CONTAMINATED ALASKA NATIVE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT LANDS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
EPA grants help Alaskan tribal entities assess & clean up contaminated lands transferred under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.
Funder: Environmental Protection Agency
Due Dates: December 31, 2029 (Current Closing Date for Applications)
Funding Amounts: Up to $8,000,000 per award; estimated total program funding is $80,000,000.
Summary: Supports assessment, remediation, and community outreach to address pre-conveyance contamination on Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) lands.
Key Information: Proposals accepted on a rolling basis as long as funds remain available.
Description
This program provides funding to Alaska Native regional and village corporations, federally recognized Tribes in Alaska, Alaska Native nonprofit associations, and inter-tribal consortia comprised of Alaskan tribal entities for the assessment and remediation of contamination on lands conveyed under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) that were contaminated prior to transfer. Contaminants of concern include hazardous and toxic wastes such as petroleum products, heavy metals, pesticides, and other pollutants resulting from activities like fuel storage, mining, and waste handling. The goal is to mitigate health risks, restore subsistence resources, and enable economic opportunities for Alaska Native communities. Funding may also be used for related community outreach and involvement.
