Alaska solid waste contracts
214 contracts tracked across 1 municipality.
Contracts
214
municipalities
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Distinct vendors
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municipalities with the most solid waste contracts
Top vendors in Alaska solid waste
| Vendor | Contracts | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| TWIN HILLS VILLAGE COUNCIL | 1 | $510K |
| NATIVE VILLAGE OF NIGHTMUTE | 1 | $519K |
| NATIVE VILLAGE OF KLUTI-KAAH | 1 | $475K |
| CHIGNIK BAY TRIBAL COUNCIL | 1 | $403K |
| KOKHANOK VILLAGE | 1 | $268K |
| VILLAGE OF SOLOMON | 1 | $266K |
Recent solid waste contracts in Alaska
| Title | municipality | Vendor | Value | Solicitation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO TWIN HILLS TO BUILD ITS CAPACITY TO ADMINISTER ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS ON INDIAN LANDS. SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL BUILD ADMINISTRATIVE CAPACITY TO MANAGE THE TRIBES' ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM, WORK ON POLLUTION PREVENTION AND SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, MONITORING EROSSION AROUND THE COMMUNITY, CLEAN ENERGY PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, AND WILL WORK ON HEALTHIER HOMES FREE OF MOLD AND BED BUGS. | Alaska (EPA federal awards) | TWIN HILLS VILLAGE COUNCIL | $510K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVES OF THIS PROJECT INCLUDE: 1. PROGRESSIVE ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROGRAMMATIC CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT WILL STRENGTHEN THE TRIBE'S ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM; 2. COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION: EXPLORE A VARIETY OF ENVIRONMENTAL TOPICS AND ISSUES WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO ENCOURAGE INVOLVEMENT IN ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND PROJECTS. FOCUS ON THE PRIORITIES IN THE TRIBE'S ETEP AND CURRENT WORKPLAN; 3. IGAP STAFF TO INCREASE TRIBAL JURISDICTION EFFICIENCY IN DEVELOPING WATER QUALITY AND DRINKING WATER PROTECTION PROGRAM AS IT RELATES TO SOLID WASTE ISSUES; STAFF ACQUIRING INITIAL TRAINING, COMPILING RELEVANT DATA FOR DEVELOPMENT DECISIONS, ENGAGING THE TRIBAL COMMUNITY ON WATER QUALITY ISSUES TOWARDS ESTABLISHING WATER QUALITY PROTECTION PROGRAM; 4. CONTINUE TO IMPROVE SOLID/HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH PARTNERS, TRAINING FOR STAFF, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION; 4. CONTINUE TO EXPAND AND IMPROVE THE SOLID/HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM USING OPTIMAL PRACTICES AND THE LATEST TECHNOLOGIES; ACTIVITIES:COMPONENT 1: ALASKA TRIBAL CONFERENCE ON ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND THE ALASKA FORUM ON THE ENVIRONMENT CONFERENCES WILL BE ATTENDED BY THE ENV. COORDINATOR AND ENV. ENVIRONMENTAL MEETINGS, WORKSHOPS, AND WEBINARS WILL ATTENDED BY THE EC. THE ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT WILL COLLABORATE WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ON WASTE MANAGEMENT, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. THE EC WILL REVIEW THE EPA-TRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN AND UPDATE IT AS NEEDED. ENVIRONMENTAL AND ADMIN STAFF AND COUNCIL MEMBERS WILL REVIEW/UPDATE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. COMPONENT 2: INCREASE AWARENESS TO COMMUNITY RESIDENTS AND TRIBAL LEADERS TOWARDS STEPS TO IMPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS COMPONENT 3: THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM WILL CONTINUE TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ABOUT SAFE DRINKING WATER. COMPONENT 4: BUILDING TRIBAL CAPACITY TO DEVELOP/MANAGING SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE / CONTINUING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE RECYCLING PROGRAMS. KNOWLEDGE AMONG COMMUNITY MEMBERS WILL BE INCREASED OF COLLECTION PROGRAMS AND THE SOLID WASTE STREAM WILL BE MAINTAINED AT OR BEFORE TRANSPORTED TO DUMPSITE. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES: STAFF ATTENDS GAP TRAINING AND GRANT WRITING AND STRATEGIC PLANNING TRAINING THAT REFLECTS THE CAPACITY-BUILDING PRIORITIES FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM SUCH AS ATCEM, FREON REMOVAL OR OTHER (ON-GOING) ACCEPTED BY EPA PROJECT OFFICER. THEY WILL ALSO GATHER RESOURCES/APPLY GRANT FUNDING PROJECTS SUPPORTING BACKHAUL/RECYCLING, CONTINUE BACKHAUL STAGING/PREPAREDNESS ACTIVITIES, EDUCATE COMMUNITY WITH RECYCLING AND SORTING PROGRAMS ON THE 'HOW TO' IN MONTHLY/QUARTERLY NEWSLETTERS. WORK WITH SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY GROUPS ON ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND RECRUIT VOLUNTEERS. IGAP ASSISTANT TECHNICIAN WILL PREPARE/DISSEMINATE OUTREACH MATERIALS(ARTICLES IN TRIBAL NEWSLETTERS, FLYERS FOR TRIBAL MEMBERS RESIDENTS, WEBSITES POSTINGS, ETC.) ON THE STATUS OF RECYCLING AND COLLECTION/DISPOSAL OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS 'ON-GOING'. CONTRACT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH MELINA FAW (DEC) TO HELP FINALIZE DRAFTING THE TRIBAL INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN (IWMP), WORK/MEET WITH SOLID WASTE COMMITTEE AND NELSON ISLAND CONSORTIA. FINALIZE FACILITY PLANNING (MOA) BETWEEN THE CITY OF NIGHTMUTE, NIGHTMUTE TRADITIONAL COUNCIL (IGAP FY 23 LANDFILL WASTE TECHNICIAN DEMONSTRATION.) EA WILL ORGANIZE ANNUAL COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP, LOCAL RESIDENTS AND YOUTH WILL BE ENCOURAGED TO PICK UP TRASH FOR SORTING AT THE LANDFILL. | Alaska (EPA federal awards) | NATIVE VILLAGE OF NIGHTMUTE | $519K | — |
| THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO NATIVE VILLAGE OF KLUTI-KAAH TO BUILD ITS CAPACITY TO ADMINISTER ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS ON INDIAN LANDS. SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL MANAGE THE ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICE, MANAGE SOLID WASTE, PROMOTE HEALTHY HOMES INITIATIVE, AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS | Alaska (EPA federal awards) | NATIVE VILLAGE OF KLUTI-KAAH | $475K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE TRIBE WILL BUILD CAPACITY TO MANAGE ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS BY DEVELOPING A WATERSHED PROTECTION PROGRAM, AN ALL HAZARDS MITIGATION PROGRAM, ADDRESSING AIR QUALITY, AND CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANNING. THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVES OF THIS PROJECT INCLUDE: PROGRESSIVE ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROGRAMMATIC CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT WILL STRENGTHEN THE TRIBE'S ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM; COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION: EXPLORE A VARIETY OF ENVIRONMENTAL TOPICS AND ISSUES WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO ENCOURAGE INVOLVEMENT IN ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND PROJECTS. FOCUS ON THE PRIORITIES IN THE TRIBE'S EPA TRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN (ETEP) AND CURRENT WORKPLAN; CONTINUE TO IMPROVE SOLID/HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH PARTNERS, TRAINING FOR STAFF, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION; CONTINUE TO EXPAND AND IMPROVE THE SOLID/HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM USING OPTIMAL PRACTICES AND THE LATEST TECHNOLOGIES; AND ENHANCE CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION PLANNING AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANNING/PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT BY COLLABORATING WITH A VARIETY OF ORGANIZATIONS TO IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SUSTAINABILITY.ACTIVITIES:ATTEND ALASKA TRIBAL CONFERENCE ON ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND THE ALASKA FORUM ON THE ENVIRONMENT CONFERENCES. THE ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT WILL COLLABORATE WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ON WASTE MANAGEMENT, CLIMATE CHANGE, EMERGENCY RESPONSE, AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. REVIEW THE EPA-TRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN AND UPDATE IT AS NEEDED. ENVIRONMENTAL STAFF WILL DO COASTAL EROSION AND WATERSHED PLANNING. DISTRIBUTE ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION TO THE COMMUNITY, AND IMPROVE COMMUNICATIONS ON ENVIRONMENTAL EVENTS AND ISSUES. MEET WITH THE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL TO SCHEDULE PRESENTATIONS/ACTIVITIES WITH STUDENTS ON PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT. CREATE FLYERS TO PROMOTE RECYCLING, DISPOSING OF HAZARDOUS WASTE, CURRENT CLIMATE CHANGE NEWS, AND AIR QUALITY. WORK WITH ORGANIZATIONS TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION WITH ACTIVITIES LIKE COMMUNITY CLEAN UP. REVIEW/UPDATE THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN. MAINTAIN A REUSE AREA FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS. ACCEPT AND STAGE BACKHAUL MATERIALS DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. GATHER INFORMATION ON EXISTING PLANNING AND ASSESSMENT EFFORTS AT BOTH REGIONAL AND LOCAL LEVELS ON CLIMATE CHANGE AND ADAPTATION PLANNING. LEAD ON EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANNING. WORK WITH ELDERS AND OTHERS TO COMPILE TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS. TRIBAL NEWSLETTER WILL INCLUDE INFORMATION ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE. EC WILL NETWORK WITH GOVERNMENT ENTITIES, INCLUDING THE CITY AND DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO UPDATE THE NEW EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES: COPIES OF PRESENTATIONS AND HANDOUT MATERIALS, SUMMARY REPORT ON COLLECTION, STAGING, AND BACKHAUL OF MATERIALS, UPDATED SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN (SWMP), PHOTOS., TRIP REPORTS AND MEETING NOTES. EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE: A STRONG FOUNDATION IN GRANTS MANAGEMENT AND COLLABORATION WITH PARTNERS WILL PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AND SUSTAINABILITY; TRIBAL MEMBERS' PARTICIPATION IN LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS WILL RESULT IN A DESIRE TO SERVE AS ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDS; COMMUNITY UNDERSTANDING/INVOLVEMENT WITH SOLID/HAZARDOUS WASTE ISSUES WILL PROMOTE IMPROVED HUMAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH; A SMOOTHLY FUNCTIONING SOLID/HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM WILL PROMOTE BETTER HUMAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, AND; AS THE COMMUNITY BECOMES INFORMED AND PREPARED TO ADAPT TO CLIMATE CHANGE AND NATURAL AND HUMAN CAUSED DISASTERS, HUMAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH WILL IMPROVE. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS GRANT ARE MEMBERS OF THE TRIBE. | Alaska (EPA federal awards) | CHIGNIK BAY TRIBAL COUNCIL | $403K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PURPOSE OF THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT IS TO BUILD TRIBAL CAPACITY THROUGH MANAGEMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM; MAINTENANCE OF LANDFILL AND REFUSE CONTROL, AND REDUCE ROAD DUST EMISSIONS TO IMPROVE AIR QUALITY FOR THE VILLAGE OF KOKHANOK. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED ARE QUARTERLY PROGRAMMATIC AND FINANCIAL REPORTING OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM. DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A SOLID WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAM THAT WORKS WITH THE COMMUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SOLID WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAM. THERE WILL BE OUTREACH TO COMMUNITY ON AIR QUALITY AWARENESS AND REDUCE DUST BY USE OF A WATER TRUCK IN THE VILLAGE OF KOKHANOK. