New Resource: The 2013 version of the National American Indian Housing Development Handbook has been released and includes information on funding sources, homeownership strategies and a summary of relevant Indian law. Download a copy here.
Funding Opportunity: The Department of Health and Human Services has announced the availability of funding for community-based projects for the Social and Economic Development Strategies (SEDS) program. The purpose of the funding is to support Native American communities in their efforts to be self-determining, healthy, culturally and linguistically vibrant and economically self-sufficient. Deadline to apply: 6/6/2013. Click here for an application and to learn more.
Recent Event: The Sixth Annual Energy Projects in Indian Country Conference was held last week in Las Vegas in conjunction with the Seventh Annual Native American Economic Development Conference . The events had separate registrations but a joint exhibit hall, which greatly enhanced networking opportunities 300 tribal leaders representing between 150 -200 unique tribes from around the country attended. Click here to learn more about this conference and future events.