MATIC

MATIC Who Is MATIC? MATIC is continually evolving with new partner agencies and organizations joining the collaborative effort. of Housing
• Arizona Dept.

The Multi-Agency Tribal Infrastructure Collaborative (MATIC) is a group of agencies & organizations committed to improving the coordinated delivery of infrastructure programs & services to Native Americans and tribal communities in the southwestern U.S. The Multi-Agency Tribal Infrastructure Collaborative (MATIC) began as a group of nine agencies and organizations dedicated and committed to increa

sing the awareness and improving the coordinated delivery of infrastructure programs and services to Native Americans and tribal communities in the southwestern United States. Partner Agencies and Organizations:
• HUD SW Office of Native American Programs
• USDA Rural Development
• DOI/BIA - Transportation and Housing Divisions
• DHHS Indian Health Service
• Environmental Protection Agency
• Dept. of Energy/National Renewable Energy Lab
• Native Home Capital (CDFI)
• Economic Development Adm/Small Business Adm
• Inter Tribal Council of Arizona
• Rural Community Assistance Corporation
• AZ Commerce Authority, Office of Energy Policy
• Arizona Dept. of Environmental Quality
• Arizona Commission on Indian Affairs
• Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of AZ
• NAU Center for American Indian Economic Development
• American Indian Chamber of Commerce

What Does MATIC Do? MATIC was formed in May 2010 as a forum where dedicated partners meet regularly to share program information and collective resources to enhance cooperation, technical assistance and effective and efficient delivery of coordinated resources primarily for tribal physical infrastructure and housing development projects. Projects include a wide range of activities such as roads, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, utility services including broadband and fiber optics, solid waste disposal, drinking water and wastewater treatment facilities, housing and community development, and other related infrastructure development essential for viable, sustainable tribal communities. Who Does MATIC Serve? MATIC serves Native American communities and tribal entities in Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Nevada by rallying resources, technical assistance and funding for tribal infrastructure primarily for affordable housing and community development projects. MATIC Meeting Schedule:

Monthly MATIC meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm at Housing and Urban Development’s Southwest Office of Native American Programs, One North Central Ave., Suite 600, Phoenix, AZ.

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The MATIC partners thank you all for a informative, fun and successful 2016 Tribal Resources Forum! A BIG shout out to the amazing Sponsors who made this event possible! JUD Services, Native Capital Access, Kitchell Construction, Pinnacle Bank, Inter-Tribal Council of Arizona, Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona, Arizona Office of Tourism, NAU Center for American Indian Economic Development. Special thanks to USDA Rural Development, Indian Health Service, EPA, HUD Southwest Office of Native American Programs and many others! For more information, visit www.MATICsouthwest.com !

MATIC welcomes tribes to present their project concepts in order to secure accurate and current guidance directly from MATIC member agencies.

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MATIC's 2016 Tribal Resources Forum is coming Jan. 20, 2016! Register at http://www.hud.gov/emarc/index.cfm?fuseaction=emar.registerEvent&eventId=2627&update=N

MONEY & MORE! Multi-Agency Resource Forum for Arizona Tribes and Native American Organizations

WHEN: Wed., Jan. 20, 2016 WHERE: Phoenix, AZ
MARK YOUR CALENDAR for this FREE Multi-Agency Resource Forum specifically for Tribes and Native American organizations.
• More than 20 organizations gather together for this one-day, one-stop Tribal Funding, Technical Assistance & Training Resources Forum.
• Attendees will have a unique opportunity to explore the various funding and other assistance available for tribal infrastructure and community development projects.
• Bring your iPads, laptops, and other PDAs to walk through online resources and tools.
• Attendees will have an opportunity to meet individually with Agency Representatives to discuss specific resources and/or project needs
and to rally funding, technical assistance, training, and other resources to successfully complete tribal development projects.

AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS & BREAK-OUT SESSIONS:
WHERE DO WE BEGIN? Master Planning, Organizational Soundness, Needs Assessments, Community Engagement, and more . . .
PUTTING PLAN TO PAPER Site Control, Rights of Way, A & E Team, Procurement & Bidding, Project Management, Cultural & Environmental Issues, and more . . .
BUILDING OUR DREAMS Roads/Water/Sewer/Utilities, Housing, Community Facilities, Green Building/Energy Efficiency, and more . . .
IN IT FOR THE LONG HAUL Tribal/Community Commitment, Funding/Staffing/Services, Project/Program Continuation, and more . . .

Register at http://www.hud.gov/emarc/index.cfm?fuseaction=emar.registerEvent&eventId=2627&update=N

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January 20, 2016! Save the Date and Spread the word for MATIC's 2016 Tribal Resources Forum in Phoenix, AZ. More information to come soon!

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Housing And Urban Development, Southwest Office Of Native American Programs, 1 North Central Avenue, Suite 600
Phoenix, AZ
85004

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+16023797198

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