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES ARE QUARTERLY PROGRAMMATIC AND FINANCIAL REPORTS THAT ARE CLEAR, CONCISE AND DONE ON TIME. THE REPORTS WILL BE SHARED WITH ADMINISTRATION AND SUBMITTED TO EPA. DAILY REFUSE WILL BE HAULED AND DISPOSED ACCORDING TO REGULATIONS. THERE WILL BE SEPARATION OF RECYCLABLES, WHITE GOODS AND E-WASTE. THERE WILL ALSO BE OUTREACH ON AIR QUALITY AWARENESS AND THE REDUCTION OF DUST BY USE OF WATER TRUCK. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES ARE THE COMMUNITY MEMBERS OF THE VILLAGE OF KOKHANOK. | Alaska (EPA federal awards) | KOKHANOK VILLAGE | $268K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE VILLAGE OF SOLOMON WILL USE GAP FUNDING TO ADDRESS PRIORITY ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS IN THE COMMUNITY. ENVIRONMENTAL STAFF WILL FOCUS ON TECHNICAL TRAINING AND BUILDING MANAGEMENT CAPACITY, WITH THE GOAL OF ACHIEVING PROGRAMMATIC GROWTH TO MAINTAIN MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION IN EPA PROGRAMS. KEY AREAS OF FOCUS INCLUDE DEVELOPING WATER QUALITY MONITORING PROGRAM, ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH, AND ESTABLISHING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND EDUCATION THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ON POLLUTION PREVENTION. ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES PERFORMED UNDER THE GRANT WILL FOCUS ON TECHNICAL TRAINING TO BUILD ADMINISTRATIVE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SKILLS RELEVANT TO THE TRIBE'S PRIORITIES. KEY ELEMENTS OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE CONDUCTING WATER QUALITY SAMPLING AND RESEARCH INTO ALTERNATIVE AND RENEWABLE ENERGY OPTIONS, ULTIMATELY ENHANCING MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION IN EPA PROGRAMS. FINALLY, COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION WILL BE INSTRUMENTAL TO ACHIEVING ENVIRONMENTAL RESULTS, INCLUDING SOLID WASTE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES FROM THE VILLAGE OF SOLOMON WILL INCLUDE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS TO EPA, OUTLINING PROGRESS TOWARDS ENVIRONMENTAL RESULTS IN PRIORITY AREAS. IN ADDITION, TRIP REPORTS WILL OUTLINE TECHNICAL CAPACITIES GAINED FROM ATTENDING RELEVANT TRAININGS AND CONFERENCES. FINALLY, PHOTOS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UPS, COMMUNITY TRAININGS AND EVENTS WILL DEMONSTRATE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS RESULTING FROM THESE WORK PLAN COMMITMENTS. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS GRANT ARE MEMBERS OF THE TRIBE. | Alaska (EPA federal awards) | VILLAGE OF SOLOMON | $266K | — |
| THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO NATIVE VILLAGE OF UGASHIK TO BUILD ITS CAPACITY TO ADMINISTER ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS ON INDIAN LANDS. SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL DEVELOP AN INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS PLAN, UPDATE THE ETEP ATTEND SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT TRAINING, MAKE LANDFILL IMPROVEMENTS, CONTINUE TIME LAPSE CAMERA SURVEILLANCE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, COORDINATE WITH AGENCIES ON ABANDONED VESSEL AT UGASHIK RIVER, MAINTAIN LEO NETWORK OBSERVATIONS, AND ASSESS ALL-HAZARD RISKS FOR THE COMMUNITY IN CLIMATE ADAPTATION PLANNING. | Alaska (EPA federal awards) | UGASHIK TRADITIONAL VILLAGE | $510K | — |
| THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO YRITWC TO BUILD ITS CAPACITY TO ADMINISTER ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS ON INDIAN LANDS. SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL BUILD LOCAL CAPACITY FOR TRIBAL/COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL WORKERS AND LEADERS FOR DATA-BASED DECISION MAKING AND PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF WATER QUALITY SCIENCE AND DRONE TECHNOLOGY. EDUCATION, OUTREACH, AND AWARENESS. SOLID WASTE SUCCESSES AND SOLUTIONS. GRANT MANAGEMENT CAPACITY BUILDING. | Alaska (EPA federal awards) | YUKON RIVER INTER-TRIBAL WATERSHED COUNC | $510K | — |
| THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO THE NATIVE VILLAGE OF TELLER TO BUILD ITS CAPACITY TO ADMINISTER ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS ON INDIAN LANDS. SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL MANAGE AN ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICE TO SUSTAIN A SUCCESSFUL TRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM; DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A COMMUNITY SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING PROGRAM; DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT PROGRAM; AND ORGANIZE AND IMPLEMENT A TRADITIONAL ECOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTAL KNOWLEDGE CAMP. | Alaska (EPA federal awards) | NATIVE VILLAGE OF TELLER | $510K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE NATIVE VILLAGE OF NUNAPITCHUK WILL DEVELOP THE EPA TRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN AROUND DECREASING LANDFILL USE MASS BY DEVELOPING A RECYCLING CENTER. COMMUNICATING WITH TRIBAL LEADERSHIP AND MEMBERS, DEVELOPING NEW ENVIRONMENTAL GOALS, AND TRAINING ON FEDERAL FUNDING AND RESEARCHING ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FROM OTHER FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL ARENAS.ACTIVITIES:PRESENT TO THE COMMUNITY A COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN, CONSISTING OF THE 2024-27 EPA TRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN. DISCUSS TRIBAL COUNCIL APPROVALS AND RECOMMENDATIONS. FOLLOW THROUGH ON LANDFILL PROJECTS AND DEMONSTRATIONS OF SUCCESS AND LESSONS LEARNED. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE TRIBAL COMMUNITY AND RESIDENTS OF THE NATIVE VILLAGE OF NUNAPITCHUK WILL HAVE A CLEANER VILLAGE, HEALTHIER HOMES, AND CHANGE IN BEHAVIORS. THE LANDFILL WILL BE CONTROLLED AND THERE WILL BE PLANS IN PLACE FOR PROGRESSING ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING, CLEANER COMMUNITY. RESULTING IN BETTER TRIBAL RESIDENTS HEALTH AND WELL BEING. | Alaska (EPA federal awards) | NATIVE VILLAGE OF NUNAPITCHUK | $431K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE ASSOCIATION OF VILLAGE COUNCIL PRESIDENTS WILL USE GAP FUNDING TO ADDRESS PRIORITY ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS AMONG 56 YUKON KUSKOKWIM DELTA MEMBER TRIBES. ENVIRONMENTAL STAFF WILL FOCUS ON PLANNING, PREPARING, AND PROVIDING ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OPPORTUNITIES TO YUKON KUSKOKWIM DELTA MEMBER TRIBES. A KEY AREA OF FOCUS INCLUDES SUPPORTING HUB COMMUNITY EFFORTS TO STAGE SOLID WASTE AND HELP COORDINATE RECYCLING EFFORTS BY MEMBER TRIBES. IN ADDITION, THE CONSORTIA WILL PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING ON AIR QUALITY AND HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT. ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES PERFORMED UNDER THE GRANT WILL FOCUS ON TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING TO BUILD ADMINISTRATIVE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SKILLS RELEVANT TO THE YUKON KUSKOKWIM DELTA MEMBER TRIBES' ENVIRONMENTAL PRIORITIES. A KEY ELEMENT OF THIS PROGRAM INVOLVES BUILDING A PATH TOWARDS INCREASED COORDINATION WITH MULTIPLE TRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS AND AGENCIES, ULTIMATELY ENHANCING MEANINGFUL TRIBAL PARTICIPATION IN EPA PROGRAMS. FINALLY, COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION WILL BE INSTRUMENTAL TO ACHIEVING ENVIRONMENTAL RESULTS IN SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT AND AIR QUALITY. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES FROM THE ASSOCIATION OF VILLAGE COUNCIL PRESIDENTS WILL INCLUDE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS TO EPA, OUTLINING PROGRESS TOWARDS ENVIRONMENTAL RESULTS IN PRIORITY AREAS. IN ADDITION, TRIP REPORTS WILL OUTLINE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE RESULTS GAINED FROM SITE VISITS. FINALLY, PLANNING DOCUMENTS AND PHOTOS OF COMMUNITY TRAININGS AND EVENTS WILL DEMONSTRATE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS RESULTING FROM THESE WORK PLAN COMMITMENTS. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS GRANT ARE MEMBERS OF THE YUKON KUSKOKWIM DELTA MEMBER TRIBES. | Alaska (EPA federal awards) | ASSOCIATION OF VILLAGE COUNCIL PRESIDENTS | $403K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:ORUTSARARMIUT NATIVE COUNCIL WILL USE GAP FUNDING TO ADDRESS PRIORITY ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS IN THE COMMUNITY. ENVIRONMENTAL STAFF WILL FOCUS ON TECHNICAL TRAINING AND BUILDING MANAGEMENT CAPACITY, WITH THE GOAL OF ACHIEVING PROGRAMMATIC GROWTH TO MAINTAIN MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION IN EPA PROGRAMS. KEY AREAS OF FOCUS INCLUDE ESTABLISHING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND EDUCATION THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ON WATER QUALITY, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, AND SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ISSUES. ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES PERFORMED UNDER THE GRANT WILL FOCUS ON TECHNICAL TRAINING TO BUILD ADMINISTRATIVE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SKILLS RELEVANT TO THE TRIBE'S PRIORITIES. A KEY ELEMENT OF THIS PROGRAM INVOLVES BUILDING A PATH TOWARDS INCREASED COLLABORATION WITH MULTIPLE TRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS AND AGENCIES, ULTIMATELY ENHANCING MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION IN EPA PROGRAMS. FINALLY, COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION WILL BE INSTRUMENTAL TO ACHIEVING ENVIRONMENTAL RESULTS, INCLUDING SOLID WASTE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES FROM THE ORUTSARARMIUT NATIVE COUNCIL WILL INCLUDE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS TO EPA, OUTLINING PROGRESS TOWARDS ENVIRONMENTAL RESULTS IN PRIORITY AREAS. IN ADDITION, TRIP REPORTS WILL OUTLINE TECHNICAL CAPACITIES GAINED FROM ATTENDING RELEVANT TRAININGS AND CONFERENCES. FINALLY, PHOTOS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UPS, COMMUNITY TRAININGS AND EVENTS WILL DEMONSTRATE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS RESULTING FROM THESE WORK PLAN COMMITMENTS. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS GRANT ARE MEMBERS OF THE TRIBE. | Alaska (EPA federal awards) | ORUTSARARMUIT NATIVE COUNCIL, INCORPORATED | $403K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:TULUKSAK NATIVE COMMUNITY WILL USE GAP FUNDING TO ADDRESS PRIORITY ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS IN THE COMMUNITY. ENVIRONMENTAL STAFF WILL FOCUS ON TECHNICAL TRAINING AND BUILDING MANAGEMENT CAPACITY, WITH THE GOAL OF ACHIEVING PROGRAMMATIC GROWTH TO MAINTAIN MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION IN EPA PROGRAMS. KEY AREAS OF FOCUS INCLUDE AIR QUALITY, IMPLEMENTING SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES, AND ENHANCING COMMUNITY-BASED PLANNING THROUGH EDUCATION AND OUTREACH.ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES PERFORMED UNDER THE GRANT WILL FOCUS ON TECHNICAL TRAINING TO BUILD ADMINISTRATIVE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SKILLS RELEVANT TO THE TRIBE'S PRIORITIES. A KEY ELEMENT OF THIS PROGRAM INVOLVES BUILDING A PATH TOWARDS INCREASED COLLABORATION WITH REGIONAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDERS AND EPA'S TRIBAL AIR PROGRAM, ULTIMATELY ENHANCING MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION IN EPA PROGRAMS. FINALLY, COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION WILL BE INSTRUMENTAL TO ACHIEVING ENVIRONMENTAL RESULTS, INCLUDING SOLID WASTE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES FROM TULUKSAK NATIVE COMMUNITY WILL INCLUDE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS TO EPA, OUTLINING PROGRESS TOWARDS ENVIRONMENTAL RESULTS IN PRIORITY AREAS. IN ADDITION, TRIP REPORTS WILL OUTLINE TECHNICAL CAPACITIES GAINED FROM ATTENDING RELEVANT TRAININGS AND CONFERENCES. FINALLY, PHOTOS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UPS, COMMUNITY NEWSLETTERS, AND PLANNING DOCUMENTS WILL DEMONSTRATE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS RESULTING FROM THESE WORK PLAN COMMITMENTS. | Alaska (EPA federal awards) | TULUKSAK NATIVE COMMUNITY | $401K | — |
| THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO CHINIK ESKIMO COMMUNITY TO BUILD ITS CAPACITY TO ADMINISTER ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS ON INDIAN LANDS. SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL MANAGE AN ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICE TO SUSTAIN A SUCCESSFUL TRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM; BUILD CAPACITY TO ADDRESS LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTATION PLANNING AND RESILIENCE; BUILD COMMUNITY SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING PROGRAMS; AND PROVIDE YOUTH ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING. | Alaska (EPA federal awards) | CHINIK ESKIMO COMMUNITY | $364K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE NATIVE VILLAGE OF NAPAIMUTE WILL USE GAP FUNDING TO ADDRESS PRIORITY ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS IN THE COMMUNITY. ENVIRONMENTAL STAFF WILL FOCUS ON TECHNICAL TRAINING AND BUILDING MANAGEMENT CAPACITY, WITH THE GOAL OF ACHIEVING PROGRAMMATIC GROWTH TO MAINTAIN MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION IN EPA PROGRAMS. KEY AREAS OF FOCUS INCLUDE WATER QUALITY MONITORING, IMPLEMENTING SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES, AND ENHANCING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING AWARENESS THROUGH STAKEHOLDER AND YOUTH OUTREACH. ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES PERFORMED UNDER THE GRANT WILL FOCUS ON TECHNICAL TRAINING TO BUILD ADMINISTRATIVE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SKILLS RELEVANT TO THE TRIBE'S PRIORITIES. A KEY ELEMENT OF THIS PROGRAM INVOLVES BUILDING A PATH TOWARDS INCREASED COLLABORATION WITH MULTIPLE TRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS AND AGENCIES, ULTIMATELY ENHANCING MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION IN EPA PROGRAMS. FINALLY, COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION WILL BE INSTRUMENTAL TO ACHIEVING ENVIRONMENTAL RESULTS, INCLUDING SOLID WASTE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES FROM THE NATIVE VILLAGE OF NAPAIMUTE WILL INCLUDE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS TO EPA, OUTLINING PROGRESS TOWARDS ENVIRONMENTAL RESULTS IN PRIORITY AREAS. IN ADDITION, TRIP REPORTS WILL OUTLINE TECHNICAL CAPACITIES GAINED FROM ATTENDING RELEVANT TRAININGS AND CONFERENCES. FINALLY, PLANNING DOCUMENTS, AND PHOTOS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UPS, COMMUNITY TRAININGS AND EVENTS WILL DEMONSTRATE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS RESULTING FROM THESE WORK PLAN COMMITMENTS. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS GRANT ARE MEMBERS OF THE TRIBE. | Alaska (EPA federal awards) | NAPAIMUTE NATIVE VILLAGE OF | $293K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:HUGHES VILLAGE WILL USE FY25 GAP FUNDS TO MAINTAIN THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM AND MEET ALL GRANT REQUIREMENTS, REMOVE SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING AND KEEP THE COMMUNITY CLEAN, HELP THE COMMUNITY WITH INDOOR AND OUTDOOR AIR QUALITY, AND REQUEST WATER QUALITY, RIVERBANK EROSION AND PERMAFROST TESTING BY THE YUKON RIVER INTER-TRIBAL WATERSHED COUNCIL. ACTIVITIES:HUGHES VILLAGE WILL USE MAINTAIN THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM BY HIRING STAFF, COMPLETING QUARTERLY REPORTING, PURCHASING SUPPLIES, EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, UPDATING THE SMALL COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN (SCERP), HELPING TO DEVELOP A LOCAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM, AND ATTENDING THE ANNUAL GAP WORKSHOP; KEEPING THE COMMUNITY CLEAN THROUGH BACKHAUL AND RECYCLING, MAINTAINING THE LANDFILL, ATTENDING TRAININGS, WORKING WITH THE CITY OF HUGHES, EDUCATING RESIDENTS, CONTINUING TO CLEAN UP THE HUGHES TANK FARM, AND STARTING A USED OIL COLLECTION PROGRAM; HELP THE COMMUNITY WITH INDOOR AND OUTDOOR AIR QUALITY THROUGH EDUCATION AND WATERING DOWN THE ROADS TO REDUCE ROAD DUST; AND REQUESTING WATER QUALITY, RIVERBANK EROSION AND PERMAFROST TESTING BY THE YUKON RIVER INTER-TRIBAL WATERSHED COUNCIL. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:DELIVERABLES WILL INCLUDE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS, QUARTERLY NEWSLETTERS, AN APPLICATION TO AMERICORPS OR VISTA, TRIP REPORTS, A BACKHAUL INVENTORY, BEFORE AN AFTER PICTURES, AN UPDATED MAP OF THE LANDFILL, TRAINING CERTIFICATES, AND FLYERS. EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE AN ORGANIZED AND STRUCTURED RECORDS SYSTEM, IMPROVED COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN AND UNDERSTANDING OF ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, IMPROVED SAFETY FOR THE COMMUNITY, MORE KNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF, AND A CLEANER, HEALTHIER COMMUNITY. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS GRANT ARE MEMBERS OF THE TRIBE. | Alaska (EPA federal awards) | HUGHES VILLAGE | $268K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE NATIVE VILLAGE OF GEORGETOWN WILL USE GAP FUNDING TO ADDRESS PRIORITY ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS IN THE COMMUNITY. ENVIRONMENTAL STAFF WILL FOCUS ON TECHNICAL TRAINING AND BUILDING MANAGEMENT CAPACITY, WITH THE GOAL OF ACHIEVING PROGRAMMATIC GROWTH TO MAINTAIN MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION IN EPA PROGRAMS. KEY AREAS OF FOCUS INCLUDE ESTABLISHING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND EDUCATION, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, AND ADDRESSING SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ISSUES. ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES PERFORMED UNDER THE GRANT WILL FOCUS ON TECHNICAL TRAINING TO BUILD ADMINISTRATIVE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SKILLS RELEVANT TO THE TRIBE'S PRIORITIES. A KEY ELEMENT OF THIS PROGRAM INVOLVES BUILDING A PATH TOWARDS INCREASED COLLABORATION WITH MULTIPLE TRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS AND AGENCIES, ULTIMATELY ENHANCING MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION IN EPA PROGRAMS. FINALLY, COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION WILL BE INSTRUMENTAL TO ACHIEVING ENVIRONMENTAL RESULTS, INCLUDING SOLID WASTE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES FROM THE NATIVE VILLAGE OF GEORGETOWN WILL INCLUDE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS TO EPA, OUTLINING PROGRESS TOWARDS ENVIRONMENTAL RESULTS IN PRIORITY AREAS. IN ADDITION, TRIP REPORTS WILL OUTLINE TECHNICAL CAPACITIES GAINED FROM ATTENDING RELEVANT TRAININGS AND CONFERENCES. FINALLY, PHOTOS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UPS, COMMUNITY TRAININGS AND EVENTS WILL DEMONSTRATE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS RESULTING FROM THESE WORK PLAN COMMITMENTS. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS GRANT ARE MEMBERS OF THE TRIBE. | Alaska (EPA federal awards) | GEORGETOWN TRIBAL COUNCIL | $134K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE KETCHIKAN INDIAN COMMUNITY WILL CONTINUE BUILDING TRIBAL CAPACITY TO DEVELOP ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS AND INCREASE ABILITY TO MANAGE FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL FUNDS. KETCHIKAN INDIAN COMMUNITY WILL GATHER BASELINE WATER QUALITY DATA ON LOCAL WATERSHEDS; INCREASE TRIBAL ENGAGEMENT IN THE LOCAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS; AND DEVELOP A TRIBAL COMMUNICATION PLAN ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE ENGAGEMENT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORY ISSUES RELEVANT TO ENVIRONMENTAL THREATS FACED BY THE KETCHIKAN TRIBAL COMMUNITY, PREPAREDNESS OF THE KETCHIKAN TRIBAL COMMUNITY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS, BASELINE MONITORING STRATEGIES OF LOCAL WATERSHEDS TO GAIN VALUABLE INSIGHTS INTO THE WATERWAYS AND IMPROVE TRIBAL CAPACITY TO OBTAIN AND MANAGE GRANTS WELL.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS, TRIP REPORTS, MEETING NOTES, NEWSLETTERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND PHOTOS. EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE, TRAINED STAFF TO MAINTAIN AN EFFECTIVE ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM, AND INCREASE CAPACITY TO RESPOND TO COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS GRANT ARE MEMBERS OF THE TRIBE. | Alaska (EPA federal awards) | KETCHIKAN INDIAN COMMUNITY | $134K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:METLAKATLA INDIAN COMMUNITY WILL CONTINUE TO BUILD ENVIRONMENTAL CORE ADMINISTRATIVE CAPACITIES BY ATTENDING TRAINING RELATING TO FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, AND LANDFILL MANAGEMENT. METLAKATLA WILL CONDUCT OUTREACH AND EDUCATION FOR MULTIPLE WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS. METLAKATLA WILL INFORM THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THEIR LANDFILL, SHREDDER, AND OTHER WASTE DIVERSION PROGRAMS. ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES PERFORMED UNDER THE GRANT WILL FOCUS ON TECHNICAL TRAINING TO BUILD ADMINISTRATIVE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SKILLS RELEVANT TO FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, AND LANDFILL MANAGEMENT. COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION IS A KEY ELEMENT OF THIS PROGRAM, INCLUDING EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY ON SOLID WASTE DIVERSION, AND SIGNAGE FOR THE LANDFILL. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES FROM THE METLAKATLA INDIAN COMMUNITY WILL INCLUDE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS TO EPA. IN ADDITION, TRIP REPORTS AND CERTIFICATES WILL OUTLINE TECHNICAL CAPACITIES GAINED FROM ATTENDING RELEVANT TRAININGS AND CONFERENCES. FINALLY, PHOTOS OF SIGNAGE, AND OUTREACH MATERIALS WILL DEMONSTRATE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS RESULTING FROM THESE WORK PLAN COMMITMENTS. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS GRANT ARE MEMBERS OF THE TRIBE. | Alaska (EPA federal awards) | METLAKATLA INDIAN COMMUNITY | $134K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE VILLAGE OF ANIAK WILL USE GENERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (GAP) FUNDING TO ADDRESS PRIORITY ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS IN THE COMMUNITY. ENVIRONMENTAL STAFF WILL FOCUS ON TECHNICAL TRAINING AND BUILDING MANAGEMENT CAPACITY, WITH THE GOAL OF ACHIEVING PROGRAMMATIC GROWTH TO MAINTAIN MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION IN EPA PROGRAMS. KEY AREAS OF FOCUS INCLUDE IMPLEMENTING SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES AND ENHANCING AIR QUALITY THROUGH EDUCATION AND OUTREACH.ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES PERFORMED UNDER THE GRANT WILL FOCUS ON TECHNICAL TRAINING TO BUILD ADMINISTRATIVE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SKILLS RELEVANT TO THE TRIBE'S PRIORITIES. A KEY ELEMENT OF THIS PROGRAM INVOLVES BUILDING A PATH TOWARDS INCREASED COLLABORATION WITH MULTIPLE TRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS AND AGENCIES, ULTIMATELY ENHANCING MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION IN EPA PROGRAMS. FINALLY, COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION WILL BE INSTRUMENTAL TO ACHIEVING ENVIRONMENTAL RESULTS, INCLUDING SOLID WASTE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES FROM THE VILLAGE OF ANIAK WILL INCLUDE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS TO EPA, OUTLINING PROGRESS TOWARDS ENVIRONMENTAL RESULTS IN PRIORITY AREAS. IN ADDITION, TRIP REPORTS WILL OUTLINE TECHNICAL CAPACITIES GAINED FROM ATTENDING RELEVANT TRAININGS AND CONFERENCES. FINALLY, PHOTOS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UPS, COMMUNITY TRAININGS AND EVENTS WILL DEMONSTRATE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS RESULTING FROM THESE WORK PLAN COMMITMENTS. