This agreement provides funding under the inflation reduction act (IRA) to inter-tribal council of nevada to develop or enhance climate action plans that establish near-term and long-term greenhouse…

This $565,385 Cooperative Agreement award provided by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program (CFDA 66.046) will enable the Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada (ITCN), a non-profit organization, to develop or enhance climate action plans for Nevada tribes.

The key activities include identifying existing climate change plans and programs across Nevada tribes, conducting outreach to engage a broad spectrum of stakeholders, and leading the development of a Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP) due by March 1, 2024 and a Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP) by the end of the four-year grant period. The expected outcomes include quantifying greenhouse gas (GHG) and co-pollutant emission reductions from the implemented measures, with a focus on benefits to low-income and disadvantaged communities. ITCN will also coordinate with state/local agencies and attend stakeholder conferences to support the planning efforts.

This agreement provides funding under the inflation reduction act (IRA) to inter-tribal council of nevada 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. This assistance agreement provides full federal funding in the amount of $565,385. Preaward costs approved back to june 15, 2023ACTIVITIES:in general, activities include the development, updating, and evaluation of plans to reduce climate pollution (i.e., to reduce GHG emissions and/or enhance carbon sinks). Specific activities include identifying which nevada tribes have existing climate change plans and/or climate change staff and programs. Itcn will offer to coordinate with tribal nations that do not sufficiently identify GHG emissions to identify them. Additionally, in coordination with ndep, itcn will conduct outreach to a broad spectrum of stakeholders and lead the development of the itcn tribal pcap, ccap, and SR. 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. Other expected outcomes include: coordinating with state and local agencies, conducting outreach to nevada tribes, and attending conferences to engage with stakeholders and/or provide training. The intended beneficiaries include all nevada tribes including low income and economically disadvantaged communities.