This agreement provides funding under the inflation reduction act (IRA) to the midwest tribal energy resources association to develop climate action plans that establish near-term and long-term…

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $875,335 Cooperative Agreement under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program (CFDA 66.046) to the Midwest Tribal Energy Resources Association (MTERA) to develop climate action plans for eight Native American tribes in the Midwest region. The four-year project aims to help these tribes establish near-term and long-term greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction goals and strategies across key sectors. Key deliverables include a Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP) due in March 2024 and a Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP) at the end of the grant period. The plans will quantify expected GHG and co-pollutant emission reductions, with a focus on benefits to low-income and disadvantaged communities. MTERA will provide sub-awards to support administrative, educational, capacity building, and outreach activities for the participating tribes, which include the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Ho-Chunk Nation, Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, and Oneida Nation.

This agreement provides funding under the inflation reduction act (IRA) to the midwest tribal energy resources association to develop climate action plans that establish near-term and long-term greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction goals and develop strategies to address the highest priority sectors to help the tribes achieve those goals.activities:in general, activities include the development of plans to reduce climate pollution (i.e., to reduce GHG emissions and/or enhance carbon sinks). Specific activities include stakeholder and interagency meetings, greenhouse gas emissions inventories, creating a comprehensive benefit analysis report, and partnering with eight region 5 tribes for the purpose of implementing GHG emission reductions across these tribal lands. The midwest tribal energy resources association will be working with the bad river band of lake superior chippewa; fond DU LAC band of lake superior chippewa; grand portage band of lake superior chippewa; HO-chunk nation; LAC courte oreilles band of lake superior chippewa indians; leech lake band of ojibwe; minnesota chippewa tribe; and oneida nation. Subrecipient:the subawards would assist member tribes in contributing to the development of the pcap and ccap. Specifically, administrative expenses, climate education, capacity building, and public outreach.outcomes:two key deliverables will be produced and submitted over the course of the four-year program period, including: a priority climate action plan (pcap), due march 1, 2024; and a comprehensive climate action plan (ccap), due at the close of the grant period. The expected outcomes include a pcap and ccap that identifies: tons of pollution (ghgs and CO-pollutants) reduced over the lifetime of the measures; tons of pollution (ghgs and CO-pollutants) reduced annually; and tons of pollution (ghgs and CO-pollutants) reduced with respect to low-income and disadvantaged communities. The intended beneficiaries include the midwest tribal energy resources association and its partnership tribes including the bad river band of lake superior chippewa; fond DU LAC band of lake superior chippewa; grand portage band of lake superior chippewa; HO-chunk nation; LAC courte oreilles band of lake superior chippewa indians; leech lake band of ojibwe; minnesota chippewa tribe; and oneida nation.