Native Village Of Shishmaref

The Native Village of Shishmaref Shishmaref IRA Council Division is a federally recognized tribal government entity that receives federal grant funding for various community development, environmental, and infrastructure projects. Registered in SAM.gov since 2006, this Alaska Native village actively pursues federal assistance to address critical needs in their remote location. The village primarily receives project grants and formula grants from civilian agencies to support initiatives related to climate change adaptation, environmental protection, public health, and essential infrastructure improvements.

Recent federal grant awards to the Native Village of Shishmaref demonstrate a focus on addressing urgent environmental and infrastructure challenges. In January 2024, they received a $4,814,868 project grant from the Denali Commission for sanitation road erosion control, highlighting the village's efforts to combat climate-related impacts. The tribe has also been awarded grants for environmental capacity building, including a multi-year project from the EPA to improve air quality, manage solid waste, and develop climate change action plans. Additionally, the village has received funding from the Department of the Interior for erosion protection design, site expansion planning, and cooperative landscape conservation. The Native Village of Shishmaref has participated in sub-award projects, collaborating with Oregon State University to study flood mitigation solutions and partnering with the Alaska Energy Authority and Alaska Native Industries Cooperative Association to maintain and improve local fuel facilities. These diverse grant activities reflect the village's comprehensive approach to addressing environmental, infrastructure, and energy challenges in their remote Alaskan community.