CONTAMINATED ALASKA NATIVE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT LANDS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
- 66.965 -- Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Contaminated Land Assistance Agreements
Open opportunityLast Updated: Sep 21, 2026
Important dates
- Closing: December 31, 2029
Extended close date.
Award details
- Expected project funding: $80,000,000
- Expected awards: Not specified
Award min.
$0
Award max.
$8,000,000
- Funding opportunity number:EPA-OLEM-R10-NC-24-01
- Cost sharing or matching requirement:No
- Funding instrument type:
- Cooperative agreement
- Opportunity Category:Mandatory
- Opportunity Category Explanation:Not specified
- Category of Funding Activity:
- Environment
- Category Explanation:Not specified
History
- Posted date: December 28, 2023
- Archive date: January 30, 2030
- Version: 11
Summary
Jump to documentsThe 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.
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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.
Eligibility
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information on eligibility
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| EPA_R10_Contaminated_ANCSA_Program_Guidance_-_Final_July_2026.pdf | EPA R10 Contaminated ANCSA Program Guidance Final.pdf | Sep 2, 2026 02:30 PM UTC |
Agency contact information
Email: Lowinger.mahri@epa.gov
Mahri Lowinger Alaska Operations Office, Office of the Regional Administrator
