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 fund the tribe's efforts to continue establishing and expanding its environmental program capacity over a one-year period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025. Key activities include conducting a recycling and backhaul program to reduce waste, carrying out community outreach and...
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 located in Anchorage, Alaska. The grant, with a period of performance from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2028, will support the tribe in establishing an environmental program and expanding services to its members. Key activities include: Building administrative and...
This Project Grant award, provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (CFDA 66.926), aims to strengthen the Chignik Lake Traditional Council's environmental program and promote environmental stewardship and sustainability within the tribal community. The $135,000 award will fund a range of activities, including: 1) administrative and programmatic capacity development to enhance the tribal environmental program; 2)...
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...
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 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 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 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 $133,923 Project Grant to the Angoon Community Association (ACA) under the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (CFDA 66.926). The funding will be used by ACA, a federally recognized tribal government in Angoon, Alaska, to address priority environmental concerns in the community. Key activities will focus on building environmental management capacity across solid waste, drinking water, and harmful algal bloom issues. The grant...
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...