26/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 26/08/2024 14:30
EPA is seeking applications to support land restoration and emergency management Tribal programs
August 26, 2024
"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:
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.