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS GRANT ARE MEMBERS OF THE TRIBE. | Alaska (EPA federal awards) | VILLAGE OF ANIAK | $134K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE NATIVE VILLAGE OF SAVOONGA WILL USE GAP FUNDING TO ADDRESS PRIORITY ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS IN THE COMMUNITY. ENVIRONMENTAL STAFF WILL FOCUS ON TECHNICAL TRAINING AND BUILDING MANAGEMENT CAPACITY, WITH THE GOAL OF ACHIEVING PROGRAMMATIC GROWTH TO MAINTAIN MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION IN EPA PROGRAMS. KEY AREAS OF FOCUS INCLUDE ESTABLISHING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND EDUCATION, ADDRESSING SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ISSUES, AND DEVELOPMENT OF HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL CAPACITY.ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES PERFORMED UNDER THE GRANT WILL FOCUS ON TECHNICAL TRAINING TO BUILD ADMINISTRATIVE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SKILLS RELEVANT TO THE TRIBE'S PRIORITIES. A KEY ELEMENT OF THIS PROGRAM INVOLVES BUILDING A PATH TOWARDS INCREASED COLLABORATION WITH MULTIPLE TRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS AND AGENCIES, ULTIMATELY ENHANCING MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION IN EPA PROGRAMS. FINALLY, COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION WILL BE INSTRUMENTAL TO ACHIEVING ENVIRONMENTAL RESULTS, INCLUDING HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM PLANNING, AND SOLID WASTE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES FROM THE NATIVE VILLAGE OF SAVOONGA WILL INCLUDE SEMI-ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORTS TO EPA, OUTLINING PROGRESS TOWARDS ENVIRONMENTAL RESULTS IN PRIORITY AREAS. IN ADDITION, TRIP REPORTS WILL OUTLINE TECHNICAL CAPACITIES GAINED FROM ATTENDING RELEVANT TRAININGS AND CONFERENCES. FINALLY, PHOTOS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UPS, COMMUNITY TRAININGS AND EVENTS WILL DEMONSTRATE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS RESULTING FROM THESE WORK PLAN COMMITMENTS. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS GRANT ARE MEMBERS OF THE TRIBE. | Alaska (EPA federal awards) | NATIVE VILLAGE OF SAVOONGA | $134K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE NATIVE VILLAGE OF WHITE MOUNTAIN WILL USE GAP FUNDING TO ADDRESS PRIORITY ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS IN THE COMMUNITY. ENVIRONMENTAL STAFF WILL FOCUS ON TECHNICAL TRAINING AND BUILDING MANAGEMENT CAPACITY, WITH THE GOAL OF ACHIEVING PROGRAMMATIC GROWTH TO MAINTAIN MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION IN EPA PROGRAMS. KEY AREAS OF FOCUS INCLUDE ESTABLISHING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND EDUCATION, ADDRESSING SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ISSUES, AND PROTECT WATERSHED INHABITANTS/SUBSISTENCE FOODS BY ESTABLISHING WATER QUALITY BASELINE.ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES PERFORMED UNDER THE GRANT WILL FOCUS ON TECHNICAL TRAINING TO BUILD ADMINISTRATIVE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SKILLS RELEVANT TO THE TRIBE'S PRIORITIES. ANOTHER KEY ELEMENT OF THIS PROGRAM INVOLVES COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE FOR LANDFILL DISPOSAL, SEPARATION OF E-WASTE FROM SOLID WASTE AND ORGANIZING A COMMUNITY CLEAN UP, ULTIMATELY ENHANCING MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION IN EPA PROGRAMS. FINALLY, COLLECTING WATER QUALITY DATA WILL BE INSTRUMENTAL TO ACHIEVING ENVIRONMENTAL RESULTS, INCLUDING PROTECTION OF HUMAN HEALTH, WATERSHED, AND SUBSISTENCE FOODS.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES FROM THE NATIVE VILLAGE OF WHITE MOUNTAIN WILL INCLUDE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS TO EPA, OUTLINING PROGRESS TOWARDS ENVIRONMENTAL RESULTS IN PRIORITY AREAS. IN ADDITION, TRIP REPORTS WILL OUTLINE TECHNICAL CAPACITIES GAINED FROM ATTENDING RELEVANT TRAININGS AND CONFERENCES. FINALLY, DOCUMENTATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UPS, COMMUNITY TRAININGS AND EVENTS WILL DEMONSTRATE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS RESULTING FROM THESE WORK PLAN COMMITMENTS. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS GRANT ARE MEMBERS OF THE TRIBE. | Alaska (EPA federal awards) | NATIVE VILLAGE OF WHITE MOUNTAIN | $133K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS PROJECT WILL ASSIST THE NATIVE VILLAGE OF KOYUK IN BUILDING CAPACITY AND DEVELOPING PROGRAMS TO PROTECT THE TRIBAL ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH. THE PRIMARY PURPOSES OF THIS PROJECT INCLUDE: TO BUILD TRIBAL CAPACITY TO DEVELOP, IMPLEMENT, AND MANAGE ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS; TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A WATERSHED MONITORING PROGRAM; TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A SOLID WASTE AND HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAMS INCLUDING BACKHAUL AND RECYCLING; TO IDENTIFY AND SEEK SOLUTIONS TO AIR QUALITY ISSUES IN THE COMMUNITY; TO PLAN FOR CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION; AND TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL OUTREACH AND EDUCATION TO THE COMMUNITY.ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THOSE RELATED TO INCREASED COORDINATION, TRAINING, AND OVERSIGHT OF SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT SUCH AS BACKHAUL TO REMOVE SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING MATERIALS. ELECTRONIC WASTES WILL BE COLLECTED, PROPERLY STORED, AND REMOVED FROM THE COMMUNITY. THE TRIBE WILL GATHER AND DISSEMINATE INFORMATION RELATED TO AIR QUALITY AND CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. THE TRIBE WILL IMPLEMENT AND BUILD CAPACITY TO PROVIDE WATERSHED WATER SAMPLING.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS GRANT ARE MEMBERS OF THE TRIBE. OUTCOMES AND INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE CONTINUED IMPROVEMENTS TO COMMUNITY SOLID WASTE, HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTIONS, DISPOSAL, AND HANDLING. AIR QUALITY, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND WATERSHED ISSUES IDENTIFIED WILL INCREASE AWARENESS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. | Alaska (EPA federal awards) | NATIVE VILLAGE OF KOYUK IRA COUNCIL | $119K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO FUND THE CITY OF KING COVE'S CONSTRUCTION OF A SOLID WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY ADJACENT TO THE EXISTING LANDFILL, APPROXIMATELY 1.8 MILES FROM THE CITY CENTER. ACTIVITIES:PROJECT COMPONENTS WILL INCLUDE EXCAVATION OF 40,000 CUBIC YARDS OF MATERIAL, SITE PREPARATION FOR BUILDING PAD, CONSTRUCTION OF A 40' BY 50' SOLID WASTE HANDLING BUILDING, PROCUREMENT AND INSTALLATION OF TWO AIR CURTAIN BURNERS (FOR OPERATIONAL FLEXIBILITY AND REDUNDANCY), AND THE PROCUREMENT OF SOLID WASTE HANDLING EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS A SKID STEER. THE PROJECT WILL ALSO INCLUDE INSTALLATION OF WATER AND ELECTRICAL UTILITIES TO SERVICE THE SOLID WASTE HANDLING BUILDING, ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS, DEVELOPMENT OF SPACE FOR PARKING AND STORING EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS APPROPRIATE SETBACKS FROM PROPERTY BOUNDARIES. AN EPA NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT REVIEW AND PUBLIC COMMENT PROCESS WERE COMPLETED FOR THIS PROCESS, WITH A FINAL FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT (FONSI) AND STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE (SHPO) APPROVAL.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:SHORT-TERM OUTCOMES: A SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN WILL BE DEVELOPED, SPECIFIC TO THE NEW KING COVE SOLID WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY. THE WIDER KING COVE COMMUNITY WILL BE EDUCATED ABOUT HOW TO USE THE NEW SOLID WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY (SORTING, COLLECTION DAYS, ETC). CITY STAFF WILL BE EDUCATED ABOUT HOW TO USE THE AIR CURTAIN BURNERS AND SORTING FACILITY TO BEST EFFECT. MEDIUM-TERM OUTCOMES: A SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN SPECIFIC TO THE KING COVE SOLID WASTE PROCESSING FACILITY WILL BE IMPLEMENTED. A REDUCTION OF 80% IN SOLID WASTE STREAM WILL BE ACHIEVED, AS WASTE IS THERMALLY-TREATED AND REDUCED TO ASH. OUTREACH WILL BE CONDUCTED TO KING COVE CITIZENS ABOUT ADDITIONAL WAYS/TYPES OF WASTE TO RECYCLE. THERE WILL BE AESTHETIC IMPROVEMENTS, AS SOLID WASTE IN AND AROUND THE LANDFILL IS REDUCED. PUBLIC SAFETY WILL BE INCREASED, DUE TO A REDUCED MIGRATION OF BEARS TO FOOD SOURCES IN THE LANDFILL. DISEASE VECTORS WILL BE REDUCED. LONG-TERM OUTCOMES: THE CITY'S CONSULTING ENGINEERS HAVE DESIGNED THE LANDFILL EXPANSION TO ACCOMMODATE KING COVE SOLID WASTE NEEDS FOR THE NEXT 20-25 YEARS. LONG-TERM ENVIRONMENTAL OUTCOMES WILL INCLUDE IMPROVED AIR AND WATER QUALITY. OPERATIONAL OUTCOMES WILL INCLUDE INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLANS TO INCLUDE BOTH NON-RECYCLABLES AND MAXIMUM RECYCLABLES. THE PROJECT WILL BENEFIT ALL CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF KING COVE, AK, THE TWO INDIAN TRIBES IN KING COVE (THE AGDAAGUX TRIBE AND THE BELKOFSKI TRIBE), AND ENVIRONMENT. | Alaska (EPA federal awards) | CITY OF KING COVE | $3.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE GRANTEE WILL CONDUCT SHORT AND LONG RANGE LANDFILL PLANNING, PURCHASE NECESSARY EQUIPMENT, ORGANIZE THE LANDFILL WITH SORTING AREAS, SHIP MATERIALS OFF-SITE FOR RECYCLING; AND EXPAND THE FOOTPRINT OF THE LANDFILL IF WARRANTED.ACTIVITIES:THIS PROJECT WILL CONSIST OF TWO PHASES: THE PURPOSE OF THE FIRST PHASE WILL BE TO ORGANIZE AND MODERNIZE THE ANGOON CITY LANDFILL SO THAT IT IS CAN SAFELY SORT AND STORE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, RECYCLABLES, AND OTHER ITEMS THAT WILL BE SHIPPED OFF-ISLAND; TO ORGANIZE THE EXISTING LANDFILL SPACE TO INCREASE AVAILABLE SPACE AND EXTEND THE LIFE OF THE LANDFILL; TO HIRE A LANDFILL PLANNER TO WORK WITH THE CITY TO DEVELOP A SHORT AND LONG TERM LANDFILL PLANS THAT FOCUS SPECIFICALLY ON FUTURE SITE EXPANSION; TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL EQUIPMENT THAT MIGHT INCLUDE A GLASS CRUSHER, PAPER BAILER, AND COMPACTOR; TO HIRE A PERMANENT LANDFILL WORKER TO OVERSEE ALL LANDFILL OPERATIONS; TO PURCHASE HEAVY EQUIPMENT THAT MAY INCLUDE A BULLDOZER, FRONT-END LOADER, AND ONE OR MORE DUMP TRUCKS; AND TO CONSTRUCT COVERED STORAGE FOR LANDFILL EQUIPMENT, SORTING AREAS, AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. THE PURPOSE OF THE SECOND PHASE WILL BE TO IMPLEMENT PROPOSALS MADE IN THE SHORT AND LONG RANGE LANDFILL PLANS TO EITHER EXPAND THE EXISTING SITE FOOTPRINT, OR RELOCATE THE LANDFILL. THIS PHASE WILL INCLUDE INVESTIGATING LAND OWNERSHIP; POSSIBLE LAND PURCHASE; COMPLETION OF ALL REQUIRED NEPA ANALYSIS AND PERMITTING, INCLUDING SHPO CONCURRENCE, AND ARMY CORP CLEARANCE; AND COMPLETING LANDFILL EXPANSION.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:SHORT-TERM OUTCOMES WILL INCLUDE: STAFF AND LANDFILL PLANNER WILL BE HIRED. HEAVY EQUIPMENT WILL BE PURCHASED AND SHIPPED. LANDFILL STATIONARY EQUIPMENT WILL BE PURCHASED AND INSTALLED, AND LANDFILL OPERATOR WILL BE TRAINED. MEDIUM-TERM OUTCOMES WILL INCLUDE: SHORT AND LONG RANGE LANDFILL PLANS WILL BE COMPLETED. LANDFILL OPERATIONS PLAN WILL BE COMPLETED AND IMPLEMENTED, STORAGE AREAS FOR STATIONARY EQUIPMENT, SORTING, AND VEHICLE STORAGE WILL BE CONSTRUCTED, LANDFILL WILL BE RE-ORGANIZED AND JUNKED VEHICLES AND LARGE SCRAP REMOVED FROM ANGOON. LONG-TERM OUTCOMES WILL INCLUDE: LANDFILL EXPANSION WILL BE COMPLETED AND SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING PROGRAMS WILL BE OPERATIONAL. | Alaska (EPA federal awards) | CITY OF ANGOON | $3.