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Please see below for the Administration for Community Living/Administration on Aging (ACL/AoA) weekly update which includes upcoming events, upcoming webinars, funding and grant opportunities and other news announcements.
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Let's Support Our Volunteers!
Our friends at the National Council on Aging have developed some excellent power points about managing volunteers. OAA programs have always encouraged volunteer involvement in aging programs to allow seniors and other community members to simply help the seniors. We don’t call those helpers volunteers, but they really are. That elder who helps to set the tables for the meals, who helps seniors carry their plates to the table, and who clean up tables… those are volunteers. Those seniors that call to check on their neighbors and friends. Those are volunteers. Those youth who pick up garbage in senior yards, or who bring in the mail…those are volunteers.
Don’t let these references to SHIP or SME chase you away. This is very good information. We plan to work with NCOA to apply this information to general Title VI programs, but the it’s all here. Stay tuned! It’s on our list of things to do!!
Download the resources below:
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COVID-19 Community Corps Connection Newsletter
March 24, 2022 Issue
Title VI! Here’s some easy-to-copy information for use in your public health programs. This is COVID public health!!
Download the newsletter here.
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NICOA Receives $4 Million Donation
The National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to the needs of aging American Indian and Alaska Native elders, has received a generous gift of $4 million from MacKenzie Scott, an American novelist and philanthropist. Scott, who has a net worth of more than $55 billion, has become known for her surprise multibillion-dollar donations to charities. The donation is part of the more than $3.8 billion she donated this week to 465 organizations.
The list of recipients includes many nonprofit organizations, though Scott said she’s particularly focused on supporting groups who are helping to uplift “those whose voices have been underrepresented.” Her donation will help NICOA continue to advocate for improved comprehensive health, social services and economic well-being for Native elders.
American Indians and Alaska Natives have the highest poverty rate of any group — 29.2 percent as opposed to the United States as a whole at 15.9 percent — according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Projected poverty rates for Native elders in 2030 are 10.9 percent, more than twice the rest of the total population, which is projected to be 4.7 percent. NICOA works to financially empower Native elders by raising awareness of elder abuse, financial exploitation, scams and fraud, as well as bringing Native elder concerns to the aging network and other interested stakeholders. NICOA integrates culturally relevant training and technical assistance to highlight barriers to services that all Native elders face and strategies and tools for overcoming those barriers.
NICOA also strives to inform American Indian and Alaska Native elders and others about healthcare disparities so that there is greater understanding about the many factors that influence health statistics — especially those that impact Native communities. To help improve health equity among Native elders, NICOA supports policies that establish health education, awareness and prevention programs for Native elders; fund on-going research of health disparities in aging; improve health care access and quality for elders; and promote inclusion of American Indians and Alaska Natives in gerontology and geriatric research.
“The gift is a recognition of the work NICOA does in addressing the health, social and economic disparities experienced by American Indian and Alaskan Native elders,” said NICOA Executive Director Larry Curley. “The gift will enable NICOA to dream even bigger in the development of creative, innovative and responsive programs that create change.”
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Identifying Our Needs: A Survey of Elders
A Guide to Understanding the NRCNAA Needs Assessment
Every three years since 1998, tribal organizations have participated in the National Resource Center on Native American Aging’s (NRCNAA) Identifying Our Needs:A Survey of Elders – needs assessment survey. The needs assessment survey and data analysis services are provided free of charge to participating organizations.After the data analysis is completed, the NRCNAA provides data results to the organization via frequency tables, and comparison sheets.
Learn more about this needs assessment by downloading the infographic here.
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NCOA MIPPA Information Request
NCOA is trying to get an idea of the breadth and scope of the products you use to connect with your community. So, if you put your logo or outreach message on bags, pens, fans, pharmacy pads, brochures, posters, calendars, or something else, please send a picture with a brief description of how you use these items to get the word out about your program. Feel free to comment on the success/failure of a particular item or if you a perspective on outreach via products you’d like to share. NCOA will gladly share information submitted. Thanks in advance for your generosity!
Send any pictures, descriptions, or comments to Ann Kayrish, NCOA, at ann.kayrish@ncoa.org.
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ACL Resources on Reopening In-Person Activities for Elders
ACL recently issued guidance to the aging network about resuming in-person nutrition and supportive services. ACL respects and adheres to tribal sovereignty, so ensure that your tribal policies and procedures regarding reopening are consulted first.
