Chalkyitsik Village

Chalkyitsik Village, doing business as Chalkyitisk Tribal Council, is a federally recognized tribal government and housing authority registered to receive federal awards since March 2006. As a tribal entity, Chalkyitsik Village primarily provides services related to community development, environmental management, public health, and infrastructure improvements for its indigenous population in Alaska. The organization has been awarded various federal grants to support critical initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of life and environmental conditions for its community members. These grants encompass a wide range of projects, including hazardous waste management, electric grid resilience, COVID-19 response, and capacity building for environmental programs.

Recent federal grant awards to Chalkyitsik Village demonstrate the diverse nature of its services. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $100,000 project grant for hazardous waste management, which includes removing Freon from equipment, staging and packing scrap metal, and improving overall waste management practices. The Department of Energy provided a formula grant to enhance electric grid resilience against disruptive events. The Department of the Treasury awarded $167,504 through the Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund to support critical infrastructure enabling remote work, education, and health monitoring in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, Chalkyitsik Village received EPA funding to build capacity for administering environmental programs on Indian lands, focusing on solid waste management, air and water quality, and emergency response planning. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention granted funds to support tribal public health capacity in coronavirus preparedness and response. As a sub-grantee, Chalkyitsik Village is also involved in a project with the Alaska Energy Authority to develop a conceptual design report for a new powerhouse, demonstrating its engagement in improving local energy infrastructure.