CONTAMINATED ALASKA NATIVE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT LANDS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
ID: 351547Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Award Range

$0 - $3M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Environment

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Mandatory

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the Contaminated Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) Lands Assistance Program, aimed at addressing contamination on lands conveyed under ANCSA. This program provides funding for site assessments, cleanup activities, and community engagement to federally recognized tribes, Alaska Native corporations, and associated entities, with an emphasis on remediating hazardous substances that threaten human health and the environment. The program is part of broader federal efforts to rectify environmental injustices faced by Alaska Natives, ensuring the restoration and proper management of contaminated lands for the benefit of local communities and ecosystems. Interested applicants can apply for grants ranging from $0 to $3 million, with a total funding pool of $40 million available on a rolling basis until December 31, 2025. For more information, applicants should contact Mahri Lowinger at Lowinger.mahri@epa.gov or refer to the program guidance available on the EPA website.

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    The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established a Contaminated Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) Lands Assistance Program to address contamination on lands conveyed under ANCSA. This program provides funding to federally recognized tribes, Alaska Native corporations, and associated entities for site assessments, cleanup activities, and community engagement. Initial appropriations amount to $20 million, available on a rolling basis, with a project funding cap of $3 million for up to five years. Eligible applicants must demonstrate that the sites were contaminated at the time of conveyance, as listed in the EPA's inventory. The program prioritizes projects that aim to remediate hazardous substances threatening human health and the environment, particularly in areas affected by climate change. Applicants are encouraged to engage with EPA project officers and submit detailed workplans and budgets for review. The document outlines eligibility criteria, allowable activities, and application requirements while emphasizing the importance of community involvement throughout the process. The program's goal aligns with broader federal efforts to address environmental injustices faced by Alaska Natives, ensuring the restoration and proper management of contaminated lands to benefit local communities and ecosystems.
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