CONTAMINATED ALASKA NATIVE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT LANDS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
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,
| Agency | Environmental Protection Agency |
|---|---|
| Status | Posted |
| Opportunity number | EPA-OLEM-R10-NC-24-01 |
| Posted date | 12/28/2023 |
| Application deadline | Dec 31, 2027 12:00:00 AM EST |
| Award ceiling | 3,000,000 |
| Award floor | 0 |
| Estimated total funding | 40,000,000 |
| Who can apply | See Section II of the Assistance Agreement Program Guidance for eligibility information. |
| Funding category | Cross cutting. |
| Assistance Listing (CFDA) | 66.965 |
| Description | 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. Congress appropriated funding starting in fiscal year 2023 for EPA to establish and implement a grant program to assist Tribal entities in Alaska 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 r |
| Agency contact | Lowinger.mahri@epa.gov |
| Official listing | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/351547 |