Project Grant 02J91901

Award Date 2/10/25
Completion Date 2/9/28
Dollars Obligated $20M
Federal Agency
EPA Region 10
Federal Grant Program
66.616
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Tyonek, AK, USA
Similar Awards
This $20,000,000 federal Project Grant award from the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program (CFDA 66.616) will fund a comprehensive community development and resilience project for the Huslia, Alaska community. Key activities include: Constructing 8 new highly energy-efficient homes and providing weatherization, electrification, and mold remediation for 16 existing homes. This will reduce energy costs and improve indoor air...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $2,124,000 Project Grant under the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (CFDA 66.926) to the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC). The funding will support ANTHC in building environmental program capacity for their staff so they can provide comprehensive technical assistance and support to Alaska tribes statewide over a 2-year period from October 2024 to September 2026. Key activities include hiring and training...
This $19,826,233 federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program (CFDA 66.616) will fund the construction of two 1 MW wind turbines in Kotzebue, Alaska. The project will be implemented by the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) and will involve the Native Village of Kotzebue as a sub-recipient to manage stakeholder engagement, project oversight, and long-term operations of...
This $19,998,693 Project Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program supports the Native Village of Kipnuk's Kipnuk Riprap Riverbank Stabilization Project. The key activities include building a 1,424-foot revetment to stabilize the Kugkaktlik River bank, remove hazardous waste and deteriorated materials at risk of falling into the river, and provide workforce development training. Sub-awards to Alaska...
This Project Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program (CFDA 66.616) provides $19,989,160 in funding to the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) to build community-scale photovoltaic solar arrays and battery storage systems, and provide workforce training in five remote Alaska Native communities: Brevig Mission, Elim, Koyuk, Savoonga, and Teller. The key activities include the...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $268,000 Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (GAP) Project Grant to the Native Village of Tununak, a federally recognized tribal government located in Tununak, Alaska. The grant funding will be used to build the administrative and technical capacity of the tribe's environmental staff, enabling them to improve communication and collaboration with the EPA and other federal, state, and local entities. Key grant 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....
This Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program (CFDA 66.616) provides $20,000,000 in funding to the University of Virginia (UVA) to support infrastructure improvements and community resilience initiatives in Utqiagvik, Alaska. The key activities funded under this award include: conducting a comprehensive drainage study to inform stormwater and permafrost management upgrades; installing...
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 $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...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $20,000,000 Project Grant under the Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program (CFDA 66.616) to the Tebughna Foundation. The grant will fund a workforce development program, renovation and rehabilitation of existing homes, and construction of new high-performance homes in Tyonek, Alaska. Key activities include:

  • Establishing a workforce training program in Tyonek to support the project activities and contribute to greenhouse gas emissions reduction.
  • Renovating and rehabilitating existing homes in Tyonek to address environmental hazards and improve energy performance.
  • Constructing new high-performance, energy-efficient homes for Tyonek residents.

The project will engage subrecipients such as Alaska Works, the University of Florida, and the NREL Center for Applied Research with Communities in Extreme Environments to provide specialized expertise and support throughout the grant period, which runs from February 10, 2025 to February 9, 2028. The intended beneficiaries are disadvantaged communities in Tyonek.

Generated 4/29/25, 3:25 AM