From ACL.gov: As the aging network move toward resuming some in-person activities to support the nutritional, social, and wellness needs of older adults, programs will face new experiences and challenges. To support the network, ACL's National Senior Nutrition Program created these resources that offer ideas and considerations:
Reopening Resource List: Helpful websites and materials on various topics, including site cleaning, guidance for staff, and mental health resources.
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FEMA Seeks New Members for National Advisory Council
Application Deadline: March 31, 2022
Tribes encouraged to apply! The Federal Emergency Response Agency (FEMA) is seeking qualified individuals to lend their expertise and serve on the agency’s National Advisory Council. They are specifically seeking applicants with expertise on the needs of people with disabilities and older adults for emergency preparedness, response, and recovery.
The National Advisory Council includes a geographically diverse and substantive cross-section of 35 members who advise the FEMA Administrator on all aspects of emergency management, ensuring input from and coordination with state, local, tribal and territorial governments, as well as the private and nonprofit sectors.
Individuals appointed to the council bring their experience and diversity of views to provide the Administrator consensus recommendations on a broad range of issues.
Administrator Criswell will appoint up to 14 members who will begin serving on the council in December 2022. Selected council members will guide future recommendations on topics including equity, climate, readiness and workforce. The agency is accepting applications for 11 discipline-specific positions and three Administrator-selected positions. Discipline-specific positions include climate change, cybersecurity, disabilities, access and functional needs, elected state officials, emergency management, emergency medical provider, non-elected local official, non-elected state government officials, public health and standards setting and accrediting. For more information about what each position entails, please see the council’s charter.
Supporting her commitment to address climate adaptation, Administrator Criswell directed the council’s charter to be updated to include climate change experts. The first climate expert began serving in December 2021. This recruitment announcement includes solicitation of a second climate expert. Newly selected members will serve up to a three-year term on the council. If other positions open during the application and selection period, FEMA may select qualified candidates from the pool of applications.
If you are interested in applying to serve on the National Advisory Council, please follow these instructions for submitting an application package no later than 11:59 p.m. ET March 31.
For additional information, contact: Rob Long, Designated Federal Officer, Office of the National Advisory Council, Federal Emergency Management Agency; FEMA-NAC@fema.dhs.gov, 202-646-2700.
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Information and Announcements
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Hello Title VI Grantees!
We discovered a small totaling issue in the Caregiver section of the Title VI Tracking Workbooks (both the Microsoft Excel ABC and Access versions).
We have fixed the issue as of 11/10/21. You can now download the updated versions of the Workbooks at:
Important!!! If you are currently using either the Microsoft Excel ABC or Access Title VI Tracking Workbook prior to this update, please email Tyler Matney (tmatney@neweditions.net). He can work with you to resolve the issue.
Thank you for your patience,
Your Title VI Data Crew!
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New ACL Policy on Informing Title VI of Change in Title VI Director
Dear Title VI Director,
On Friday 9/3, ACL issued the attached new guidance to all ACL grantees on how programs must inform ACL when there is a change in key personnel. This new guidance applies to all mandatory/formula grants and will become effective 30 days after the date it was issued.
For Title VI, this policy applies only when there is a new Title VI director/program manager. Other staffing changes for your grant are not required to be reported. Please see below for details on what this process requires from your program.
Submittal Process:
Beginning on 10/4/21, when there is a change in the Title VI director/program manager, your organization must notify ACL immediately through the following process:
- Send an email with the required documents (see below) to ACL’s Office for American Indian, Alaskan Native and Native Hawaiian Programs through the olderindians@acl.hhs.gov email address.
- ACL will acknowledge the Request for Change in Key Personnel within ten business days.
- ACL will notify the ACL grants office and the ACL Regional Administrator so that future Notices of Award and other official documentation will be sent to the correct individuals going forward.
The following documents must be included in the Request for Change in Key Personnel:
- A dated cover letter signed by the Authorizing Official (such as the Tribal Chairperson) or designee that includes:
- Grant Award Number and Grantee Organization Name
- Justification for the change in Title VI director/program manager
- New personnel contact information (name, title, business phone number and business email address)
- A resume, biographical sketch or curriculum vitae of the proposed new director/program manager
The new Title VI director/program manager will then be included on email correspondence the next time a Notice of Award (NOA) is issued.
Thank you for your work on behalf of your Elders and caregivers. Please reach out to your ACL contact if you have any questions.
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COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate Toolkit
Learn how you can stay ahead of COVID-19 vaccine mandates with compliance tracking, scheduling updates, and incentives for caregivers to get vaccinated.
