This agreement provides funding to KOI nation of northern california

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 9 awarded $180,273 to the Koi Nation of Northern California under the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (GAP) (CFDA 66.926) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. This project grant provides full federal funding to support the tribe's capacity building in environmental program administration and management. Primary deliverables include drafting the tribe's inaugural Tribal Environmental Plan compliant with EPA requirements, conducting stakeholder meetings to address regional environmental issues, and establishing foundational environmental program infrastructure. The recipient will also produce meeting summaries and training documentation to support implementation activities.

The funding supports the development of knowledgeable environmental staff and the creation of an initial inventory of environmentally sensitive areas within the Koi Nation's jurisdiction. These capacity-building activities directly benefit the tribe's members and residents by establishing the foundational expertise and planning documents necessary to implement effective environmental protection initiatives. No subawards are included in this assistance agreement; all funding is directed toward direct tribal implementation of environmental management activities. The award demonstrates the EPA's commitment to supporting tribal environmental governance and self-determination through targeted technical and financial assistance under the GAP program.

The recipient will build its capacity to administer an EPA program and develop an environmental management program. This assistance agreement provides full federal funding in the amount of $180,273. See general terms and conditions. Activities:the activities include drafting the tribe's first tribal environmental plan, attending meetings with local stakeholders regarding regional environmental issues, and developing the tribe's first environmental program.subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include an initial draft EPA tribal environmental plan and summaries of meetings and local trainings. The expected outcomes include knowledgeable environmental staff and an initial inventory of environmentally sensitive areas. The intended beneficiaries include the members and/or the residents of the KOI nation of northern california.