FY 2024 nalemp cooperative agreement between village of anaktuvuk pass (VAP) and united states department of defense

This Cooperative Agreement award of $355,000 from the U.S. Department of Defense was made to the Village of Anaktuvuk Pass (VAP) on September 20, 2024. The award is funded under the Department of Defense Appropriation Act of 2003 (CFDA 12.116), which supports environmental restoration and mitigation efforts on Native American and Alaska Native lands impacted by Department of Defense activities.

The key objectives of this award are to develop systems for prioritizing environmental mitigation, conduct comprehensive environmental impact assessments, and implement restoration projects on tribal lands affected by past and present military operations. The funding will enable VAP, a federally recognized tribal government, to build its capacity for environmental management and address environmental damages resulting from Department of Defense activities in the region. The award has a performance period of two years, with a final completion date of September 18, 2026.