From Heidi at Oweesta.org Wed Apr 1 10:02:47 2009 From: Heidi at Oweesta.org (Heidi Davis) Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2009 08:02:47 -0600 Subject: [CircleUp] Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship: Now Accepting Applications Message-ID: <82182B01DBD600448F4C7D2631BA1BFE637828@SERVER1.fnoc.internal> THE COCA-COLA FIRST GENERATION SCHOLARSHIP is offered to American Indian students who are the first in their immediate family to pursue a higher education at a tribal college or university. The deadline for applications is May 31, 2009. Learn more at http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1563. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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This training is being offered as part of the technical assistance services to the Santo Domingo Tribe through the Native Financial Skills Initiative, which is a three-day instructor training and certification program to help Native organizations establish and sustain financial education programs in their communities. May 5th - 7th, 2009 Amerind Risk Management Corporation 502 Cedar Drive Santa Ana Pueblo, NM $25 per person The three day training will address: * An introduction to the Building Native Communities: Financial Skills for Families curriculum * Effective training techniques and resources * Financial education program development planning Upon completion of the training, participants will be prepared to successfully pass the Building Native Communities certification exam to become certified financial education trainers. There will be a cost of $25 per person to attend the training and participants are responsible for their own travel costs. Applicants must agree to send at least two and up to four participants. For more information, contact Vickie K. Oldman-John with Oweesta at Vickie at oweesta.org or (505) 896-6786. Applications are available by clicking the link below and must be submitted to Adrianne Brave Heart by email at Adrianne at oweesta.org or by fax at (605) 342-3771. Deadline for applications is Friday, April 3, 2009. Applicants will be selected and notified by April 10, 2009. Adrianne Brave Heart Financial Education & Asset Building Specialist Oweesta Corporation 910 5th St. Suite 101 Rapid City, SD 57701 adrianne at oweesta.org Phone: 605-342-3770 Fax: 605-342-3771 "Developing Native Assets ~ Building Native Communities" -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: /pipermail/circleup_lists.ournativecircle.org/attachments/20090401/bd2bab2c/attachment-0001.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The federal representatives will provide participating Tribes with a summary of which grants and funding are available from their respective agencies or departments. At the conclusion of the federal presentation, questions will be taken via email. Please send your questions to IGA at who.eop.gov. On the first call last week, we had very high participation and now we must change to an email format to ensure maximum participation. Please email your questions prior to the call, or during the call and we will take a few minutes at the end to read some of the questions for agencies to respond. Below is the tentative agenda. As a reminder, this is a call for community leaders and is closed press. Email: media_affairs at who.eop.gov if you have press related inquiries. Conference Call Agenda April 7, 2009 3:00 p.m. - 4:10 p.m. 3:00 Welcome and Introduction 3:02 ARRA and communication with lobbyists - Norman Eisen 3:05 Department of Agriculture - Lindsay Daschle 3:15 Department of Energy - Albert Petrasek 3:25 Environmental Protection Agency - Jeff Besougloff 3:35 Department of the Treasury - Chris James 3:45 Department of Labor - Evangeline Campbell 3:55 Question and Answer Please let us know whether you will be participating in the conference call by responding to IGA at who.eop.gov. Conference Call info for April 7, 2009 at 3 PM Eastern Standard Time Teleconference Dial-In Number: Participant: (866) 254-5934 NO PARTICIPATION CODE IS NEEDED. We look forward to sharing this information with you and answering your questions. Sincerely, Jodi Gillette Deputy Associate Director White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs IGA at who.eop.gov -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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These funds are part of $4 billion in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) funds managed by the Justice Department to assist tribal, state, and local law enforcement and for other criminal justice activities that help to prevent crime and improve the criminal and juvenile justice systems in the United States. This funding will support the creation of jobs and provide much needed resources for states and local communities. Of the $248 million in Recovery Act funding available for Tribes, $225 million is available for Correctional Facilities on Tribal Lands grants, $20.8 million for Indian Tribal Government grants, and $2.8 million for Tribal Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions grants. In addition to these funds, Tribes are also eligible to apply for several Department of Justice Recovery Act competitive grant programs that are available to states, local governments and other entities depending upon the eligibility requirements in the solicitations. Application, registration and deadline information are available on the Department's website at http://www.usdoj.gov/recovery . Click here for the DOJ's Tribal Recovery Act Fact Sheet. Read more... HEALTH HHS Releases Formula Block Grantees HHS has released a list of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act formula block grantees including the recipient's name, the funding notification and the funding description. For additional information, visit: http://www.hhs.gov/recovery/reports/blockgrants/bg03-27-2009.html ACF Releases Tribal TANF Policy Announcement and Program Instruction Tribal TANF programs are eligible to receive additional funding allocated through the Administration on Children & Families (ACF). Federally recognized tribes currently operating a TANF program are eligible to apply for grants made available by the Recovery Act. ACF has released a Policy Announcement and Program Instruction on accessing the Recovery funds. Tribes operating TANF programs under Department of the Interior (DOI) administered PL 102-477 may need to spend some extra time working on the ACF requirements in order to qualify for grant application. DOI and ACF have distinctly opposing reporting requirements. NCAI is working with both agencies to find an amenable resolution to these ongoing issues. Press Release: Recovery Act Provides $5 Billion to Assist Needy Families Program Instruction: Temporary Modification of the TANF Caseload Reduction Credit Policy Announcement: The Emergency Fund For TANF Programs EDUCATION Department of Education Releases Guidance on ARRA Funds The U.S. Department of Education has posted on its Recovery web site http://www.ed.gov/recovery a number of documents providing implementation guidance on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), including: . State Fiscal Stabilization Fund cover letter (with an overview of data metrics), application, and guidance; . Title I, Part A guidance; . IDEA, Part B guidance; . IDEA, Part C fact sheet and guidance; . Vocational Rehabilitation State Grants fact sheet and guidance; and . Independent Living Programs fact sheet and guidance. The Department has also announced which offices will be taking the lead in implementing ARRA distributions: . State Fiscal Stabilization Fund - Office of Elementary and Secondary Education . Incentive Grants to States - Office of Elementary and Secondary Education . Teacher Quality Partnership Grants - Office of Innovation and Improvement. Department of Education Statement on American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Services The Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) ARRA funds were appropriated for states to carry out the Vocational Rehabilitation Services program under part B of title I of the Rehabilitation Act. The American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Services (AIVRS) program is authorized under Title I, Part C of the Rehabilitation Act; therefore, the AIVRS program will not receive funding under the ARRA. However, the VR regulations at 34 CFR 361.30 require each State VR agency to provide VR services to American Indians with disabilities living in the state to the same extent that it provides VR services