[Environmental Protection Agency](https://www.epa.gov)

Rolling (proposals accepted as long as funds are available) | December 31, 2027 (current closing date)

Up to $3,000,000 per award; total program funding is $40,000,000.

Supports Alaska Native entities in assessing and remediating contamination on ANCSA lands conveyed prior to 1971.

Contact program managers before applying; only Alaska Native entities are eligible.

--- ## Description This program provides cooperative agreement funding to assist Alaska Native regional and village corporations, federally recognized Tribes in Alaska, Alaska Native nonprofit associations, and inter-tribal consortia with addressing contamination on lands conveyed under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) of 1971. Many of these lands were contaminated prior to transfer due to activities such as fuel storage, mining, and waste handling, posing health risks and impacting community resources. Funding supports site assessment, remediation, and related community outreach and involvement. The program aims to address contamination primarily caused by federal agencies or their agents prior to land conveyance. --- ## Due Dates - Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis while funds remain available. - Current closing date for applications: December 31, 2027. --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award per project: $3,000,000 - Minimum award: No minimum specified - Total estimated program funding: $40,000,000 - No cost sharing or matching required --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - Alaska Native regional and village corporations - Federally recognized Tribes in Alaska - Alaska Native nonprofit associations - Inter-tribal consortia comprised of Alaskan tribal entities This opportunity is not open to individuals, non-Native organizations, or entities outside Alaska. See Section II of the Assistance Agreement Program Guidance for full eligibility details. --- ## Application Process - Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis. - Interested applicants should contact Contaminated ANCSA Assistance Program project managers prior to submitting a proposal. - Full application details and guidance are available on the [EPA program page](https://www.epa.gov/r10-tribal/contaminated-ancsa-lands-assistance-program). - Applications must be submitted through [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/351547). --- ## Additional Information - The program prioritizes sites contaminated prior to conveyance under ANCSA, especially those resulting from federal government activities. - Funding can be used for site assessment, remediation, and community engagement. - Cleanup must generally meet Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation standards. - Liability protections are available for recipients who did not cause or contribute to contamination and comply with all requirements. - Insurance costs for cleanup activities may be included in the grant application. --- ## External Links - [EPA Grants.gov Listing (EPA-OLEM-R10-NC-24-01)](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/351547) - [EPA Contaminated ANCSA Lands Assistance Program](https://www.epa.gov/r10-tribal/contaminated-ancsa-lands-assistance-program) - [Contamination on ANCSA Conveyed Lands (EPA Region 10)](https://www.epa.gov/r10-tribal/contamination-ancsa-conveyed-lands#grants) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Role/Notes | |-------------------|-----------------------------------------|-----------------|-----------------------------------------------| | Mahri Lowinger | [lowinger.mahri@epa.gov](mailto:lowinger.mahri@epa.gov) | 907-271-6334 | Senior Project Manager, primary contact | | Tami Fordham | [fordham.tami@epa.gov](mailto:fordham.tami@epa.gov) | 907-271-1484 | Alaska Operations Office Director | | Stephen Nguyen | [nguyen.stephen@epa.gov](mailto:nguyen.stephen@epa.gov) | 206-553-1073 | Site Inventory Manager | | Jeff Estes | [estes.jeff@epa.gov](mailto:estes.jeff@epa.gov) | 907-271-6558 | Project Manager | For general EPA grant inquiries: [Contact EPA](https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/forms/contact-epa)

CONTAMINATED ALASKA NATIVE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT LANDS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

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