The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $780,000 Cooperative Agreement under the Congressionally Mandated Projects (CFDA 66.202) program to the Metlakatla Indian Community, doing business as Metlakatla Power & Light, to improve solid waste management in the Metlakatla community. The key activities funded under this 2-year project include: 1) purchasing a portable shredder and baler to reduce waste volume at the municipal disposal site; 2) acquiring safety equipment and...
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,...
This $134,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (CFDA 66.926) will assist the Native Village of Larsen Bay, Alaska in building administrative, programmatic, communications, waste management, and technical capacities to address local environmental concerns. Key activities include maintaining an environmental office, conducting community outreach, implementing recycling and waste management programs,...
This Cooperative Agreement award, funded by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202), aims to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and acceptability of establishing a hazardous waste processing and disposal facility in Alaska. The primary objectives are to: 1) identify in-state treatment and disposal options suitable for implementation in Alaska; 2) evaluate the identified alternatives from the perspectives of constructability,...
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). The primary objectives of this 3-year project are to build administrative and programmatic capacity, provide community outreach and education, improve waste management through collaboration, and enhance climate change adaptation planning and emergency response program development for the Native Village of Tazlina community in...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $1,500,000 Cooperative Agreement under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202) to the Native Village of Hooper Bay in Alaska. The purpose of this award is to fund solid waste landfill modifications in Hooper Bay, Alaska. Key activities include project management, equipment purchases, development of a landfill management plan, landfill modifications, waste sorting and storage areas, and the hiring of staff to benefit and...
Under a $753,755 Cooperative Agreement from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) Grant Program (CFDA 66.920), the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) will conduct an analysis of recycling data gaps, compile information on municipal solid waste (MSW) generation and recycling/composting programs across Alaska, and populate a digital platform with project data. ADEC's activities will include collecting information on...
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....
This $124,976 Project Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (CFDA 66.926) supports the Asacarsarmiut Tribal Council in Mountain Village, Alaska. The primary objectives of this one-year grant project include: Strengthening the tribe's environmental program capacity through training and development for staff; Conducting community outreach and education on environmental topics and issues to encourage community...
This Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Performance Partnership Grants (CFDA 66.605) program provides $356,112 in funding to the Delaware Nation for the operation of its continuing environmental programs. The key activities to be performed include: Building capacity for the Delaware Nation's environmental program to preserve and protect the environment, including updating quality assurance documents, providing education and training, and...