The Collective Spirit and Unifying Voice of our Nation's Tribal Colleges and Universities | |
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AIHEC Welcomes Cynthia Naha as the Sr. Tribal Climate Resilience Liaison
Cynthia is an enrolled member of the Hopi Tribe, and also Tewa and from the Ihanktowan Dakoa Oyate. She currently resides in Santa Fe, NM and has twenty-years of experience working in Tribal Governments, specifically in environmental and natural resources management.
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Cynthia has sat on many local, state, tribal and federal committees working to ensure the Federal Government upholds their trust and responsibility to the Federally recognized Tribes of the United States. Her experience and knowledge range from agriculture to forestry to climate adaptation and more. | |
Affordable Connectivity (ACP) Outreach Grant Program | |
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The Affordable Connectivity (ACP) Outreach Grant Program held a webinar on Wednesday, June 28th which can be found here. This webinar provided a detailed overview of round 2 of funding for the National Competitive Outreach Program (NCOP) and the Tribal Competitive Outreach Program (TCOP). The overview included information on eligibility, how to navigate the application process, and what to expect after applying. You may find the factsheet for the TCOP here.
The deadline for applications is July 28, 2023, at 6:00 PM EST.
For more information, contact the Office of Native Affairs and Policy (Native@fcc.gov).
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The CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 was created by the Biden-Harris Administration to implement an industrial strategy to revitalize domestic manufacturing, create good-paying jobs, strengthen American supply chains, and accelerate the industries of the future. On July 6, 2023, the Department of Commerce formalized the creation of a “CHIPS Partner List,” which allows entities to share their contact information and services that are relevant to the CHIPS incentives program. The list includes educational and workforce training providers; childcare providers; organizations that engage or support minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses; community-based organizations; labor unions; and others. | |
EVENTS & WEBINARS TO CHECK OUT | |
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The 2nd Annual TCU Native Languages Summit
October 27-29, 2023
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
Prior Lake, MN
Registration and conference information will be available soon.
For questions or information, please contact Mary Johnson at mjohnson@aihec.org
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Free Membership for TCU STEM Faculty & Administration!
Become a Member!
Join SACNAS!
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SACNAS is inviting TCU STEM Faculty and Administration the opportunity to join our organization for one year free! SACNAS provides many resources and information for members and we have specific outreach and programming for TCUs. We are looking to engage more with tribal colleges and universities and would like to have more representation in SACNAS. We encourage you to view all the benefits that comes with membership and we are here to answer any questions you may have.
Membership benefits includes:
Join our national and inclusive network of nearly 9,000 innovative, powerful, and transformative SACNAS members from all over the United States!
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32nd Annual SKC Tribal College and University Conference
Diversity - Equity - Inclusion
July 24 - 26, 2023
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The Emergency Medicine Rural and Indigenous Communities (emRIC) Conference | |
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The conference is free 2 day gathering September 27-28, 2023 in Rapid City, SD (both in-person and virtual options for joining are available) to empower our communities to not only provide excellent emergency medical care, but to do so in a manner that honors and respects the historical and cultural context of the communities they serve. This year, the Great Plains emRIC 2023 gathering hopes to bring together community leaders, nurses, administrators, medics, physicians, pharmacists, pre-health students, and all who are interested, to share our stories, culture, history, language, smiles and good humor, learn from one another and to discuss opportunities rural Emergency Departments have to better serve rural and Indigenous communities – with follow-up virtual ECHO clinics to continue learning, knowledge sharing and support. CE will be provided.
To learn more and register, please visit: https://www.em-ric.org/registration-rapidcity
We look forward to collaborating with each of you and your care teams to improve emergency care for Indigenous and rural communities through education, advocacy, and collaboration. If you have any questions or comments, please contact echo@npaihb.org.
