Grants and Funding Opportunities

Grants are popping up all over! Just announced today: funding for EPA’s 105, 106, and 319 grants, all due February 13, 2026. (Lest anyone forget, GAP grant proposals are also due February 13). 

Under Section 105 of the Clean Air Act, EPA awards financial support and encourages Tribes to partner with EPA to carry out Clean Air Act protections within reservations and Tribal communities. This announcement is for Clean Air Act implementation to be completed in federal FY2027 and FY2028. EPA encourages proposals for two-year work plans from current grant recipients with a strong record of grant performance. If a Tribe wants to request more than two years of funding, please talk to your Project Officer. All federally recognized Tribes and Tribal consortia in Region 10 are eligible to receive funding under this grant opportunity.

• Apply for 105 funding

Section 106 of the Clean Water Act authorizes EPA to provide financial assistance to Tribes to establish and administer programs for the prevention, reduction, and elimination of water pollution. Under Section 319 of the Clean Water Act, EPA offers grants and technical assistance to support Tribal environmental programs in assessing and managing their nonpoint source pollution problems and threats. EPA is encouraging 4-year applications to support calendar year 2027 activities and beyond. These grants are available to eligible Tribes and Tribal Consortia throughout Region 10. 

• Apply for 106 funding
• Apply for 319 funding 

The Climate Smart Communities Initiative (CSCI) provides funding and technical assistance to advance community-based climate resilience in U.S. communities or regions that are highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Grants typically range from $75,000 to $115,000 based on the scope of work. CSCI anticipates awarding between 16 and 20 grants in 2026. Grants are available to U.S.-based project teams composed of a climate adaptation practitioner and representatives from a local or regional government entity and a community-based organization.

• Apply 

The deadline has been extended from December 12, 2025, to January 23, 2026, to apply for EPA’s Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling grant. The grant supports improvements to local post-consumer materials management, including municipal recycling programs, and improvements in local waste management systems.

• Apply

Need more time to apply for a Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) grant? You just got it! The deadline has been extended from December 12, 2025, to January 23, 2026.  The grant supports improvements to local post-consumer materials management, including municipal recycling programs, and improvements in local waste management systems.

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It is vital to keep your organization’s SAM registrationactive. If your Tribe’s registration expires, obtaining a new registration can take a long time, so please check your registration status NOW and make note of the expiration date.If you simply need to renew your registration, please do so at least one week before the expiration date.  

• Register or renew your organization’s SAM registration.
• Review Region 10’s SAM registration webinar.
• Request technical assistance from APEX Accelerators.

EPA’s American Indian Environmental Office has issued the national Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for GAP grants. Visit our Region 10 Tribal Environmental GAP Funding page to read the national NOFA and the Region 10 supplement.

Highlights:

• Work plans and budget worksheets are due by February 13, 2026, for work beginning on or after October 1, 2026.
• Applicants may request funding up to $138,000 per year. EPA Region 10 will determine final amounts after we receive a final federal budget and will communicate the final allocations to Tribal staff.
• EPA Region 10 requests multiyear proposals. Applicants beginning a new 4-year GAP grant in 2027 are encouraged to apply for four years of funding. Other applicants are encouraged to apply for as many years as are remaining in their budget cycle. If applying for a multiple year grant is not a good fit for your community, please consult with your EPA Tribal Coordinator.
• EPA Region 10 will host two webinars related to this announcement. Visit the Region 10 Tribal Environmental Webinars web page for details. No registration is required.
  
  • December 4, 2025, 1:00 Alaska, 2:00 Pacific, 3:00 Mountain: The first webinar will provide information on how to prepare your application and will include a discussion of multiyear applications. 
  • January 6, 2026, 1:00 Alaska, 2:00 Pacific, 3:00 Mountain: The second webinar will focus on how to submit your application, including how to fill out the forms. 

Questions? Contact your EPA Tribal Coordinator.

Washington Department of Ecology’s Rails, Keels, and Wheels grant program can help  transition big freight vehicles to all-electric models. Replacing or repowering vehicles such as switcher locomotives, tugboats, emergency vehicles, and paratransit reduces air pollution in communities affected by harmful diesel exhaust.

