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 (final application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $8,000,000 per award; total estimated program funding is $80,000,000.
Summary: Supports assessment, remediation, and community outreach for contamination on Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) lands conveyed prior to 1971.
Key Information: Proposals accepted on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted.
Description
This program provides cooperative agreements to support the assessment and remediation of contaminated sites on lands conveyed under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) that were contaminated prior to conveyance. The funding aims to address environmental and health risks stemming from legacy contamination (such as from fuel storage, mining, or waste handling) and to promote the restoration and safe use of these lands for Alaska Native communities. Eligible activities include site investigation, cleanup, and related community engagement.
