In partnership with LISC and ONAP, Civitas will conduct an in-person Property Maintenance Management training in Auburn, Washington on August 11 and 12.

This two-day training is open to all tribes and provides a comprehensive overview of property and maintenance management for tribal housing programs. The session will cover key areas such as eligibility, asset and financial management, compliance, resident engagement, maintenance operations, and practical tools to strengthen housing program operations and long-term sustainability.

Participants will gain strategies for improving day-to-day property management, documenting maintenance needs, supporting regulatory compliance, and building stronger systems for managing tribal housing programs.

Presented by Civitas.

There is no cost to attend and no membership required. However, please register below.

Date: August 11 and 12, 2026
Location: Muckleshoot Community Center, 17432 SE 392nd St, Auburn, WA 98092

In partnership with LISC and ONAP, Civitas will conduct a virtual training on 2 CFR Part 200 and federal grant management requirements.

This session is designed for tribal housing and community development staff responsible for administering federally funded programs. Participants will review key requirements of 2 CFR Part 200, including financial management, internal controls, allowable costs, procurement, recordkeeping, subrecipient oversight, and audit requirements. The training will focus on practical approaches for applying these requirements in day-to-day program administration, strengthening compliance, and reducing common areas of risk.

Presented by Civitas.

There is no cost to attend and no membership required. However, please register below.

Date/Time: August 18 & 19, 2026 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm (MT)

In partnership with LISC and ONAP, Civitas will conduct a virtual session covering Indian Housing Law. The date is TBD and will be updated once confirmed.

This session provides a practical overview of the legal framework governing tribal housing programs under the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996, including the role of HUD Office of Native American Programs and the Indian Housing Block Grant. Participants will learn how federal law shapes tribal housing governance, eligible activities, and compliance responsibilities. The training is designed to help housing leaders and staff understand their legal authority while avoiding common policy and program pitfalls.

Presented by Civitas.

There is no cost to attend and no membership required. However, please register below.

Date/Time: August 25, 2026 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (MT)

Sponsored by Spartanburg County and facilitated by Civitas, LLC, this one-day training will provide local government and nonprofit staff with practical, working knowledge of federal grants management requirements under the Uniform Guidance, 2 CFR Part 200, to include upcoming changes to the regulations.

The training will follow the full grant lifecycle, from pre-award planning and financial management through project implementation, monitoring, reporting, audit preparation, and close-out. Participants will focus on the compliance areas that often create the greatest risk for grantees and subrecipients and learn practical strategies for strengthening grant administration, documentation, oversight, and internal coordination.

Topics will include grant accounting and reporting, budgeting and fund tracking, federal procurement standards, allowable costs, cost allocation, cross-departmental grant management, subrecipient monitoring, Single Audit requirements, the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA), and grant close-out procedures.

This training is intended for finance staff, grants administrators, program managers, compliance officers, and others who manage or oversee federally funded programs for local governments and nonprofit organizations.

Date: Monday, August 31, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Tiger River Park’s Clubhouse located at 179 Dillard Rd. Duncan, SC 29334

Cost: $125 per attendee (Discounts available for groups of 3+ from the same jurisdiction)

In partnership with LISC and ONAP, Civitas will conduct a virtual session on Grant Writing. The date is TDB and will be updated once confirmed.

This session introduces practical strategies for identifying funding opportunities and preparing strong grant applications for tribal housing and community development programs. Participants will learn how to align project ideas with funding priorities, clearly describe community needs, and develop realistic project plans and budgets. The training will also highlight common mistakes that weaken applications and provide tips for improving competitiveness.

Presented by Civitas.

There is no cost to attend and no membership required. However, please register below.

Date/Time: September 22, 2026 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (PT)

In partnership with LISC and ONAP, Civitas will conduct a virtual session for New Executive Directors. The date will be posted once confirmed.

This session is designed for newly appointed tribal housing leaders who need a clear understanding of how tribal housing authorities operate within federal housing programs. Participants will learn the fundamentals of housing governance, program oversight, and the responsibilities of executive directors working with boards, staff, and federal partners. The training focuses on the key decisions and management practices that help new leaders build strong, compliant housing programs from the start.

Presented by Civitas.

There is no cost to attend and no membership required. However, please register below.

Date/Time: September 24, 2026 from 9:00am to 3:00pm (PT)

In partnership with LISC and ONAP, Civitas will conduct a virtual session covering Housing Program Policies. The date is TBD (will be updated once confirmed).

This session provides an overview of the essential policies that guide the administration of tribal housing programs under the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 and the Indian Housing Block Grant. Participants will learn how policies for admissions, rent, maintenance, financial management, and procurement work together to support compliant and consistent program operations. The training also highlights common policy gaps and practical steps for developing policies that hold up during monitoring and audits.

Presented by Civitas.

There is no cost to attend and no membership required. However, please register below.

Date/Time: September 29, 2026 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (PT)

In partnership with NACCED, Civitas will conduct two 2-hour sessions virtually on October 28 & 29.

The NSPIRE training is an implementation-focused course designed to translate HUD’s inspection standards into day-to-day inspection practice. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the three inspectable areas, deficiency criteria, severity levels, and affirmative habitability requirements. The webinar uses curated photo examples, checklist walk-throughs, and realistic virtual case studies to illustrate how common deficiencies are identified, documented, and scored. The training covers NSPIRE scoring mechanics, correction timelines, and documentation expectations, equipping attendees with the tools and confidence needed to conduct accurate, defensible inspections under HUD’s current standards.

Presented by Civitas.

Dates: October 28-29

Member Price: $225

Non-Member Price: $275

Register through the NACCED website: https://www.nacced.org/trainings