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 Kotzebue was awarded a $134,000 project grant by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (CFDA 66.926) to support environmental research and community engagement initiatives. Through this funding, the tribe has contributed to studies on the effects of climate change on the Arctic environment and indigenous communities, including the collection and analysis of marine life tissue samples for contaminants,...
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,...
The Native Village of Council was awarded a $134,000.00 Project Grant by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (CFDA 66.926). The grant will fund activities focused on building the tribe's environmental program capacity, including technical training, water quality monitoring, solid waste management, pollution prevention, recycling, and community engagement and education. Key deliverables will include quarterly progress reports,...
The Native Village of Eyak received a $134,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (CFDA 66.926). The funding will be used over a 2-year period from October 2025 to September 2027 to address priority environmental concerns in the community. Key activities include technical training to build administrative and environmental skills, collaboration with tribal environmental programs, community outreach...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $179,000 Project Grant under the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (CFDA 66.926) to the Village of Kotlik, a federally recognized tribal government in Alaska. The grant funding will be used to address priority environmental concerns in the community, with a focus on technical training and building management capacity to enhance the village's participation in EPA programs. Key activities will include establishing public...
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 $133,999 Project Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (CFDA 66.926) will support the Native Village of Fort Yukon in advancing its environmental management capacity and initiatives. The key activities and deliverables include: Enhancing grants management, community outreach and education, expanding the waste management program, and conducting planning for climate change adaptation and emergency response....
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $134,000 Project Grant to the Hughes Village Council under the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (CFDA 66.926) for the period of October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025. The grant will support the village in maintaining its environmental program, including hiring staff, completing quarterly reporting, purchasing supplies, educating the community on environmental issues, updating the Small Community Emergency Response Plan,...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $169,000 Project Grant under the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (CFDA 66.926) to the Chignik Lagoon Village Council, a federally recognized tribal government in Chignik Lagoon, Alaska. The grant will fund the continued development of the tribe's environmental program, with a focus on building administrative and programmatic capacity for improved grant management and daily environmental operations. Key activities include...