The primary objectives of this project include: 1. Progressive administrative and programmatic capacity development will strengthen the tribe's environmental program; 2. Working with community…

The Environmental Protection Agency Region 10 awarded the Village of Chefornak $270,000 under the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (CFDA 66.926) on October 1, 2025.

The Village of Chefornak will build administrative and programmatic capacity in its environmental program through technical training to develop environmental and administrative skills aligned with tribal priorities. Activities include community outreach and education on air quality and solid waste management, expansion and improvement of solid and hazardous waste management programs using current technologies and optimal practices, and collaboration with multiple tribal environmental programs and agencies to enhance participation in EPA programs. The recipient will submit quarterly progress reports to EPA detailing environmental results in priority areas, trip reports documenting technical capacities gained from trainings and conferences, and photos of environmental cleanups, community trainings, and events. Direct beneficiaries are members of the tribe. No subawards are included in this assistance agreement.

Performance runs through September 30, 2027, with work performed in Chefornak, Alaska.

The primary objectives of this project include: 1. Progressive administrative and programmatic capacity development will strengthen the tribe's environmental program; 2. Working with community providing outreach and education by exploring a variety of environmental topics and issues with community members to encourage involvement in environmental issues and projects. Focus on the priorities in the tribe's etep and current workplan; 3. Increase community knowledge of air quality issues to help be more aware of healthier air quality; 4. Continue to improve solid waste management through collaboration with partners, training for staff, and community outreach and education; and expand and improve the solid/hazardous waste management program using optimal practices and the latest technologies.activities: activities performed under the grant will focus on technical training to build administrative and environmental skills relevant to the tribe's priorities. A key element of this program involves building a path towards increased collaboration with multiple tribal environmental programs and agencies, ultimately enhancing meaningful participation in EPA programs. Finally, community outreach and education will be instrumental to achieving environmental results, including solid waste planning and implementation.subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:anticipated deliverables from the village of chefornak will include quarterly progress reports to EPA, outlining progress towards environmental results in priority areas. In addition, trip reports will outline technical capacities gained from attending relevant trainings and conferences. Finally, photos of environmental clean-UPS, community trainings and events will demonstrate the accomplishments resulting from these work plan commitments. Direct beneficiaries of this grant are members of the tribe. Direct beneficiaries of this grant are members of the tribe.