Tribal IAQ Resource Directory: Funding
Overview
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Resources
EPA’s Grant Management TrainingAn online training course designed to introduce EPA grant applicants and recipients to key aspects of the entire grant life cycle, from preparation of an application to grant closeout.
EPA Indian Environmental General Assistance ProgramOffers funding for federally recognized Tribes and inter-Tribal consortia seeking to address environmental issues, including air quality. EPA Region 10 developed work plan templates for Air Quality-Related GAP Work, which applicants may find useful when developing their own work plans for GAP.
EPA’s Menu of Options: Ideas for Tribal Air ProjectsA menu of options for developing Tribal air grant work plans and managing grants for environmental results. EPA Tribal Clean Air Act (CAA) grants can be used for a range of air quality work, including indoor air efforts such as providing IAQ training for various audiences, conducting indoor environment assessments, and incorporating indoor air improvements into construction and renovation planning.
The EPA Grants for Air Quality: GAP, CAA Sec.103 and 105 presentation has more information about EPA grants for air quality improvement and/or maintenance of work, including eligible activities and match requirements under the Clean Air Act. For more information on EPA grants for Tribes, contact your regional Tribal air coordinator.
Grants.govA simple and fast way to find open grants. Here, you can search for a grant, get technical assistance and writing tips, and apply for grants all in one place.
State and Tribal Indoor Radon Grant (SIRG) ProgramStates and tribes may apply to receive grant funds from EPA to help support a radon risk reduction program. For more information, consult the “State and Tribal Indoor Radon Grants (SIRG) Program Factsheet for Tribes”. The SIRG grant program is eligible for inclusion in a Performance Partnership Grants (PPG). PPGs allow for combining funds from multiple environmental program grants into a single grant with a single budget.
EPA Grant Programs and Other Funding OpportunitiesEPA’s grant programs include multipurpose grants, fellowships for students, and grants for topics such as environmental education, brownfields, environmental justice, pollution prevention, and more.
HUD's Native American Programs
HUD's Native American programs are designed to support affordable housing and community development activities for Native Americans, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians. The Indian Housing Block Grant Program and Indian Community Development Block Grant Program provide eligible grantees with grants for housing, community facilities and economic development. The Healthy Homes page includes additional grant opportunities.
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
The LIHEAP statute allows Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations that wish to assist low-income households in meeting the costs of home energy to apply for a LIHEAP block grant.
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