments will share resources available to support local and tribal governments with customized financial and technical assistance.

We look forward to your attendance and engagement, and to view recordings of our previous Tribal Affordable Housing webinars, please visit the MAG YouTube Channel.

Tribal Affordable Housing Webinar Flyer

Register for the webinar here.

Certified Packaging Training for
Indigenous Organizations
April 9–11, 2024, Santa Ana Pueblo, NM

This is an advanced course that covers RD’s Section 502 direct loan program and provides invaluable insight into how this homeownership financing resource can be used in your communities. Learn how your organization can assist potential borrowers and work in partnership with RD staff in your state to deliver successful Section 502 loan packages. Through this course, designed for those experienced in using Section 502, participants will learn the regulations and practical applications of the loan program. Participants will develop a strong understanding of 502 direct underwriting and packaging standards, which will ensure that
submitted loan dockets are complete and ready for processing. For those new to the USDA 502 Direct Program, RCAC will direct you to resources before the course to provide a basic understanding of the program in preparation to the start of class.

This course and the online exam are two of the criteria required to be-coming a 502 Direct Certified Loan Packager. Additional information on the USDA 502 Direct Certified Loan Packaging Process can be found here.

The fee to attend this 3-day training is $750. Registration deadline is 4/8/2024 or when the course capacity has been reached. Scholarships are available for those Indigenous organizations within RCAC’s 13-state region. To apply for a  scholarship, please complete the form here.

Read the event flyer here.

Climate Pollution Reduction Grants: Tribes and Territories Competition

$4.6 billion in funding for implementation grants under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program, including the $300 million Tribes and Territories Only Competition to fund policies and programs to cut climate pollution. Application deadline: May 1, 2024

Tribes and Territories Competition Webinar Slides.

Click here for more information.

DOE Offers Tribes $225 Million in Rebates
for Home Electrification and Appliances

The U.S. Department of Energy has released application guidelines for tribal governments to apply for $225 million in funding under the Inflation Reduction Act’s Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR) program. HEAR funds will provide rebates to low- and moderate-income households installing efficient electric technologies.

Rebates for home electrification upgrades range from $840 to $14,000 per household. Rebate amounts vary depending on a household’s income, the total project cost, and the technologies installed.  Multifamily and single-family buildings, including manufactured housing, may be eligible for rebates. Eligible households may be owner-occupied or rented.

Once DOE has approved a tribe’s HEAR application, the tribe may launch its program and begin issuing rebates. Tribal officials can review the published guidance in DOE’s new Administrative and Legal Requirements Document. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and remain open until May 31, 2025.

DOE has also released the final funding amounts individual tribes will receive after DOE approves their applications, as well as an explanation of how it allocated the funds.

Tribal government stakeholders with questions about the requirements and related documentation should contact DOE at irahomerebates@hq.doe.gov.

Laguna Homeowner’s Assistance Fund Program
Now Open to All Tribes of New Mexico

Laguna Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) program provides financial assistance to income-eligible households experiencing financial hardship associated with the COVID-19 health crisis. If your income was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and you are having difficulties paying on or behind on your mortgage or home loan, or in forbearance, you may qualify for assistance. Any enrolled member of a Tribe in the state of New Mexico who is paying a mortgage, a home loan, or taxes on your primary residence and meets US Department of Treasury qualifications may apply. Not only does his funding help with mortgages or home loans, but it can also help with home costs that were impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic.

What can it help pay for?

• Past due payments, including payments in forbearance.
• Property taxes
• Homeowner fees and dues
• Mortgage Reinstatement
• Utility costs
• Approved minor home repairs

Contact Lisa Bautista, HAF Specialist, with questions: (505) 552-6430 EXT. 7010, lisab@lagunahousing.org. Click here for the announcement.

Native Learning Center (NLC) Free Webinars

RCAC Housing Counseling Summit
Salt Lake City, August 13-15, 2024

This conference will provide networking opportunities with housing counselors nationwide. There will be three days of classes offered. Each class session is four hours. Participants will be able to attend more than one class.

Salt Lake City is a very walkable city with many great restaurants and attractions. Our accommodations and classes will be at the Embassy Suites which has many restaurants and shops close by. It is also approx. 12 miles from the airport. Breakfast will be provided at no cost each morning to registered guests.

Registration and scholarship information coming soon.

The conference is free for Tribal housing and economic development professionals.

For project partners who don’t fall under this category but are interested in sponsoring or attending the event, please contact conference@travois.com.

Stay tuned for registration details and hotel information in the summer!

Santo Domingo Tribal Housing Authority
is Requesting Proposals from Qualified
Certified Public Accounting  Firms

Santo Domingo Tribal Housing Authority (SDTHA) is requesting proposals from qualified Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firms to conduct a programmatic and financial audit for the Domingo Limited Liability Limited Partnership (Domingo LLLP) Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) project located on the Santo Domingo Pueblo. The qualified firm must be experienced in tax credit compliance. Click here for the RFP.

