Environmental Regulatory Enhancement
Funding is available for tribal community projects that help tribes plan, develop, and implement programs to strengthen their ability to regulate environmental quality under federal and tribal laws.
Funder: Administration for Children and Families - ANA
Due Dates: August 7, 2026: Full application submission deadline | August 7, 2026: Paper submission deadline (if exemption granted)
Funding Amounts: $100,000–$900,000 per award (up to 3 years); total program funding: $2,000,000; ~4 awards expected
Summary: Supports Native American tribes and organizations in developing and implementing programs to strengthen their capacity to regulate environmental quality under federal and tribal law.
Key Information: 20% cost-share required (waiver possible); only one active award per Assistance Listing (93.581) per organization.
Description
This opportunity provides funding for community-based projects aimed at enhancing the ability of tribal governing bodies to regulate environmental quality in alignment with federal and tribal environmental laws. The program is designed to support planning, development, and implementation of regulatory programs, integration of traditional ecological knowledge, and management or co-management of tribal lands, water, and air. Projects should be community-driven, address a single current community condition, and demonstrate clear links between planned activities and intended outcomes. The initiative is part of the Administration for Native Americans’ commitment to empower Native communities to manage their natural resources and advance environmental health.