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Ii’cuwashghiri Maagi’shiihe: The Healing Power of the Horse | |
Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College’s Equine Studies Program connects students with traditional horse culture and employs an Indigenous holistic health model that addresses spiritual and emotional wellness. | |
The faire is part of Navajo Technical University’s Summer STEM and Skills Program, which began in 2018 and introduces dual credit students to a variety of academic and vocational fields. | |
Highlights from the 2023 AIHEC Summer Board Meeting | |
Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants Program | |
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Important Information for TCUs on Dept. of Labor “Strengthening Community College Training Grants!”: For the latest information about Dept. of Labor’s Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants, click here. This opportunity is specifically for 2-year colleges to develop and implement job training programs (including short term certificate programs) in “in-demand” industries, with a focus on ensure equitable participation in the labor force by individuals from underserved communities, including Tribal communities.
In addition to the Strengthening Community College Training program website, you can go directly to the forecast for FOA-ETA-23-15, the fourth round (SCC4) on grants.gov. We anticipate that the FOA will be issued in August, and proposals will be due 90 days later. The purpose of the forecast is to let potential applicants know about the grant opportunity so they can begin planning and collaborating with prospective partners. Interested parties may also find information about current SCC grants useful.
In the last round, DoL awarded 15 multi-year grants of $1.5-5.75 million. As mentioned above, the goal is to increase community colleges' capacity and responsiveness to meet employers' skill development needs and equitably support students in obtaining good jobs in in-demand industries. Partnerships with industry (including public entities) is required. Applicants should focus on tested strategies designed to build further evidence on the effectiveness of sector-based career pathways programs in promoting positive employment outcomes. These strategies will also address identified equity gaps to increase full access to educational and economic opportunities–particularly for individuals from historically underserved communities.
To date, DoL has made three rounds of grants to community colleges around the country, but no TCUs have received an award. We encourage you to investigate this program and consider applying. DoL is anxious to receive TCU applications! If you have immediate questions, send your questions to the forecast. At this time there is limited information that may be shared with the public as this FOA is currently under development. DoL encourages prospective applicants and interested parties to use the grants.gov subscription option to register for future updates provided for this particular FOA.
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Carrie Billy, Tamarah Pfeiffer Appointed to Homeland Security Council | |
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The Office of Indian Education would like to clarify that Tribally Controlled Universities (TCUs) are eligible and encouraged to apply for the Native American Teacher Retention Initiative (NATRI). In the original list of eligible applicants, TCUs were not specifically listed but they are eligible to apply. The Department of Education is updating the form and will post a Correction Notice. You may find the update and funding announcement here. | |
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U.S. Department of Agriculture: Tribal Advisory Committee
On Wednesday, June 28, 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that they are creating a Tribal advisory committee and they are accepting nominations for membership until Monday, August 14, 2023. One of the main tasks of this committee is to provide advice and guidance to the Secretary of Agriculture on matters related to Tribal and Indian affairs.
The USDA encourages nominations from federally recognized Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations, Tribal organizations, or National/Regional organizations that deal with tribal food and agriculture issues. Memberships will be approved by the Secretary of Agriculture and the Chair and Ranking Member of the House Committee on Agriculture; Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; and Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.
For more information, please visit the Federal Reserve website.
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Dental Therapy Funding Announcement
The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) announced it is accepting applications for three Dental Therapy opportunities through the Tribal Oral Health Initiative at NIHB.
Applications are due Monday, August 14, 2023, at 11:59 PM EDT. Completed applications should be submitted to Brett Weber (bweber@nihb.org) with their corresponding grant code. Each project will provide funding for nine months, from September 1, 2023, to May 31, 2024.
Please follow the links below for information about each funding opportunity:
· Tribal Colleges and Universities Implementation Activities or Feasibility Study for Dental Therapy Training
· Tribes and Tribal Organizations Implementation of Dental Health Aide Therapy
· Tribes and Tribal Organizations Education and Outreach Programs for Dental Health Aide Therapy
For more information contact, Brett Weber, Environmental Health Programs Director, at bweber@nihb.org.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) invites stakeholders to submit suggestions for fiscal year (FY) 2024 Plant Protection Act Section 7721 (PPA 7721) funding to protect American agriculture and natural resources. The open period for submitting suggestions for Plant Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention Program funding runs from June 14 through Aug. 9, 2023. APHIS will provide $75 million in plant protection funding for these projects, including at least $7.5 million for projects under the National Clean Plant Network. APHIS will set aside up to $4 million in funding to support Tribes, Tribal organizations and universities as well as other minority-affiliated organizations.
