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CSBG Latest News & Resources
October 26, 2022
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CSBG Regional Quarterly Call Schedule FY 2023
The Office of Community Services (OCS), Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) has released the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Regional Quarterly Call schedule. In response to the FY 2022 Community Services Block Grant Training and Technical Assistance Needs Assessment Survey, the Quarterly Calls will serve as a touch point for informational exchanges relative to the needs identified by the CSBG Network. Further, the calls will be designed to strengthen regional connections to enhance service delivery. Tribes and Tribal Organizations are encouraged to attend the Regional Quarterly Calls.
The table below details times and dates of the FY 2023 Quarterly Calls. Quarterly Calls for Quarter One (1) will be held regionally November 1 — November 7, 2022. Invitations and the first Regional Quarterly Calls agenda will be sent to CSBG Tribes and Tribal Organizations no later than October 25, 2022.
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ACF Commitment to Gov't to Gov't Relationships with Tribes
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) values their government-to-government relationship with CSBG Tribes & Tribal Organizations. ACF and the HHS Assistant Secretary invites you to participate in the upcoming Tribal Consultation as they recognize that a robust Tribal consultation is important to their responsibility to improve the well-being of children and families across the country.
Back in June, ACF hosted a virtual gathering designed to help Tribal Grant Recipients maximize their ARP funding. The American Rescue Plan (ARP) Tribal Learning Collaborative − Leveraging Grant Flexibilities and Promoting Innovation in Pandemic Recovery. During this opportunity the White House and HHS leadership heard about obstacles that exist in local tribal communities, as well as to lift up successful projects made possible with ARP funding.
Next up, ACF will host their Annual Tribal Consultation meeting Monday, October 31, 2022, in Sacramento, California, in conjunction with the National Congress of American Indians Annual Convention. The meeting will take place from 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Pacific time. More information about registration and the meeting is posted here. During the session, the Assistant Secretary and ACF leaders will be available to speak with tribal leaders to discuss issues important to Tribes. You can reach out to ACF at anacomments@acf.hhs.gov.
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10/31: ACF to Host Annual Tribal Consultation
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) will host its Annual Tribal Consultation meeting in person and virtually on Monday, October 31, 2022. During the sessions, ACF leadership will speak with Tribal leaders and discussed issues important to the Tribes and ACF Tribal program priorities.
In-person location: SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento, CA
Time: 8:30 AM-12:00 Noon Pacific
Please register in advance for this event and indicate whether you plan to attend virtually or in-person.
If you are joining virtually, you can view and participate in the Tribal Consultation, these are the zone adjusted times.
7:30AM-11:00AM Alaska
9:30AM-1:00PM Mountain
10:30AM-2:00PM Central
11:30AM-3:00PM Eastern
View the Tribal Consultation agenda here.
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OCS Relaunches LIHWAP Resource Website
The Office of Community Services (OCS) is committed to keeping individuals and families connected to resources that support their health, well-being and self-sufficiency. OCS announced the relaunch of the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) resource website, waterhelp.info. The updated website includes a search tool designed to help households in need of LIHWAP assistance find administering agencies in their area.
Waterhelp.info also includes outreach materials and informational one pagers both for households and water service providers who are interested in learning more about LIHWAP.
It is encouraged to share this resource with your communities and peers!
Please reach out to your program specialist with any questions you may have about the updated website.
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News & Resources from
CSBG National Partners
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Community Economic Development Month
Throughout Community Economic Development Month, OCS has been highlighting community economic development efforts throughout the county and exploring themes related to creating businesses and job opportunities in communities facing persistent poverty and high unemployment.
Read OCS-DCL-2023-01 and visit the Community Economic Development Month webpage to learn more about the OCS Community Economic Development (CED) program and new CED projects.
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11/3: Healing our Native American Veterans
Join the Eastern Region Training & Technical Assistance Center of Administration for Native Americans (ANA) on November 3 as they host the "Healing our Native Veterans" webinar. With more than 140,000 Native American and Alaska Native veterans in the U.S., healing for these military veterans is critical for restoring balance with their spiritual, mental, and physical being.
This healing is considered crucial in helping veterans transition back to their families and communities. That is why this webinar will highlight community projects that are helping Native veterans heal and successfully reintegrate into their families and communities.
Date: November 3, 2022
Time: 3:00 PM EST
Registration: Healing our Native American Veterans
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NCAP: Community Action News!
The National Community Action Partnership (NCAP) recognizes and supports the work of Community Action Agencies (CAA) and State Associations across the country that protect and empower the voices in their communities. Visit the Community Action Partnership Newsletter.
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Save the Date: NCAP's 2023 Management & Leadership Training Conference
NCAP’s 2023 Management & Leadership Training Conference will be taking place February 8-10 in beautiful New Orleans, LA at the Sheraton New Orleans.
The Management and Leadership Training Conference (MLTC) is targeted to board and staff leaders at Community Action Agencies. The MLTC will feature intensive training, structured discussions, and networking opportunities. Whether you’ve been leading and managing for years, or you’re looking forward to that promotion into management, you’ll become your best with our Management and Leadership Training Conference.
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Save the Date: 2023 CAPLAW National Training Conference
The 2023 CAPLAW National Training Conference will take place at the Fairmont in the funky and vibrant city of Austin, Texas. Join us June 27-29 to learn, be inspired, and connect with others in the community action network!
Early Bird Member Rate: $675
Fairmont Austin Hotel Conference Rate: $199 / night + tax
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11/3: White House Native Women's Symposium
The White House announced its third virtual session of the White House Native Women Symposium, Native Women Rising: Inspiring the Future. , This symposium shines a needed spotlight on issues of importance to Native women.
The third session of the series, which will focus on MMIP issues and feature a panel of Native women experts and presentations by Native youth.
There is hope to engage in dialogue about the ongoing focus the Biden-Harris Administration has placed on Indian Country and its intent to have positive, lasting impacts on Native women. The session will feature special messages from Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Attorney General Merrick Garland, and we will be joined by Treasurer of the United States Lynn Malerba.
When: November 3, 2022
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST
Registration: White House Native Women's Symposium
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11/30 & 12/1: White House Tribal Nations Summit
The next White House Tribal Nations Summit will be held on November 30 and December 1 at the Department of the Interior in Washington, D.C. The President has prioritized strengthening Nation-to-Nation relationships, honoring trust and treaty obligations with CSBG Tribes and advancing Tribal sovereignty and self-determination. Through the American Rescue Plan, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and the Inflation Reduction Act, the current Administration is also making historic investments in Tribal communities. This year’s Summit will be an opportunity for Tribal leaders to engage directly with senior administration officials on implementation of key priorities, new policies, and other important issues facing Tribal communities. Tribal leaders are encouraged to register for the summit. Read the statement here.
To register, please visit: wh.gov/TribalNationsSummit. For all questions, please send your emails to TNS@who.eop.gov.
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LIHWAP Outreach Materials
OCS has created a number of useful outreach materials to help increase to utilization of the LIHWAP program. Check out the following:
Household Usage One-Page Fact Sheets
Two one-page fact sheets for households that aim to help users understand their water usage and water bills and increase LIHWAP participation are available. The first flyer gives advice on conserving water and explains how to check for leaks. The second explains how to read a water bill, as well as how to understand fixed and variable costs and other types of usage pricing. These educational materials are designed to help households manage and understand their home water costs to promote steps they can take to reduce their water bills. Links to the information sheets can be found in LIHWAP DCL 2022-18.
LIHWAP Animated Videos
OCS has created animated videos to spread awareness of LIHWAP for both households and water service providers. For households, the intention is to promote the program and encourage those in need of assistance to apply for aid. For water service providers, the video introduces LIHWAP and explains what benefits they may see by participating. It is highly encouraged that grant recipients use these videos for outreach activities. Links to the videos can be found in LIHWAP DCL 2022-18.
#TwitterUpdates
For regular Twitter updates, the LIHWAP account can be followed at: @OCS_ACFgov
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LIHWAP Data Dashboard Updated for Q3 FY22
Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) Tribal Grant Recipients that use the LIHWAP Data Dashboard will be happy to know that it has been updated to include report data for the third quarter of Federal Fiscal Year 2022. The LIHWAP Data Dashboard is an information management tool that visually tracks, analyzes, and displays key performance indicators, as well as key data points from the approved LIHWAP Implementation Plans and the LIHWAP quarterly and annual reports.
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CSBG Tribal TTA Program Resources
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The Lux CSBG Tribal TTA Program website provides comprehensive resources for CSBG Tribal grant recipients, offers instructional guides & webinars, application tools & templates, information on upcoming events, current funding opportunities, and much more.
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Upcoming Funding Opportunities
Please visit our Funding Opportunities webpage for information about the following funding opportunities in addition to other currently available and ongoing funding opportunities. A few application deadlines are fast approaching.
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Tribal CSBG COVID-19 Resources & Support
The CSBG Tribal TTA Program is maintaining a CSBG Tribal Network COVID-19 Latest News & Resources page on our website. All posts are also forwarded to the CSBG Tribal Network. Please subscribe to receive email notifications.
In addition, please feel free to contact the Tribal TTA Team at tribalta@luxcg.com and (301) 244-3557, or contact OCS Program Specialist, Isaac Davis at isaac.davis@acf.hhs.gov and (202) 401-5335, with any questions. We are happy to support you!
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Job Opportunities @ Lux
Tribal Training & Technical Assistance Program
As we grow and expand our training and technical assistance support for Tribes and Tribal Organizations, we are seeking candidates to join our Lux Tribal Training & Technical Assistance (TTA) Team! Please feel free to share with your colleagues.
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Lux Consulting Group, Inc. is proud to serve Native American communities as the
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Tribal Training & Technical Assistance Program provider.
This publication was created by Lux Consulting Group, Inc.
in the performance of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Community Services, Grant Number #GS-10F-0328T/75P00119F80215. Any opinion, findings, and conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families.
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