Cooperative Agreement 96596414

This cooperative agreement from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 5 provides $580,774 to the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community to operate continuing environmental programs through March 31, 2024. Funded activities under the Regional Wetland Program Development Grants program (CFDA 66.461) include managing programs that protect air, water, and land quality as well as prevent pollution. Specifically, the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community will work to address high environmental priorities and improve performance through greater flexibility in operating established environmental programs. The funding also aims to achieve administrative savings and strengthen the partnership between the tribe and EPA.