The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $179,000 Project Grant under the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (CFDA 66.926) to the Village of Kotlik, a federally recognized tribal government 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 enhance the village's participation in EPA programs. Key activities will include establishing public...
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 Native Village of Council was awarded a $134,000.00 Project Grant by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (CFDA 66.926). The grant will fund activities focused on building the tribe's environmental program capacity, including technical training, water quality monitoring, solid waste management, pollution prevention, recycling, and community engagement and education. Key deliverables will include quarterly progress reports,...
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 $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 $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 $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 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 Native Village of Koyuk IRA Council received a $119,390 Project Grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (CFDA 66.926) to build the tribe's capacity for environmental protection and programming. The grant will fund activities related to improving solid and hazardous waste management, including backhaul and recycling of electronic waste. It will also support the development and implementation of a watershed monitoring...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $938,000 Project Grant to the Inupiat Community of the Arctic Slope (ICAS) under the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (CFDA 66.926). The grant will be used to build environmental management capacity for tribal communities in Alaska's North Slope region over a 4-year period from October 2024 to September 2028. The key products and services to be delivered through this grant include: Developing tribal environmental...