# Environmental Regulatory Enhancement

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/hhs-2026-acf-ana-nr-0115-environmental-regulatory-enhancement/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361744

> Administration for Children and Families - ANA offered grants of up to $900,000 (at least $100,000) to nonprofits and tribes. It expected to make about 4 awards worth $2.0 million in total. Applications closed on August 7, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HHS-2026-ACF-ANA-NR-0115 |
| Agency | Administration for Children and Families - ANA |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 7, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $900,000 |
| Award floor | $100,000 |
| Expected awards | 4 |
| Total funding | $2.0 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.581 |

## Who can apply

- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §2991b and 45 CFR §1336.33, eligible applicants under this announcement are:Federally-recognized Indian tribes, as recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA); Incorporated non-federally recognized tribes; Incorporated state-recognized Indian tribes; Non-profit Alaska Native community entities or tribal governing bodies (Indian Reorganization Act (IRA) or traditional councils) as recognized by the BIA; Non-profit Alaska Native Regional Associations and/or Corporations with village specific projects; Other tribal or village organizations or consortia of Indian tribes or Tribal governing bodies (IRA or traditional councils) as recognized by the BIA.Eligible applicants include Alaska Native villages as defined in the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act and/or non-profit village consortia; non-profit Alaska Native Regional Corporations/Associations with village-specific projects; other tribal or village organizations or consortia of Indian tribes; and tribal governing bodies (Indian Reorganization Act or traditional councils) as recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from the merit review and funding under this funding opportunity. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible for awards under this funding opportunity.

## What the grant funds

The Administration for Native Americans announces the availability of Fiscal Year 2026 funds for community-based projects for the Environmental Regulatory Enhancement (ERE) program. The ERE program provides funding for the costs of planning, developing, and implementing programs designed to improve the capability of tribal governing bodies to regulate environmental quality pursuant to federal and tribal environmental laws.

## Questions people ask

### Is HHS-2026-ACF-ANA-NR-0115 still open?

No. It closed on August 7, 2026.

### Who can apply for Environmental Regulatory Enhancement?

Administration for Children and Families - ANA accepted applications from nonprofits and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Environmental Regulatory Enhancement?

Closed August 7, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $900,000 each. About $2.0 million in total across about 4 awards.

### Who has won Improving the Capability of Indian Tribal Governments to Regulate Environmental Quality grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Chickaloon Native Village, Lower Elwha Tribal Community Council, Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria. The program made 27 awards worth $7.7 million in that time.