This grant helps Native American communities improve their ability to regulate environmental quality. It provides funding for planning, developing, and implementing programs that align with federal and tribal environmental laws.
Who it's for: This grant is for Native American tribal governments and organizations, private colleges, and nonprofits with a 501(c)(3) status that are interested in enhancing their environmental regulatory capabilities.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a federally recognized Indian tribal government
- Not a Native American tribal organization
- Not a private institution of higher education
- Not a nonprofit with 501(c)(3) status
- Inability to provide cost-sharing or matching funds
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., tribal recognition or 501(c)(3) status)
- Project proposal detailing the environmental regulatory program
- Budget plan including cost-sharing details
- Organizational financial statements
- Letters of support from community stakeholders
- Documentation of past environmental projects, if applicable
- Registration with federal grant systems (e.g., SAM.gov)
Cautions
- Cost-sharing or matching funds are required
- Strict eligibility criteria based on organization type
- Short application window
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include federally recognized Indian tribal governments, other Native American tribal organizations, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status. The opportunity is also open to entities without specific restrictions, meaning a broader range of applicants may apply, but they must still meet the program's goals and requirements.
Overview
This grant is for Native American tribal governments and organizations, private colleges, and nonprofits with a 501(c)(3) status that are interested in enhancing their environmental regulatory capabilities.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a federally recognized Indian tribal government
- Not a Native American tribal organization
- Not a private institution of higher education
- Not a nonprofit with 501(c)(3) status
- Inability to provide cost-sharing or matching funds
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for planning, developing, and implementing programs that enhance the environmental regulatory capabilities of tribal governing bodies.
Total Program Funding
$2,000,000
Expected Awards
4
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 8, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 7, 2026(29 days)
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a tribal government, organization, or eligible nonprofit
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Develop a budget with cost-sharing details
- Gather financial statements and letters of support
- Register with SAM.gov and other necessary federal systems
- Submit application by August 7, 2026