This action approves an award in the amount of $159,375 to provide funding under the inflation reduction act (IRA) to catawba indian nation to develop or enhance climate action plans that establish…

This action approves an award in the amount of $159,375 to provide funding under the inflation reduction act (IRA) to catawba indian nation to develop or enhance 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 tribe(s) or territory achieve those goals. Specifically, the recipient will work with partners to develop the pcap and ccap which will cover all tribal lands. These plans will evaluate emissions reductions from sectors that contribute to GHG emissions, including but not limited to energy generation, transportation, industry, waste management, and agriculture.activities:in general, activities include the development, updating, and evaluation of plans to reduce climate pollution to evaluate sources of GHG emissions, explore opportunities to include measures addressing energy efficiency in tribal government buildings. The recipient will also evaluate GHG sinks to determine potential opportunities for enhancing these sinks and improving climate resiliency through smart building and land planning practices. The recipient will conduct education and outreach to the public through outreach events and development club meetings. Outreach will include engagement with the community members that maybe affected by or benefit from climate action plans. This outreach will ensure that the plans will address the needs and impacts of climate pollution. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.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 citizens of the catawba nation.