OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesEPA-OLEM-R10-NC-24-01

CONTAMINATED ALASKA NATIVE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT LANDS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Environmental Protection AgencyCloses Dec 31, 2029(1175 days left)Up to $8,000,000

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This is an EPA program for cleaning up contamination on Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act lands that was there before the land was conveyed. Only Alaska Native regional and village corporations, federally recognized Tribes in Alaska, Alaska Native nonprofit associations, and inter-tribal consortia can apply. If you are not one of those entities, do not bother applying.

Best for
Alaska Native regional and village corporations, Federally recognized Tribes in Alaska, Alaska Native nonprofit associations, Inter-tribal consortia of Alaskan tribal entities
Not for
Small businesses and general for-profit companies, Organizations outside Alaska, Non-tribal nonprofits and local governments
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Site assessment, Remediation, Community outreach, Environmental cleanup
Who can apply
Tribal governments and organizations, For-profit companies, Nonprofits
Award range
Up to $8,000,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The listed deadline is 2029-12-31, but proposals are accepted on a rolling basis and EPA expects to extend the closing date as long as funds remain available.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $0 to $8,000,000, with $80,000,000 in total program funding. The facts do not say how much any single applicant can receive.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligible entities are Alaska Native regional and village corporations, federally recognized Tribes in Alaska, Alaska Native nonprofit associations, and inter-tribal consortia comprised of Alaskan tribal entities. See Section II of the Assistance Agreement Program Guidance for details.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not say. The eligible applicant list names Alaska Native corporations, Tribes, nonprofit associations, and inter-tribal consortia, and the program guidance governs eligibility.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes, if it is an Alaska Native nonprofit association; that is one of the named eligible entity types. Nonprofits outside that category are not eligible.

Summary

EPA grants to assess and remediate contamination on Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act lands contaminated before conveyance. Eligible applicants are Alaska Native regional and village corporations, federally recognized Tribes in Alaska, Alaska Native nonprofit associations, and inter-tribal consortia. Funds cover site assessment, remediation, and related community outreach and involvement.

About this grant

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 funding opportunity.

Before submitting a proposal, please contact Contaminated ANCSA Assistance Program project managers to indicate interest. Details on how to apply are provided in the Contaminated ANCSA Lands Assistance Program Guidance.

Who can apply

See Section II of the Assistance Agreement Program Guidance for eligibility information.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Environment
  • Tribal
  • Health

Set-asides

  • Tribal

Program contact

Kevin Wilson IT SpecialistLowinger.mahri@epa.gov202-564-0377

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