• Read the grant guidelines and application instructions.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Community Microgrid Assistance Partnership (C-MAP) brings together communities, Tribes, industry and other organizations working to advance microgrids, creating a forum for innovation. C-MAP is offering technical assistance to help communities and organizations with their microgrid energy systems. Assistance includes data collection, analysis, planning, decision support and training. This support is intended for stakeholders and rightsholders who have decision-making power and/or influence in their community and are seeking energy expertise to inform upcoming microgrid plans, policies or projects.

• Apply

The Department of Energy (DOE) Energy to Communities (E2C) program offers free, short-term technical assistance through Expert Match to help communities tackle near-term energy challenges. Eligible stakeholders can receive 40–60 hours of support over 3–4 months from national lab experts and partner organizations. Expert Match is designed for communities facing time-sensitive energy decisions and seeking guidance to explore their options.  

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EPA has announced four funding opportunities for 2026 Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup Grants. These grants help communities turn vacant and abandoned properties into assets, with all the benefits that brings for jobs and the environment. Opportunities include:

• Multipurpose Grants provide funding to carry out a range of eligible assessment and cleanup activities, including planning and additional community engagement activities. 
• Community-wide Assessment Grants provide funding for developing inventories of brownfield sites, prioritizing sites, conducting community involvement activities, conducting planning, conducting site assessments, developing site-specific cleanup plans, and developing reuse plans related to brownfield sites.
• Assessment Coalition Grants provide funding for developing inventories of brownfield sites, prioritizing sites, conducting community involvement activities, conducting planning, conducting site assessments, developing site-specific cleanup plans, and developing reuse plans related to brownfield sites. These are cooperative agreements.
• Community-wide Assessment Grants for States and Tribes provide funding for developing inventories of brownfield sites, prioritizing sites, conducting community involvement activities, conducting planning, conducting site assessments, developing site-specific cleanup plans, and developing reuse plans related to brownfield sites. 

Tribes in Idaho, Washington, and Oregon, Alaska Native Corporations, and the Metlakatla Indian Community in Alaska are eligible to apply. 

• Apply

EPA will host two webinars on the Narrative criteria for the FY 2026 Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup Grant Guidelines.  

• Dec. 3, 8:00 Alaska, 9:00 Pacific, 10:00 Mountain: This webinar will focus on the Narrative criteria for entities applying for the Multipurpose Grant, Community-wide Assessment Grant, Assessment Coalition Grant, or the Community-wide Assessment Grants for States and Tribes.
  • Join the webinar on Zoom. Webinar ID: 160 472 1613
  • Join by phone: 1-646-828-7666
• Dec. 4, 9:00 Alaska, 10:00 Pacific, 11:00 Mountain: This webinar will focus on the Narrative criteria for entities applying for the Cleanup Grant.
  • Join the webinar on Zoom. Webinar ID: 161 708 7652
  • Join by phone: 1-646-828-7666

This U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant reduces or eliminates pollution of water resources by providing funding for organizations that provide technical assistance or training to improve the planning and management of solid waste sites. Projects serving rural areas and towns with a population of 10,000 or less are eligible. Special consideration may be given for projects serving an area with fewer than 5,500 or fewer than 2,500 people; regional, multi-state or national areas; or lower-income populations. Funds may be used to:

• Evaluate current landfill conditions to identify threats to water resources.
• Provide technical assistance or training to enhance the operation and maintenance of active landfills.
• Provide technical assistance or training to help communities reduce the amount of solid waste coming into a landfill.
• Provide technical assistance or training to prepare for closure and future use of a landfill site.
  
  • Apply

The Climate Ready Tribes Initiative, led by the National Indian Health Board (NIHB) and supported by the Centers for Disease Control, seeks proposals from Tribes to develop community-driven climate adaptation plans that protect health, strengthen local resilience, and reflect Tribal values and priorities. Applicants must have capacity and leadership roles in emergency preparedness, health surveillance, and public health outreach, and seek to build or strengthen their role in climate and health resilience. NIHB will fund up to three Tribal governments, Tribal health departments, and/or Tribal health care facilities/health systems up to $20,000 each. Subawardees must use funds to support climate and health adaptation activities. The project period will run from approximately January 1– July 10, 2026.  

• Download the application                                 

Attend a pre-application webinar on December 4 to learn about the grant and the application process.