In the toolkit, you'll find:
- A caregiver vaccination incentive plan sponsored by the National Minority Health Association (NMHA)
- Feature updates that help you manage caregiver vaccination exceptions and quickly filter caregivers by vaccination status
- Tips for staying compliant and tracking vaccination status with the caregiver mobile app
View the COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate Toolkit here.
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Help Us Put Title VI Services on the Map!
ACL is partnering with IHS to create a new map that will show where to find services for elders in Indian Country. In addition to mapping all Title VI sites, we will show long-term care facilities and other providers. Please contact Laura Stevenson (laura.stevenson@teyaservices.com) to get your meal site added to the map!
IHS provides a number of rich and engaging maps to show services and programs in Indian Country. Check out their existing maps here: https://maps.ihs.gov/portal/home/
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Older Indians Facebook Page
Follow us on our Older Indians Facebook page for more news and insights about Title VI programs and issues all week long. Click here to find the Older Indians Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/OlderIndiansACLAoA/.
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Recipes Needed!
Please send us pictures of your Title VI meal ideas or your favorite recipe to be featured in our next ACL/AoA Weekly Update! |
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Title VI Data Hour
Bi-Weekly on Wednesdays from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. ET
Next session: Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 3:30 p.m. ET
The Title VI Data Hour is a chance to drop by and get questions answered about reporting, data, or anything else! We are a resource for Title VI grantees. Come in to ask something specific or just to listen and feel free to pop in or leave any time. The idea is to have an open and recurring space for us to talk about data and how to best capture and report it – or ask any questions to make better sense of it.
Microsoft Teams Meeting
Join on your computer or mobile app
Click here to join the meeting
Or call in (audio only)
+1 206-420-5032 United States, Seattle
Phone Conference ID: 874 866 474#
Find a local number | Learn More
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Tips & Tricks for Making OAAPS Reporting Easier
Check out these helpful tips and tricks for logging into OAAPS, entering your data and navigating the system. Download the OAAPS Tips and Tricks here.
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Title VI OAAPS Helpful Tips
Thank you to all Title VI OAAPS users who have already accessed OAAPS and created their account. If you have not yet created your account in OAAPS, please remember the following helpful tips:
- All Title VI directors should have received an email from noreply@okta.com with instructions on how to activate your account. If you do not see the invitation email in your inbox, check your spam or junk folders. Follow the instructions in the email, or see the attached How-To Guide titled “Creating an OAAPS User Account and Activating the Account”.
- Once your account is activated, your OAAPS login name will be firstname.lastname@portal.acl.gov and your password will be the one you set up through the Okta.com link.
- Also attached are links to helpful How-To Guides on how to:
- Remember: the best browsers to access OAAPS are Chrome, Firefox, and Safari.
Please feel free to reach out to oaapshelpdesk@acl.hhs.gov or kristen.hudgins@acl.hhs.gov should you have any problems and they will work to get you the help you need!
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ACL and HRSA Webinar: Getting Free COVID-19 At-Home Tests and N95 Masks for Older Adults and People with Disabilities
Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. ET
Please join leaders from Administration for Community Living (ACL) and the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) on March 29 at 2:30 pm (EDT) to learn more about how you can partner with HRSA’s health centers and rural health clinics to distribute free COVID-19 N95 Masks and COVID-19 At-Home Self-Tests.
When ACL and HRSA announced this initiative in February, limited supplies meant that only a few hundred health centers and clinics could participate. Now, all health centers and health clinics are able to order masks and tests, which means there are thousands of potential partners the aging and disability networks can connect with to get masks and testing kits. To help you find one in your community, HRSA’s website includes a complete list of community health centers that may be participating in the test distribution program, as well as this list of centers that are currently participating in the mask program (and which will be updated over time).
You must register in advance for this Zoom webinar by clicking the following link:
https://hhsacl.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_43S0YGMiRDms3QvdkXD6MQ.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the webinar. ASL translation and closed captioning will be provided. If you need additional accommodations to participate, please contact Marcia Gordon at marcia.gordon@acl.hhs.gov by 12:00 noon on Friday March 25.
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2022 CMS Outreach and Education ACL/NICOA Webinar Series
Tuesdays from March 29 - April 19 at 2:00 - 3:30 pm ET
In partnership with Indian Health Service, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is committed to helping the Indian Health Service (IHS), Tribal Health Programs, and Urban Indian Programs to maximize their ability to access and understand third party billing and reimbursement resources. To meet these objectives, CMS, in partnership with the States, the Veterans Administration, the Social Security Administration, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) and the IHS, provides training to patient benefits advocates on the programs and benefits available through Medicare, Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and the Health Insurance Marketplace and ACL.
