The objective of this project is to assess local watersheds and food sources in the peskotomuhkati (PASSMAQUODDY) homelands for PFAS accumulation
Active Project Grant Awarded Last action
- Award ID
- 84095101
- Recipient
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Passamaquoddy Tribe UEI CNEPNDCBL877
- Awarding agency
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Office of Grants and Debarment
Headquarters Offices, Environmental Protection Agency
- Obligated
- $1,558,555
Award facts
- Assistance listing
- 66.509 Science To Achieve Results (STAR) Research Program
- Completion date 49% complete
- Funding agency
- Office of Research and Development Headquarters Offices, Environmental Protection Agency
- Place of performance
- Maine, USA
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Description
This research aims to identify and mitigate PFAS contamination in tribal lifeway practices. Activities:this project will (1) quantify the amount of PFAS and heavy metals within local water sources and fish species, (2) evaluate the distribution of PFAS and heavy metals with aquatic environments, and (3) translate the findings to local tribal community members.subrecipient:bigelow laboratory ($253,102) with its expertise in PFAS analysis, chemistry, and trace metals will train sipayik environmental department (SED) staff in sampling and sample preparation and collaborate with SED and indian health services staff in data evaluation, interpretation, and outreach. Pleasant point health center ($12,401) will develop research finding pamphlets and collaborate with the project team in community engagement and outreach efforts. Outcomes:anticipated deliverables include outreach materials, project reports, and journal publications. The project outcome includes new scientific knowledge on PFAS fate in local peskotomuhkati homelands and support for tribal, state, and federal resource managers to make decisions to facilitate pollution prevention measures. Beneficiaries include passamaquoddy tribe, policy makers, human health and the environment.
Transactions
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| Amendment | $0 | |
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| Original award | $1,558,555 |
Quick answers
Who received award 84095101?
84095101 was awarded to Passamaquoddy Tribe by Office of Grants and Debarment (Headquarters Offices) on December 1, 2024.
How much is award 84095101 worth?
$1,558,555 has been obligated on 84095101.
Which agency awarded 84095101?
Office of Grants and Debarment (Headquarters Offices) awarded 84095101, with funding from Office of Research and Development (Headquarters Offices).
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