to other populations of individuals in the state. Furthermore, 34 CFR 361.24(c) requires each State VR agency to enter into formal cooperative agreements with AIVRS grantees in the state that describe the strategies for collaboration and coordination of VR services to American Indians with disabilities. Given these requirements, the Department anticipates that the expenditure of VR ARRA funds will be used to benefit American Indians with disabilities. For additional information, click here. OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS Interim Rules Issued Regarding Contracting Requirements under the Stimulus; Comments Requested On March 31, five interim rules that amend the Federal Acquisition Regulations and implement new requirements of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act related to federal contracting were published in the Federal Register. These interim rules were agreed to by the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council. They relate to Buy American requirements for construction material, whistleblower protections, publicizing contract actions, reporting requirements, and GAO/IG access to contracts. All interim rules became effective on March 31, 2009. Comments are requested on these interim rules, which should be submitted before June 1, 2009. Stimulus News Missoula receiving stimulus money Montana News Station Communities and Indian Tribes all across Montana will soon get their pieces of the $15.5 million federal stimulus money to create jobs and support conservation projects. The funding is part of the recently passed Jobs Bill that Senators Max Baucus and Jon Tester helped write, voted for and supported. Read more... City mulls ideas for spending its 'green' funding News 12 Phoenix Cathedral City is among the Coachella Valley cities and Indian tribes that will receive more than $2.5 million from federal economic stimulus funds to become more energy efficient. The money is part of $352 million awarded to California governments and tribes to fund activities from retrofitting homes and businesses and replacing traffic lights to improving building codes and capturing greenhouse gases from landfills. Read more... State, Local and Tribal Governments to Receive $168.8 Million in Stimulus Funds WCTV TALLAHASSEE - Governor Charlie Crist today announced the allocation of more than $168 million in federal economic stimulus funds to state and local governments through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program. Under this program the federal government will provide grants to local governments, states, territories and Indian tribes to fund projects that reduce energy use, greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy efficiency. Read more... Tribes also getting stimulus money from DOE DENVER (AP) - The Colorado energy office is getting $9.6 million of the $42.6 million in federal stimulus money headed to Colorado to help reduce energy use and fossil fuel emissions, and to improve energy efficiency. The money is from the U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program. Twenty cities and 10 counties in Colorado also are getting money from the program. The department said Thursday that the Southern Ute Indian Tribe of the Southern Ute Reservation and the Ute Mountain Tribe of the Ute Mountain Reservation in the Four Corners area also will receive money. Read more... Arizona transit to get $101 million from stimulus BizJournal Arizona is line for close to $101 million in stimulus funding for mass transit projects under the federal economic plan. That $101 million does not include another $17 million in transit stimulus money that will be sent to American Indian communities, several of which are based in Arizona. Read more... Webinar TODAY!: Funding for Correctional Facilities on Tribal Lands Program Monday, April 6 at 3:30 p.m. EASTERN Call-in #: (866) 379-3045 Conference ID #: 93107949 CLICK HERE to join the meeting. NCAI will host a webinar on the Department of Justice's Correctional Facilities on Tribal Lands Program, which received $225 million in the Recovery Act. Tribes who are interested in constructing or renovating a facility should join us for a conversation with the DOJ about the application process for these funds. CLICK HERE for more information about the program. Upcoming Conference: Renewable Energy Business Development for Tribes April 21-23, 2009 Renaissance Denver Hotel 3801 Quebec Street Denver, CO 80207 303-800-1314 The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has planned a weekend conference in Denver to help tribal leaders and staff understand the range of energy efficiency and renewable energy opportunities that exist within their communities. Workshops will aim to identify the business structures, financing methods and legal and institutional frameworks needed to help participants understand the complexities of tribally owned energy projects and provide tools for tribal project development. No registration fee is being charged, but advance registration is required. To register, please complete one of the following registration forms on our website, and return it to Victoria DeHerrera via e-mail victoria.deherrera at go.doe.gov or fax to 303-275-4788. NCAI Stimulus Site Reorganized: Find new area-specific agency notices, events and news at your go-to resource for information on tribal stimulus funds. www.ncai.org/stimulus Join Our Mailing List Want the most up-to-date information about the economic stimulus in Indian Country? Please join our mailing list to access: * Upcoming webinars, training and meetings * Important bulletins * Valuable resource materials from NCAI and its partners * Much more! 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At least three positions will be filled. T&TA specialists will be responsible for providing technical assistance and will serve as trainers for various courses that NAIHC offers to Indian Housing professionals. To be considered for these positions, applicants must have extensive experience in Indian housing program management and possess a thorough working knowledge of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA) and precursor Indian housing programs, including provisions of the 1937 Housing Act; have excellent communication, presentation, and research skills; and be highly motivated self-starters. Extensive travel is required. T&TA position locations are negotiable. Application deadline: April 24th 2009 If you, or someone you know, is interested in working for the only national organization that is solely devoted to promoting the housing interests of Native Americans, please review the attached qualifications and application process document and submit an application by the close of business on Friday, April 24, 2009. The application package must be sent to the attention of Lena Duncan, Administrative Officer at NAIHC. Lena's email address is lduncan at naihc.net, and her phone number 202-454-0913. Please contact Ms. Duncan if you have any questions. Sincerely, Dennis Daniels Dennis Daniels Deputy Executive Director National American Indian Housing Council 50 F St. NW., Suite 3300 Washington, DC 20001 202-454-0912 (Direct Line) 703-380-8047 (Cell Phone) 800-284-9165 (Toll Free) 202-789-1758 (Fax) http://www.naihc.net -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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This call will serve as a forum for potential certification applicants to ask questions of CDFI Fund staff about becoming a certified Native CDFI. It is targeted toward those emerging entities that are looking to apply for certification within this next calendar year. The date and instructions for accessing the next conference call are outlined below. Date: Tuesday, April 14th 2009 3 pm - 4:30 pm (ET) Instructions: To access the conference call, participants need to call (202) 927-2255 and enter in the pin number 315646. No prior registration is necessary. As part of the NACA Program, the CDFI Fund certifies organizations as Native community development financial institutions - or Native CDFIs. Among other benefits, CDFI certification allows applicants to apply for Financial Assistance through the NACA Program. These organizations provide financing and related services to Native Communities. To become certified, an organization must: 1) Be a legal entity; 2) Have an eligible primary mission; 3) Be a financing entity; 4) Serve an eligible Target Market; 5) Be accountable to the Target Market; 6) Provide corresponding Development Services, and 7) Not be controlled by a government entity. ________________________________________ Chasity K. Savage, BBA, MA Program & Financial Analyst CDFI Fund - Native Initiatives 601 13th St, NW Suite 200 South Washington, DC 20005 202.622.9546 (w) 202.622.8728 (f) savagec at cdfi.treas.gov Logan Anderson Manager, Institution Development Oweesta Corporation 910 5th Street, Ste. 101 Rapid City, SD 57701 w: 605.342.3770 f: 605.342.3771 e: logan at oweesta.org www.oweesta.org www.ournativecircle.