This agreement provides funding under the inflation reduction act (IRA) to midwest tribal energy resources association, INC (mtera)

Specifically, the project will improve the limited internal capacity of tribes to plan, fund, deploy, and manage climate and pollution reduction infrastructure projects.activities:the activities include deploying infrastructure for energy-efficient, healthy, and resilient housing and buildings (climate action strategy 3, referred to as 'CAS 3') and infrastructure to improve indoor air quality and community health improvements (pollution reduction strategy 1, referred to as 'PRS 1'). To unlock these valuable projects, mtera will also focus on empowering the internal staff capacity of EPA region 5 tribes through workforce development programs focused on reducing GHG emissions and air pollutants (climate action strategy 8, referred to as 'CAS 8').subrecipient:subaward to grid alternatives will be used to expand grid's existing workforce development program to include geographic coverage of tribal lands in the midwest. Subawards to tribes will be used to support internal capacity development and the deployment of the energy efficiency projects.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include home energy audits and subsequent repairs and increased tribal capacity to address aging infrastructure. The expected outcomes include a reduced energy burden, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and increased community strength and sustainability. The intended beneficiaries are disadvantaged communities.