This agreement provides assistance to the tribe to build its capacity to administer environmental programs on indian lands

Environmental Protection Agency Region 6 awarded the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma $330,000 under the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (CFDA 66.926) on October 1, 2026, to build tribal capacity to administer environmental programs on Indian lands. The award funds management of an environmental office, development of a pesticides program, management of solid and hazardous waste, and staff development and training. The recipient will deliver quarterly progress reports, an annual federal financial report, a quality management plan, and a geographic information system/global positioning system quality assurance project plan. The period of performance runs through September 30, 2028, with work performed in Pawnee, Oklahoma. No sub-awards are included.

Activities:specifically, the recipient will manage environmental office, build pesticides program, manage solid-hazardous waste, develop and train staff.subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:quarterly progress reports, annual federal financial report, quality management plan, and geographic information system/global positioning system quality assurance project plan. The intended beneficiary is the pawnee nation.