CMS, ACL and the National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA) invite you to the 2022 CMS Outreach & Education ACL/NICOA Webinar Series.
Upcoming Webinar Topics:
- March 29, 2022: ACL and NICOA: Providing Services to Medicaid Eligible Title VI Clients
- April 5, 2022: NICOA: Forming Partnerships
- April 12, 2022: NICOA: Technology and Our Elders
- April 19, 2022: NICOA: LGBT Issues
Learn more and register here.
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Three Truths and a Lie about Connecting Older Adults to Technology
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. ET
Join this dynamic, interactive session as we hear the truth (and a lie) about successes, failures and learnings in trying to connect older adults. Don’t miss the big take-aways about what it takes to connect older adults, how the lessons are being applied, and the resources that are available to help.
Our speaker is Amanda Gimble, Director Aging Connected , OATS from AARP who has lead a nationwide campaign to connect older adults– through communications, advocacy, partnerships, and support .
Hosted by the Digital Inclusion for Older Adults Workgroup
Register for the webinar here. Download the flyer here.
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A Cultural Perspective on Restorative Justice
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. PT
This webinar is part 3 of the Exploring Restorative Approaches to Elder Justice webinar series hosted by the California Elder Justice Coalition. This session will highlight traditional tribal practices for responding to elder abuse that are based on a culture of respect and justice for elders, and will explore ways those traditional practices may interface with or inform restorative approaches in mainstream institutions.
Panelists include:
- Jacqueline Gray, (ret.) Research Associate Professor, University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences, and principal investigator, National Indigenous Elder Justice Initiative (NIEJI) at the Center for Rural Health at the University of North Dakota
- Maylynn Warne, Graduate Research Assistant, NIEJI, and Adjunct Faculty Health Policy Research Scholar, Public Health Education, University of North Dakota
- Kay Pranis, national leader in restorative justice and author of multiple books, including the Little Book of Circle Processes: A New/Old Approach to Peacemaking
Webinar 3 is co-sponsored by the National Indigenous Elder Justice Initiative (NIEJI) at the Center for Rural Health at the University of North Dakota, and the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA), in addition to our series co-sponsors, the Institute on Aging and the Legal Aid Association of California. The series is made possible by a grant from the van Löben Sels/RembeRock Foundation.
Register for this webinar here.
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Dementia Friends
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. ET
Please join IA2 and become a Dementia Friend! Dementia Friends help make their community more accessible for people living with dementia. These training sessions are developed by and for American Indian and Alaska Native communities. This March IA2 will piloting this newly developed and asking for feedback to further improve these trainings.
Help make your community more accessible, become a Dementia Friend!
The Champion Training will take place on March 30th at 3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT
To register for Champions Training: Meeting Registration - Zoom
For more information visit the website: https://iasquared.org/dementia-friends/. Download the event flyer here.
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Celebrating the Senior Nutrition Program: Cheers to 50 Years
Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. ET
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Older Americans Act Senior Nutrition Program.
Come for the debut of a new video that programs can use to promote their value and stay for our awards ceremony recognizing outstanding program champions at all levels.
Our event will feature remarks from ACL’s Principal Deputy Administrator Alison Barkoff and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Aging Edwin Walker. We also look forward to hearing from speakers on enhancing innovation and mapping the path ahead. Don’t miss this milestone event – register now!
If you have any questions about the event agenda or the Senior Nutrition Program’s anniversary, please contact Kathy.Wilson-gold@acl.hhs.gov.
Register here.
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Virtual Tribal Leaders Training Series
Thursdays from March 31 - April 21, 2022 at 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. ET
CMS, in partnership with National Indian Health Board, is committed to enhancing tribes' ability to access third party resources. To that end, CMS invites tribal leaders, health directors, and health care administrators to join the Tribal Leaders Training Series. The series will cover programs and benefits available through Medicare, Medicaid, the Marketplace, and more.
Learn more and register here.
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SSA Information Sessions
Friday, April 1 at 2:00 p.m. ET and
Monday, April 4 at 3:00 p.m. ET
The Social Security Administration (SSA) cordially invites the ACL Network Community to hear important information regarding the expanded reopening of their offices for in-person service. They will also provide an update on their new Electronic Protective Filing Tool and their People Facing Barriers Initiative.
To accommodate our ACL community SSA will be offering two separate Microsoft Teams presentations. Please use the information below to join either session.
