First Alaskans Institute

ATTN Official Tribal Leaders:

Your voice is needed! The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is holding its Annual Tribal Budget Consultation (ATBC) in-person on April 21st and April 22nd, 2026, in Washington, D.C. This is a critical opportunity to Tribal Leaders to directly shape the FY2028 HHS budget by elevating Tribal priorities, concerns, and recommendations.

HHS is also offering one-on-one agency meetings for Tribal Leaders in conjunction with the ATBC. To attend the ATBC and/or to request one-on-one meetings, use the links provided in HHS’s letter announcing this year’s ATBC, linked below.

In preparation for the consultation, HHS will host two online planning meetings: on
- March 18th: Overview of the HHS budget process
- April 1st: Tribal input on the ATBC agenda.

Participation in these sessions will help ensure Tribal priorities inform and guide the agenda and the issues discussed. To attend one or both of the sessions, please use the link provided in HHS’s letter, linked below.

Read the letter and find the links and deadlines here: https://tinyurl.com/bdfe5mzw