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Environment |
Federal
EPA |
12-31-2025 | $40.0 M | No Match Required |
66.965 -- Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Contaminated Land Assistance Agreements
TheAlaska 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 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.
See Section II of the Assistance Agreement Program Guidance for eligibility information.
Mahri Lowinger
Pollution Prevention and Communities Branch, Land Chemicals and Redevelopment Division Email: Lowinger.mahri@epa.gov
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