Meeting links:
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Title VI Program Basics Trainings
Bi-Weekly on Tuesdays at 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. ET
Next session: Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. ET
If you’re a new Title VI director, or an experienced director with some questions about your program, please come to our new training series on program basics for Title VI directors. We’ll meet for an hour from 4-5pm ET every other Tuesday. We will review how you can spend your Title VI funds, upcoming events and deadlines you should be aware of and much more. It will be an informal chance to get to know your program better, as well as get to know other Title VI directors. Bring a cup of coffee and stop by to say hi! Access the meeting using the link or call-in information below:
You can join online: Click here.
Or by phone: +1 206-420-5032. Passcode: 620 149 481#
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Assisted Living: The Nursing Home Alternative
Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. MST
For years nursing homes have often been seen as a distasteful living arrangement for loved ones, especially elders. They were far too regimented, based on a medical model of care and offered very little privacy, dignity or opportunity for residents to thrive.
In response, creative minds during the 1980’s and 1990’s brought forth a paradigm shift; a new concept of living and of service to elders. This new approach focused on a residential model with freedom to manage one’s own affairs, medications and personal schedule.
The goal was to be like a home not an institution and counter the plagues of nursing home confinement: Loneliness, Helplessness, Boredom. A new concept was born — “Assisted Living.”
In this webinar you’ll learn about the components and services that make up assisted living, as well as its history and evolution. Discover the different levels of assisted living, how to qualify, and what it takes to develop and operate an assisted living facility.
Register here.
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2022 National Title VI Training and Technical Assistance Conference
April 18-22, 2022 (Virtual)
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The 2022 National Title VI Training & Technical Assistance Conference will take place virtually this year from April 18-22, 2022.
Registration
Registration is now open and complimentary. Register as an attendee today using this link. Please note that Speakers, Exhibitors, and Poster Session representatives have been emailed directly with a different registration link.
Agenda
View and download the draft agenda here.
Exhibits & Poster Sessions
Interested in hosting an exhibit booth or poster session? Please contact Teya and more information will be provided.
Virtual Platform Walk-Through for Attendees
An opportunity to learn about the Title VI Conference virtual platform prior to the conference will be provided at the times below. More details coming soon!
- Friday, April 8, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. ET
- Thursday, April 14, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. ET
Download the 2022 National Title VI Conference flyer here.
For questions, please contact Teya Services at: Laura.Stevenson@teyaservices.com or Melissa.Szasz@teyaservices.com.
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Restorative Justice/Elder Abuse Prevention Showcase
Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. PT
This webinar is part 4 of the Exploring Restorative Approaches to Elder Justice webinar series hosted by the California Elder Justice Coalition. This session will highlight restorative practices and approaches that are being applied to prevent elder abuse by local communities and tribes.
Panelists include:
- Mike Payne, Detective Constable, Special Victims Unit and Senior Support Team, Waterloo Regional Police Service
- Margaret Carson, Program Manager, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Adult Protective Services Program
- Wendelin Hume, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice, University of North Dakota
Webinar 4 is co-sponsored by the National Indigenous Elder Justice Initiative (NIEJI) at the Center for Rural Health at the University of North Dakota, and the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA), in addition to our series co-sponsors the Institute on Aging and the Legal Aid Association of California. The series is made possible by a grant from the van Löben Sels/RembeRock Foundation.
Register for this webinar here.
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National Tribal Public Health Summit 2022
May 9-12, 2022 (Virtual)
The National Indian Health Board's National Tribal Public Health Summit 2022 will feature workshops and roundtables in 6 broad topic areas. The summit, sponsored by National Indian Health Board, will bring together public health professionals, researchers, and policy experts to discuss emerging and promising evidence.
Learn more and register here.
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Suicide Prevention in Indigenous Communities: A Virtual Workshop
Webinar 1: Strength & Protective Factors | April 22, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET
Webinar 2 | May 13, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET
Webinar 3 | June 10, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET
The National Academies Forum on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders is hosting a virtual workshop series exploring the current scope of activities, gaps, challenges, and opportunities to prevent death by suicide in Indigenous communities.
Webinar 1, on April 22, 2022 from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET, will focus on strength and protective factors found in Indigenous populations to combat suicide. Sessions will:
- Examine the differences between and among groups and tribes geographically, culturally, and linguistically
- Emphasize the importance of strength-based work and tribal sovereignty
- Discuss resilience processes that include protective factors including Indigenous determinants, healing ceremonies, and risk factors including and considering social determinants of health
- Highlight cultural knowledge, practice, ceremony, and how this acts in parallel to behavioral health intervention and suicide prevention, and contributes to strength factors
- Provide an opportunity for attendees to join other experts during a 20-minute breakout session
Register for the April webinar here.