• Register for the webinar

The Climate Smart Communities Initiative provides funding and technical assistance to advance community-based climate resilience in communities or regions that are highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Grants typically range from $60,000 to $115,000 based on the scope of work proposed in the application. The program prioritizes funding for communities that include historically disinvested populations at increased risk to climate-related impacts. The competition is open to US-based project teams composed of a climate adaptation practitioner and representatives from a local or regional government entity and a community-based organization. 

• Apply 

The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for its Disaster Supplemental Grant Program. This program makes approximately $1.45 billion available to areas that received major disaster declarations in the calendar years 2023 and 2024 for economic recovery activities. Funds can support both construction and non-construction projects. EDA will fund up to 80% of the project with higher percentages available for severely distressed applications and Tribal organizations. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until funds are spent for Readiness and Implementation path projects, while Industry Transformation grants will be due March 3, 2026.

• Apply

The University of Maryland’s Center for Environmental Science is soliciting proposals to research innovative Harmful Algal Bloom control tools and technologies to assess their real-world feasibility. Tools and technologies should still be in the initial stages (Tier 1 or 2) of research and should demonstrate potential to be scalable, environmentally acceptable, and cost-effective. If federal funding becomes available, five to seven projects are expected to be supported for up to 12 months, with up to $200,000 per project. Letters of intent are due by Dec. 22.

• Apply
• Watch the webinar

The Washington State Department of Ecology’s Freshwater Algae Program funds projects to manage toxic algae blooms (cyanobacteria). Priority is given to lakes that have had harmful freshwater algae blooms in the past three years. The maximum grant amount is $50,000. 

• Apply

The Washington State Department of Ecology’s Freshwater Aquatic Invasive Plant Management Program and Account provides funding for technical assistance, public education, and grants to help control aquatic invasive plants. Applicants may apply for up to $30,000 for planning grants, $50,000 for early infestation projects, and $75,000 for other projects.

• Apply

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office jointly administer the Brian Abbott Fish Barrier Removal Board, which funds projects to remove barriers to migrating fish. The board coordinates the removal of fish passage barriers on state, local, Tribal, and private land that block salmon and steelhead access to prime spawning and rearing habitat.

• Apply

The second round of the Washington Electric Vehicle Charging Program is now open to fund the installation of electric vehicle charging stations across Washington. At least 10% of the funding will be awarded to Tribal applicants. Applicants will be eligible for up to:

• Standard projects:
  • Low-power L2: $5,000 per port
  • Standard L2: $12,500 per port
  • L3: $150,000 per port
• Innovation projects: variable, no more than $1.5 million per project
• Site design projects: $25,000 per applicant
  
  • Apply 

The Washington Department of Commerce will hold a Tribal Applicants’ Conference on Oct. 14 to discuss this funding opportunity. 

• Join the Zoom meeting at 10:00 Pacific

The Department of Ecology’s Streamflow Restoration Competitive Grants help Tribal governments, public entities, and non-profit organizations implement local watershed plans and projects improve streamflow and aquatic resources. Applications will be accepted between Jan. 15 and March 17, 2026.

Ecology will host online workshops to discuss this grant opportunity on Nov. 4, 2025 and Jan. 22, 2026.

• Register for the Nov. 4 workshop.
• Register for the Jan. 22 workshop.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) National Fish Passage provides technical and financial assistance to partners to remove instream barriers and restore aquatic connectivity, improve community safety, and support local economies. Fish passage projects benefit communities by reducing flood risk, improving recreational opportunities, and improving roads while supporting native fish populations and aquatic ecosystems.  

Eligible projects will provide meaningful benefits for aquatic habitats and infrastructure resiliency. NFPP project examples include dam removals, culvert replacements, floodplain restoration, and the installation of fishways. The maximum award is 1,000,000. Coordination with USFWS regional and local staff is required before submitting an application.

• Apply

Americorps Washington Climate Corps Network includes organizations, young adults, veterans, and professionals working together to build a climate-resilient Washington. Serve Washington coordinates this network to conduct service projects building climate-resilient communities, economies, and ecosystems.  Projects with overburdened communities facing disproportionate environmental harms from climate change are prioritized.

Serve Washington is administering a grant program with funds from the Climate Commitment Act to implement service projects building low-carbon and climate-resilient communities, ecosystems, and economies. There is a rolling monthly deadline on the 21st of each month until June 2027. 

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