Office of National Tribal Liaison (ONTL) strives to develop and strengthen partnerships with Tribal Nations; by keeping Tribal Nations, updated on information that would impact Tribal citizens and natural resources. Animal Plant Health Services (APHIS) is developing a Spotted Lanternfly strategic plan and would like your input. ONTL and Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) Strategic Planning Working Group […]
The 2023 Northwest Tribal Clean Energy Summit will convene Tribes to learn, share information, and advance Tribal clean energy initiatives in the Pacific Northwest. When: June 13-15, 2023 Where: Tulalip Resort and Casino What: The Summit will engage Tribal leaders, citizens, staff, youth and collaborators in conversation about navigating the cultural, economic, and social challenges of implementing clean […]
The Office of National Tribal Liaison (ONTL) at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) greatly values its partnerships with Tribal Nations and communities. Keeping tribes informed about funding opportunities that could help safeguard Tribes’ and Tribal communities’ agricultural and natural resources strengthen our partnerships with Tribes. ONTL has hosted […]
This webinar has been rescheduled from May 31, 2023 The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents the Learning About Lead Exposure in Tribal Children Webinar Lead has been globally recognized as a substance that has serious health consequences if consumed, especially for children. Clean and safe water is essential for Tribal existence and is paramount […]
Greetings Tribal Leader, You are invited to participate in a virtual roundtable discussion with Kevin Sligh, the Director of the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) to discuss our Tribal Engagement Program. Over the past year, BSEE has been working diligently to expand its National Tribal Engagement Program (NTEP). Expansion of the Program includes […]
POSTPONED! The camp has been postponed to Spring 2024. More information will be made available soon. The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents the 2023 USET Tribal Climate Resilience Camp United South and Eastern Tribes’ (USET) Tribal Climate Resilience Camp will support individuals or teams of Tribal Climate Change coordinators, Tribal leaders, Tribal […]
USDA Tribal Consultation on Proposed Rule to the Rural Business Development Grant Program The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will hold a Tribal consultation and listening session on a proposal to expand eligibility for Tribal Nations under the Rural Business Development Grant Program (RBDG) on July 12, 2023. The proposed USDA changes will expand eligibility definitions […]
Including Indigenous Knowledge in Ocean and Coastal Evidence-Based Decision-Making Webinars To reach as many time zones as possible, they are hosting two webinars where they will discuss the RFP in detail. After a short presentation, attendees will be able to ask any questions they may still have about the process. These sessions will contain the same […]
Thursday, July 13 at 11:00 am Eastern Register Please join USDA Rural Development for an announcement regarding technical assistance for grant applicants to the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). With the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, REAP has been provided over $2 billion for renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvement grants for agricultural […]
Including Indigenous Knowledge in Ocean and Coastal Evidence-Based Decision-Making Webinars To reach as many time zones as possible, they are hosting two webinars where they will discuss the RFP in detail. After a short presentation, attendees will be able to ask any questions they may still have about the process. These sessions will contain the same […]
The Office of National Tribal Liaison (ONTL) at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) greatly values its partnerships with Tribal Nations and communities. Keeping tribes informed about funding opportunities that could help safeguard Tribes’ and Tribal communities’ agricultural and natural resources strengthen our partnerships with Tribes. ONTL has hosted […]
July 17 at 2:00 pm Eastern Register The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s $14 billion National Clean Investment Fund and $6 billion Clean Communities Investment Accelerator competitions are part of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, a historic $27 billion investment made through the Inflation Reduction Act. Together, these grant competitions will help combat the climate crisis […]