MARCH 2023

Mar 9-10

NAHASDA Intermediate Training

Virtual Training

This 2-day training will build off the NAHASDA Essentials training and provide attendees with a deeper dive into NAHASDA. Participants will receive an Intermediate level training on NAHASDA including: pertinent rules, regulations, and best practices. Focus will be on increase knowledge of success implementation of IHBG programs and projects as well applying NAHASDA requirements to project development and phases of development. The training is intended to build capacity, improve tribes/TDHEs administration of PIH/ONAP programs that require NAHASDA Training (Intermediate) and reporting requirements. Attendees are encouraged to take the NAHASDA Essentials training prior to attending this training.

When: 10:00a.m.-3:00p.m. CST Register Here

Mar 14-16

NAHASDA Essentials

Virtual Training

This 3-day training will provide attendees with a comprehensive introduction to NAHASDA.  Participants will become familiar with all program activities, including rental housing, homebuyer programs, rehabilitation, and housing and crime prevention services.  Other major topics that will be covered include the IHBG formula, eligible program participants, income verifications, other federal requirements, financial management and program administration. This foundational course will acquaint tribal and TDHE staff with the basic requirements of the IHBG Program and opportunities that are available.

When: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. ET Register Here

Mar 15-16

Low-Income Tax Credit Training

Virtual Training

This is a 2-day virtual training covering all aspects of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC). This training will provide instruction and training materials on environmental review policies, best practices, and related rules and regulations associated with LIHTCs.

When: 10:00a.m.-3:00p.m. CST Register Here

Mar 15-16

Financial Management

Virtual Training

This 2-day training will provide an orientation to basic standards of accounting and GAAP and implementation of a strong financial management systems to comply with the general provisions of 2 CFR Part 200.302 Financial Management, as well as compliance with the NAHASDA statutes and regulations. The training will discuss each component of §200.302(b) to provide participants with the basic knowledge to properly administer NAHASDA and the IHBG program.

When: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. CT Register Here

Mar 28-29

Program Income

Virtual Training

Participants at this 2-day training will gain a better understanding of 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.

When: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. PT Register Here

Mar 28-30

NAHASDA Intermediate

Virtual Training

This interactive three (3) day online NAHASDA Intermediate training is the next step to a more comprehensive understanding of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA). Participants will be equipped with valuable tools such as the latest regulations, program guidance, and PIH Notices to manage their programs successfully. Topics to be included, but not limited to; Overview of NAHASDA; Development and TCD; Operating Budgets; Useful Life; Leveraging and Management Capacity; and more.

APRIL 2023

Apr 12-13

Executive Director Training

Anchorage, AK

AAHA is hosting a two (2) day training for Executive Directors. This training will focus on developing effective leadership skills to enable the executive director or housing manager to create a high functioning organization or department. Topics will include: Housing Director, skills and duties; Executive Director and Board of Commissioner relationships; Strategic Planning; NAHASDA overview of statutory and regulatory requirements; Compliance policies, monitoring and reporting; and Financial Management.

Location: Diamond Center Hotel, 700 Diamond Blvd., Anchorage, AK

When: 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. AKST Register Here

Apr 18-19

2 CFR Part 200

Virtual Training

The 2-day training will provide an overview of the administrative and financial management requirements for the Indian Housing Block Grant pursuant to NAHASDA and the Uniform Guidance. Participants will learn how to research guidance processes and procedures for NAHASDA and the Uniform Guidance. The training will also provide guidance on applying the Uniform Guidance to IHBG. Attendees will review tools to assist recipients in complying with IHBG requirements. They will also learn to identify best practices for compliance with the requirements.

When: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Mountain Register Here

MAY 2023

May 2-4

Uniform Guidance 2 CFR Part 200 (Super Circular)

Virtual Training

The Uniform Guidance establishes the administrative and financial management requirements for all Federal grants in accordance with 2 CFR 200. The Uniform Guidance requirements encompass management standards, procurement, reporting, record keeping, allowable costs, audits and much more. In addition to the Uniform Guidance, specific program requirements are established by statute or regulation which supersedes the Uniform Guidance. This three (3) day online training will provide participants with a comprehensive overview of the administrative and financial management requirements for the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) pursuant to the Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act (NAHASDA) including the Uniform Guidance. The training will emphasize practical applications of the Uniform Guidance to the NAHASDA program requirements.

