Grants and Funding Opportunities

 

ALPAR Recycling Collection Event Mini-Grants (Alaska) – Apply by March 31, June 30 Sept. 30, Dec. 31

If you’re organizing a collection event for hard-to-recycle items, Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling (ALPAR) mini-grants may be able to help. Applications are due at the end of each quarter (3/31, 6/30, 9/30, 12/31).

Need bags? 

  • ALPAR now has an online ordering form. There is no deadline, but bags take 2-4 weeks to ship, so it’s best to get your orders in early.

If you have questions, the best way to get quick answers to questions is via text: 907-215-4998.

Washington’s Workplace Safety for Workers Affected by Climate Change Grant – Apply by June 30, 2026

Washington’s Workplace Safety for Workers Affected by Climate Change Grant is a non-competitive grant programs open to all Federally Recognized Tribes with impacts to rights and interest in their tribal lands within Washington state. This grant program focuses on the workplace health and safety of workers who are affected by climate impacts, like extreme heat and cold, wildfire smoke, drought, and flooding. Funding  can be used to purchase and distribute equipment and resources for outdoor workers. 

Washington’s Healthy Environment for All Tribal Capacity Grant – Apply by June 30, 2026

Washington’s Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Tribal Capacity Grant is a non-competitive grant opportunity open to all Federally Recognized Tribes with impacts to rights and interest in their Tribal lands within Washington state. The base award is $45,454 per Tribe. Grant funds can be used to provide guidance and input to the Environmental Justice Council about how to implement the HEAL Act, Department of Health regarding updates to the Environmental Health Disparities Map, or state agencies about how to implement the HEAL Act. 

USDA’s Emergency Watershed Protection Program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Emergency Watershed Protection Program (EWP) helps local communities recover after a natural disaster strikes. The EWP Program offers technical and financial assistance to help local communities relieve imminent threats to life and property caused by floods, fires, windstorms and other natural disasters that impair a watershed. Eligible activities include: 

  • Removing debris from stream channels, road culverts and bridges
  • Reshaping and protect eroded streambanks
  • Correcting damaged or destroyed drainage facilities
  • Establishing vegetative cover on critically eroding lands
  • Repairing levees and structures
  • Repairing certain conservation practices
  • Purchasing EWP Buyouts

DOE’s Microgrid Technical Assistance

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.

DOE’s Expert Match: Short-Term Energy Technical Assistance

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.  

Tribal Funding Registry

The Tribal Funding Registry is a free, searchable grants database designed for Tribes and Native-led nonprofit organizations. The registry is hosted by the Hozhonigo Institute, a Native American-led nonprofit.

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.

We’re excited to share WOIA’s expanded Tribal support efforts through two programs focused on strengthening Tribal governance, environmental capacity, and long-term community success across EPA Region 10.Tribal Leadership ProgramSupports Tribal leaders with governance, environmental policy engagement, and regional coordination, including RTOC support, town halls, elections, leadership-focused GAP work, and outcome tracking.Tribal Staff ProgramBuilds Tribal staff capacity through training, mentorship, and technical assistance. Includes the Peer-to-Peer TEA Project supporting grants, planning, budgeting, reporting and program implementation. MEET THE TEAM LEADERS: Ashley Corrao – Tribal Leadership Program Directoremail contact: ashley@region10rtoc.netAshley grew up in Staten Island, NY and attended Dominican College of Blauvelt on a Division II softball scholarship. After college, she coached travel softball in New Jersey before heading to the Big Island of Hawaiʻi, where she worked as a kayak tour guide and bartender. After a year in Hawaiʻi, she followed her next adventure to Alaska—where she has now built a life in Big Lake for the past 11 years. She previously worked for the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District for eight years, coaching high school softball and staying deeply connected to community development. In 2022, Ashley joined Region 10 as an Executive Assistant with RTOC. Since then, she has grown into the GAP Director role and now serves as the Tribal Leadership Program Director. She is passionate about supporting Tribal leaders, strengthening relationships with Tribes, and contributing to meaningful regional collaboration across Region 10.Maranda Hamme-Myers – Tribal Staff Program Directoremail contact: maranda@region10rtoc.net Maranda grew up in Craig on Prince of Wales Island and began her career in Tribal government as an Environmental Planner, later serving as an Environmental Manager. She has since supported Tribes, nonprofits, for-profits, and organizations across Southeast Alaska and beyond through grant writing, technical assistance, permitting, and program implementation. Her experience has consistently brought her back to one core priority: working directly with Tribes and supporting Tribal environmental programs. She is especially excited about strengthening the people behind those programs through peer-to-peer learning, mentorship, and practical capacity-building support. Outside of work, Maranda stays closely connected to Southeast Alaska’s waters—spending her time beachcombing, fishing, and tending to her family’s oyster farm. ... See MoreSee Less
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We're here at the NPAIHB Tribal Public Health Emergency Preparedness Conference this week connecting with Tribal leaders, Tribal staff, and key federal and state partners working at the intersection of public health and environmental response. Being here keeps WOIA connected to Tribal priorities, strengthens coordination, and ensures efforts across Region 10 are aligned and responsive to Tribal needs. ... See MoreSee Less
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