This year APHIS applications are moving from Metastorm to the new ServiceNow platform. ServiceNow users must first obtain an e-Authentication account. Then they will be able to access the PPA 7721 suggestion page in ServiceNow simply by clicking on ServiceNow. APHIS will offer virtual training webinars on ServiceNow in the coming weeks.
Under the PPA 7721’s Plant Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention Program, APHIS provides funding to its partners to help them safeguard against, detect, and respond to invasive plant pests and diseases. Climate change has increased the level of plant pest infestations and disease infection, allowed pests to produce more generations each year, and extended the suitable habitat for plant pests.
APHIS worked with other governmental and non-governmental stakeholders, industry organizations, the National Plant Board, State departments of agriculture, and Tribal organizations to develop the FY 2024 Implementation Plan. The plan outlines six strategic goal areas for funding projects:
- enhancing plant pest/disease analysis and survey.
- targeting domestic inspection activities at vulnerable points in the safeguarding continuum.
- enhancing and strengthening pest identification and technology.
- safeguarding nursery production.
- conducting targeted outreach and education; and
- enhancing mitigation and rapid response capabilities.
Those interested in submitting funding suggestions should visit www.aphis.usda.gov/ppa-projects for resources and guidance, including the FY 2024 Implementation Plan, answers to frequently asked questions, templates, help session webinar schedule, and more.
The FY 2024 Implementation Plan also lists the priorities for projects supporting PPA 7721’s National Clean Plant Network (NCPN). The NCPN is a network of clean plant centers for diagnostic and pathogen elimination services to produce clean propagative plant material and maintain blocks of pathogen-tested plant material in sites throughout the United States. NCPN program priorities include:
- promoting the introduction, diagnosis, treatment, maintenance, and distribution of clean plant materials for commercial development;
- optimizing the implementation of new methods and best practices while increasing the awareness of the importance, availability, and use of clean plants; and
- building partnerships with research, extension, regulatory, and industry stakeholders to enhance clean plant center services and capacity.
The open period to apply for NCPN program funding runs from June 14 through Sept. 6, 2023. Funding is available for land-grant universities, non-land-grant colleges of agriculture, State agricultural experiment stations, State and Federal agencies, and non-governmental organizations. Proposals focused on specialty crops have funding priority.
Visit www.aphis.usda.gov/ppa-projects to learn more about the NCPN program.
To receive email updates, subscribe to the Plant Protection Act 7721 topic in the APHIS Stakeholder Registry
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National Institutes of Health (NIH) STrengthening Research Opportunities for NIH Grants (STRONG): Structured Institutional Needs Assessment and Action Plan Development for Resource Limited Institutions (RLIs) | |
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This just-released grant provides institutions like TCUs with funding to conduct needs assessment and develop action plans related to biomedical research (and other research), including developing an Office of Sponsored Programs!
There are key dates and activities listed in the PAR. NIH could benefit from learning more about their infrastructure needs and plans at TCUs, and we strongly urge you to apply if your institution is interested in doing more work with NIH. This is very important. For more information, click here: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-23-144.html
Letters of Intent are due August 18, 2023 and applications are due September 18, 2023. If your college currently has an NIH grant or other research grant, you should apply for this funding.
NIH will conduct a Technical Assistance Webinar for prospective applicants on July 21 from 2-3:30 pm EST. Please join the webinar using this link: https://nih.zoomgov.com/j/1614627302?pwd=RmVXc0RjWjV2WTZsUzd1WmFSWU1NZz09&from=addon
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Applications are due July 27, 2023, at 5 p.m. ET. | | | | |
