This agreement provides assistance to the pueblo to build its capacity to administer environmental programs on indian lands

The Pueblo of Picuris, New Mexico received a Project Grant award of $157,517 from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 6 under the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (GAP) (CFDA 66.926), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. This award supports capacity building for the Picuris Pueblo to develop and administer environmental protection programs on tribal lands. The recipient will deliver staff training and organizational development for environmental program administration, community outreach and education on environmental issues, implementation of solid waste management practices and strategies to prevent illegal dumping, and capacity development for drinking water system management and operations.

Deliverables under this agreement include quarterly progress reports, an annual federal financial report, a quality management plan, documentation of solid waste management implementation activities, and evidence of gained technical capacity in drinking water management. No subawards to external organizations are included in this assistance agreement, with all funding directed toward direct tribal implementation of environmental management activities and internal capacity building. This award reflects the GAP program's emphasis on enabling tribal governments to develop self-sufficiency in environmental protection and regulatory compliance consistent with applicable federal laws and individual tribal needs.

Activities:specifically, the recipient will build capacity of office staff to learn and address environmental issues, provide outreach, implement solid waste management practices and strategies to prevent illegal dumping, and capacity development for drinking water system.subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:quarterly progress reports, annual federal financial report, quality management plan, and solid waste implementation, gained capacity in drinking water management . The intended beneficiary is the picuris pueblo.