May 17-19

Grant Writing

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.

May 23-25

Intermediate Financial Management

Virtual Training

This 3-day training will discuss the application of governmental GAAP and strong financial management and internal control systems to successfully administer NAHASDA funds.  The training will provide participants with an understanding of fund types, basics of accounting, differences between Governmental Fund versus Proprietary Fund Accounting and financial statement components. It will emphasize the Tribe/TDHE’s role in compliance of NAHASDA program specific financial activities on IHP budget planning and analyses, treatment of program income, investment of IHBG grant funds, financial reporting on the APR, and monitoring.

When: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. MT Register Here

May 23-25

Admissions & Occupancy

Virtual Training

This interactive three (3) day 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.

JUNE 2023

June 6-8

Housing Policy Workshop

Virtual Training

AAHA is hosting an interactive three (3) day training workshop on Housing Policy.  The workshop will acquaint participants on the essential policy requirements for NAHASDA. Participants will learn the essential policy requirements for NAHASDA management in general. It will be a hands-on thorough review of a policy developed for Alaska Tribes and TDHEs. Some of the policy topics include: Applicable Alaska Law, Application Process, Eligibility and Ineligibility, Waiting Lists, Verification, Maintenance and Inspections, Hoarding, Collections, and Termination.

June 13-14

Needs Assessment & Community Engagement

Anchorage, AK

AAHA will host a two (2) day in-person training on Needs Assessment. Alaska Tribes and Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHE) must understand the housing needs in the communities to be able to fairly and effectively distribute NAHASDA funds to achieve housing goals of homeownership, rentals, repairs and housing services programs. To increase affordable, energy efficient housing within their regions, it is critical that these tribes and TDHEs have access to solid data to help make informed decisions on where to invest, what types of housing program to develop and which funding programs to target. Knowledge derived through housing needs assessments can also assist by achieving a compelling funding case for outside investors.

June 13-14

Basic Financial Management

Virtual Training

This 2-day training will provide an orientation to basic standards of accounting and GAAP and implementation of a strong financial management systems to comply with the general provisions of 2 CFR Part 200.302 Financial Management, as well as compliance with the NAHASDA statutes and regulations. The training will discuss each component of §200.302(b) to provide participants with the basic knowledge to properly administer NAHASDA and the IHBG program.

When: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. PT Register Here

JULY 2023

July 25-27

Intermediate Financial Management

Virtual Training

This 3-day training will discuss the application of governmental GAAP and strong financial management and internal control systems to successfully administer NAHASDA funds.  The training will provide participants with an understanding of fund types, basics of accounting, differences between Governmental Fund versus Proprietary Fund Accounting and financial statement components. It will emphasize the Tribe/TDHE’s role in compliance of NAHASDA program specific financial activities on IHP budget planning and analyses, treatment of program income, investment of IHBG grant funds, financial reporting on the APR, and monitoring.

When: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. PT Register Here

AUGUST 2023

Aug 8-10

Environmental Review Report (ERR)

Virtual Training

AAHA is hosting an online, hands-on, 3-day Environmental Review workshop to provide HUD recipients with the necessary skills to ensure full compliance with the requirements of 24 CFR Part 58. Participants will become familiar with: duties and functions of responsible entities; achieving compliance with NEPA and related laws, executive orders, and regulations; preparing environmental review records; making environmental review determinations, identifying environmental impact; the consultation process, public notices and comment periods; processing the request for release of funds; and ERR self-monitoring. Please have a copy of an IHP (current or past) available for practice purposes.

Aug 21-22

Strategic Planning

Virtual Training

AAHA is hosting a Strategic Planning Training to provide information and guidance under the Native American Housing and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA) for housing authorities, tribal entities, and other individuals to understand Strategic Planning. Participants will learn the benefits of having a strategic plan, as well as learn strategies and insights that can be utilized to develop a short or long term plan to accomplish their goals. This virtual training will emphasize the development of a strategic plan that is appropriate and effective for the size and needs of the recipient’s programs. Data development and analysis, recognizing critical issues and identifying goals and implementation will be included in the covered topics.