National Tribal Air Association

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement to support the National Tribal Air Association (NTAA) through its Training, Investigations, and Special Purpose Activities of Federally-Recognized Indian Tribes program. The selected applicant will provide expert air quality regulatory and policy analysis to help Federally recognized Tribes understand and participate in EPA air quality planning, regulatory, and implementation activities. Key project requirements include supporting the NTAA Executive Committee, conducting policy analysis, facilitating communication between Tribes and EPA, maintaining an updated website, and organizing an annual conference. Applicants will be evaluated on a 100-point system across criteria such as project approach, environmental results, programmatic capability, past performance, and budget effectiveness. The application deadline is October 1, 2025, at 11:59 pm ET, with eligible applicants including states, local governments, U.S. territories, Federally recognized Indian Tribes, universities, hospitals, laboratories, and non-profit organizations.

The cooperative agreement will provide a total of $1,675,000 ($335,000 annually) for a 5-year project period under CFDA Number 66.038. The grant is structured as a cooperative agreement with substantial EPA involvement, meaning the agency will actively participate in and monitor the project's progress. The place of performance is not explicitly specified but will likely involve national-level coordination and support for Tribal air quality management efforts. The ultimate goal is to strengthen air quality management policies and programs consistent with the needs and unique legal status of Federally recognized American Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages.