The agreement provides funding to gila river indian community

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 9 awarded $151,097 to the Gila River Indian Community under the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (GAP) (CFDA 66.926) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. This project grant funds capacity-building activities to strengthen the Community's ability to administer EPA environmental programs and implement solid and hazardous waste management initiatives. The award supports a workplan that includes hosting a Community Cleanup Day as part of an Earth Day event, developing outreach videos to promote pesticide awareness among tribal members, and attending regional Tribal Operations Committee meetings to enhance coordination and knowledge sharing.

The anticipated deliverables from this award include copies of outreach educational videos and a comprehensive Earth Day event summary documenting successes and areas for improvement. Expected outcomes focus on reducing pesticide exposure through safer chemical alternatives, building community environmental awareness, and achieving measurable environmental health improvements for Gila River Indian Community residents. No subawards are included under this assistance agreement; all funding supports direct implementation by the recipient organization.

The recipient will build its capacity to administer an EPA program and/or implement solid/hazardous waste activities. This agreement provides partial federal funding in the amount of $151,097 to support workplan activities through 9/30/2026. Refer to terms and conditions. Activities:the activities include hosting a community cleanup day as part of an earth day event, creating outreach videos to promote pesticides awareness, attending regional tribal operations committee meetings. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include copies of outreach videos upon request, an earth day event summary to report successes and improvements. The expected outcomes include a pesticide control without dangerous chemicals, an informed community, and a healthier environment. The intended beneficiaries include the members and/or residents of the gila river indian community.