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:EPA'S SOLID WASTE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR RECYCLING (SWIFR) GRANTS FOR TRIBES AND INTERTRIBAL CONSORTIA WILL FUND PROJECTS THAT FOCUS ON ENCOURAGING ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND POST-CONSUMER MATERIALS MANAGEMENT; FUND PROJECTS THAT RESULT IN A DECREASE IN THE GENERATION OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE AND/OR AN INCREASE IN THE DIVERSION OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE FROM LANDFILLS AND INCINERATION; AND/OR FUND PROJECTS THAT PROVIDE OR EXPAND ACCESS TO SOURCE REDUCTION, REUSE, RECYCLING, BACKHAUL, ANAEROBIC DIGESTION, AND COMPOSTING FOR TRIBES AND INTERTRIBAL CONSORTIA. THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE CENTRAL COUNCIL OF TLINGIT AND HAIDA INDIAN TRIBE TO CONDUCT A PROJECT THAT SUPPORTS THESE ELEMENTS.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE: 1) DEVELOP AND CONSTRUCT A REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT HUB SERVING SOUTHEAST ALASKA'S TRIBAL NETWORK; 2) PROVIDE COLLECTION, TRANSPORT, STORAGE, AND PROCESSING OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS; 3) INCREASE AND EXPAND CURRENT COMPOST/FOOD REDUCTION AND RECYCLING PROGRAMS; 4) PROVIDE EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO THE COMMUNITIES; 5) PROVIDE PROGRAM STAFF WITH RECYCLING AND SOLID WASTE EDUCATION AND TRAINING; 6) COLLECT DATA ON THE AMOUNT OF ORGANIC WASTE AND RECYCLABLES ARE COLLECTED; AND 7) PROVIDE FINISHED COMPOST TO REGIONAL GREENHOUSES AND LOCAL COMMUNITY GARDENS. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:COMPLETION OF THESE ACTIVITIES CONSTITUTE THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES AND WILL RESULT IN A CLEANER, HEALTHIER ENVIRONMENT, WHICH WILL BENEFIT AND PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH IN THE CENTRAL COUNCIL OF TLINGIT AND HAIDA INDIAN TRIBE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE IMPROVEMENT OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT. | Alaska (EPA federal awards) | CENTRAL COUNCIL TLINGIT AND HAIDA INDIAN TRIBES OF ALASKA | $1.5M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:EPA'S SOLID WASTE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR RECYCLING (SWIFR) GRANTS FOR TRIBES AND INTERTRIBAL CONSORTIA WILL FUND PROJECTS THAT FOCUS ON ENCOURAGING ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND POST-CONSUMER MATERIALS MANAGEMENT; FUND PROJECTS THAT RESULT IN A DECREASE IN THE GENERATION OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE AND/OR AN INCREASE IN THE DIVERSION OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE FROM LANDFILLS AND INCINERATION; AND/OR FUND PROJECTS THAT PROVIDE OR EXPAND ACCESS TO SOURCE REDUCTION, REUSE, RECYCLING, BACKHAUL, ANAEROBIC DIGESTION, AND COMPOSTING FOR TRIBES AND INTERTRIBAL CONSORTIA. THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE QAWALANGIN TRIBE OF UNALASKA TO CONDUCT A PROJECT THAT SUPPORTS THESE ELEMENTS.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE: 1) PURCHASE RECYCLING PROCESSING EQUIPMENT AND COLLECTION BINS; 2) HIRE AND TRAIN STAFF; 3) COLLECT RECYCLING MATERIALS FROM COMMUNITY; 4) PERFORM EDUCATION AND OUTREACH; 5) DEVELOP END PRODUCT FOR RECYCLED MATERIALS; AND 6) EXPAND RECYCLING SERVICES TO OTHER ALEUTIAN ISLAND COMMUNITIES.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:COMPLETION OF THESE ACTIVITIES CONSTITUTE THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES AND WILL RESULT IN A CLEANER, HEALTHIER ENVIRONMENT, WHICH WILL BENEFIT AND PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH IN THE QAWALANGIN TRIBE OF UNALASKA COMMUNITY THROUGH THE IMPROVEMENT OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT. | Alaska (EPA federal awards) | QAWALANGIN TRIBE OF UNALASKA | $1.2M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING FROM THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) TO THE NATIVE VILLAGE OF EKWOK. EPA'S SOLID WASTE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR RECYCLING (SWIFR) GRANTS FOR TRIBES AND INTERTRIBAL CONSORTIA WILL FUND PROJECTS THAT FOCUS ON ENCOURAGING ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND POST-CONSUMER MATERIALS MANAGEMENT, FUND PROJECTS THAT WILL RESULT IN A DECREASE IN THE GENERATION OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE AND/OR AN INCREASE IN THE DIVERSION OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE FROM LANDFILLS AND INCINERATION; AND/OR FUND PROJECTS THAT PROVIDE OR EXPAND ACCESS TO SOURCE REDUCTION, REUSE, RECYCLING, BACKHAUL, ANAEROBIC DIGESTION, AND COMPOSTING FOR TRIBES AND TRIBAL MEMBERS OF INTERTRIBAL CONSORTIA. THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO ENHANCE THE NATIVE VILLAGE OF EKWOK'S EFFORTS TO MEET THE SWIFR GRANTS ELEMENTS. THE NATIVE VILLAGE OF EKWOK WILL EXPAND SOLID WASTE RECYCLING PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND INCREASE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION BY ESTABLISHING A NEW STAND-ALONE SOLID WASTE RECYCLING PROGRAM HOUSED IN THE COMMUNITY'S NEW GREEN BUILDING, FOR INCREASED CAPACITY FOR COLLECTION, PREVENTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND A REDUCTION IN GREEN HOUSE GAS (GHG) EMISSIONS THROUGH LANDFILL DIVERSION.ACTIVITIES:THE NATIVE VILLAGE OF EKWOK WILL ESTABLISH A NEW STAND-ALONE EKWOK RECYCLING PROJECT HOUSED IN THE COMMUNITY'S NEW GREEN BUILDING. THE PROJECT WILL INCLUDE THE PURCHASE, INSTALLATION AND USE OF A BALER, AND COLLECTION AND STORAGE FOR THE INCREASED VOLUME OF MATERIALS GENERATED FROM MORE HOUSEHOLDS AND BUSINESSES USING THE PROVIDED WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND COLLECTION BINS. THE NEW PROGRAM WILL EXPAND COLLECTION AND SEPARATION CAPACITY, KEEPING ADDITIONAL PLASTICS, PAPER, AND CARDBOARD OUT OF THE LANDFILL.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE THE PURCHASE, INSTALLATION AND USE OF A BALER, AND COLLECTION AND STORAGE OF THE MATERIALS GENERATED FROM HOUSEHOLDS AND BUSINESSES USING THE PROVIDED WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND COLLECTION BINS. THE PRIMARY OUTCOME FROM THIS PROJECT WILL BE TO EXPAND RECYCLING COLLECTION AND SEPARATION CAPACITY FOR THE NATIVE VILLAGE OF EKWOK AND NEARBY COMMUNITIES, KEEPING ADDITIONAL PLASTICS, PAPER, AND CARDBOARD OUT OF THE LANDFILL. OTHER EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE: HIGHER RECYCLING RATE FROM HOUSEHOLDS AND BUSINESSES FROM THE USE OF WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND COLLECTION BINS; INCREASED EFFICIENCY PROCESSING COLLECTED RECYCLABLE MATERIALS; AND GHG EMISSIONS REDUCED FROM INCREASED WASTE MANAGEMENT CAPACITY. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE RESIDENTS OF EKWOK, A REMOTE COMMUNITY IN ALASKA. | Alaska (EPA federal awards) | NATIVE VILLAGE OF EKWOK | $817K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION (ADEC) WILL CONDUCT AN ANALYSIS OF RECYCLING DATA GAPS, COMPILE INFORMATION ON MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE (MSW) GENERATED AND RECYCLING AND COMPOSTING PROGRAMS ACROSS AK. ADEC WILL REVIEW PRODUCT USE TO DETERMINE POTENTIAL AMOUNTS OF MATERIALS THAT COULD BE RECOVERED BY RECYCLING, ANALYZE DATA TO DETERMINE WASTE GENERATION AND RECYCLING DIVERSION AMOUNTS, IDENTIFY CHALLENGES TO RECYCLING IN AK, AND POPULATE A DIGITAL PLATFORM WITH PROJECT DATA.ACTIVITIES:ADEC'S ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE COLLECTING INFORMATION ABOUT RECYCLING AND COMPOSTING BEST PRACTICES IN AK, DETERMINING CHALLENGES AND ROADBLOCKS TO SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS MANAGEMENT IN AK, AND ANALYZING RECYCLING DATA GAPS. ADEC WILL EVALUATE THE POTENTIAL TO BUILD ON SUCCESS OF OTHER STATE AND LOCAL GOVT PROGRAMS, COMPILE AND ANALYZE DATA ON MSW RECYCLING AND COMPOSTING PROGRAMS STATEWIDE, AND DEVELOP CONSISTENT METRICS. ADEC WILL ESTABLISH A DIGITAL PLATFORM TO HOUSE PROJECT DATA AND DEVELOP A SUMMARY REPORT, INCLUDING A DATA ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVING RECYCLING IN AK.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE EXPECTED DELIVERABLES FROM THIS GRANT INCLUDE INFO GATHERED ON RECYCLING BEST PRACTICES ACROSS AK, HOW MUCH VARIOUS RECYCLABLE PRODUCTS ARE USED STATEWIDE, THE POTENTIAL TO CAPTURE SUCH PRODUCTS FOR RECYCLING, AND A LIST OF DATA GAPS. THEY WILL ALSO INCLUDE A LIST OF ONGOING RECYCLING AND COMPOSTING PROJECTS, DATA ON MSW GENERATED, RECYCLED, AND COMPOSTED ACROSS AK, AND A SYSTEM AND PLATFORM TO COLLECT AND STORE THAT DATA. ADEC'S FINAL REPORT WILL INCLUDE RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOW TO BUILD PROGRAM CAPACITY AND INCREASE POTENTIAL RECYCLING OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS AK. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROJECT WILL BE ADEC, CITIZENS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN AK, HUMAN HEALTH, AND THE ENVIRONMENT. | Alaska (EPA federal awards) | ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION ALASKA DEPARTMENT | $754K | — |
| THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO NATIVE VILLAGE OF CHIGNIK LAGOON TO BUILD ITS CAPACITY TO ADMINISTER ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS ON INDIAN LANDS. SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL FOCUS ON ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER, ETEP UPDATE, SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING, CLIMATE ADAPTATION, PARALYTIC SHELLFISH POISONING BASELINE SAMPLING, BASELINE AIR QUALITY MONITORING, AND WATERSHED PLANNING. | Alaska (EPA federal awards) | NATIVE VILLAGE OF CHIGNIK LAGOON | $650K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:TRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT: BUILD ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROGRAMMATIC CAPACITY FOR IMPROVED GRANT MANAGEMENT AND DAILY ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM OPERATIONS. CONDUCT A LONG-TERM BEACH CLEAN-UP EFFORT WITHIN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, INCLUDING OUTREACH AND EDUCATION TO IMPROVE AWARENESS OF ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. THE TRIBE WILL CONDUCT A COLLABORATIVE BACKHAUL WITH TWO OTHER TRIBES AND THE CITY OF SAND POINT, INCREASE KNOWLEDGE/RESOURCES FOR HEALTHIER, MORE SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY. BUILD AIR AND WATER QUALITY TECHNICAL CAPACITY TO INFORM JOINT EPA-TRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN (ETEP) REFINEMENT AND PRIORITY SETTING.ACTIVITIES:WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES WILL INVOLVE ADMINISTRATIVE CONTINUED CAPACITY BUILDING AS WELL AS TRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CAPACITY BUILDING. THE TRIBE WILL CONTINUE CRITICAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS BY BACKHAULING WASTES WHICH PREVENTS CONTAMINATION BY UNIVERSAL WASTES INTO WATERWAYS AND ON LAND. COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION CHANGES BEHAVIOR PATTERNS, ENABLING BOTH EPA AND THE TRIBE TO PROTECT THE HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES: THE UNGA TRIBE AND THE EPA EXPECT THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM CAPACITY TO EXPAND BY ENGAGING THE TRIBAL RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY. OUTCOMES WILL INVOLVE ADMINISTRATIVE CONTINUED CAPACITY BUILDING AS WELL AS TRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CAPACITY BUILDING. THE TRIBE WILL CONTINUE CRITICAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS BY BACKHAULING WASTES WHICH PREVENTS CONTAMINATION BY UNIVERSAL WASTES INTO WATERWAYS AND ON LAND. COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION CHANGES BEHAVIOR PATTERNS, ENABLING BOTH EPA AND THE TRIBE TO PROTECT THE HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT. OVERALL, THESE EFFORTS WILL SERVE THE TRIBAL COMMUNITY FOR YEARS TO COME. | Alaska (EPA federal awards) | NATIVE VILLAGE OF UNGA | $528K | — |
| THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO NATIVE VILLAGE OF KIPNUK TO BUILD ITS CAPACITY TO ADMINISTER ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS ON INDIAN LANDS. SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL IMPLEMENT SOLID WASTE IMPROVEMENTS AT LANDFILL, HAZARDOUS WASTE AND RECYLING COLLECTION, AND PROVIDE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION OUTREACH. | Alaska (EPA federal awards) | NATIVE VILLAGE OF KIPNUK | $500K | — |
| THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO THE NATIVE VILLAGE OF TUNUNAK TO BUILD ITS CAPACITY TO ADMINISTER ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS ON INDIAN LANDS. SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL PROVIDE COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION, RECYCLING AND BACKHAUL OF HAZARDOUS WASTES, UPDATE THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN, ASSIST IN PROPER DISPOSAL OF ABANDONED VEHICLES, ORGANIZE THE LANDFILL AND PLACE TRASH BINS AROUND THE COMMUNITY, WORK TO ADDRESS SAFE DRINKING WATER AND IMPROPER DUMPING, AND PROTECT SUBSISTENCE USE AREAS. | Alaska (EPA federal awards) | NATIVE VILLAGE OF TUNUNAK | $500K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE VILLAGE OF LOWER KALSKAG WILL USE GAP FUNDING TO ADDRESS PRIORITY ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS IN THE COMMUNITY. ENVIRONMENTAL STAFF WILL FOCUS ON TECHNICAL TRAINING AND BUILDING MANAGEMENT CAPACITY, WITH THE GOAL OF ACHIEVING PROGRAMMATIC GROWTH TO MAINTAIN MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION IN EPA PROGRAMS. KEY AREAS OF FOCUS INCLUDE IMPLEMENTING SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES, AND ENHANCING AIR QUALITY AND CLIMATE CHANGE AWARENESS THROUGH EDUCATION AND OUTREACH.ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES PERFORMED UNDER THE GRANT WILL FOCUS ON TECHNICAL TRAINING TO BUILD ADMINISTRATIVE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SKILLS RELEVANT TO THE TRIBE'S PRIORITIES. A KEY ELEMENT OF THIS PROGRAM INVOLVES BUILDING A PATH TOWARDS INCREASED COLLABORATION WITH MULTIPLE TRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS AND AGENCIES, ULTIMATELY ENHANCING MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION IN EPA PROGRAMS. FINALLY, COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION WILL BE INSTRUMENTAL TO ACHIEVING ENVIRONMENTAL RESULTS, INCLUDING SOLID WASTE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES FROM THE VILLAGE OF LOWER KALSKAG WILL INCLUDE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS TO EPA, OUTLINING PROGRESS TOWARDS ENVIRONMENTAL RESULTS IN PRIORITY AREAS. IN ADDITION, TRIP REPORTS WILL OUTLINE TECHNICAL CAPACITIES GAINED FROM ATTENDING RELEVANT TRAININGS AND CONFERENCES. FINALLY, PHOTOS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UPS, COMMUNITY TRAININGS AND EVENTS WILL DEMONSTRATE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS RESULTING FROM THESE WORK PLAN COMMITMENTS. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS GRANT ARE MEMBERS OF THE TRIBE. | Alaska (EPA federal awards) | VILLAGE OF LOWER KALSKAG | $403K | — |
| DESCRIPTION: THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO THE ALATNA VILLAGE TO BUILD ITS CAPACITY TO ADMINISTER ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS ON INDIAN LANDS IN FY24.ACTIVITIES:AFTER SEVERAL YEARS OUT OF THE PROGRAM, ALATNA WILL USE THIS NEW GAP GRANT TO BUILD ITS FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE CAPACITY, MANAGE THE GRANT FINANCIALLY, BUILD ITS SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT CAPACITY, AND CONDUCT ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE AN EPA-TRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN, QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS, TRIP REPORTS, THE ANNUAL SF-425, REPORTS ON RECYCLING, HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE, AND E-WASTE COLLECTED, A BACKHAUL INVENTORY, DOCUMENTATION ON THE LANDFILL PERMIT, MONTHLY LANDFILL INSPECTION LOGS, A PROJECT PLAN FOR THE LANDFILL, A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER, AND SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS. EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE INCREASED STAFF AND COUNCIL KNOWLEDGE OF GRANTS ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT, KNOWLEDGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND PROTECTION, AND ABILITY TO RESPOND TO LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS; COMPLIANCE WITH PROGRESS AND FINANCIAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, DEVELOPMENT OF POSITION DESCRIPTIONS, AND AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE TRIBE'S BOOKKEEPING PRACTICES, AS WELL AS IMPROVED SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RECYCLING WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, A REDUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF RECYCLABLES AND HAZARDOUS WASTES ENTERING THE LANDFILL, AND INCREASED COMMUNITY AND COUNCIL AWARENESS OF SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE'S POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND KNOWLEDGE OF POLLUTION PREVENTION PRACTICES AND RECYCLING OPPORTUNITIES. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES ARE MEMBERS OF THE ALATNA TRIBE. | Alaska (EPA federal awards) | ALATNA VILLAGE | $403K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:AKIAK NATIVE COMMUNITY WILL USE GAP FUNDING TO ADDRESS PRIORITY ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS IN THE COMMUNITY. ENVIRONMENTAL STAFF WILL FOCUS ON TECHNICAL TRAINING AND BUILDING MANAGEMENT CAPACITY, WITH THE GOAL OF ACHIEVING PROGRAMMATIC GROWTH TO MAINTAIN MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION IN EPA PROGRAMS. KEY AREAS OF FOCUS INCLUDE WATER QUALITY MONITORING, IMPLEMENTING SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES, AND ADDRESSING AIR QUALITY ISSUES THROUGH EDUCATION AND OUTREACH.ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES PERFORMED UNDER THE GRANT WILL FOCUS ON TECHNICAL TRAINING TO BUILD ADMINISTRATIVE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SKILLS RELEVANT TO THE TRIBE'S PRIORITIES. A KEY ELEMENT OF THIS PROGRAM INVOLVES BUILDING A PATH TOWARDS INCREASED COLLABORATION WITH MULTIPLE TRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS AND AGENCIES, ULTIMATELY ENHANCING MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION IN EPA PROGRAMS. FINALLY, COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION WILL BE INSTRUMENTAL TO ACHIEVING ENVIRONMENTAL RESULTS, INCLUDING SOLID WASTE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES FROM AKIAK NATIVE COMMUNITY WILL INCLUDE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS TO EPA, OUTLINING PROGRESS TOWARDS ENVIRONMENTAL RESULTS IN PRIORITY AREAS. IN ADDITION, TRIP REPORTS WILL OUTLINE TECHNICAL CAPACITIES GAINED FROM ATTENDING RELEVANT TRAININGS AND CONFERENCES. FINALLY, EDUCATIONAL PAMPHLETS, WASTE INVENTORIES, AND WATER QUALITY MONITORING RESULTS WILL DEMONSTRATE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS RESULTING FROM THESE WORK PLAN COMMITMENTS. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS GRANT ARE MEMBERS OF THE TRIBE. | Alaska (EPA federal awards) | AKIAK NATIVE COMMUNITY | $403K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE NATIVE VILLAGE OF NAPAKIAK WILL USE GAP FUNDING TO ADDRESS PRIORITY ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS IN THE COMMUNITY. ENVIRONMENTAL STAFF WILL FOCUS ON TECHNICAL TRAINING AND BUILDING MANAGEMENT CAPACITY, WITH THE GOAL OF ACHIEVING PROGRAMMATIC GROWTH TO MAINTAIN MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION IN EPA PROGRAMS. KEY AREAS OF FOCUS INCLUDE IMPLEMENTING SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES, AND ENHANCING CLIMATE CHANGE AND HEALTHY HOMES AWARENESS THROUGH EDUCATION AND OUTREACH.ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES PERFORMED UNDER THE GRANT WILL FOCUS ON TECHNICAL TRAINING TO BUILD ADMINISTRATIVE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SKILLS RELEVANT TO THE TRIBE'S PRIORITIES. A KEY ELEMENT OF THIS PROGRAM INVOLVES BUILDING A PATH TOWARDS INCREASED COLLABORATION WITH MULTIPLE TRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS AND AGENCIES, ULTIMATELY ENHANCING MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION IN EPA PROGRAMS. FINALLY, COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION WILL BE INSTRUMENTAL TO ACHIEVING ENVIRONMENTAL RESULTS, INCLUDING SOLID WASTE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES FROM THE NATIVE VILLAGE OF NAPAKIAK WILL INCLUDE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS TO EPA, OUTLINING PROGRESS TOWARDS ENVIRONMENTAL RESULTS IN PRIORITY AREAS. IN ADDITION, TRIP REPORTS WILL OUTLINE TECHNICAL CAPACITIES GAINED FROM ATTENDING RELEVANT TRAININGS AND CONFERENCES. FINALLY, PHOTOS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UPS, COMMUNITY TRAININGS AND EVENTS WILL DEMONSTRATE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS RESULTING FROM THESE WORK PLAN COMMITMENTS. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS GRANT ARE MEMBERS OF THE TRIBE. | Alaska (EPA federal awards) | NATIVE VILLAGE OF NAPAKIAK | $394K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE VILLAGE OF KOTLIK WILL USE GAP FUNDING TO ADDRESS PRIORITY ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS IN THE COMMUNITY. ENVIRONMENTAL STAFF WILL FOCUS ON TECHNICAL TRAINING AND BUILDING MANAGEMENT CAPACITY, WITH THE GOAL OF ACHIEVING PROGRAMMATIC GROWTH TO MAINTAIN MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION IN EPA PROGRAMS. KEY AREAS OF FOCUS INCLUDE ESTABLISHING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND EDUCATION THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ON CLIMATE CHANGE AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND ADDRESSING SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ISSUES. ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES PERFORMED UNDER THE GRANT WILL FOCUS ON TECHNICAL TRAINING TO BUILD ADMINISTRATIVE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SKILLS RELEVANT TO THE TRIBE'S PRIORITIES. A KEY ELEMENT OF THIS PROGRAM INVOLVES BUILDING A PATH TOWARDS INCREASED COLLABORATION WITH MULTIPLE TRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS AND AGENCIES, ULTIMATELY ENHANCING MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION IN EPA PROGRAMS. FINALLY, COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION WILL BE INSTRUMENTAL TO ACHIEVING ENVIRONMENTAL RESULTS, INCLUDING SOLID WASTE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES FROM THE VILLAGE OF KOTLIK WILL INCLUDE SEMI-ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORTS TO EPA, OUTLINING PROGRESS TOWARDS ENVIRONMENTAL RESULTS IN PRIORITY AREAS. IN ADDITION, TRIP REPORTS WILL OUTLINE TECHNICAL CAPACITIES GAINED FROM ATTENDING RELEVANT TRAININGS AND CONFERENCES. FINALLY, PHOTOS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UPS, COMMUNITY TRAININGS AND EVENTS WILL DEMONSTRATE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS RESULTING FROM THESE WORK PLAN COMMITMENTS. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS GRANT ARE MEMBERS OF THE TRIBE. | Alaska (EPA federal awards) | VILLAGE OF KOTLIK | $313K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE IVANOF BAY TRIBE WILL ESTABLISH AN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM AND EXPAND ITS SERVICES TO ITS MEMBERS. THE TRIBE WILL BUILD ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROGRAMMATIC CAPACITY FOR IMPROVED GRANT MANAGEMENT AND DAILY ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM OPERATIONS BY IMPROVING IT'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES AND MENTORING OTHER ALASKA TRIBES WITH SIMILAR ADMINISTRATIVE CHALLENGES. A FOCUS AREA IS TO CONDUCT AN EDUCATION AND OUTREACH EFFORT WITHIN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, INCLUDING ASSESSING ENVIRONMENTAL PRIORITIES AND IMPROVING LOCAL AWARENESS THRU THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN UPDATED EPA-TRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN. THE TRIBE WILL DEVELOP A POLLUTION PREVENTION AND WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM TO IMPROVE SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING MANAGEMENT. THE TRIBE WILL FOCUS ON COMMUNITY COASTAL HAZARD PROJECT UPDATES AND NEEDS, AND SHARE KNOWLEDGE REGARDING DATA PRODUCTS AND BEST PRACTICES. PARTNERSHIP AND PARTICIPATION IN CHIGNIK REGIONAL CLIMATE RESILIENCY IS A FOCUS AREA. THE TRIBE WILL EXPAND THE CHIGNIK REGION WATERSHED PARTNERSHIPS WITH A GOAL OF IDENTIFYING KEY RESOURCES AND HABITAT, AND PARTNER ON A WATERSHED PLAN FOR THE CHIGNIK REGION. AND FINALLY, THE TRIBE WILL DEVELOP A QAPP, AND CONDUCT AQUATIC INVASIVE/NON-INVASIVE SPECIES ASSESSMENT AND MONITORING, AND APPLY FOR PROGRAM-SPECIFIC GRANTS TO ADDRESS LOCAL DEFICIENCIES RELATED TO COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL NEEDS BEYOND BASELINE MONITORING.ACTIVITIES:WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES FOR IVANOF BAY WILL INVOLVE ADMINISTRATIVE CONTINUED CAPACITY BUILDING AS WELL AS TRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CAPACITY BUILDING. THE TRIBE WILL CONTINUE CRITICAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS BY BACKHAULING WASTES WHICH PREVENTS CONTAMINATION BY UNIVERSAL WASTES INTO WATERWAYS AND ON LAND. THIS WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED THRU ACTIVITIES TO INCLUDE COMMUNITY WIDE COLLECTION OF MATERIALS THAT CAN BE RECYCLED OR REPURPOSED TO REDUCE WASTE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, EXTEND THE LIFE OF THE TRIBALLY OWNED LANDFILL, AND ASSIST IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF STATE-REGULATED LANDFILL OPERATIONS. WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS WILL INVOLVE QAPP DEVELOPMENT AND FINALIZATION, EDNA WATER QUALITY BASELINE MONITORING TO BETTER UNDERSTAND AQUATIC INVASIVE/NON-INVASIVE SPECIES IMPACTS ON THE ENVIRONMENTS THRU ASSESSMENT AND MONITORING, AND WATERSHED PLAN DEVELOPMENT . COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION ACTIVITIES ARE INTEGRAL TO THIS PROJECT.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE IVANOF BAY TRIBE AND THE EPA EXPECT THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM CAPACITY TO EXPAND BY ENGAGING THE TRIBAL RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY. OUTCOMES WILL INVOLVE ADMINISTRATIVE CONTINUED CAPACITY BUILDING AS WELL AS TRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CAPACITY BUILDING. THE TRIBE WILL CONTINUE CRITICAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS BY RECYCLING WASTES WHICH PREVENTS CONTAMINATION BY UNIVERSAL WASTES INTO WATERWAYS AND ON LAND. AIR QUALITY ACTIVITIES WILL RESULT IN IMPROVED HEALTH AMONG TRIBAL MEMBERS THRU PROVEN STRATEGIES AND INITIATIVES. COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION IN SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AND WATER QUALITY PROGRAMS CHANGES BEHAVIOR PATTERNS, ENABLING BOTH EPA AND THE TRIBE TO PROTECT HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT. OVERALL, THESE EFFORTS WILL SERVE THE TRIBAL COMMUNITY FOR YEARS TO COME. | Alaska (EPA federal awards) | IVANOF BAY TRIBAL COUNCIL | $303K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE NATIVE VILLAGE OF NAPASKIAK WILL USE GAP FUNDING TO ADDRESS PRIORITY ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS IN THE COMMUNITY. ENVIRONMENTAL STAFF WILL FOCUS ON TECHNICAL TRAINING AND BUILDING MANAGEMENT CAPACITY, WITH THE GOAL OF ACHIEVING PROGRAMMATIC GROWTH TO MAINTAIN MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION IN EPA PROGRAMS. KEY AREAS OF FOCUS INCLUDE IMPLEMENTING SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES, BUILDING TRIBAL CAPACITIES TO MONITOR AND ADDRESS SHORELINE EROSION, AND ENHANCING POLLUTION PREVENTION AWARENESS THROUGH EDUCATION AND OUTREACH.ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES PERFORMED UNDER THE GRANT WILL FOCUS ON TECHNICAL TRAINING TO BUILD ADMINISTRATIVE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SKILLS RELEVANT TO THE TRIBE'S PRIORITIES. A KEY ELEMENT OF THIS PROGRAM INVOLVES BUILDING A PATH TOWARDS INCREASED COLLABORATION WITH MULTIPLE TRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS AND AGENCIES, ULTIMATELY ENHANCING MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION IN EPA PROGRAMS. FINALLY, COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION WILL BE INSTRUMENTAL TO ACHIEVING ENVIRONMENTAL RESULTS, INCLUDING SOLID WASTE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES FROM THE NATIVE VILLAGE OF NAPASKIAK WILL INCLUDE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS TO EPA, OUTLINING PROGRESS TOWARDS ENVIRONMENTAL RESULTS IN PRIORITY AREAS. IN ADDITION, TRIP REPORTS WILL OUTLINE TECHNICAL CAPACITIES GAINED FROM ATTENDING RELEVANT TRAININGS AND CONFERENCES. FINALLY, PHOTOS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UPS, COMMUNITY TRAININGS AND EVENTS WILL DEMONSTRATE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS RESULTING FROM THESE WORK PLAN COMMITMENTS. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS GRANT ARE MEMBERS OF THE TRIBE. | Alaska (EPA federal awards) | NATIVE VILLAGE OF NAPASKIAK | $293K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE VILLAGE OF KALTAG WILL USE GAP FUNDING TO ADDRESS PRIORITY ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS IN THE COMMUNITY. THE TRIBE RETURNS TO GAP AFTER SEVERAL YEARS OUT OF THE PROGRAM. IN FY25. ENVIRONMENTAL STAFF WILL FOCUS ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGEMENT, CLIMATE CHANGE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION, SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE AND RECYCLING, AND CLEAN WATER. IN A SPECIAL PROJECT IN FY25, THE TRIBE WILL CONDUCT A LARGE BACKHAUL. IN FY26, ENVIRONMENTAL STAFF WILL FOCUS ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGEMENT, AIR QUALITY, SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE AND RECYCLING, AND CLEAN WATER. ACTIVITIES:IN FY25, THE TRIBE WILL COMPLETE REPORTING, ATTEND ENVIRONMENTAL AND GAP CONFERENCES AND TRAININGS, UPDATE THE ETEP, CREATE A STAFF MANUAL, COLLABORATE WITH THE YUKON-KOYUKUK CONSORTIUM; RESEARCH CLIMATE CHANGE AND SHARE INFORMATION THROUGH A QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER; APPLY FOR A RECYCLING GRANT, ATTEND SOLID WASTE TRAININGS, ORGANIZE A COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP HAUL TRASH, AND CLEAR BRUSH AROUND THE LANDFILL; COMPLETE WATER QUALITY TRAININGS, AND WORK WITH YUKON RIVER INTER-TRIBAL WATERSHED COUNCIL TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN FOR WATER QUALITY SAMPLING. IN ITS FY25 SPECIAL PROJECT, THE TRIBE WILL TRAIN FOR AND COMPLETE FREON REMOVAL, PURCHASE EQUIPMENT TO ASSIST WITH TRASH HAULING AND A COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP, PREPARE APPLIANCES FOR BACKHAUL, AND ARRANGE FOR BACKHAUL. IN FY26, THE TRIBE WILL COMPLETE REPORTING, ATTEND ENVIRONMENTAL AND GAP TRAININGS AND CONFERENCES, INCLUDING A CLEAN ENERGY CONFERENCE; ATTEND TRAININGS ON THE CLEAN AIR ACT, WORK WITH THE INSTITUTE FOR TRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONALS TO DEVELOP A QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN FOR MONITORING DUST CONTROL AND AIR QUALITY, DEVELOP AN INDOOR AIR QUALITY SURVEY AND AN ASSESSMENT FROM THE RESULTS FOR TRIBAL HOMES AND COMMUNITY BUILDINGS; APPLY FOR A RECYCLING GRANT, ATTEND SOLID WASTE TRAININGS, ORGANIZE A COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP HAUL TRASH; COMPLETE ADDITIONAL WATER QUALITY TRAININGS AS NEEDED, WORK WITH YUKON RIVER INTER-TRIBAL WATERSHED COUNCIL TO UPDATE THE WATER SAMPLING QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN AS NEEDED, IDENTIFY ANY NEW POINT SOURCE POLLUTION ON THE YUKON RIVER NEAR KALTAG, AND SEEK ADDITIONAL WAYS TO REDUCE OR ELIMINATE THESE POLLUTION SOURCES. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE REPORTS, TRIP REPORTS, TRAINING CERTIFICATES, AN UPDATED ETEP, A STAFF MANUAL, QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLANS, FLYERS, PHOTOS, NEWSLETTERS, AN INDOOR AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENT AND SURVEY, SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING INVENTORIES, AND WATER SAMPLING TEST RESULTS. EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE IMPROVED ENVIRONMENTAL AND HUMAN HEALTH THROUGH A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND WHAT CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM, A CLEANER LANDFILL AND COMMUNITY, SAFE DISPOSAL OF HARMFUL CHEMICALS, INCREASED KNOWLEDGE OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND ITS EFFECTS ON SUBSISTENCE, THE ABILITY TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS WATER QUALITY ISSUES, A REDUCTION IN DUST, HARMFUL TOXINS AND MOLD/BACTERIA IN HOMES AND THE COMMUNITY; PARTICIPATION OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN WASTE REDUCTION AND PROPER WASTE DISPOSAL, AND A PROCESS TO PROTECT THE WATER SURROUNDING KALTAG. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS GRANT ARE MEMBERS OF THE TRIBE. | Alaska (EPA federal awards) | VILLAGE OF KALTAG | $293K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE VILLAGE OF SCAMMON BAY WILL USE GAP FUNDING TO ADDRESS PRIORITY ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS IN THE COMMUNITY. ENVIRONMENTAL STAFF WILL FOCUS ON TECHNICAL TRAINING AND BUILDING MANAGEMENT CAPACITY, WITH THE GOAL OF ACHIEVING PROGRAMMATIC GROWTH TO MAINTAIN MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION IN EPA PROGRAMS. KEY AREAS OF FOCUS INCLUDE ESTABLISHING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND EDUCATION THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ON CLIMATE CHANGE AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND ADDRESSING SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ISSUES. ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES PERFORMED UNDER THE GRANT WILL FOCUS ON TECHNICAL TRAINING TO BUILD ADMINISTRATIVE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SKILLS RELEVANT TO THE TRIBE'S PRIORITIES. A KEY ELEMENT OF THIS PROGRAM INVOLVES BUILDING A PATH TOWARDS INCREASED COLLABORATION WITH MULTIPLE TRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS AND AGENCIES, ULTIMATELY ENHANCING MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION IN EPA PROGRAMS. FINALLY, COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION WILL BE INSTRUMENTAL TO ACHIEVING ENVIRONMENTAL RESULTS, INCLUDING SOLID WASTE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:EXAMPLE: ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES FROM THE VILLAGE OF SCAMMON BAY WILL INCLUDE SEMI-ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORTS TO EPA, OUTLINING PROGRESS TOWARDS ENVIRONMENTAL RESULTS IN PRIORITY AREAS. IN ADDITION, TRIP REPORTS WILL OUTLINE TECHNICAL CAPACITIES GAINED FROM ATTENDING RELEVANT TRAININGS AND CONFERENCES. FINALLY, PHOTOS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UPS, COMMUNITY TRAININGS AND EVENTS WILL DEMONSTRATE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS RESULTING FROM THESE WORK PLAN COMMITMENTS. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS GRANT ARE MEMBERS OF THE TRIBE. | Alaska (EPA federal awards) | NATIVE VILLAGE OF SCAMMON BAY | $268K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:IQUGMIUT WILL UNDERTAKE GRANT MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES, WATER QUALITY TESTING, SOLID WASTE POLLUTION PREVENTION, AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR WILDFIRES. ACTIVITIES:IQUGMIUT WILL USE FY25 GAP FUNDING TO MANAGE THE GRANT, ATTEND TRAININGS, CONDUCT WATER QUALITY TESTING, CONDUCT A FISH CONSUMPTION ASSESSMENT, COMPLETE A WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT REPORT, GATHER AND PROPERLY DISPOSE OF TRASH AND RECYCLING, BACKHAUL WASTE IN THE SUMMER, PREPARE FOR A WILDFIRE OR SMOKE EVENT, DEVELOP A SMALL COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN (SCERP), COMMUNICATE WITH LOCAL RESPONSE TEAM TO ORGANIZE A NOTIFICATION SYSTEM, AND SHOULD SUCH AN EVENT OCCUR, MEET WITH THE RESPONSE TEAM TO DISCUSS LESSONS LEARNED AND WHAT CAN BE IMPROVED. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE PROGRESS REPORTS, FINANCIAL REPORTS, AN UPDATED QAPP, RESULTS OF AN ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE, PHOTOS, TRIP REPORTS, A SCERP PLAN, A COMMUNITY MAP FOR WILDFIRE PLANNING, AND MEETING NOTES. EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE IMPROVING THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE ENVIRONMENT IN AND AROUND RUSSIAN MISSION BY COLLECTING AND ANALYZING DATA ON POLLUTANTS AND CONTAMINANTS ON THE YUKON RIVER AROUND RUSSIAN MISSION; REDUCING HAZARDOUS WASTE, MATERIALS, AND TRASH WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AND IN SUBSISTENCE GATHERING SITES; AND MINIMIZING THE IMPACT OF AIR POLLUTION GENERATED BY WILDFIRES. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS GRANT ARE MEMBERS OF THE TRIBE. | Alaska (EPA federal awards) | IQUGMIUT TRADITIONAL COUNCIL | $268K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE NATIVE VILLAGE OF COUNCIL WILL USE GAP FUNDING TO ADDRESS PRIORITY ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS IN THE COMMUNITY. ENVIRONMENTAL STAFF WILL FOCUS ON TECHNICAL TRAINING AND BUILDING MANAGEMENT CAPACITY, WITH THE GOAL OF ACHIEVING PROGRAMMATIC GROWTH TO MAINTAIN MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION IN EPA PROGRAMS. KEY AREAS OF FOCUS INCLUDE WATER QUALITY MONITORING, ADDRESSING SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ISSUES, AND ESTABLISHING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND EDUCATION THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ON MINING IMPACTS, SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING.ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES PERFORMED UNDER THE GRANT WILL FOCUS ON TECHNICAL TRAINING TO BUILD ADMINISTRATIVE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SKILLS RELEVANT TO THE TRIBE'S PRIORITIES. KEY ELEMENTS OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE BUILDING CAPACITY OF TRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS; WATER QUALITY MONITORING, POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RECYCLING. FINALLY, COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION WILL BE INSTRUMENTAL TO ACHIEVING ENVIRONMENTAL RESULTS, INCLUDING SOLID WASTE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES FROM THE VILLAGE OF COUNCIL WILL INCLUDE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS TO EPA, OUTLINING PROGRESS TOWARDS ENVIRONMENTAL RESULTS IN PRIORITY AREAS. IN ADDITION, TRIP REPORTS WILL OUTLINE TECHNICAL CAPACITIES GAINED FROM ATTENDING RELEVANT TRAININGS AND CONFERENCES. FINALLY, DETAILS OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UPS, RECYCLING, BACKHAUL, AND COMMUNITY TRAININGS AND EVENTS WILL DEMONSTRATE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS RESULTING FROM THESE WORK PLAN COMMITMENTS. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS GRANT ARE MEMBERS OF THE TRIBE. | Alaska (EPA federal awards) | NATIVE VILLAGE OF COUNCIL | $268K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO DEVELOP AND BUILD ENVIRONMENTAL CAPACITY; CONTINUE AWARENESS OF MINING INDUSTRY AND PEBBLE MINE ACTIVITIES AND TO DEVELOP A SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND EDUCATE COMMUNITY ON RENEWABLE ENERGY.ACTIVITIES:STAFF WILL ATTEND WORKSHOPS AND TRAININGS NEEDED TO ACCOMPLISH ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGEMENT; MEET WITH UNITED TRIBES OF BRISTOL BAY AND OTHER TRIBES ON HOW TO PROTECT BRISTOL BAY WATERSHED; AND MAINTAIN THE SOLID WASTE FACILITY AT PORTAGE CREEK.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:TRAININGS WILL INSURE STAFF HAS KNOWLEDGE TO CONTINUE TO ENHANCE THE PORTAGE CREEK ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND CAPABILITIES FOR IGAP. THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM WILL CONTINUE TO PROTECT BRISTOL BAY WATERSHED FOR VILLAGE OF PORTAGE CREEK. PORTAGE CREEK WILL HAVE A SUSTAINABLE SOLID WASTE PROGRAM. THE IGAP PROGRAM WILL ALSO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ON RENEWABLE ENERGY. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARY IS THE COMMUNITY OF PORTAGE CREEK. | Alaska (EPA federal awards) | PORTAGE CREEK VILLAGE | $268K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:PROJECT OBJECTIVES ARE TO IMPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE GRANTS MANAGEMENT, ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP THROUGH OUTREACH AND EDUCATION, CONTINUE AIR QUALITY PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, INCREASE WASTE MANAGEMENT PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION CAPACITY, AND DEVELOP AN EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROGRAM.ACTIVITIES:PROJECT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ATTENDING TRAINING AND CONFERENCES, BRIEFING THE COUNCIL ON GRANT STATUS, PARTICIPATING IN WEBINARS AND TELECONFERENCES, CONDUCTING COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, PROVIDING A NEWSLETTER, AND PARTNERING TO DEVELOP AN AIR PROGRAM. WASTE MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE RECYCLING, DEVELOPING CONTROLLED ACCESS TO THE LANDFILL, COMPILING WASTE DATA, PURCHASING PORTABLE DUMPSTERS, AND CONTINUING A FEE FOR SERVICE PROGRAM. EMERGENCY RESPONSE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ORGANIZING A LOCAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANNING COMMITTEE AND CREATING AN EMERGENCY CONTACT LIST, CONDUCTING DRILLS, AND RESEARCHING FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:DELIVERABLES INCLUDE PROGRESS REPORTS, PRESENTATIONS, EVENT NOTES, ATTENDANCE LISTS, NEWSLETTERS, AN AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENT AND PLAN, PHOTOS, WASTE DATA, AND PROGRAM INCOME RECORDS. OUTCOMES WILL BE THAT THROUGH COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, AIR QUALITY PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, PROPER SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL, AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, HUMAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH WILL IMPROVE. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES ARE THE RESIDENTS OF MINTO. | Alaska (EPA federal awards) | NATIVE VILLAGE OF MINTO | $268K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVES OF THIS PROJECT ARE TO STRENGTHEN THE TRIBES' ADMINISTRATIVE CAPACITY, COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING PROGRAM AND DEVELOP WATER QUALITY ASSURANCE COLLABORATING WITH OTHER TRIBES IN THE REGION. AN EMERGENCY PLAN AND RESPONSE WILL ALSO BE DEVELOPED AND MAINTAINED. .ACTIVITIES:SOME OF THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED ARE TO PUBLISH THE SMALL COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN (SCERP) PLAN ON THE GULKANA VILLAGE WEBSITE; COORDINATE RIVER WATER TESTING WITH CRNA REGIONAL COORDINATOR.; CONTINUE TO BACKHAUL WHITE GOODS, TIRES AND ELECTRONICS AND RECYCLE PLASTICS, ALUMINUM, AND PAPER; UPDATE GULKANA VILLAGE COUNCIL WEBSITE AND FACEBOOK PAGE WITH IGAP INFORMATION, VIDEOS, AND PICTURES; AND PARTICIPATE IN THE YOUTH ENVIRONMENTAL SUMMIT CONFERENCE WHICH IS AN EVENT COLLABORATION WITH OTHER TRIBES IN THE NEARBY COMMUNITY. YOUTH FROM GULKANA VILLAGE COUNCIL ALONG WITH OTHER YOUTHS FROM NEARBY TRIBES WILL PARTICIPATE. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS, TRIP REPORTS, MEETING NOTES, AN UPDATED EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN, NEWSLETTERS, PRESENTATIONS, PARTICIPATION LISTS, AND PHOTOS AND WATER QUALITY ASSURANCE. EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE, TRAINED STAFF TO MAINTAIN AN EFFECTIVE ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM, AND COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND STEWARDSHIP THAT WILL REDUCE HEALTH RISKS FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES ARE GULKANA VILLAGE COUNCIL'S COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND ENVIRONMENT. | Alaska (EPA federal awards) | GULKANA VILLAGE COUNCIL | $264K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE NATIVE VILLAGE OF BREVIG MISSION WILL USE GAP FUNDING TO ADDRESS PRIORITY ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS IN THE COMMUNITY. ENVIRONMENTAL STAFF WILL FOCUS ON TECHNICAL TRAINING AND BUILDING MANAGEMENT CAPACITY, WITH THE GOAL OF ACHIEVING PROGRAMMATIC GROWTH TO MAINTAIN MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION IN EPA PROGRAMS. KEY AREAS OF FOCUS INCLUDE ADDRESSING SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT ISSUES, AND BUILDING ENVIRONMENTAL CAPACITY RELATED TO HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS AND ROAD DUST EMISSION REDUCTION. ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES PERFORMED UNDER THE GRANT WILL FOCUS ON TECHNICAL TRAINING TO BUILD ADMINISTRATIVE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SKILLS RELEVANT TO THE TRIBE'S PRIORITIES. A KEY ELEMENT OF THIS PROGRAM INVOLVES BUILDING A PATH TOWARDS INCREASED COLLABORATION WITH MULTIPLE ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS AND AGENCIES, ULTIMATELY ESTABLISHING A PHYTOPLANKTON MONITORING NETWORK. FINALLY, COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION WILL BE INSTRUMENTAL TO ACHIEVING ENVIRONMENTAL RESULTS, INCLUDING SOLID WASTE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES FROM THE NATIVE VILLAGE OF BREVIG MISSION WILL INCLUDE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS TO EPA, OUTLINING PROGRESS TOWARDS ENVIRONMENTAL RESULTS IN PRIORITY AREAS. IN ADDITION, TRIP REPORTS WILL OUTLINE TECHNICAL CAPACITIES GAINED FROM ATTENDING RELEVANT TRAININGS AND CONFERENCES. FINALLY, COMMUNITY TRAININGS AND EVENTS WILL DEMONSTRATE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS RESULTING FROM THESE WORK PLAN COMMITMENTS. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS GRANT ARE MEMBERS OF THE TRIBE. | Alaska (EPA federal awards) | NATIVE VILLAGE OF BREVIG MISSION | $262K | — |
| R10 START V: AK SOLID WASTE CHARACTERIZATION TECHNICAL SUPPORT | Alaska (EPA federal awards) | WESTON SOLUTIONS INC | $222K | — |
| THE NATIVE VILLAGE OF EYAK WILL CONTINUE TO BUILD THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM TO ADDRESS TRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES THROUGH INCREASING ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROGRAMMATIC CAPACITY THROUGH THE FOLLOWINGAND RESPONDING TO TRIBAL MEMBERS ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNSAND FULFILLING ALL GRANT ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROGRAMMATIC REQUIREMENTSAND PARTICIPATING IN REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL TRAININGAND CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT OF GIS PROGRAMAND GATHERING BASELINE DATA ON EROSION AND WATER QUALITYAND ORGANIZING YOUTH ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIESAND PARTICIPATION IN LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING GROUPSAND COLLABORATION WITH CORDOVA CITY GOVT ON SOLID WASTE ISSUES, INCLUDING MARINE DEBRIS. | Alaska (EPA federal awards) | NATIVE VILLAGE OF EYAK | $519K | — |