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 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 Ugashik Traditional Village 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 by the tribal government to establish an environmental program and expand services for its members. Key activities include: building administrative and programmatic capacity for improved grant management and environmental program operations; conducting an education and...
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 Native Village of Bill Moore's Slough 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 achieve programmatic growth and maintain meaningful participation in EPA programs. Key activities include establishing public...
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 Native Village of Eyak in Cordova, Alaska. The grant will fund the tribe's efforts to address priority environmental concerns in the community, with a focus on technical training, capacity building, and collaboration with EPA programs. Key activities include establishing public participation and education initiatives, emergency...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $159,000 Project Grant under the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (CFDA 66.926) to the Pilot Station Traditional Village, a federally recognized tribal government in Alaska. The grant funding will be used to address priority environmental concerns in the community by building administrative and environmental skills of the tribal staff. Key activities include grants management training, solid waste management initiatives...
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 $112,246 Project Grant to the Village of Stony River under the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (CFDA 66.926). This one-year grant, from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025, will support the village in building environmental management capacity and achieving meaningful participation in EPA programs. Key activities funded under this grant include technical training for administrative and environmental staff, developing...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $133,916 Project Grant under the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (CFDA 66.926) to the Cheeshna Tribe in Alaska. The grant will fund activities to build the tribe's administrative and programmatic capacity in waste management, climate change adaptation, and emergency response. Key activities include staff training, community cleanups, recycling initiatives, developing an integrated waste management plan, and creating climate...