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ONAP Technical Assistance & Training Annoucement

May 2, 2013
The Office of Native American Programs (ONAP) is embarking on an innovative and responsive process of delivering technical assistance and training to tribes and Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHE) grantees.  ONAP has awarded grants to the following eight organizations:  ICF International, the National Congress of American Indians, the National American Indian Housing Council, the Association of Alaska Housing Authorities, FirstPic, Econometrica, Pacific American Foundation, and Red Lake Reservation Housing Association.  The goal of this new method of delivery will provide a high level of instruction and cost-effective technical assistance and training to tribes and TDHEs in a more timely manner. 

As in the past years, tribes and TDHE’s will formally request training and technical assistance on a particular need through their respective ONAP Area Office. The ONAP Area Office will coordinate the requested need with one of the successful providers listed above.  Examples of such technical assistance and training include, but are not limited to, the following: 

Click here to download a copy of the "Technical Assistance Annoucement."

HUD Statement on Status of the Section 184 Program

March 27, 2013
Click  here to read the statement.

ONAP Sequestration Letter

March 12, 2013
HUD issues a very important letter from the PIH Assistant Secretary to all Tribal Leaders, TDHEs, and the DHHL regarding the Sequestration's potential impact on all ONAP's programs. Click here to read the letter.

SepticSmart

February 8, 2013
EPA’s Septic Smart initiative is a nation-wide public education effort that aims to inform homeowners living on properties serviced by septic systems on the importance of properly maintaining their septic system and provide valuable resources to help homeowners make important decisions regarding their wastewater management needs. The initiative also provides resources for outreach organizations and government leaders who seek promote this message locally. Learn more about how your septic system works and simple, everyday tips on how to properly maintain it.

Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for HUD's Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) Program

January 17, 2013
Click here to view 2013 ICDBG NOFA

Providing Interim Funding in Fiscal Year 2013 to Recipients of Indian Housing Block Grants

December 12, 2012
Click here to view PIH Notice 2012-49 (TDHEs)

The NAHASDA final rule was published in today's Federal Register!

December 3, 2012
Click here to view Federal Register.

ONAP Program Guidance 2012-05 General Section

August 20, 2012
HUD's FY2013 NOFAs for Discretionary Programs

ONAP Program Guidance 2012-04 Income Limits

May 7, 2012
Replaces Program Guidance 2011-04 with the latest HUD Income Imits.

ONAP Program Guidance Published - HUD Form 718

Monday, April 16, 2012 
This Form clarifies the instructions for using the form HUD-718 (05/2004), Funds Commitment Form, when committing funds for the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) program.  Click for PDF copy of guidance and Microsoft Word version of the form. 

New ONAP Program Guidance Published

Wednesday, January 4, 2012
ONAP Program Guidance No. 2012-02 signed January 4, 2012 provides information on the Federal Financial Report – Standard Form 425.   

HUD Announces New Webpage for Updates on Housing Needs of Native American Communities Study

Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Please visit webpage and sign up for the e-list.  The goal of the study is to provide clear, credible, and consistent information to assess the housing conditions in Native American, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian communities. The information will inform policy and allow HUD to serve tribes more effectively.   

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