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, 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.

Details

• Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
• Opportunity #: EPA-OLEM-R10-NC-24-01
• Total Funding: $40,000,000
• Instrument: cooperative_agreement

Eligibility

See Section II of the Assistance Agreement Program Guidance for eligibility information.

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Region 10
CONTAMINATED ALASKA NATIVE CLAIMS
SETTLEMENT ACT
LANDS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
DECEMBER 2023
Assistance Agreement Program Guidance for
Federally Recognized Tribes in Alaska,
Alaska Native Regional Corporations,
Alaskan Native Village Corporations,
Alaska Native Nonprofit Organizations,
Alaska Native Nonprofit Associations, and/or
Intertribal Consortia comprised of Alaskan Tribal Entities
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Rolling Basis
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY NUMBER: EPA-OLEM-R10-NC-24-01
ASSISTANCE LISTING NUMBER: 66.965

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United States Environmental Protection Agency
Region 10
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. BACKGROUND ....................................................................................................................................... 3
A. HISTORY ............................................................................................................................................ 3
B. PROGRAM PURPOSE ......................................................................................................................... 3
C. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES ..................................................................................................................... 3
D. NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR THE ARCTIC REGION AND CONGRESSIONAL SUPPORT .......................... 3
E. AUTHORITY ....................................................................................................................................... 5
F. AVAILABLE FUNDING ........................................................................................................................ 5
II. ELIGIBILITY ............................................................................................................................................. 6
A. APPLICANT ELIGIBILTY ....................................................................................................................... 6
B. ALLOWABLE ACTIVITIES .................................................................................................................... 8

1. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ........................................................................................................ 8
2. ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES ............................................................................................................... 9
3. CLEANUP ACTIVITIES ................................................................................................................... 10
4. NEPA COMPLIANCE ..................................................................................................................... 10
5. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES AND COSTS .................................................................... 11
6. ALLOWABLE COSTS: Uniform Gants Guidance and EPA Administrative Requirements ............. 12

C. INELIGIBLE USE OF FUNDS .............................................................................................................. 12
III. FUNDING PRIORITIES ...................................................................................................................... 13
IV. APPLICATION SUBMISSION AND REQUIRED ELEMENTS ................................................................. 14
A. APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS...................................................................................................... 14
B. PERFORMANCE PERIOD .................................................................................................................. 14
C. PLANNING MILESTONES ................................................................................................................. 15
D. FUNDING REQUESTS ....................................................................................................................... 15

1. Workplan Narrative Description ................................................................................................. 16
2. Workplan Components or Tasks ................................................................................................. 17
3. Detailed Budget .......................................................................................................................... 19

E. RETURNING GRANTEES ................................................................................................................... 21
F. OTHER APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................ 21
V. TERMS AND CONDITIONS ................................................................................................................... 22
A. EPA SUBSTANTIAL INVOLVEMENT .................................................................................................. 22
B.