SDTHA is seeking proposals from qualified Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firms to conduct a programmatic and financial audit for Indian Housing Authorities or Tribally Designated Housing Entities as defined in the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA) of 1996. The qualified firm must be experienced in tax credit compliance as well. Click here for the RFP.

Pueblo of Acoma Housing Authority (PAHA)
Seeking Executive Director

Under the direction of the PAHA Board of Commissioners, the Executive Director is responsible for directing, controlling, planning, and organizing the overall administration, fiscal management, and the total operational function of the PAHA. Furthermore, as the Chief Executive of the PAHA, this position has full responsibility in managing the PAHA in an efficient, economical, ethical, and business manner.

For more information or a full position description contact the PAHA at (505) 552-7528 or by email at paha-hr@acomahousing.org. 

Read the Vacancy Announcement here.

The Klamath Tribes
Seeking Housing Deputy Director

The Housing Deputy Director will assist in the administration, management, and delivery of all Tribal housing programs, services and properties The Klamath Tribes Housing Department is responsible for.

Review the Job Description and Application.

Navajo Housing Authority
Job Opportunities

The Navajo Housing Authority (NHA) has several employment opportunities available.  Please visit the NHA website for more information and instructions on how to apply.

Click here for the complete list of opportunities.

Some of the positions available:

• Compliance Analyst
• Development Coordinator
• Development Manager
• Division Director
• Fiscal Analyst
• Fiscal Specialist
• Fiscal Technician
• Housing Coordinator
• Housing Specialist
• Housing Technician
• IT Analyst
• IT Specialist
• Maintenance Supervisor
• Sr. Development Coordinator
• Utility Specialist

Nhahr@hoogan.org

www.navajohousingauthority.org/jobs.html

928-729-6623

Nambe Pueblo Housing Entity (NPHE)
Seeking Executive Director

The Nambe Pueblo Housing Entity (NPHE) is recruiting for the position of the Executive Director. The position administers federal funding sources to carry out affordable housing activities and manages various housing initiatives for the Nambe Pueblo community. The position reports to the Board of Directors of the NPHE. The NPHE is located on the Pueblo of Nambe between Santa Fe and Espanola, New Mexico. Interested candidates must turn in an application with a cover letter, resume, and submit to a background check and a drug test. For a copy of the Job Position and application, contact NPHE at (505) 455-0158 or adam@nphe.net. Indian preference applies to this position and all available positions at NPHE.

Click here for the Job Announcement.

The New Mexico Tribal Housing Coalition

The New Mexico Tribal Housing Coalition (the “Coalition”) has grown to include more than 400 participants throughout New Mexico and the U.S. who, in addition to addressing housing issues, have the expertise to take on other tribal housing-related topics including economic development, sustainability, infrastructure and health. The Coalition has become a national leader for all tribal housing-related development. The Coalition meets several times each year, typically in different tribal communities to discuss issues and successes and provide resources and technical assistance.

Their work is primarily as a convener of individuals dedicated to advancing homeownership on tribal trust lands. They organize quarterly meetings, a site visit, webinars, training, and informal project resource reviews. The next upcoming event is in March for Mortgage Lending on Tribal Trust Lands.

For more information, click here.

Fannie Mae’s Disaster Response Network (DRN)

Fannie Mae is committed to assisting homeowners and communities affected by disasters. We can help you navigate the challenging disaster recovery process with resources like our Disaster Response Network. Anyone can call the DRN, renters or homeowners, and they do not need to have a direct tie to a Fannie Mae property or loan. Fannie Mae’s Disaster Response Network™ offers free support for eligible homeowners from HUD-approved housing advisors, including:

• Personalized recovery assessment and action plan
• Assistance filing claims (i.e., FEMA, insurance, and Small Business Administration)
• Help working with your mortgage servicer on payment relief options
• Access to Clearpoint’s* Project Porchlight Online and its tools and resources
• Ongoing check-ins to help ensure a successful recovery

CALL 877-833-1746 to access the Disaster Response Network or other available resources. People impacted by a disaster may also
receive help from:

• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): www.hud.gov
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): www.disasterassistance.gov
• American Red Cross: 1-800-733-2767

English Flyer

Spanish Flyer

Call, Text or Message 988
For Mental Wellness
FREE & Confidential

A behavioral health crisis needs a behavioral health response. 988 was established to improve access to crisis services in a way that meets our country’s growing crisis behavioral health care needs. 988 will provide easier access to related behavioral health crisis resources, which are distinct from 911 (where the focus is on dispatching Emergency Medical Services, fire, and police as needed).

Reasons to call 988:

• Need information or referrals for local community services?
• Feeling sad, confused, or angry?
• Worried about your safety or someone you know?
• Service member or veteran & their families in need.
• Worried about alcohol or drug use or abuse.
• Have something on your mind that you want to talk over.