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: /pipermail/circleup_lists.ournativecircle.org/attachments/20090407/5b58937d/attachment.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Oweesta Logo NEWS FROM OWEESTA Spring 2009 Issue In This Issue Stimulus Provides Over $2B For Tribes <> :: Northern Shores Loan Fund <> :: Oweesta's Clinton Global Initiative Commitment <> :: Upcoming Events <> Message From The CEO Elsie Meeks Hello Stewart, Welcome to the ?first-ever? newsletter from Oweesta! There is so much news and so many changes going on in the country and in Native communities today, not to mention at Oweesta, the staff and I felt it was about time we launch a quarterly newsletter to provide timely and important information to our clients, partners, supporters, and others on topics relevant to all of our efforts to transform Native economies. We have three goals we hope to achieve with our newsletters- first is to share with you the latest news from the Native community development field; second is sharing the many successes and challenges overcome by our clients as they develop their institutions and programs as a way of helping and inspiring others on their own path of development; and third is to share the many new and exciting things happening at Oweesta. We hope you will find our articles informative and useful and will look forward to receiving them in your inbox! As many of you already know, Oweesta?s mission is to provide opportunities for Native people to develop assets and create wealth by assisting in the establishment of strong, permanent institutions and programs, contributing to economic independence and strengthening sovereignty for all Native communities. This mission and this work has never been more important than it is now. In these uncertain economic times, there are many challenges, yet also many opportunities, and Native people must believe that they have the right and responsibility to create wealth for their families and, thereby, their communities. That is the very essence of our mission and it is one I strongly, strongly believe in, which leads me to my next very important point. In the coming months, as some of you already know, I may be leaving Oweesta to work as the USDA Director of Rural Development for South Dakota. Senator Tim Johnson put his faith in me and recommended me to President Obama. As I wait for the Senate to confirm my official nomination, I will continue in my present role at Oweesta, one that I love. Leaving Oweesta may be the hardest decision I have ever made. I probably don?t need to tell anyone that Oweesta is a fantastic organization. We have a tremendous staff that will carry this work forward. My intention and hope is that even though I will leave Oweesta, this mission will be with me in my new position and for the rest of my life. Sincerely, Elsie Meeks President & CEO, Oweesta :: Oweesta is dedicated to developing Native assets and building Native communitites. To find out more about our products and services, click the links below. Training and Technical Assistance in: CDFI Development Financial Education Individual Development Accounts Entrepreneurship & Enterprise Development Credit Union Development :: Oweesta Loan Products :: Research, Policy & Advocacy :: I want to Donate to Oweesta. Let us know what topics you'd like to see in future issues of "News From Oweesta". Send Us Your Feedback Native Communities Receive Much Needed Funds From Stimulus Bill $8 Million Designated for Native Initiatives of the CDFI Fund February 17, 2009 marked a day of celebration and hope for a brighter economic future for Native communities across the country as President Obama signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Of the $787 billion intended to provide a stimulus to the U.S. economy, close to $2.5 billion is dedicated to Indian tribes and Native communities and of that, $8 million is designated for the Native Initiatives of the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The CDFI Fund as a whole received $100 million in the Stimulus Bill, with $90 million for the main CDFI Program and $2 million for administrative expenses for the CDFI Fund. According to a statement made by Donna Gambrell, Director of the CDFI Fund, ?The fact that the CDFI Fund is included in this significant legislation is an important recognition by Congress that the CDFI Fund plays a vital role in promoting economic revitalization in our Nation?s most distressed communities.? In the past the CDFI Fund?s annual budget was regularly cut at one point it was virtually eliminated. Continue Reading Article On the Tip of the Mitt: Northern Shores Loan Fund Insight to One Native CDFI?s Journey to Success Northern Shores Loan Fund (NSLF) just closed its first two loans and there is cause for celebration. NSLF is the new Native CDFI spin-off of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians (Odawa) also known as the Waganakising Odawak, in Northern Michigan. This is a huge milestone for the NSLF and the Odawa to reach, but it has not been easy getting here. Their journey up to this point has been one of incremental success, full of desire, perseverance, challenges overcome, and aspirations realized. The economic conditions within the Odawa Reservation and adjacent service areas are much like that of other Native communities throughout the United States ? high unemployment rates, poverty rates over the state and national averages, and low levels of financial literacy. For most lenders in the financial industry this would be perceived as a risky area and not one with which they would like to develop a relationship, but surprisingly it is the perfect environment in which a Native CDFI could thrive and make a significant impact. Continue Reading Article Oweesta Pledges Long-Term Commitment to Native Economic Growth Clinton Global Initiative Commitment Empowers Native Communities CALL TO ACTION! JOIN US IN OUR EFFORTS TO TRANSFORM NATIVE ECONOMIES! In a new 10-year ?Commitment to Action? made to the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI), Oweesta is promising fulfillment of our mission to assist Native communities with building assets for the future and creating an environment in which First Americans achieve true economic sovereignty. Through the development of new loan products, programs, services and online resources, we will broaden our reach to Native communities and people throughout the U.S. and assist with the development of asset building institutions, programs and systems to address poverty and education issues. By creating new, innovative and unique financial products and capacity building services for Native communities in the areas of institution, program and systems development during this 10-year period Oweesta expects to: * Incorporate 80 new Native CDFIs; * Establish 400 new financial education programs in Native communities; * Certify 300 new financial education trainers; and * Facilitate 100 new loans to Native CDFIs and related institutions. Continue Reading Article Upcoming Events Financial Education Instructor Training For Native Communities April 21-23, 2009 Anchorage, AK This is a three-day instructor training and certification program to help Native organizations establish and sustain financial education programs in their communities. Click here for more information and to download an application. Financial Education Instructor Training For Native Communities May 5-7, 2009 Santa Ana Pueblo, NM This is a three-day instructor training and certification program to help Native organizations establish and sustain financial education programs in their communities. Click here for more information and to download an application. National American Indian Housing Council Annual Conference May 12-14, 2009 New Orleans, LA Oweesta will be facilitating a track of financial education and asset building sessions as well as a session on community development financial institutions (CDFIs)at NAIHC's Annual Convention and Trade Show. Click here for more information. You are receiving this email because you signed up for the Oweesta mailing list on our website. Thank you for your interest and support in Oweesta. If you no longer wish to receive emails from us, click on the Unsubscribe link below. Unsubscribe stewart at oweesta.org from this list. 