Tribal Consultation on Proposed Methodology for Reallocating Emergency Rental Assistance Program Funds

Thursday, November 18 at 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern
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The Department of the Treasury is seeking your input on the methodology for reallocating Emergency Rental Assistance Program Funds to Tribal governments.

Specifically, our questions are:

1. What factors should be considered when determining a Tribe’s ability to expend funds that should be considered in reallocating funds?
2. What factors and data should be considered when determining the reallocation of funds to high-need, high-performing Tribes and TDHEs?
3. Reallocation for states were based on a minimum expenditure ratio. Are there any mitigating factors that are unique to Tribal governments and TDHEs that should be considered when reviewing the minimum expenditure ratio?
4. Are their circumstances where an increase in technical assistance to Tribes and TDHEs would greatly enhance performance? How would Treasury determine this need?
5. In the state program, states facing a reallocation were able to present a case for mitigating circumstances. What are circumstances likely to be presented by Tribes and TDHEs in requesting a review of potential reallocation?
6. In the state program, efforts were made to keep funds within the same state boundaries. Given the diversity in the geographic and demographic composition of American Indians, what would you recommend to Treasury that helps ensure reallocations are fair and equitable?

We respectfully request that each Tribe register one primary leader or designee to provide comments. If time permits, we will hear from Tribal stakeholders. All others are welcome to register as listen-only participants. Written comments are welcomed and should be submitted to EmergencyRentalAssistance.gov. The deadline for comments on implementation to be submitted is Tuesday, November 30, 2021 11:59 p.m. AK.