Grants and Funding Opportunities

 

Oregon Tribal Water Empowerment Grants – Apply by May 2

The Institute for Tribal Government at Portland State University is accepting applications for projects up to $50,000 that promote healthy watersheds and waterways and/or increase access to clean drinking water for Tribal communities across Oregon. This opportunity is open to Tribes, Tribal organizations, and community-based organizations. Apply

EPA’s National Tribal Waste Management Peer Matching Program – No Deadline

The National Tribal Waste Management Peer Matching Program aims to strengthen Tribal capacity and develop sustainable waste management programs. Peer matches are voluntary, structured opportunities for Tribes and Alaska Native Villages working on similar issues to exchange experiences and practical knowledge through a mentoring program. A Tribe with technical expertise mentors a Tribe requesting assistance to complete a specific technical task, such as conducting a waste characterization study, writing an Integrated Waste Management Plan, establishing a fee collection system, establishing enforcement codes, etc. Apply to be a mentor or mentee.

Grant Terms and Conditions: EPA RAIN

On April 10, EPA’s Office of Grants and Debarment (OGD) issued RAIN-2025-G02. This Recipient/Applicant Information Notice (RAIN) informs EPA assistance agreement recipients of a class exception to the EPA’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) regulations at 40 CFR Part 33. Effective immediately, OGD is suspending: 1) fair share objective requirements in 40 CFR Part 33, Subpart D; 2) recipient reporting requirements under 40 CFR 33.502; and 3) the compliance and enforcement provisions under 40 CFR 33.105. This class exception applies to all EPA awards. 

OGD has revised the existing Fiscal Year 2025 General Term and Condition, “Utilization of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises” to reflect RAIN-2025-G02. See T&C #27, provisions 5, 6, and 7. 

In addition, OGD has updated the Fiscal Year 2025 General Terms and Conditions, effective April 3, 2025. The April 3 changes are summarized below. These are the same changes that were communicated on March 25; however, the effective date has been updated to April 3. 

  • Added a new “Federal Anti-Discrimination Laws” T&C (See T&C #54) in accordance with Executive Order Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity. This new T&C only applies to new awards and funding amendments made on or after 4/3. 
  • Added a new termination provision to the “Termination” T&C (See T&C #3, provision (e)) in accordance with 2 CFR 200.340(a)(4). This new provision only applies to new awards and funding amendments made on or after 4/3. 
  • Updated the following T&Cs to revise the description of the requirements. Please refer to the regulatory citation to understand the full scope of the requirement.
    • “Establishing and Managing Subawards” T&C (See T&C #8, provision 5.a),  
    • “Civil Rights Obligations” T&C (See T&C #42, provision b.4), and 
    • “Resource Conservation and Recovery Act” T&C (See T&C #47, removed provision b that referred to a rescinded Executive Order)  

Please save a copy of the terms and conditions for your records when you receive your grant agreement. 

National Coastal Resilience Fund Request for Proposals – Apply by May 6

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is seeking Pre-Proposals for the 2025 National Coastal Resilience Fund. NFWF will award grants to create and/or restore natural systems in order to increase protection for communities from coastal hazards, such as storms, sea- and lake-level changes, inundation, and coastal erosion, while improving habitats for fish and wildlife species. The fund invests in four kinds of projects: community capacity building and planning, site assessment and preliminary design, final design and permitting, and restoration implementation.

Request the webinar recording.

EPA’s Exchange Network Grant – Apply by Apr 28 (New Deadline)

The current FY 2025 Exchange Network Grant Program Solicitation Notice must be revised in accordance with updated Agency priorities, and the application date has been extended to at least April 28. An updated Solicitation Notice is not yet available but will be posted to the grants.gov listing (and linked on the Exchange Network website) as soon as possible.  

Applicants who have already submitted an application for the FY25 cycle will be able to resubmit their application, with the updated requirements, following the publication of the revised FY25 Solicitation Notice.

Community Action Fund Grants – Apply by Oct 31

With grants up to $20,000, the Community Action Fund (CAF) supports Indigenous-led direct actions and organizing efforts. CAF prioritizes frontline, grassroots, and community-based efforts that defend Indigenous Peoples’ rights, communities and Nations, including responses to climate disasters.  

ITEP’s Caring for Our Relatives Technical Assistance Program

The Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) is offering direct, ongoing technical assistance to individual Tribes working on ecological resilience projects designed to help our non-human relatives survive and thrive. Staff members from all Federally recognized, Unrecognized, and State Recognized Tribes and Alaska Native Villages are eligible to apply. Assistance is tailored to each Tribe’s needs and can range from remote support to, in some cases, on-site assistance, depending on the availability of funds. ITEP aims to provide long-term support, often lasting 6+ months, to help Tribes navigate barriers and implement actionable solutions. There is no deadline to apply. 

Grantseeker Resources

Want to 1) learn more about applying for foundation and other grants, and 2) find a list of grantors specific to Tribes? Check out the First Nations Development Institute’s grantseeker resources page.

ALPAR Mini Grants: Recycling Outreach and Education (Alaska) – No Deadline

Woohoo, Alaskans for Littler Prevention and Recycling (ALPAR) Mini Grants have returned! Applications will be accepted for (1) recycling outreach and (2) recycling education until all funds are disbursed. (In other words, it’s first come, first served until all funds are expended.) Grant requests can be for any amount, although those between $500 and $2,500 are standard. Preference will be given to rural communities; larger communities with limited recycling may also qualify.

