Grants and Funding Opportunities
Scientific Research: SeaDoc Society’s Tribes and First Nations Grants – Apply by April 30
The SeaDoc Society is seeking applications for competitive grants of up to $50,000. The program supports science where more information is needed to improve the health of the Salish Sea ecosystem and its marine and coastal flora and fauna.
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.
Salmon Recovery and Puget Sound Acquisition and Restoration Grants (Washington) – Apply between Jan. 13 and May 15
Apply between Jan. 13 and May 15
Salmon Recovery and Puget Sound Acquisition and Restoration Grants (Washington)
- Learn more
- Attend the application workshop on Jan. 29.
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.
USDA Water & Waste Disposal Loan & Grant Program
USDA Rural Development funds grants for water and waste disposal facilities and services on federally-recognized tribal lands, colonias and rural areas that face significant health risks due to a lack of access to adequate, affordable water or waste disposal.
Application closes when all funding is awarded.
Water & Waste Disposal Loan & Grant Program | Rural Development (usda.gov)
Western IPM Center Planning Documents Grants – Applications accepted on a rolling basis
Funding: Up to $15,000 per award, available 2022-2026
Details: These grants can be used to produce Pest Management Strategic Plans, Crop Profiles or other IPM-related plans. Proposals will be considered on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted.
Deadline: None
R10 Tribal Info Box April Newsletter Vol. III
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Universal Access to Clean Water for Tribal Communities Mission Achieve universal access to clean, safe drinking water for all Native communities in the United States. Vision Every Native American has ...