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Special consideration will be given to applicants demonstrating Tribal affiliation and experience working with Native American organizations and/or Tribes. CDFI and Economic Development experience preferred. To apply: Please submit resume and cover letter along with salary requirements to info at oweesta.org or mail to: Attn: Sheila White Horse, First Nations Oweesta Corporation, 910 5th Street, Suite 101, Rapid City, SD 57701. To review a full copy of the Position Description, please visit Oweesta's website, http://www.oweesta.org/about/employment . -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: /pipermail/circleup_lists.ournativecircle.org/attachments/20090408/5a66ff43/attachment-0001.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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See conference info below: Mobilizing Rural Communities: The Northern Plains Initiative Conference October 8 & 9, 2009 Pre-Conference, Asset Development Strategies through Individual Development Accounts and Free Tax Assistanace Programs October 7, 2009 Developing thriving and sustainable communities by sharing best practices and unleashing the power of relationships. Mobilizing Rural Communities: the Northern Plains Initiative Conference is the next step in a multiple year investment from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation in building economic equality across the Northern Plains region (Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming). While our region is vast and 'frontier' (392,689 square miles with 2,793,021 residents), the same ideals, dreams, hopes and values are shared over coffee in hometown cafes and echoed during group discussions in large conference rooms. We all want a region where people have the opportunity to thrive in the community they choose where diversity is cherished, the environment is respected, and where community pride leads to rooted generations. Building upon a series of community meetings and conversations across the region beginning in 2006, the conference serves as a forum where opportunities in rural communities are explored and strategies are identified to achieve them. The conference is for those engaged in efforts to create economic equity and build thriving communities. Participants will expand their knowledge of how to use a systems approach for developing capacity at the local community level, and the efficacy of building regional partnerships for greater economic equality. About the Participants Mobilizing Rural Communities: The Northern Plains Initiative Conference is for people who represent all facets of rural life in the Northern Plains - community and economic development organizations, activists, coalitions, associations, community service providers, policy makers, government agencies, and funders. About the Conference The shared vision of thriving rural communities in which our children and grandchildren choose to live and are able to succeed doesn't stop at borders, and our rural populations cannot accomplish this in isolation. Mobilizing Rural Communities: the Northern Plains Initiative Conference brings together community organizations that are critical to achieving the vision. To facilitate and encourage generative dialogue and sharing of best practices, the conference is set up around four tracks: Policy The Legislative process substantially impacts life in rural communities. Understanding legislative procedures, the effects of policy, at the local, state and federal levels, and the power of civic engagement and coalition building in effecting policy change in the region Programs Models that build on learning networks sharing best practices have achieved success all of the country. Participants will share examples and learn about tools that have significantly impacted opportunities in rural communities Communications Effective communication and learning to tell your story develops grassroots coalitions and fosters successful relationships with funders and stakeholders. Learn how to jump into the connected age and utilize social marketing to build your organization and efforts. Systems Thinking and Organizational Learning A framework that is based on the belief that parts of a system are better understood by their relationship to each other rather than in isolation. Learn about this powerful approach to organizational sustainability and success and explore ways to use shared vision and team learning to create the community environment you envision. How to Participate The conference is an opportunity for people from diverse backgrounds to unite for the common cause of advocating and implementing strategies that will help build a strong and healthy region. We are currently accepting applications from individuals and organizations interested in sharing programs, activities and tools that will contribute to the body of systems and resources for participants to take away and use in the region. Submissions will be accepted until Friday, May 15, 2009. Conference registration information will be available April 15, 2009 at www.plainstalk.org. For more information contact Leah Noel at lnoel at ruraldynamics.org or call (406) 454-5705. 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A total of $63 million in FA awards will be made - $55 million under the FY 2009 supplemental funding round of the CDFI Program and $8 million under the FY 2009 supplemental funding Round of the NACA Program. The supplemental funding rounds are made possible due to additional appropriations received by the CDFI Fund through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the Recovery Act). FA awards made through the initial FY 2009 funding rounds of these two programs will be made using Recovery Act resources; FA applications for those awards are currently being reviewed. FA awards made through the supplemental FY 2009 funding rounds will be made using funds appropriated to the CDFI Fund through the FY 2009 omnibus appropriations act. The CDFI Fund anticipates that the NOFAs that govern the supplemental rounds will be published in the Federal Register on or around Thursday, April 23, 2009. CDFIs that applied for and/or received Technical Assistance only awards for FY 2009 will be permitted to apply for FA funding under the supplemental funding rounds. Applicants that have already submitted applications for FA awards in FY 2009 do not need to re-submit in the supplemental round (unless the initial round application was rejected). An applicant that receives a FA award in the initial round may not also receive one in the supplemental funding round. Application Deadlines The application deadline for the supplemental funding round of the FY 2009 CDFI Program and the FY 2009 NACA Program is 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, May 27, 2009. Application Materials View Application Materials for the FY 2009 supplemental funding round of the CDFI Program . View Application Materials for the FY 2009 supplemental funding round of the NACA Program . 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This timely conference will provide a rare opportunity to learn about effective strategies for today and contribute to the credit union vision for the sustainable financial system of tomorrow - a system that puts people before profit. The conference program is packed with educational sessions and networking opportunities. Three workshop tracks will focus on critical topics for credit unions today: * Help for Homeowners will include information on how credit unions can access affordable, government guaranteed mortgage loan programs and professional counseling services to help members get through the current crisis, mitigate losses and achieve sustainable homeownership. * Tips for Tough Times will include both strategies for survival and opportunities for credit unions to grow among emerging markets in this turbulent economy * Working with the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund will include detailed workshops with senior CDFI Fund staff on federal certification and grant programs that can help credit unions benefit from this unmatched source of capital for community development finance. The conference also includes a high-energy bonus track for Youth Credit Union Programs. I have enclosed a copy of the conference brochure to assist you and your members in planning. To stay up to date with our constantly expanding program and for easy and secure online registration, please visit our web site: www.cdcu.coop . We know how the economy has affected everyone, which is why we have kept our conference rates as low as possible. As a special incentive, members of the XXX League are invited to register for the conference at the discounted member rate. Those planning to join us in June are encouraged to register now and make hotel reservations as soon as possible to lock-in our highly discounted rates. