This agreement provides funding for the operation of trinidad rancheria's continuing environmental programs while giving IT greater flexibility to address its highest environmental priorities, improve…

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 9 awarded Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria a Performance Partnership Grant (CFDA 66.605) in the amount of $274,358, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. This funding consolidates support for the tribe's continuing environmental programs under the Clean Water Act Section 106 and Section 319 provisions, enabling integrated water quality management with increased programmatic flexibility. The award includes competitive Section 319 funding and represents full federal funding with no subawards.

Under this grant, Trinidad Rancheria will implement a comprehensive water quality monitoring program, develop and execute a non-point source pollution reduction program, conduct analysis of water quality data, and provide training to tribal staff in environmental program administration. Anticipated deliverables include water quality data documentation, training summaries, outreach materials, and demonstrated increased understanding of water quality conditions within the community. Direct beneficiaries are residents of Trinidad Rancheria, with all activities to be performed in Trinidad, California.

This agreement provides funding for the operation of trinidad rancheria's continuing environmental programs while giving IT greater flexibility to address its highest environmental priorities, improve environmental performance, achieve savings and strengthen the partnership between trinidad rancheria and EPA. This agreement funds tribal continuing environmental programs for clean water act 106 and 319. This agreement includes competitive 319 funding. This assistance agreement provides full federal funding in the amount of $274,358. See terms and conditions. Activities:the activities to be performed include implementing a water quality monitoring program, a non-point source program, analyzing water quality data, and training tribal staff, among other tasks.subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:anticipated deliverables and expected outcomes include: water quality data, training summaries, outreach materials, and increased understanding of water quality. Direct beneficiaries of this assistance agreement include residents of trinidad rancheria.