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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $3.48 Million for Tribes to Build
Environmental Protection Capacity
EPA is seeking applications to support land restoration and emergency
management Tribal programs
WASHINGTON — Today, Aug. 26, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
announced the availability of approximately $3.48 million for two, five-year
cooperative agreements to build the capacity of Tribal governments to restore
land for productive use and healthy communities, reduce waste, prevent
environmental contamination and prepare for and respond to environmental
emergencies in Indian country.
“These cooperative agreements will help bring together Tribes to share their
experience and expertise in managing land cleanup and emergency response
challenges,” said Clifford Villa, EPA Deputy Assistant Administrator for the
Office of Land and Emergency Management. “We are building the partnerships
and capacity that will benefit Tribes for years to come as we collectively
work to revitalize Tribal communities and protect the environment.”
Through the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), EPA anticipates awarding two
cooperative agreements to one recipient. The awardee will provide training,
technical assistance, research, and tools to Tribal environmental staff to
build capacity on waste management, cleanup, pollution prevention, and
emergency response programs in Indian country.
Funded activities will promote collaboration, discussion, engagement and
strengthen partnership among Tribes and between Tribes and federal agency
representatives. Activities include:
Hosting the annual Tribal Lands and Environment Forum – a large, national
conference that brings together Tribal, EPA, federal/state/local government,
academic, nonprofits, consultants and other professionals from across the
country to provide Tribal environmental professionals with the tools to
implement successful environmental programs in their communities.
Supporting the Tribal Waste and Response Steering Committee – a Tribal
partnership group made up of 10 Tribal environmental professionals with
experience in waste management, land cleanup and emergency response program
areas.
Providing in-person and/or virtual trainings, online resources and networking
and engagement opportunities for Tribal environmental staff. 
Assisting the Tribal Superfund Working Group – a network of Tribal, federal
and other professionals with an interest in and expertise with the Superfund
program.
Facilitating inter-Tribal networking opportunities and providing research to
Tribal participants to discuss policy issues and technical matters relating to
sites contaminated with hazardous substances.
Fostering the participation of Tribes in the Superfund process, building
Tribes’ capacity to manage and respond to emergencies, and increasing
engagement with Tribal partners on legacy hard-rock mining response actions.
Eligible entities for the NOFO include federally recognized Tribes and
inter-Tribal consortia, public and private non-profit universities, and
colleges, and other public or private non-profit organizations.
Eligible applicants must submit applications for both projects (Project One
and Project Two). The total estimated funding available under this competitive
opportunity is $3,480,000 over 5 years.
The deadline to apply for the Notice of Funding Opportunity is October 10,
2024.
Potential applicants are encouraged to register and attend an informational
EPA webinar on September 11, 2024 at 3:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time to hear
about the funding opportunity, key sections of the application, and the
application process.
To view this Funding Opportunity.
Learn more about EPA’s Tribal Land Program on EPA’s Tribal Lands webpage.
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