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Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Adult Protection Services Tenth Annual
Taking a Stand Against Elder Abuse -
Now a Title VI Cluster Training!
May 18-19, 2022 at Shoshone-Bannock Hotel & Event Center, Fort Hall, ID
Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Adult Protection Services will host its tenth annual Taking a Stand Against Elder Abuse event May 18-19, 2022 at the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Hotel & Event Center. ACL/AoA is partnering with Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Adult Protection Services to make this event a Title VI Cluster Training.
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Save the Date:
5th Annual Conference on Native American Nutrition
May 22-25, 2022
We are excited to announce that the 5th Annual Conference on Native American Nutrition will be held May 22 - 25, 2022 at Mystic Lake Center in Prior Lake, Minnesota. Please visit the new conference website www.NativeNutrition.umn.edu to stay up-to-date on all announcements.
We need your input in order to get an accurate estimate on attendance for the upcoming conference. Please take a few seconds to let us know how likely it is that you will attend the conference using the link below. Your participation is very important and will help us ensure the best possible conference experience for all attendees.
Are you planning to attend? Let us know here.
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Grant Opportunity: Native Language Preservation and Maintenance
Application Deadline: Thursday, March 31, 2022
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Administration for Native Americans (ANA) announces that it will be soliciting applications for the Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance program. This program provides funding for projects to support assessments of the status of the native languages in an established community, as well as the planning, designing, restoration, and implementing of native language curriculum and education projects to support a community's language preservation goals. Native American communities include American Indian tribes (federally-recognized and non-federally recognized), Native Hawaiians, Alaskan Natives, and Native American Pacific Islanders. $3.5 million dollars will be awarded.
Learn more and apply here.
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Evaluating the Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic-related Food and Housing Policies and Programs on Health Outcomes in Health Disparity Populations
Application Deadline: Thursday, April 7, 2022
The purpose of this FOA is to identify and evaluate ongoing and long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing specifically on governmental (local, state, tribal, federal) policy and programmatic actions that address two specific social determinants of health: food/nutrition security and housing security. Applications are requested to examine how these food/nutrition and housing policies and programs, aimed at lessening the effects of the pandemic, impact health and health equity in individuals, families, and communities from health disparity populations. The webinar will provide an overview of the FOA and address questions submitted in advance of the webinar pertinent RFA-NR-22-001. NIH staff will discuss the purpose and scope of this funding opportunity; go over the scientific review process and review criteria; and share the specific research interests of each of the participating NIH Institutes and Office.
An Applicant Information Webinar is available here.
Learn more here.
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New Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects Program Funding Opportunity from NIDILRR
Application Deadline: Tuesday, April 12, 2022
The National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) at ACL has opened a new funding opportunity under the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Program for the Center on Knowledge Translation for Disability and Rehabilitation Research.
The purpose of the DRRP program is to plan and conduct research, demonstration projects, training, and related activities (including international activities) to develop methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technology that maximize the full inclusion and integration into society, employment, independent living, family support, and economic and social self-sufficiency of individuals with disabilities.
DRRP for the Center on Knowledge Translation for Disability and Rehabilitation Research: Under this particular priority, one grant will be awarded to serve as the Center on Knowledge Translation for Disability and Rehabilitation Research (KTDRR). The purpose of the KTDRR Center is to promote the use of high-quality disability and rehabilitation research that is relevant to the needs of people with disabilities and other stakeholders, by serving as the main knowledge translation (KT) resource for other NIDILRR grantees.
Learn more here.
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Administration for Native Americans (ANA) Announces FY 2022 Funds for Social and Economic Development Strategies (SEDS) Program
Application Deadline: Friday, April 15, 2022
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Administration for Native Americans (ANA) announces the availability of Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 funds for the Social and Economic Development Strategies (SEDS) program. This program focuses on projects designed to grow local economies, strengthen Native American families, including preserving cultures, decreasing challenges caused by the absence of community-based businesses, and poor infrastructures in Native American communities. Native American communities include American Indian tribes (federally-recognized and non-federally recognized), Native Hawaiians, Alaska Natives, and Native American Pacific Islanders. The priority areas are as follows: Native Veterans, Emergency Preparedness and Response, and/or Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons.
Learn more here.