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Valerie Harrison, Program Officer, at vharrison at cdcu.coop, or (800) 437-8711 x218. We hope to see you in Phoenix! Sincerely yours, Clifford N. Rosenthal President / CEO "Yes, We Must!" -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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With funding provided by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, Oweesta is launching the second year of the South Dakota Native Financial Education Grant that will award three mini-grants in the amount of $2,000 each to Native organizations delivering financial education training and/or homebuyer education to Native people in the state of South Dakota. Elsie Meeks, president and CEO of Oweesta comments, "Financial education and homebuyer education are essential elements in building strong Native communities. We are pleased to offer the second round of the South Dakota Native Financial Education Grant to support and expand these efforts in the state of South Dakota. Oweesta thanks the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines for the opportunity and for providing the funding for the grant." Organizations that currently offer or are in the process of finalizing the development of financial education and/or homebuyer education programs are encouraged to apply. The South Dakota Native Financial Education Grant will fund organizations to enhance their programs and increase their ability to effectively deliver training and education in their community. Deadline to apply is May 29, 2008. Please visit http://www.oweesta.org/SDNFEGrant for a program description and application instructions or contact David Fleming with specific questions on this grant at (605) 342-3770 or David at oweesta.org . The four recipients of the first round of the South Dakota Native Financial Education Grant were the Teton Coalition in Rapid City, the Lakota Funds in Kyle, Four Bands Community Fund in Eagle Butte, and the Ponca Economic Development Corporation in Lincoln, Nebraska which serves members of the Ponca Tribe in South Dakota. Grant recipients used the awards in a variety of ways including upgrading their computer and impact data tracking systems, offering additional financial education workshops, purchasing course materials and increasing their outreach efforts. Because of this funding, at least 120 adults as well as middle and high school students participated in financial education and home buyer education courses. ### About Oweesta Oweesta (http://www.oweesta.org ) is a certified Native CDFI intermediary, providing Native communities with loans, investments, technical assistance, training and community development information. Its mission is to provide opportunities for Native people to develop assets and create wealth by assisting in the establishment of strong, permanent institutions and programs, leading to economic independence and strengthening sovereignty for all Native communities. 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Original press release below with changes in application materials link for NACA applicants only (by Circle Up): Treasury's CDFI Fund Opens Supplemental FY 2009 Funding Rounds of CDFI & NACA Programs April 21, 2009 Today, the Treasury Department's Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund issued Notices of Funds Availability (NOFAs) for supplemental FY 2009 funding rounds of its CDFI Program and Native American CDFI Assistance (NACA) Program, thereby inviting applications for Financial Assistance (FA) awards. A total of $63 million in FA awards will be made - $55 million under the FY 2009 supplemental funding round of the CDFI Program and $8 million under the FY 2009 supplemental funding Round of the NACA Program. The supplemental funding rounds are made possible due to additional appropriations received by the CDFI Fund through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the Recovery Act). FA awards made through the initial FY 2009 funding rounds of these two programs will be made using Recovery Act resources; FA applications for those awards are currently being reviewed. FA awards made through the supplemental FY 2009 funding rounds will be made using funds appropriated to the CDFI Fund through the FY 2009 omnibus appropriations act. The CDFI Fund anticipates that the NOFAs that govern the supplemental rounds will be published in the Federal Register on or around Thursday, April 23, 2009. CDFIs that applied for and/or received Technical Assistance only awards for FY 2009 will be permitted to apply for FA funding under the supplemental funding rounds. Applicants that have already submitted applications for FA awards in FY 2009 do not need to re-submit in the supplemental round (unless the initial round application was rejected). An applicant that receives a FA award in the initial round may not also receive one in the supplemental funding round. Application Deadlines The application deadline for the supplemental funding round of the FY 2009 CDFI Program and the FY 2009 NACA Program is 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, May 27, 2009. Application Materials http://www.cdfifund.gov/what_we_do/programs_id.asp?programID=3#2 Questions For more information on the CDFI Program or NACA Program, please contact the CDFI Fund's Office of Policy and Programs by e-mailing cdfihelp at cdfi.treas.gov or by calling (202) 622-6355. ---- Circle Up! Listserve of Our Native Circle (www.ournativecircle.org) The Online Native Community Development Resource Center To post to this listserve send to: circleup at lists.ournativecircle.org To subscribe to this listserve, check archives or manage your account visit: http://lists.ournativecircle.org/mailman/listinfo/circleup_lists.ournativeci rcle.org ---- -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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This session will emphasize grants for Native American Projects but will also address other rental and homeownership project applications. These interactive training sessions will discuss how to utilize our new webbased application as well as new and current policies and procedures. It will also address pertinent administrative issues, and most importantly, successfully increasing affordable housing in your community. Mark your calendar to attend the training session on Thursday, April 30th from 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Best Western Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center Rapid City. The session is free and lunch will be included. Registration can be completed by emailing Curt Heidt at cheidt at fhlbdm.com that you plan on attending. 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CDFI Program staff will discuss the differences between the supplemental FY 2009 funding round and the initial funding round, and be available to answer questions. Schedule * CDFIs with limited experience applying to the CDFI Program. April 23, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. EDT * CDFIs that are loan funds and/or serve rural communities. April 28, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. EDT * CDFIs that are banks, credit unions, and community development venture capital funds. April 28, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. EDT * Native CDFIs. April 30, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. EDT Dial-In Instructions: 1. Dial (202) 927-2255 and follow the voice prompts; 2. At the voice prompt, enter the Conference Code 952112 and press the "#" key; 3. You will be connected to the conference if your Conference Code is correct; and 4. If you are disconnected for any reason, you can re-dial (202) 927-2255 and re-enter the Conference Code 952112. Note: For the consideration of other participants on the conference call, please do not put the conference call on hold. In addition, please use the mute button if background noise on your end might disturb other participants on the line. