Environmental Regulatory Enhancement
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The Administration for Children and Families - Administration for Native Americans (ACF-ANA) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Environmental Regulatory Enhancement" aimed at supporting community-based projects that enhance the capacity of tribal governing bodies to regulate environmental quality in accordance with federal and tribal laws. This program seeks to fund the planning, development, and implementation of initiatives that improve environmental regulatory capabilities, with a total estimated funding of $2 million available for the fiscal year 2024. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Indian tribes, incorporated non-federally recognized tribes, and various non-profit organizations associated with Alaska Native communities, among others. Interested parties must submit their applications electronically by May 22, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Carmelia Strickland at Carmelia.Strickland@acf.hhs.gov. The award amounts will range from $100,000 to $300,000, with an expected three awards to be granted.
Eligible Applicants
Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §2991b and 45 CFR §1336.33, eligible applicants under this announcement are:Federally-recognized Indian tribes, as recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA); Incorporated non-federally recognized tribes; Incorporated state-recognized Indian tribes; Non-profit Alaska Native community entities or tribal governing bodies (Indian Reorganization Act (IRA) or traditional councils) as recognized by the BIA; Non-profit Alaska Native Regional Associations and/or Corporations with village specific projects; Other tribal or village organizations or consortia of Indian tribes or Tribal governing bodies (IRA or traditional councils) as recognized by the BIA.Eligible applicants include Alaska Native villages as defined in the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act and/or non-profit village consortia; non-profit Alaska Native Regional Corporations/Associations with village-specific projects; other tribal or village organizations or consortia of Indian tribes; and tribal governing bodies (Indian Reorganization Act or traditional councils) as recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from the merit review and funding under this funding opportunity. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity. Faith-based organizations may apply for this award on the same basis as any other organization, as set forth at and, subject to the protections and requirements of 45 CFR Part 87 and 42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq., ACF will not, in the selection of recipients, discriminate against an organization on the basis of the organization's religious character, affiliation, or exercise.