Supporting Pacific Communities with Essential Training

Training Opportunities for Organizations Serving Native Communities in the Pacific

The ANA Pacific Region Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) Center offers three unique trainings designed to support applicants in Project Planning and Application Development and to assist ANA recipients with grants management.

Project Planning & Development Training

This three-day workshop introduces the fundamentals of designing a strong community-based project. Participants will learn how to develop project goals, identify community needs, and build a solid foundation for a successful project.

This training is typically offered in September/October. Sign up for our newsletter to stay updated on training announcements.

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Pre-Application Training

This two-day training guides participants through the process of developing a competitive ANA grant application. Participants will review the most recent Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs), learn what reviewers look for in applications, and gain strategies for addressing evaluation criteria to strengthen their proposal.

This training is typically offered when NOFOs become available. Sign up for our newsletter to stay updated on training announcements.

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Post-Award Training

This training is available for new ANA grantees and focuses on grant implementation and compliance. Participants will learn key requirements and best practices for successfully managing an ANA-funded project. Registration must be pre-approved by an ANA Program Specialist.

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Who These Trainings Are For

Eligibility

Trainings offered by the ANA Pacific Region Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) Center are free and available to the organizations who meet specific eligibility requirements.

  • Who is eligible to participate in a training?

    Your organization is eligible to attend ANA trainings if it serves Native Hawaiian, Samoan, Chamorro, Carolinian, Native American or Alaska Native communities.

  • In addition, your organization must:

    • Have a board that primarily represents the Native community being served

    • Hold State or Federal nonprofit status

    Territorial government agencies in Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), and American Samoa are also eligible to participate.

    If you have questions regarding eligibility, please contact us and someone from our team will reach out to you.