988 NM Crisis Support            988nmcrisissupport           https://988nm.org

Arizona Economic Recovery Center
FREE Grant Assistance to AZ Tribes

The Arizona Economic Recovery Center is available to assist in winning more federal grants and to benefit local tribal economies. To date, we have helped to win $32.9 million in new grants.

 HUD/ONAP and NAIHC
Training and News

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News

• Section 184 Indian Housing Loan Guarantee Program – Final Rule Published
• NAHASDA Fact Sheet
• Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Group Education Materials
• HCA Guide for Delivering Group Education on Emergency and Disaster Preparedness
• Digital Equity RFC Listening Sessions Federal Register Notice
• New High-Speed Internet Guide Highlights Unprecedented Funding to Support Underserved Communities
• FY24 Indian Housing Block Grant Estimates
• FY2023 Income Limit Guidance
• Tribal/Interagency Environmental Streamlining Toolkit (TIES)
• New High-Speed Internet Guide Highlights Unprecedented Funding to Support Underserved Communities
• CoC Program Resources for Tribal Communities:  Offers resources to assess whether the CoC Program supports community priorities and activities.

Training

• NAIHC Training and Technical Assistance Opportunities – NAIHC offers a variety of training options specific to the needs of the Indian housing industry. NAIHC provides both on- and off-site technical assistance free of charge at the request of any tribe or tribal housing entity who receives Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) funding under the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-determination Act (NAHASDA). For more information click here.
• CARES Act Module 5: Expediting CARES & ARP Projects while Maintaining Compliance Virtual Training: April 2, 10:00am – 12:00pm, MT
• Environmental Record Review (ERR) Virtual Training: April 2-4, 8:30am – 4:30pm, AKDST
• Introduction to Financial Management & Audit Preparation Virtual Training: April 8, 8:30am – 3:30pm, AKDST
• Contract & Procurement Administration: Clearwater River Casino & Lodge, Lewiston, ID: April 9-10
• Basic Financial Management & Audit Preparation Virtual Training: April 9-11, 8:30am – 3:30pm, AKDST
• Property Maintenance Management Virtual Training: April 23-25, 9:00am – 4:00pm, MT
• NAHASDA Essentials Virtual Training: April 29-May 1, 8:30am – 3:30pm, AK
  
• ARP Act Final Reporting & Closeout Virtual Training: April 30, 10:00am – 12:00pm, ET

Click here for all Training Opportunities

AMERIND News and Information

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Careers at AMERIND
AMERIND is searching for exceptional individuals interested in the success of our mission and the well-being of their client base. To find a list of current open positions, please click here.

Free online COVID-19 Safety Training!
Please call an AMERIND Safety Team member at 505-404-5000 to schedule.

AMERIND Safety Brochure

Safety Resources

Firewise Poster
How to Prepare Your Home for Wildfire

Covid-19 Checklist
Checklist for Reopening the workplace

Laguna Housing Development and Management Enterprise (LHDME) to Build 20 Townhomes and Community Space

The Laguna Housing Development and Management Enterprise (LHDME) held a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, for a $15 million affordable housing development on the Laguna Pueblo in Laguna, New Mexico.

The project, referred to as Laguna #3, will include the new construction of 20 townhomes in three separate buildings, an attached community building and playground areas. The project is targeted to and intentionally designed for families with children. The site layout is unique with the three townhome buildings and a centralized community space all opening toward the community amenities.

Construction is beginning in early 2023 and expected to be complete in fall 2024.

Read the full Press Release, click here.

Healthy Housing for Native Communities
The Role of Architecture in Fighting COVID-19

Pueblo of Acoma Housing Authority
To Build New 30-unit
Multifamily Development

The Pueblo of Acoma Housing Authority (PAHA) will build a $7.5 million multifamily development on the Acoma Indian Reservation in Pueblo of Acoma, N.M. The new development will include 30 housing units, a community building and an outdoor recreation area for its community members.

“The Low Income Housing Tax Credit allowed us to create a development that will increase opportunity and strengthen the social and economic health of our community,” said Floyd Tortalita, executive director of PAHA. “We are happy to announce that new homes and amenities are coming to Pueblo of Acoma.”

Read the full Press Release here.

TOKA Homes #3 honored with Charles L. Edson Tax Credit Excellence Award

TOKA Homes #3 is a 2020 recipient of the Charles L. Edson Tax Credit Excellence Award (Edson Awards) in the Rural category. Administered by the Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition, the Edson Awards recognize affordable housing developments and organizations that have demonstrated especially impactful use of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC).

Developed by Tohono O’odham Ki:Ki Association, TOKA Homes III provides 38 new affordable homes in the San Xavier District of the Tohono O’odham Nation in Tucson, AZ. To make this development possible, LIHTCs were awarded by the Arizona Department of Housing, resulting in $8.7 million provided by American Express and syndicated by Red Stone Equity Partners. Travois served as the consultant and architect and Kappcon served as the general contractor.

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