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Welcome to the Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development Web site. Here you will learn about the work our office is doing to help Indian communities gain economic self-sufficiency through the development of their energy and mineral resources, application of established business practices, and co-sponsorship of innovative training programs. 

The office is made up of four Divisions: 

Division of Energy and Mineral Development - Assists Tribes with the exploration, development, and management of their energy and mineral resources with the ultimate goal of creating jobs and sustainable tribal economies.

Division of Economic Development - Assists Tribes in creating an environment for economic progress through training, business planning, and expert consultation.

Division of Capital Investment - Manages the Indian Loan Guaranty Program to facilitate access to capital and loan financing for Indians.

Division of Workforce Development - Manages a wide variety of job placement and training programs to promote Indian employment opportunities.

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This popular, free workshop is coming to Albuquerque, NM! Check it out and register today!

 
Uniform Commercial Codes: Bringing Business to Indian Country

National Indian Programs Training Center
Thursday, February 21, 2013

Registration link: http://www.frbsf.org/community/resources/2012/0605-Uniform-Commercial-Codes-Bringing-Business-to-Indian-Country/index.html

Download the pdf for more information.

 

 A free training opportunity for Tribal judges and attorneys

TRIBAL COURTS and SECURED TRANSACTIONS LAW

The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Justice Services/Tribal Justice Support and Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development, in partnership with the Federal Reserve Banks of Minneapolis, San Francisco and Kansas City, are presenting legal training workshops on the subject of secured transactions law that are specifically designed for tribal judges and tribal attorneys, as well those engaged in contracting and business development. Download the pdf for more information.

 
 

Memorandu of Understanding (MOU) between DOI BIA and USDA Rural Development for Implementing Agriculture Programs on Indian Lands

Download the MOU in PDF format  here

Tribal Economic Development Bonds

The Department of Treasury released new guidelines for allocation of the $1.8 billion remaining in Tribal Economic Development Bonds (TEDB).  The TEDB program was established under the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA), and provides Tribes with the authority to issue tax-exempt debt for a wider range of activities to spur job creation and promote economic growth in Indian country. Click here to view the IRS guidelines. 

Federal/Tribal 477 Administrative Flexibility Workgroup

Federal and tribal officials have established a work group to develop a reporting and auditing process that minimizes burdens placed on tribes while assuring that federal funds are spent towards their appropriated purpose.  Check back to the Division of Workforce Development website for updates on the work group's progress and information on where to provide comments and suggestions.  Comments or suggestions intended for the workgroup participants can be sent to 477workgroup@bia.gov.  Any messages sent to this mailbox will be forwarded to all Federal and Tribal officials serving on the workgroup.

Tri-Agency 477 Tribal Leader Letter 9-30-11

Tri-Agency Letter to Committee on Appropriations 10-7-11

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding P.L. 102-477

 

Calendar of Events 

 TRIBAL COURTS and SECURED TRANSACTIONS LAW

A free training opportunity for Tribal judges and attorneys 

  •  Oklahoma City, OK  March 21-22, 2013

  • Minneapolis, MN  May 8-9, 2013

Download the pdf for more information.


Tuesday    3:00pm Eastern
Federal/Tribal 477 Administrative Flexibility Workgroup Weekly Teleconference
The workgroup meets weekly via teleconference each Tuesday at 3pm Eastern Standard Time.  The public may access these workgroup calls in a listen-only mode by dialing 1-888-677-2617, passcode 4117419.  Additionally comments or suggestions intended for the workgroup participants can be sent to 477workgroup@bia.gov.  Any messages sent to this mailbox will be forwarded to all Federal and Tribal officials serving on the workgroup.

 

 “Universal Commercial Codes: Bringing Business to Indian Country”

A Working Forum on Tribal Secured Transaction Laws, presented in partnershipwith the Federal Reserve Banks of Minneapolis and San Francisco:
 
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico, February 21, 2013
In many Native communities, private business development may be hindered because federal laws and procedures governing matters such as lending, commerce, and property ownership are absent or insufficient. The Uniform Law Commission, key tribal representatives, the Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development (IEED), and the Federal Reserve Banks of Minneapolis and San Francisco are collaborating to conduct one-day training sessions offering a comprehensive overview of secured transactions laws and guidance for tribal leaders who want to assess their community’s legal environment and devise a plan to implement commercial codes. 
 

Mission Statement

The Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development (IEED) was established within the Office of the Secretary, Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior to provide high-level support for the Department’s goal of serving tribal communities by providing access to energy resources and helping tribes stimulate job creation and economic development.

IEED focuses on increasing the economic vitality of American Indians and Alaska Natives. The Office is committed to achieving long-term goals of promoting Indian economic development, increasing tribal business knowledge, increasing jobs and businesses, increasing capital investment, and providing assistance for developing energy and mineral resources.