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ACF-Tribal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program
Application Deadline: Friday, April 15, 2022
To support the much needed funding for Community Health Representatives, the Administration for Children and Families has announced its FY22 Tribal, Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program: Development and Implementation Grants (Tribal MIEHVP). This cooperative agreement will fund 63-month grants between ACF and tribes and Urban Indian organizations to support needs assessments and development of infrastructure to support a Home Visiting Program for infants and children. There are 6 expected awards at $600,000 over the 6 year time period.
Learn more here.
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Elder Justice Innovation Grants - Enhancing APS Approaches to Cases Involving Opioids and Substance Use Disorders
Application Deadline: Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. ET
ACL plans to award up to 20 two-year cooperative agreements of between $300,000 and $1 million per year. Funding will be used to identify effective strategies and solutions that are expected to maximize the impact of direct home-and community-based social, health, and mental/behavioral health services for APS clients impacted by the opioid epidemic and by other substance use disorders. Applicants do not need to be an APS program, but at a minimum must have a letter of commitment from a partnering/collaborating APS program.
Learn more here.
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Legal Assistance Enhancement Program
Application Deadline: Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 11:50 p.m. ET
ACL plans to award approximately eight grants of between $150,000 to $250,000 per year, for up to 3 years. Funding will be used to increase the effectiveness of legal assistance provided to older adults including by breaking down barriers to accessing legal assistance, increase the availability of legal assistance (especially for historically underrepresented populations of elders), and enhancing the efficacy of legal assistance to meet the evolving needs of older adults.
Learn more here.
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AmeriCorps Grant Opportunity for Tribes
Application Deadline: Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. ET
AmeriCorps will be awarding grants to tribes including three-year operating grants which engage AmeriCorps members in time-limited-service commitments and planning grants to develop programs that implement evidence-based solutions to community needs.
AmeriCorps seeks to prioritize the investment of national service resources into disaster services like COVID-19 response, economic opportunities, education including traditional knowledge and indigenous language, civic and social engagement, environmental stewardship, healthy futures and veterans and military families.
In 2021, AmeriCorps gave out $3.4 million in grants to tribes.
There will be a technical assistance webinar on March 23rd from 1 to 2 EST to answer application questions. Register here.
More details about this application can be found here.
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Elder Justice Innovation Grants - Improving Results for APS Clients
Application Deadline: Friday, May 6, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. ET
ACL plans to award up to 20 two-year cooperative agreements of between $300,000 and $1 million per year. Funding will be used to assess and understand the various community services that produce better outcomes for people transitioning from short-term APS interventions to broader community-based programs that remediate and prevent recurrence of abuse over the longer term. Applicants do not need to be an APS program, but at a minimum must have a letter of commitment from a partnering/collaborating APS program.
Learn more here.
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Elder Justice Innovation Grants - Improving Guardianships
Application Deadline: Friday, May 6, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. ET
ACL plans to award up to 20 three-year cooperative agreements of between $150,000 - $1 million per year. Funding will be used to assess and implement improvements in the handling of the adult guardianship and conservatorship process.
Learn more here.
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The Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund
Tribal Government Application Deadline: Wednesday, June 1, 2022
The U.S. Department of Treasury announced the The Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund (Capital Projects Fund), which is meant to address the many challenges laid bare by the pandemic, especially in rural America, Tribal communities, and low- and moderate-income communities, helping to ensure that all communities have access to the high-quality modern infrastructure, including broadband, needed to access critical services.
Eligible states, territories, freely associated states, and Tribal governments may now submit applications for their Capital Projects Fund allocation using the Treasury Submission Portal.
Click here to learn more and apply.
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Indigenous Communities Program
Application Deadline: Rolling
U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration offers American Rescue Plan funding specifically for Indigenous Communities to develop and execute economic development projects to recover from the pandemic and build economies for the future. Learn more here.
Click here for a list of more funding opportunities for Tribes and Tribal members
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Catholic Charities USA Social Innovation Challenge
The CCUSA Innovation Challenge was created to inspire member agencies (and their community partners) within the Catholic Charities network to propose fresh solutions toward alleviating, reducing or eliminating poverty. The services offered by Catholic Charities are extensive, and range from free or low cost food, housing programs to strengthen families, rent help, and financial help paying for basic needs. The exact types of Catholic Charity programs near you and social services offered will vary by location.
For more information about the CCUSA Innovation Challenge visit: www.ccusainnovates.org. To find the Catholic Charities nearest to you and see what services and assistance are available, click here.
