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 $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 Gulkana Village Council was awarded a $129,964 Project Grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (CFDA 66.926) to strengthen the tribe's administrative capacity, community outreach, and solid waste and recycling programs, as well as develop water quality assurance collaborations with other regional tribes. Key activities funded under the grant include publishing an emergency response plan, coordinating river water...
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...
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...
This $133,999 federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (CFDA 66.926) aims to improve environmental management and public education in the Native Village of Eagle community in Alaska. The key activities funded under this one-year grant include: Enhancing administrative grants management practices through policy reviews, trainings, and community outreach. Expanding the community's waste management program by...
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...
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,...
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 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...