Fund the mechoopda indian tribe. The recipient will build its capacity to administer an EPA program and/or implement solid/hazardous waste activities

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 9 awarded a $171,005 Project Grant to the Mechoopda Indian Tribe under the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (GAP, CFDA 66.926) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. This cooperative agreement provides full federal funding to build the tribe's capacity to administer EPA environmental programs and implement solid and hazardous waste activities. The funded activities include developing and conducting outreach and education materials and events, establishing a composting program, drafting and finalizing an EPA-Tribal Environmental Plan in collaboration with local partners, and implementing prevention measures for environmental problems affecting the tribe.

The anticipated deliverables and outcomes include copies of outreach materials, summaries of outreach events and composting program progress, a finalized EPA-Tribal Environmental Plan, and documented collaborative efforts to prevent local environmental issues. Expected outcomes include an environmentally aware community, a departmental environmental plan to support future grant funding, and strengthened relationships with local entities to address environmental concerns. The primary beneficiaries are members and residents of the Mechoopda Indian Tribe, located in Chico, California. No subawards are included in this assistance agreement.

Description

The purpose of this agreement is to fund the mechoopda indian tribe. The recipient will build its capacity to administer an EPA program and/or implement solid/hazardous waste activities. This cooperative agreement provides full federal funding in the amount of $171,005.00. Activities:the activities include developing outreach and education materials, conducting outreach and education, developing a composting program, draft and finalize an EPA-tribal environmental plan, and collaborate with local partners to prevent environmental problems at mechoopda indian tribe. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include copies of outreach materials, summaries of outreach events, summaries of progress on composting program, a finalized EPA-tribal environmental plan, and collaborative efforts to prevent local environmental problems. The expected outcomes include environmentally aware community, an environmental department plan for future grant funding, and stronger relationships with local entities to prevent environmental issues. The intended beneficiaries include the members and/or the residents of the mechoopda indian tribe.