The primary objective of EPA's contaminated alaska native claims settlement act assistance program is to provide financial support to assist alaska tribal entities with addressing contamination on…

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 10 awarded a $913,002 Cooperative Agreement to Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) under the Contaminated Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) Lands Assistance Agreements program (CFDA 66.965), effective March 1, 2025, through December 31, 2029. ANTHC will serve as the statewide technical assistance provider, delivering comprehensive support services to Alaska Native regional and village corporations, federally recognized tribes, and tribal consortia to facilitate their participation in the EPA's contaminated ANCSA lands remediation initiative. Key deliverables include site research assistance, application support, cooperative agreement management guidance, and educational outreach regarding contaminated lands and available funding resources.

Through these technical assistance activities, ANTHC will enhance local capacity among Alaska Native entities to characterize, assess, and remediate contaminated properties conveyed under the 1971 Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Expected outcomes include identification of previously uncharacterized contaminated sites, increased applicant participation in the EPA program, expanded remediation activities, improved community awareness and knowledge regarding environmental contamination issues, and coordinated efforts with EPA and the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. No subawards are included in this cooperative agreement.

The primary objective of EPA's contaminated alaska native claims settlement act assistance program is to provide financial support to assist alaska tribal entities with addressing contamination on lands conveyed pursuant to the alaska native claims settlement act. The funds are available to eligible tribal applicants to characterize, assess, and conduct planning and community involvement activities related to these lands and carry out cleanup activities. The alaska native tribal health consortium will provide statewide technical assistance, outreach, and education to tribes, tribal organizations, alaska native entities, and partners to support EPA's contaminated ancsa lands assistance program in creating a long-term sustainable program.activities:anthc will rely on current partnerships to enhance relationships with alaska native regional and village corporations and federally recognized tribes in their efforts to secure funding for contaminated ancsa lands and increase local capacity by providing site research assistance, application assistance, cooperative agreement management assistance, and outreach and education.subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:funding will provide technical assistance resulting in identification of new sites, improved education and awareness of ancsa contaminated lands and resources, increased capacity and knowledge for participation in contaminated sites assessment and cleanup efforts, identification and strategies to address roadblocks to site cleanup and economic impacts, as well as coordination with EPA and alaska department of environmental conservation. Expected outcomes include an increased number of applicants and number of sites remediated. Direct beneficiaries are alaska native entities including federally recognized tribes in alaska, alaska native regional and village corporations and shareholders, and tribal consortia.