Grant Terms and Conditions: FY26 Update

EPA’s Office of Grants and Debarment has updated the EPA General Terms and Conditionsfor Fiscal Year 2026, effective October 1, 2025. Here is a summary of the changes:  EPA Research Triangle Park Finance Center (RTPFC) is now referred to as EPA Research...

EPA Mapping Tools for Storytelling

Storytelling is an essential part of successful grant writing, and having strong data to support your community’s story will give you a significant boost in the competition. EPA recommends a number of mapping and analysis tools that can help you showcase local...

Online Resource Center Access (ORCA): ITEP Tool

The Institute for Tribal Environmental Programs (ITEP) has developed the Online Resource Center Access (ORCA) tool, a searchable list of electronic resources for Tribal environmental programs. ORCA may include technical documents and reports, handbooks,...

FEMA Seeks Hosts for Disaster Preparedness Trainings

The National Center for Disaster Preparedness, a part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), offers Tribal Nation trainings to address preparedness gaps. Courses are free to host and free for learners to attend. The Center is looking for Tribal Nation...

End of the Fiscal Year

September 30 marks the end of the fiscal year. The following activities will help you keep your grant house in order as you prepare for FY26: Ensure that all progress reporting and deliverables are complete.  Ensure that all receipts are on file and drawdowns have...