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: /pipermail/circleup_lists.ournativecircle.org/attachments/20090422/151b82ca/attachment-0001.html From info at ournativecircle.org Fri Apr 24 12:58:17 2009 From: info at ournativecircle.org (Info) Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:58:17 -0600 Subject: [CircleUp] Reminder for Native Housing Workshop... Message-ID: <001601c9c4fd$dd3d93a0$97b8bae0$@org> Learn how to access $10 million in Affordable Housing Grants. Beginning in 2009, all FHLB Des Moines Affordable Housing Program applications will be submitted through a new online grant application form. To prepare you for the upcoming change, we are inviting you to take part in a training session led by the FHLB Des Moines Community Investment Department. This session will emphasize grants for Native American Projects but will also address other rental and homeownership project applications. These interactive training sessions will discuss how to utilize our new webbased application as well as new and current policies and procedures. It will also address pertinent administrative issues, and most importantly, successfully increasing affordable housing in your community. Mark your calendar to attend the training session on Thursday, April 30th from 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Best Western Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center Rapid City. The session is free and lunch will be included. Registration can be completed by emailing Curt Heidt at cheidt at fhlbdm.com that you plan on attending. Curt Heidt, Vice President and Community Investment Officer Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines 801 Walnut, Suite 200 Des Moines, IA 50309-3513 800-544-3452 ext 1175 515-281-1175 cheidt at fhlbdm.com www.fhlbdm.com cell phone 515 229 4948 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: /pipermail/circleup_lists.ournativecircle.org/attachments/20090424/cfb0f348/attachment.html From info at ournativecircle.org Fri Apr 24 15:06:15 2009 From: info at ournativecircle.org (Info) Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:06:15 -0600 Subject: [CircleUp] Updated Invitation For NFEC Policy Briefing on April29 - Call In Number Available! Message-ID: <001b01c9c50f$bf577150$3e0653f0$@org> For those who are not able to join us on Capitol Hill for the NFEC Policy Briefing from 10 - 11:30 am on April 29, we are pleased to announce that the Senate Indian Affairs Committee has provided the opportunity to listen in to the briefing via conference call. If you would like to participate, please send an email to adrianne at oweesta.org to request the conference call number and code. This is not an interactive call; the lines will be muted so you will only be able to listen. Please note: The NFEC Policy Briefing is a presentation by the Native Financial Education Coalition and does not reflect the views and opinions of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee or its Members. For those who plan to attend the briefing in person, please don't forget to RSVP by clicking on the link below. Thanks, Joanna Donohoe Director, Financial Education and Asset Building Oweesta Corporation _____ NFEC Logo.jpg RSVP-Button.gif Contact Joanna Donohoe at Joanna at oweesta.org for more information. NFEC 5th ANNUAL POLICY BRIEFING Wednesday, April 29, 2009 9:30 am - 11:30 am Senate Indian Affairs Committee Hearing Room 628 Dirksen, Washington, D.C. Dear Friends of Native Communities, Please join us April 29, 2009, for the Native Financial Education Coalition's (NFEC) 5th Annual Policy Briefing in the Senate Indian Affairs Committee hearing room at 628 Dirksen, Washington, D.C.. Enjoy coffee and a networking opportunity at 9:30 am, with the formal briefing beginning at 10. This event brings together practitioners, advocates and policymakers to collaborate on ways to expand financial education and asset building opportunities in historically underserved American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities. Held annually to commemorate Financial Literacy Month, this year's briefing presents a timely opportunity to discuss policies that will help to prepare Native consumers to face today's economic times. At the briefing NFEC will release its specific recommendations for policymakers to expand financial education and asset building opportunities for Native people living both on and off-reservation. This briefing is geared toward legislative and executive branch staff as well as representatives from national Native organizations and other financial education providers. Please forward to all who may be interested! Sincerely, cid:image004.png at 01C9B6D4.1F980BF0 Elsie M. Meeks Chair, Native Financial Education Coalition CEO, Oweesta Corporation RSVP-Button.gif Contact Joanna Donohoe at Joanna at oweesta.org for more information. Briefing Agenda 9:30 am Coffee and Networking 10:00 am Welcome and Opening Remarks Elsie Meeks, NFEC Chair Welcome from Event Sponsors Annie E. Casey Foundation Where We've Been and Where We're Going Elsie Meeks, NFEC Chair Presentation of New Study "Borrowed Time: Use of Refund Anticipation Loans Among EITC Filers in Native Communities" Leslie Parish, Center for Responsible Lending Presentation of NFEC Policy Recommendations Tracey Fischer, First Nations Oweesta Corporation 1. Expand Financial Education Opportunities 2. Combat Predatory Lending 3. Increase Utilization of Earned Income Tax Credits 4. Expand Savings Opportunities Financial Education in Action Jacqueline Johnson Pata, National Congress of American Indians Award Presentation to NCAI Tribal Exchange Winners from Mescalero Apache Tribe, By Senator Tom Udall (invited) 11:30 am Closing Remarks Event Sponsors OWEESTAlogo_2C.jpg AEC_logo_new_black.jpg National Financial Education Coalition c/o Oweesta 910 5th Street Suite 101 Rapid City, SD 57701 www.nfec.info About NFEC The Native Financial Education Coalition (NFEC) is a group of local, regional and national organizations and government agencies working together to achieve its common goal of promoting financial education in Native communities. 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Members of the President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy (Council), Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, NYSE EVP Regulation, Robert A. Marchman, and notable guests will participate in the Roundtable moderated by Operation HOPE Founder and CEO John Hope Bryant, with an opening keynote address by SEC Commissioner Luis Aguilar. Afterwards all attendees will join to ring the closing bell. The President's Council on Financial Literacy will highlight its work and its recommendations to improve financial education for all Americans. The non-partisan Council, established in 2008, continues to serve President Obama through 2010. The findings from the 2008 Annual Report to the President , which advocates increased access to mainstream financial services for the millions of unbanked, as well as supporting employers as providers and conduits of financial education to their employees, will help to ensure that the economic crisis we are facing today will not happen again. The focus of the roundtable will be on financial literacy in minority communities and the role of financial illiteracy in the current financial crisis in America. Talking points will include strategic measures such as making financial literacy aspirationally relevant to youth, tying financial literacy to business partnerships to boost and help stabilize consumer confidence and employee enrichment, and fusing financial literacy into mortgage and credit products. "April is Financial Literacy Month, and the President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy remains steadfast in its belief that financial literacy is key to keeping America competitive," said John Hope Bryant, Operation HOPE founder, chairman, and chief executive officer who also serves as vice chairman of the President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy, and chairman on the Council Committee on the Under-Served. "With the economic crisis expanding its impact from the broad-based levels of the poor to the middle class, the work to develop and improve financial education for Americans has never been more relevant. Basically, post crisis, a solid business case can now be made for financial literacy." The NYSE is also recognizing the President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy for having made tremendous progress in laying groundwork toward improving financial literacy in the United States, with financial guru Charles Schwab serving as chairman and John Hope Bryant as vice chairman. A