The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $106,184 Project Grant under the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (CFDA 66.926) to the Native Village of Nuiqsut, a federally recognized tribal government located in Nuiqsut, Alaska. The grant funding will enable the tribe to build environmental management capacity, develop an EPA Tribal Environmental Plan, and attend training in environmental issues and financial management. Key activities include identifying...
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 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...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $134,000 Project Grant to the Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska under the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (CFDA 66.926). The grant will support the tribe's efforts to continue establishing an environmental program and build administrative and programmatic capacity for improved grant management and environmental program operations. Key activities include conducting a recycling and backhaul program, implementing a collaborative...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $385,000 Project Grant under the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (CFDA 66.926) to Newtok Village, a federally recognized tribal government in Bethel, Alaska. The 4-year grant will fund activities to build the tribe's environmental program capacity and conduct community outreach on proper waste disposal. Key activities include holding community meetings and school events to educate residents on sorting household hazardous...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $134,000 Project Grant under the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (CFDA 66.926) to the Ugashik Traditional Village, a federally recognized tribal government in Alaska. The grant will fund the establishment of an environmental program and expansion of services to the Ugashik tribal community. Key activities include: Building administrative and programmatic capacity for improved grant management and daily environmental program...
The Native Village of Eyak was awarded 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 funding will be used to address priority environmental concerns in the community, including establishing public participation and education programs, enhancing emergency preparedness, conducting water quality monitoring, and addressing solid waste management issues. Key activities include technical...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $536,000 Project Grant under the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (CFDA 66.926) to the Native Village of Buckland in Alaska. The 4-year grant, effective from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2028, will support the tribe in building environmental program capacity, including updating the EPA Tribal Environmental Plan, conducting community education, and developing partnerships with local, state, and federal entities. Key...
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 Village of Alakanuk received a $268,000 Project Grant under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (CFDA 66.926). The grant will fund activities to build the village's environmental program management capacity and address local environmental challenges. Key products and services include: Collecting baseline water quality data to contribute to larger watershed monitoring efforts, minimizing waste and hazardous waste impacts, conducting...