# CONTAMINATED ALASKA NATIVE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT LANDS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/epa-olem-r10-nc-24-01-contaminated-alaska-native-claims-settlement-act-lands/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/351547

> Environmental Protection Agency is offering grants of up to $8.0 million to the applicants described in the notice. It expects to make $80.0 million in total. Applications close on December 31, 2029.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | EPA-OLEM-R10-NC-24-01 |
| Agency | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Status | Open |
| Deadline | December 31, 2029 |
| Award ceiling | $8.0 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | $80.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 66.965 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

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

## What the grant funds

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. In the fiscal year 2023 omnibus bill, Congress appropriated $20 million for EPA to establish and implement a grant program to assist Alaska tribal entities 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.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for CONTAMINATED ALASKA NATIVE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT LANDS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM?

Environmental Protection Agency accepts applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for CONTAMINATED ALASKA NATIVE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT LANDS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM?

Closes December 31, 2029 (1157 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $8.0 million each. About $80.0 million in total.