This U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 9 Cooperative Agreement award of $115,000 provides funding to the Duckwater Shoshone Tribe to carry out its program to maintain, protect, and improve the water quality of its rivers, lakes, streams, groundwater, and other waterbodies. The key activities to be performed include implementing the tribal water quality monitoring plan, developing an annual water quality assessment report, implementing best management practices for nonpoint source...
This $176,520 federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (CFDA 66.926) will fund the South Fork Band Council to build its capacity to administer multi-media environmental programs on tribal lands. The key activities and expected deliverables include developing Earth Day outreach and education materials, working on the development of a transfer station, attending relevant trainings, and participating in...
This $135,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (CFDA 66.926) will provide assistance to the Shawnee Tribe to build its capacity to administer environmental programs on tribal lands. Specifically, the funding will be used to build the capacity of the tribe's office staff to address environmental issues, provide community outreach, implement solid waste management and recycling practices, and develop...
This Project Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (CFDA 66.926) provides $152,769 in funding to the Potter Valley Tribe to build its capacity to administer multi-media environmental programs on tribal lands. The key activities funded include: Planning and coordinating an annual inter-tribal environmental youth campout, developing a presentation on integrated pest management to build pollution prevention...
This $246,308 Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the 66.034 - Surveys, Studies, Research, Investigations, Demonstrations, and Special Purpose Activities Relating to the Clean Air Act program provides funding to the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation for the expansion and enhancement of their air monitoring activities. The key deliverables include: purchasing 3 pieces of air monitoring equipment to be deployed at existing sites;...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $122,873 Project Grant to the Fort Mojave Tribal Council under the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (CFDA 66.926). The grant funding supports the Tribal Council's efforts to build its capacity to administer multimedia environmental programs on tribal lands. Key activities include managing an environmental office, updating outreach materials, attending technical training, and networking for emergency response. Expected...
This $160,444 Project Grant awarded by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (CFDA 66.926) provides funding to the Chemehuevi Indian Tribe to enhance its capacity to administer multi-media environmental programs on tribal lands. The key activities supported by this grant include developing and implementing a solid waste management program, conducting administrative and financial management tasks, providing local environmental outreach...
The Shoshone-Paiute Tribes received a $100,000 Formula Grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the "Training, Investigations, and Special Purpose Activities of Federally-Recognized Indian Tribes Consistent With the Clean Air Act (CAA), Tribal Sovereignty and the Protection and Management of Air Quality" program (CFDA 66.038). The purpose of this 1-year grant is to build the Tribe's capacity to assess air quality conditions and develop strategies to address air...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $309,819 Project Grant under the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (CFDA 66.926) to the Rappahannock Tribe to continue developing their environmental capacity building initiatives. The grant will support the tribe in pursuing their environmental interests and enhance their presence in the environmental regulatory framework at the local, state, and national level. Key activities funded through this award include community...
This $401,879 federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (CFDA 66.926) will enable the Upper Mattaponi Indian Tribe to continue developing its environmental capacity and programs. The funding will support the tribe's efforts to build its water resources, air quality, and environmental education and outreach capabilities through community meetings, training attendance, strategic planning, and the purchase of...