NOAA’s Coastal Habitat Restoration & Resilience Grants for Tribes & Underserved Communities – Due May 12

Through this grant, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will help support community-driven habitat restoration and build the capacity of tribes and underserved communities to meaningfully engage in coastal habitat restoration activities. Awards range from $75,000 to $2 million for projects that will advance the coastal habitat restoration and climate resilience priorities of tribes and underserved communities. 


NOAA will host three webinars about this funding opportunity. A webinar specifically for Tribes will be held on Feb. 24. 

Register for the April 10 webinar

Embargoed NOAA Announcement: Funding Available for Habitat Restoration and Resilience Grants for Tribes and Underserved Communities Through BIL

NOAA Fisheries will announce the availability of $20 million in funding for projects that will advance the coastal habitat restoration and climate resilience priorities of tribes and underserved communities, including through capacity building. This funding has been made available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This is the third and final round of this funding opportunity under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Of the $20 million in funding available, 15 percent is specifically available to U.S. federally recognized tribes through direct awards or subawards. The remaining funding will be available to all eligible applicants, to support opportunities for tribes and underserved communities to meaningfully engage in coastal habitat restoration activities.

Through this funding, NOAA will help support community-driven habitat restoration and build the capacity of tribes and underserved communities to more fully participate in restoration activities. Projects selected through this opportunity will span several types of activities, including capacity building and restoration:

●      Capacity building includes activities such as participation in municipal or regional-scale resilience planning, project planning and feasibility studies, community engagement, or developing proposals for future funding.

●      Restoration includes activities such as demonstration projects, engineering and design, permitting, and on-the-ground habitat restoration work.

Across all of these activities, selected projects will work to ensure that the needs and priorities of tribes and underserved communities are at the center of habitat restoration and coastal resilience efforts happening in their communities.

NOAA will accept proposals with a federal funding request of between $75,000 and $2 million for the entire award, with typical funding anticipated to range from $250,000 to $1 million. The application deadline is May 12, 2025. For more information, view the Coastal Habitat Restoration and Resilience Grants for Tribes and Underserved Communitiesfunding opportunity.

NOAA’s Office of Habitat Conservation has a long history conducting habitat restoration efforts by executing large-scale competitive funding opportunities and providing expert technical assistance through its Community-based Restoration Program. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act present a historic opportunity for NOAA to continue making an impact for fisheries, threatened and endangered species, and coastal communities, including tribes. To date, we have funded 214 awards totaling $985 million through two rounds of funding competitions.  This funding opportunity will be posted on Grants.govtomorrow. Please let me know if you have any questions

Tackling Emerging Contaminants: EPA Technical Assistance – No Deadline

EPA has launched the Tackling Emerging Contaminants initiative, a technical assistance program focused on reducing exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and other emerging contaminants in small or disadvantaged communities. This assistance will help eligible public drinking-water systems evaluate emerging contaminant issues, conduct initial water quality testing, and identify next steps in 200 small or disadvantaged communities over the next three years. EPA will also share best practices and amplify successes through case studies, fact sheets, webinars, and other resources. There is no deadline to apply.

EPA’s Climate Resilience and Adaptation Funding Toolbox

EPA’s Climate Resilience and Adaptation Funding Toolbox (CRAFT) contains resources to help EPA’s funding applicants and recipients make climate-informed investments. CRAFT includes overviews of EPA funding programs where climate resilience considerations might be incorporated, climate risk tools and resources to evaluate and consider climate change risks, and communication materials to facilitate meaningful discussions about adaptation, resilience and environmental justice.  

DOE’s Community Power Accelerator

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Community Power Accelerator connects community-benefiting solar projects and developers (including community-based organizations) with philanthropists, lenders, and investors to drive a more equitable clean energy transition. The Accelerator offers five free services to connect developers and projects with capital providers, training opportunities, technical assistance, a credit-ready checklist, and the DOE Community Power Accelerator Prize.

WSDOT’s Transportation Justice Leadership Grant Program (WA) – Apply by May 15, 2025

Developed in partnership with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and community allies, this program is a direct response to the need for equitable, community-centered transportation solutions. Applicants must serve overburdened communities, vulnerable populations, and people disproportionately impacted by transportation inequities, greenhouse gas emissions, and climate change. Grant funds must be used for low-carbon transportation improvements that benefit environmental justice communities in Washington State.

Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program – Apply by May 31, 2025

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program is a flexible, formula grant program to advance energy efficiency and conservation and reduce emissions. Federally recognized Tribes and Alaska Native Villages & Corporations are eligible for non-competitive grants that can be used to advance community goals (e.g., weatherization, building upgrades, energy planning, and clean transportation). The deadline to apply is May 31, 2025.

DOE will host a webinar to discuss this funding opportunity on September 25.

DOE’s Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program – Apply by May 31, 2025

The Department of Energy’s Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) program will provide non-competitive funds to Tribes to provide energy efficiency and weatherization upgrades to low- and middle-income households, including $4.5 billion in rebates for high-efficiency electricity upgrades in homes across the nation. Allocations for OR, WA, ID and AK Tribes include:

  • $20 million total between OR, ID, and WA Tribes (between $155,549 and $1.407 million per Tribe)
  • $50 million for Alaska Native Villages, Native Corporations and Regional Corporations (between $84,442 and $3 million per Tribe)

Tribes may conduct the work, or a third-party implementer can conduct the work on behalf of a Tribe’s HEAR program. Tribes may also form a Consortium with other Tribes to apply for the combined allocated funds as a single entity.

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