ONAP-CARES Act

OFFICE OF NATIVE AMERICAN PROGRAMS (ONAP)

ONAP CARES ACT

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed by Congress with overwhelming, bipartisan support and signed into law by President Trump on March 27th, 2020. This over $2 trillion economic relief package delivers on the Trump Administration’s commitment to protecting the American people from the public health and economic impacts of COVID-19.

The CARES Act provides fast and direct economic assistance for American workers, families, and small businesses, and preserve jobs for our American industries.

CDC Eviction Moratorium

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) extended the Order banning evictions for certain renters until July 31, 2021. The CDC Order is a temporary eviction moratorium to protect public health and prevent further spread of COVID-19.

Dear Tribal Leader Letter: Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Issues an Order extending the Eviction Moratorium to July 31, 2021 (June 29, 2021)
Federal Register Notice: Temporary Halt in Residential Evictions to Prevent the Further Spread of COVID-19 (Expired July 31, 2021)
CDC Eviction Moratorium Order: (Expired October 3, 2021)
HHS/CDC FAQs: (June 24, 2021)
HUD PIH FAQs (May 26, 2021)
Resident Declaration Form (Form Expired September 30, 2021)
ONAP Tenant Flyer for CDC Order; (June 30, 2021)

Duplication of Benefits

ONAP Duplication of Benefits Sources Table

ONAP CARES ACT PROGRAMS

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Indian Housing Block Grant	Indian Community Development Block Grant
DEAR TRIBAL LEADER LETTERS
CARES Act Reporting Update (January 10, 2022) CARES Act Reporting Update (September 29, 2021) CARES Act Reporting Update (June 28, 2021) CARES Act Reporting Update (March 26, 2021) CARES Act Quarterly Report not required for January 10, 2021. Publication of IHBG-CARES Implementation Notice (April 22, 2020) IHBG-CARES Formula Allocation Letter (April 3, 2020) For more information on how your Tribe’s IHBG-CARES formula allocation was calculated, please see: View IHBG-CARES Formula Allocation Chart If you have any questions about your IHBG allocation under the CARES Act, please contact the IHBG Formula Customer Service Center at: Phone: 1-800-410-8808 or IHBGformula@firstpic.org	CARES Act Reporting Update (January 10, 2022) CARES Act Reporting Update (September 29, 2021) CARES Act Reporting Update (June 28, 2021) CARES Act Reporting Update (March 26, 2021) CARES Act Quarterly Report not required for January 10, 2021. ICDBG-CARES Implementation Training (May 19, 2020) ICDBG-CARES Implementation Notice (May 15, 2020) Input Requested on ICDBG-CARES Act Grant Ceilings (April 15, 2020)
PROGRAM NOTICE and GUIDANCE
PIH 2022-12: ICDBG-CARES/ICDBG-ARP Grant Amendment Notice Notice PIH- 2021-14: COVID-19 Regulatory and Statutory Waivers (supersedes PIH 2020-13; PIH 2020–05) Attachment Notice PIH-2020-27: Waiver of Undisbursed Funds Factor Requirements Under the Indian Housing Block Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2021 Guidance to Reprogram and Utilize FY2020 IHBG funding Under the CARES Act Notice PIH-2020-06- IHBG-CARES Implementation Notice Notice PIH-2020-05- COVID-19 Waiver Notice	PIH 2022-12: ICDBG-CARES/ICDBG-ARP Grant Amendment Notice Notice PIH- 2021-14: COVID-19 Regulatory and Statutory Waivers (supersedes PIH 2020-13; PIH 2020–05) Attachment Notice PIH 2021-06: Process for Amending ICDBG-CARES Grants Notice PIH 2020-11: ICDBG-CARES Implementation Notice PIH Notice 2020-05- COVID-19 Waiver Notice
IMPLEMENTATION TRAINING
IHBG-CARES Training Slides IHP-APR Sample Version 2.0 Trouble Opening Sample Version? Right Click Link and Select "Save Link As" Save as PDF to Desktop Go To Desktop and Open Form in Adobe If Form Does Not Load, Click "Enable All Features"	ICDBG-CARES Training Slides
FORMS
IHBG-CARES Abbreviated Indian Housing Plan (IHP) and Annual Performance Report (APR) IHP-APR Guidance IHP-APR Form When clicking on PDF links sometimes the form attempts to open a browser before it can be saved. It is best to download and save the form before opening and completing the form. "Right Click" on the form link Click "Save Target As" or “Save link As” Save the file to desktop (or a preferred file location on your computer). Click IHBG-CARES/IHBG-ARP on the Cover Page to display the portions of the form pertinent to IHBG-CARES/IHBG-ARP	Sample Tribal Resolution
FUNDING AWARDS
View IHBG-CARES Formula Allocation Chart	Press Release (August 31, 2020) List of All Funding Awards Sixth Round Fifth Round Fourth Round Third Round Second Round First Round
CARES ACT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
On November 12, 2020, the Office of Native American Programs (ONAP) and the HUD CARES Act Compliance Response Team provided an overview of the reporting requirements under the CARES Act. The training highlighted the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) referenced in the CARES Act and provided an introduction on using the FFATA Sub-award Reporting System (FSRS) to comply with a portion of the CARES Act reporting requirements. Guidance and Notices Dear Tribal Leader Letter- Training for CARES Act Reporting (November 4, 2020) Dear Tribal Leader letter outlines reporting requirements under the CARES Act. Training Resources ONAP CARES Act Reporting for Recipients- Slides (November 12, 2020) Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Sub-award Reporting System- FSRS Slides (November 12, 2020) Recording of the training
ONAP COVID-19 FAQs
ONAP COVID-19 FAQs - Updated July 8, 2021 PIH/ONAP Combined FAQs March 13, 2020

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COVID-19 Conference Calls with Tribes and TDHEs

November 16, 2021: IHBG-CARES Webinar Series: Module 3 - Recording and Slides
June 16, 2021: IHBG-CARES Webinar Series: Module 2 - Recording and Slides
May 13, 2021: National Best Practice Webinar on IHBG-CARES- Muckleshoot Housing Authority and Salish and Kootenai Housing Authority- Recording and Slides
April 1, 2021: IHBG-CARES Webinar Series: Module 1 - Recording and Slides
August 27, 2020: National Best Practice Webinar on IHBG-CARES - Access Recording, Slides, and Omaha Nation Housing Authority Youth Video
July 28, 2020: Supportive Services Call with TDHEs and PHAs- Access Recording and Slides
July 16, 2020: ONAP Updates on Policy, Programs and Resources for Tribes and TDHEs- Access Recording and Slides
May 20-21, 2020: ICDBG-CARES Implementation Training- Recording
May 1, 2020: IHBG CARES Act Implementation Notice- Access Recording, Access Slides
April 17, 2020: CARES Act Update Notice PIH 2020-05- Access Recording
April 14, 2020: Dear Tribal Leader Letter-Waiver Authority and Call-in Information
April 9, 2020: COVID-19 Information for TDHEs- Access Recording Access Slides
April 3, 2020: COVID-19 Updates for TDHEs- Access Recording