Native Village Of Eek

The Native Village of Eek is a federally recognized tribal government located in Alaska, registered in SAM.gov since 2009 and classified as a Council of Governments and Indian Tribe. As a tribal entity, the organization focuses on representing and supporting the indigenous community in Eek, Alaska, with a primary emphasis on addressing local community needs, climate resilience, and infrastructure development. The organization has been proactive in seeking federal grant opportunities to support critical community initiatives, particularly those related to climate change adaptation, pandemic response, and technological connectivity.

Through federal grant awards, the Native Village of Eek has primarily engaged in climate resilience and pandemic response projects. The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs awarded two Tribal Climate Resilience grants totaling $288,451 in 2021, which supported comprehensive climate change impact assessments and vulnerability studies for their community and local ecosystems. More recently, the U.S. Department of the Treasury awarded a $167,504 Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund grant in January 2025, aimed at improving physical and remote connectivity, supporting work and education options, and addressing pandemic-related community needs. These grants demonstrate the organization's commitment to leveraging federal funding to enhance community infrastructure, technological capabilities, and resilience strategies, with a particular focus on serving rural and low-to-moderate income populations in their region.