Tribal Consultation on FEMA’s Implementation of the Shelter and Services Program
FEMA and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will host a virtual consultation with Tribal Nations on FEMA’s implementation of the Shelter and Services Program (SSP).
Date: April 25, 2023
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Virtual
Event Details
The FY 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L. 117-328) establishes the Shelter and Services Program (SSP). The grant program aims to support sheltering and related activities provided by non-federal entities in support of relieving noncitizen overcrowding in short-term holding facilities operated by CBP.
FEMA and CBP will host the tribal consultation to provide an overview of the SSP and gather additional feedback from Tribal leaders to inform FEMA’s implementation of the SSP to better serve Tribal Nations.
Event Agenda
| Timing | Session | Speaker |
| 3:00-3:05 p.m. EST | Welcome, Introductions & Opening Remarks |
Robert A. Farmer, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Enterprise Grant Services, FEMA |
| 3:05-3:15 p.m. EST | General Announcements & Agenda Overview |
Kelbie Kennedy, National Tribal Affairs Advocate, FEMA |
| 3:15-4:25 p.m. EST |
Presentation and Discussion
Tribal Leader Comments and Feedback |
Robert A. Farmer, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Enterprise Grant Services, FEMA |
| 4:25-4:30 p.m. EST | Robert A. Farmer, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Enterprise Grant Services, FEMA |
Event Contact
During the listening session, FEMA will be prioritizing comments from Tribal Leaders and representatives of Tribal Nations.
To submit questions in advance of the consultation, please email the Grants Program Directorate (GPD) at gpd-comms@fema.dhs.gov.
Written comments in response to the tribal consultation are due May 25, 2023, and may be submitted to gpd-comms@fema.dhs.gov.