full list of Council members can be found here . The Council members will ring the Closing Bell in recognition of the critically important work of the Council and for the significance of financial literacy to all Americans. About Operation HOPE, Inc. Operation HOPE is America's leading nonprofit social investment banking and financial literacy empowerment organization. With more than 400 private sector partners, 1500 nonprofit organizations and schools, and 100 government partners in 68 major U.S. cities as well as South Africa, HOPE has raised more than $500 million in its pursuit of educating, assisting and inspiring the next generation of global stakeholders. Through international initiatives and its three principal programs, Banking on Our Future (teaching school children about money), HOPE Coalition America (Mortgage HOPE Crisis Hotline, 1-888-388-HOPE, financial emergency preparedness and disaster relief), and Walk-In HOPE Centers (loans, bill pay, computer literacy, understanding banking principles), Operation HOPE has delivered services to more than one million low-wealth individuals and assumed the responsibility of piloting the Silver Rights Movement towards making free enterprise and capitalism relevant to all underserved communities. To learn more about HOPE, visit www.operationhope.org . About the President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy The President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy, created by President George W. Bush in January 2008 to advise the President and the Secretary of the Treasury on ways to improve financial literacy among all Americans is non-partisan and will serve President Barack Obama through 2010. The 16-member Council includes representatives of non-profits, private sector companies, academia, state government and other organizations dedicated to the delivery of financial education. More information on the Council can be found at http://www.treas.gov/PresfinlitCouncil. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ This message sent to you by Circle Up! Listserve of Our Native Circle (www.ournativecircle.org ), The Online Native Community Development Resource Center. To post to this listserve send to: circleup at lists.ournativecircle.org . 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The FTT registration form, the ILWG Fee To Trust Resolution, and a detailed agenda are on our website: www.ilwg.org under "Fee To Trust". After May 1 and on-site, registration will be $175. Sincerely, Theresa Carmody, Director Indian Land Working Group 2401 12th Street, NW - #206N Albuquerque, NM 87104 Tele/Fax: (505) 247-9561 tcarmody at ilwg.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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On Wednesday, April 29, NCAI staff will provide the first in a series of regular periodic updates on the overall status of the government recovery activities, including discussion of the accountability and other requirements of the Act that may be of interest to tribes. In addition we will provide an overview of NCAI resources and hear from tribes on your experiences. This webinar will provide tribes and other interested persons the opportunity to ask questions, express concerns and make recommendations for NCAI advocacy, input and for future webinars and teleconferences. Please join us for this opportunity. Check the NCAI Stimulus website immediately prior to the webinar if you want to download/print the PowerPoint and other documents. Agency Notices BUDGET OMB Issues Additional Guidance on Some Recovery Act Requirements The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published in the Federal Register federal government-wide interim final guidance and standard award terms for agencies to include in financial assistance awards as part of their implementation of particular sections of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The deadline for comments is June 22, 2009. CLICK HERE for more information. OMB Guidance Concerning Registered Lobbyist Communications with Federal Employees about Recovery Act Projects President Obama issued a memorandum entitled, "Ensuring Responsible Spending of Recovery Act Funds." One part of this Executive Memorandum applies to communications by registered lobbyist with federal agency officials about specific American Recovery and Reinvestment Act projects. CLICK HERE for more information. ENERGY Department of Energy Issues Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Funding Allocations The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in the Department of Energy (DOE) published in the Federal Register the allocation formulas for Recovery Act funds to local governments, states and Indian tribes under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program. The EECBG Program provides grants to states, units of local government, Indian tribes, and consortia of these entities to reduce energy use and fossil fuel emissions, and for energy efficiency programs and projects. CLICK HERE for more information. FINANCE Treasury's CDFI Fund Announces Supplemental FY 2009 Funding Rounds of CDFI & NACA Programs The Treasury Department's Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund issued Notices of Funds Availability (NOFAs) for supplemental FY 2009 funding rounds of its CDFI Program and Native American CDFI Assistance (NACA) Program, inviting applications for financial assistance awards. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 made an additional $55 million available in FY 2009 for the CDFI Program and $8 million for the NACA Program. CLICK HERE for more information. OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS Agencies Using Alternate Systems to Grants.gov for Recovery Act Applications Interest in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 has greatly increased the amount of activity on the federal grants website Grants.gov. In response, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently authorized agencies to use alternate systems to process Recovery Act grant applications. CLICK HERE for more information. Stimulus News Refuges, fisheries to get $280 million in stimulus funds Associated Press Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said the nation's wildlife refuges and fish hatcheries will receive $280 million in stimulus funds. READ MORE . Seeds of hope planted with USDA Indian Country Today Tribal leaders were on hand to help kick off a new organic garden on the lawn of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. They hope more than vegetables will grow from the meeting with Obama administration officials. READ MORE . Alaskans seek help trying to secure federal stimulus funds Fairbanks Daily News-Miner The phone's been ringing off the hook at a hotline established to link Alaskans with millions in federal stimulus money. READ MORE . Stimulus funds go to California tribes Daily Triplicate Some of the money from President Obama's economic stimulus package is trickling its way down to California American Indian Tribes. READ MORE . U.S. May Raise Cap on Grants for High-Tech Power Grid Washington Post The Energy Department might revise its guidelines for $4.5 billion in smart grid grants after major electric utilities complained that the proposed $20 million-per-grant limit was too low to encourage commercial-scale deployment of advanced technologies. READ MORE . More News NCAI Posts Comments to IRS on Economic Development Bond Allocation READ MORE . IRS Appoints New Commissioner Dealing with Indian Tribal Governments READ MORE . FEATURE STORY Interior Announces $500 Million in Indian Country Economic Recovery Projects Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar recently announced that the Department will fund $500 million in new school and housing construction, road and bridge improvements and workforce development projects for federally recognized tribes across the nation. Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the Department's Indian Affairs office will also offer federally guaranteed loans for American Indian-owned businesses. These investments will significantly improve the quality of life in tribal communities nationwide. Overall, Interior will invest more than $3 billion through President Obama's economic recovery plan. CLICK HERE for more information. NCAI Webinar: Department of Agriculture Provisions for Tribes in the Stimulus Thursday, April 30, 2009 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. EASTERN Call-In #: (866) 379-3045 Conference ID #: 97291361 CLICK HERE to join the meeting NCAI will host a webinar on the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) provisions for which tribes are eligible. The USDA was appropriated $28 billion (3.5 percent) of the package. The Act: . Provides $19.7 billion to increase the monthly amount of nutrition assistance to 31.8 million people including the Food Distribution Program for Indian Reservations and a special supplemental program for Women, Infants and Children; . Enables expanded opportunities for broadband loans and grants to rural communities; . Expands funding opportunities to develop water and waste facilities; . Provides funding opportunities to develop rural community facilities; and . Includes technology and environmental provisions among others. Tribes with interests in the above areas are encouraged to participate in this informative teleconference with representatives of the USDA. Did You Know...? Did you know that the Recovery Act contains a provision that requires that in order for a state, local or tribal governments to receive funding for infrastructure investment, the governor, mayor or other chief executive, as appropriate - the one who will make the funding decision - must personally certify that the infrastructure investment has been fully vetted and is an appropriate use of taxpayer dollars? This certification, which shall include a description of the investment, the estimated total cost, and the amount of Recovery Act funds to be used, is to be posted on the new website, www.Recovery.gov , created under the Act to provide information to the general public. Recovery Act funds for infrastructure investment will only be made available if this certification is made and posted. 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Director of Resource Development ?s success in achieving its annual and long-term revenue goals. Director of Foundations www.collegefund.org or email: Gina Del Castillo, Human Resource Manager gdelcastillo at collegefund.org 20YearLogo_eml ? Director of Resource Development ? Director of Foundations ? Development Officer Associate ? Donor Advised Funds Development Officer For full details please check out our website at: www.collegefund.org or email resume to: gdelcastillo at collegefund.org Gina Del Castillo Human Resource Manager American Indian College Fund 8333 Greenwood Blvd Denver, CO 80221 www.collegefund.org Office: 303.430.5340 Fax: 303.426.1200 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: /pipermail/circleup_lists.ournativecircle.org/attachments/20090428/76c54677/attachment-0001.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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From Heidi at Oweesta.org Thu Apr 30 10:20:31 2009 From: Heidi at Oweesta.org (Heidi Davis) Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:20:31 -0600 Subject: [CircleUp] Oweesta to Offer Financial Education Grants in South Dakota Message-ID: <82182B01DBD600448F4C7D2631BA1BFE6BA557@SERVER1.fnoc.internal> As featured in Indian Country Today: http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/living/education/44009382.html For more information on how to apply for the grants, go to: http://www.oweesta.org/SDNFEGrant ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ This message sent to you by Circle Up! Listserve of Our Native Circle (www.ournativecircle.org ), The Online Native Community Development Resource Center. To post to this listserve send to: circleup at lists.ournativecircle.org . 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URL: /pipermail/circleup_lists.ournativecircle.org/attachments/20090430/ce8ff9e8/attachment.html From Heidi at Oweesta.org Thu Apr 30 13:16:43 2009 From: Heidi at Oweesta.org (Heidi Davis) Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2009 11:16:43 -0600 Subject: [CircleUp] Policy Makers Should Expand Native Financial Education, Asset Building Message-ID: <82182B01DBD600448F4C7D2631BA1BFE6BA5CD@SERVER1.fnoc.internal> 910 Fifth Street * Suite 101 * Rapid City, SD 57701 (605) 342-3770 * Fax (605) 342-3771 An affiliate of First Nations Development Institute * www.oweesta.org PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kim Hayes, (301) 585-1131; kim at oweesta.org To Meet Dire Needs in Native Communities and Honor Financial Literacy Month, Policy Makers Should Expand Native Financial Education, Asset Building April 29, 2009, Washington, DC // Seeking to "raise the noise level about the financial education needs in Native communities," a coalition of Native and asset building leaders brought their recommendations to help improve financial literacy and decrease predatory lending and other financial threats to Native people during the Native Financial Education Coalition's (NFEC) 5th Annual Policy Briefing. This event, held in the Senate Indian Affairs Committee hearing room, brought together practitioners, advocates and policymakers to collaborate on ways to expand financial education and asset building opportunities in historically underserved American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities. Held annually to commemorate Financial Literacy Month, this year's briefing hosted these diverse participants to discuss policies that will help to prepare Native consumers to face today's economic times. "There is a dire need to expand financial education and asset building opportunities for Native people living both on and off-reservation," said NFEC Chair Elsie Meeks, who is also the CEO of Oweesta Corporation, the coordinator for NFEC. The Annie E. Casey Foundation sponsored the event. Meeks and Oweesta's Director of Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development, Tracey Fischer, presented the following NFEC Policy Recommendations to gathered attendees: 1. Expand Financial Education Opportunities 2. Combat Predatory Lending 3. Improve Institutional Infrastructure 4. Maximize the 'Take Home' Amount of Tax Benefits 5. Expand Savings Opportunities Further details about these policy recommendations are available at NFEC's website: www.nfec.info/policy New Study Released, CEO Receives Warm Goodbye The briefing also included presentation of a new study, "Borrowed Time: Use of Refund Anticipation Loans among EITC Filers in Native Communities" by Leslie Parish, Center for Responsible Lending. This study notes that the growing use of RALs is striping assets from Native communities. A one-to-two week loan can cost a Native person 50 to 500 percent APR, depending on the total fee and loan term. Leaders of national organizations around the country also took the time to honor Meeks, who is stepping down as Chair of NFEC and CEO of Oweesta to accept the nomination for the USDA Rural Development Director for South Dakota. Her colleagues cited her dedication and enthusiasm for Native financial literacy as the flame that kept the movement alive and recognized that work she began will continue to grow and flourish thanks to her efforts. ### About NFEC The Native Financial Education Coalition (NFEC) is a group of local, regional and national organizations and government agencies working together to achieve its common goal of promoting financial education in Native communities. Started by the U.S. Department of the Treasury in 2000, the now independent Native Financial Education Coalition seeks to exchange information, forge partnerships, identify and develop strategies for policy advocacy, outreach, and training, and identify gaps in information about financial education needs. NFEC membership is open to any organization working on or interested in improving personal finance skills in Native communities. OWEESTA Corporation currently serves as the fiscal agent and coordinator of the Coalition. About Oweesta Oweesta (http://www.oweesta.org ) is a certified Native CDFI intermediary, providing Native communities with loans, investments, technical assistance, training and community development information. Its mission is to provide opportunities for Native people to develop assets and create wealth by assisting in the establishment of strong, permanent institutions and programs, leading to economic independence and strengthening sovereignty for all Native communities. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: /pipermail/circleup_lists.ournativecircle.org/attachments/20090430/045e2707/attachment-0001.html -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/png Size: 22516 bytes Desc: image001.png Url : /pipermail/circleup_lists.ournativecircle.org/attachments/20090430/045e2707/attachment-0002.png -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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