CONTAMINATED ALASKA NATIVE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT LANDS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Environmental Protection Agency · Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Contaminated Land Assistance Agreements (66.965)
Posted 28 Dec 2023 · About 40 months left
In plain terms
The US Environmental Protection Agency funds site assessment and remediation of contaminated lands transferred to Alaska Native corporations and tribes under the 1971 ANCSA, with grants up to 8 million US dollars and rolling applications. Eligible applicants are Alaska Native regional and village corporations, federally recognized Alaska tribes, Alaska Native nonprofits, and inter-tribal consortia.
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Summary
The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) of 1971 included the transfer of 44 million acres to Alaska Native regional and village corporations. Some of these lands became contaminated prior to conveyance (transfer) from a variety of past activities such as fuel storage, power generation, waste handling practices, mining, and other activities. These contaminants can pose health concerns to Alaska Native communities, impact subsistence resources, and impair economic activity.
In the fiscal year 2023 omnibus bill, Congress appropriated $20 million for EPA to establish and implement a grant program to assist Alaska tribal entities with addressing contamination on ANCSA lands that were contaminated prior to the time of conveyance. Grants may be used for site assessment and remediation, as well as related community outreach and involvement.
Eligible entities include Alaska Native regional and village corporations, federally recognized Tribes in Alaska, Alaska Native nonprofit associations, and inter-tribal consortia comprised of Alaskan tribal entities.
Proposals will be accepted on a rolling basis. As long as funds remain available, EPA expects to extend the closing date for this…
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Who can apply
- Community-based organisation
- NGO / civil society
- UN or intergovernmental agency
Eligibility and conditions
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Applicant types: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
See Section II of the Assistance Agreement Program Guidance for eligibility information.