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HFC Dementia Home Care Grant
Awarded on a bi-monthly basis
HFC® (formerly Hilarity for Charity) and the Home Instead Senior Care® network are working together to award home care grants to those providing care to their loved ones living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. The home care grants will be awarded across the United States and Canada. These grants are for respite care hours, there is no cash value.
The goal of the home care grant is to provide exceptional home care to families affected by this disease and to give these families support and rest. These grants are facilitated by Home Instead, where available. To be eligible for the Recharge Relief Grant or the Extended Relief Respite Grant, the caregiver or loved one living with Alzheimer’s and dementia must fit within the following criteria:
- Currently living at home with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia.
- Facing financial and emotional hardships due to the unique challenges of Alzheimer’s or related dementia.
- Resides in the United States or Canada.
Learn more and apply here.
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Title VI Afternoon Chat
Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. ET
Description coming soon!
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DETAILS
Zoom Webinar
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87408704766
Or One tap mobile:
US: +13017158592,,87408704766# or +13126266799,,87408704766#
Or Telephone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 720 707 2699
Webinar ID: 874 0870 4766
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QUESTIONS
During the Chat, please "raise your hand" to request to have your line unmuted or write your question in the chat box.
If you would like to submit questions before the call, please email questions to Laura Stevenson, Teya Services at Laura.Stevenson@teyaservices.com.
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Information About Title VI Grants
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Title VI Grants Cheat Sheet
updated February 2022
A quick guide to the program periods, reporting expectations, and allowable services under the Title VI grants, including Title VI Part A/B/C grants, FFCRA and CARES supplemental grants is available. Find the updated Title VI Grants Cheat Sheet here.
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MIPPA Cheat Sheet
updated August 2021
This MIPPA cheat sheet will help you understand the important dates and grant requirements for FY19 and FY20 Tribal MIPPA grants, as well as provide you with ways to spend down your MIPPA dollars.
Download the MIPPA Cheat Sheet here.
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New Title VI Spending Quick Guide!
The Office for American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian Programs is pleased to announce the release of its newly created "Spending Quick Guide". The purpose of this guide is to help identify the many different ways that Title VI and COVID-19 grants may be used to support Title VI programs by providing an easy-to-use, searchable list of some of the most common expenditures found in Title VI operations.
Download the Title VI Spending Quick Guide here. Please contact us if you have any problems downloading or viewing the guide.
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Title VI Part A/B, C and NSIP 2019 No-Cost Extension Awards
No-cost extension awards on all FY19 grants were issued in mid-April. Funds must be obligated by 3/31/21 and liquidated 90 days after (6/30/21). If you need the amount of your no-cost extension award, please contact your ACL regional administrator.
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Large Purchase Request Information
You will need to submit a large purchase request for any single purchase over $5,000. To do this:
- After 6/19/20: The COVID exception expired and you will need to submit 3 bids for the item you would like to purchase.
- The item you submit you wish to purchase must be American made.
- You will submit the bid and the large purchase request to your Regional Administrator.
- Please do not purchase the large item until you have received approval from ACL’s grants office.
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FAQ for Title VI Grantees
updated May 14, 2021
ACL has received numerous questions related to how Title VI grantees can use grant funds to respond to the COVID-19 emergency. ACL has provided responses to many of the questions in this FAQ document. Read the updated FAQ here.
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Bay Mills News
Newsletter of the Bay Mills Indian Community - February 2022 issue. Read it here.
Giduwa Cherokee News
Newsletter of United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma - March 2022 issue. Read it here.
Puyallup Tribal News
Newsletter of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians - March 2022 issue. Read it here.
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Send Us Your Tribal Newsletters!
We would love to learn more about your program or tribe. Please send us your tribal newsletters so we can read about the exciting things you do for your community and elders. We'll share it in the weekly blast to our Title VI listserv!
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Cynthia LaCounte
Director, Office for American Indians, Alaskan Natives and Native Hawaiian Programs
Administration on Aging/Administration for Community Living
Cynthia.LaCounte@acl.hhs.gov
202-795-7380
Cecelia Aldridge
Aging Services Program Specialist, Program Officer
Administration on Aging/Administration for Community Living
Cecelia.Aldridge@acl.hhs.gov
301-844-5669
Jasmine Aplin
Program Analyst
Administration on Aging/Administration for Community Living
Jasmine.Aplin@acl.hhs.gov
202-795-7453
David Long
Program Analyst
Administration on Aging/Administration for Community Living
David.Long@acl.hhs.gov
202-795-7320
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