This federal Project Grant award for $1,740,270.00 was provided by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service under the Inflation Reduction Act Landscape Scale Restoration program (CFDA 10.731). The grant funding is being used by the Penobscot Indian Nation, a federally recognized tribal government, to develop the capacity of the Penobscot Nation's Department of Natural Resources. This includes supporting the tribe's natural resource management, environmental protection, and cultural heritage preservation efforts on tribal lands. The 3-year grant period runs from January 13, 2025 to December 31, 2027. The project aims to enable the Penobscot Nation to more effectively exercise its sovereignty in delivering essential governmental functions and services to its members, including operating a health clinic, monitoring wildlife populations, and providing child care services.
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