Calendar of Events and Training Opportunities
November 2020 |
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Nov 4-6 |
Virtual Training AAHA will host a three (3) day online training on Grant Writing for Tribal Housing Programs and Tribally Designated Housing Entities. Topics to be covered will include: researching government & private (HUD, USDA, DOE, BIA) project grant opportunities, federal regulations, work flow, working Summary of the Notice, review processes, preparing the Project Narrative (Program Development and Logic Model, Need Statement, Project Description, Goals and Objectives, Outcomes and Evaluation), preparing the Abstract and Attachments, budget forms and narratives and professional ethics. When: 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. AKST Register Here |
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Nov 17-18 |
Meth Decontamination & Remediation Virtual Training Manufacturing or smoking methamphetamine (meth) contaminates residential properties with dangerous and toxic chemical compounds that become airborne and deposit onto walls, ceilings, appliances, floors and carpet, mattresses and any personal possessions exposed. The presence of these chemicals poses a health risk to occupants and a potential liability to property owners. AAHA is hosting a two (2) day virtual training on Methamphetamine Decontamination. This training course will cover aspects of meth lab and meth user (smoking) site decontamination/remediation and clean up. Attendees of the course will learn the tools and skills necessary to decontaminate a building or dwelling where meth has been smoked or produced. When: 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. AKST Register Here |
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Nov 17-18 |
Intermediate Financial Management and Reporting Virtual Training NAIHC will host a Two (2) day virtually delivered training on Intermediate Financial Management & Audit Preparation. The training will deliver highlights of best practices to ensure that the management and accounting of the NAHASDA funds are being observed and practiced in accordance with the NAHASDA statute and regulations. Participants will be given resources and tools that the HUD/ONAP program recipients (Tribes and TDHEs) can utilize to employ best practices in the fiscal and internal control management of their IHBG funds, understand and put into practices generally accepted accounting principles (GGAP) for Government accounting and understand the tools and procedures to ensure audit readiness and preparedness for the annual audit of Financial Statements and Single Audit. The training will include a review of relevant sections of the 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Guidance on audit requirements, review of internal controls, expenditure compliance, financial record keeping, the latest OMB Compliance Supplement for the NAHASDA program, and Year-end closing processes. When: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST |
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Nov 17-18 |
Virtual Training The training will cover the key roles and responsibilities of Executive Directors of TDHEs or Tribal housing departments on the day-to-day management and oversight of the NAHASDA funded programs and key elements of compliance. It will also describe the expected reporting and relationships to the Tribal leadership (Tribal Council and/or Board of Commissioners) and HUD. When: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST |
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Nov 17-19 |
Virtual Training Self-Monitoring for Housing is designed to assist Housing departments and Housing Authorities in performing the required self monitoring under NAHASDA. The course includes a basic overview of the requirements and in depth discussion of each self monitoring questionnaire issued by ONAP. When: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST |
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Nov 30- Dec 3 |
Virtual Training This virtual 4-day training will provide attendees with comprehensive information regarding NAHASDA. When: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. CST Registration for this training is FREE, but you must register |
December 2020 |
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Dec 1-3 |
Admissions & Occupancy AAHA is hosting an exciting and interactive three (3) day online training with December 4th (12/4/20) being available for participants to schedule a one-on one session with the trainer. The course will cover Admissions and Occupancy program management with topics to include the application and selection process, eligibility for housing assistance, calculating annual income, determining monthly rental or homeownership payments, occupancy standards, effective communication techniques with residents, lease agreement compliance, and collections. The course will also examine how maintaining high standards in the Admissions and Occupancy program affects the overall management of tribal housing programs. Participants are encouraged to have calculators and a copy of their Admissions and Occupancy policies available so they can practice applying them to case studies and role-playing exercises presented during this course. When: 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. AKST Register Here |
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Dec 1-3 |
Low Income Housing Tax Credits Virtual Training The course will focus on how to develop, finance and manage Tribal affordable housing projects primarily utilizing NAHASDA, Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program (LIHTC), and other gap financing programs. Discussion will include the necessary steps when planning an affordable housing project, information about how to prepare for and navigate the LIHTC application and closing process; secure appropriate GAP financing, leverage NAHASDA funds; manage investor expectations; and comply with program rules and requirements. When: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST |
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Dec 2-3 |
Virtual Training The purpose of this NAHASDA Intermediate training is to provide a deeper dive, emphasizing practical application, on a handful of selected NAHASDA compliance topics for which recipients may often have more questions after a brief overview in a NAHASDA Essentials training. In this version of the training, some of the selected topics include: a review of the non-discrimination laws cited in NAHASDA including the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970; selected topics and updates pertaining to the Uniform Administrative Requirements (2 CFR 200), including the application of internal controls as defined in 2 CFR 200.303; Total Development Costs (TDCs); “useful life” provisions, and other selected topics. The training will be combination of lecture, discussion and application exercises. When: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST |
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Dec 8-9 |
Virtual Training Participants at this 2-day training will gain a better understanding Program Income under NAHSADA. The training will provide an overview of program income. The training will discuss sources of program income and how to calculate it. Participants will learn how to appropriately spend and report program income. The training will include a case study. When: 6:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. MST Registration for this training is FREE, but you must |
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Dec 10 |
Environmental Reviews for COVID-19 Projects Webinar Webinar The Office of Environment and Energy (OEE) is hosting a webinar to inform responsible entities and program recipients on environmental review requirements and procedures for HUD-assisted projects during the COVID-19 emergency. Participants will learn:
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. EST |
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Dec 16-17 |
Virtual Training This two day training is designed to support the development of permanent supportive housing projects to serve tribal homelessness on reservations. Tribal Housing Authority staff and any other Tribal departments staff and/or Tribal Council will gain an understanding of permanent supportive housing. They will be engaged in and committed to the development and implementation of a PSH project. Students will gain a clear understanding of funding sources available for PSH along with a timeline and a funding plan. When: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST |
January 2021 |
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Jan 20-22 |
Virtual Training The purpose of this online, 3-day Environmental Review training is to provide HUD recipients with the necessary skills to ensure full compliance with the requirements of 24 C.F.R. Part 58. Participants will become familiar with: responsibilities of entities, achieving compliance with NEPA and related laws, Executive orders, and regulations; preparing environmental review records; making environmental review determinations, identifying environmental impacts; the consultation process, public notice and comment periods; and processing the request of the release of funds. When: 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. AKST Register Here |