The Village of Kaltag was awarded a $293,000 Project Grant under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (CFDA 66.926) to address priority environmental concerns in the community. Over the two-year grant period from October 2024 to September 2026, the funding will support the tribe's environmental program management, climate change research and education, solid and hazardous waste management and recycling, and clean water initiatives....
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a Project Grant of $133,760 to the Native Village of Kluti-Kaah under the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (CFDA 66.926) to build the tribe's capacity to administer an environmental program on its lands in fiscal year 2025. The grant will enable the Native Village of Kluti-Kaah to establish a strong environmental office with the capacity to successfully manage the grant and help the community resolve environmental issues....
The Native Village of Kipnuk received a $134,000 project grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (CFDA 66.926). The grant will be used to build the capacity of the tribal environmental staff, improve their financial administration skills, and enhance communication between the tribe and EPA. Key activities include attending environmental management and climate change conferences, participating in webinars and workshops,...
This Project Grant award from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 10 provides $125,000 to the Circle Native Community through September 30, 2023 to support solid waste management, environmental education, and water quality monitoring activities under the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (GAP). The Circle Native Community will use the funding to purchase equipment for solid waste removal, conduct waste assessments and update its integrated waste management plan. It...
The Organized Village of Kasaan received a $156,789 Project Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (CFDA 66.926) to address priority environmental concerns in the community. The funding will be used to support technical training, build management capacity, and maintain meaningful participation in EPA programs. Key focus areas include climate change adaptation, gathering baseline data on harmful algal blooms, ocean...
This $125,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (CFDA 66.926) will assist the Native Village of Port Graham in Alaska in building administrative, programmatic, communications, solid/hazardous waste management, and technical capacities to protect the tribal environment and health. Key objectives and activities include maintaining an environmental office, attending training, conducting community education,...
The Native Village of Nanwalek was awarded a $120,000 Project Grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 10 under the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (GAP) to build capacities and develop programs to protect the tribal environment and health. Key objectives include building administrative, programmatic, communications, solid and hazardous waste management, and technical capacities. Activities will include maintaining an environmental office, attending training,...
The Native Village of Gakona received a $134,000 Project Grant under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (CFDA 66.926) to address priority environmental concerns in their community. The funding will be used to build the tribe's environmental management capacity, including maintaining a recycling program, enhancing tribal member engagement through education and outreach, and developing a community climate change plan. Key activities...
This Project Grant award of $268,000 was provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (CFDA 66.926) to the Native Village of Tazlina, a federally recognized tribal government in Tazlina, Alaska. The primary objectives of this 3-year project include building administrative and programmatic capacity, providing community outreach and education, improving waste management through collaboration, and enhancing climate change...
This $134,000 federal Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (CFDA 66.926) will support the Kokhanok Village in Alaska to build tribal capacity for environmental program management, solid waste control, and air quality improvement. Key activities include: Quarterly programmatic and financial reporting on the environmental program, development and implementation of a solid waste collection program, and...