Training and Technical Assistance for Tribes in Region 10

The table below contains a listing of some of the training opportunities for Region 10 tribes that are hosted, funded, or sponsored in collaboration with EPA. Additional details about upcoming trainings are also available in our weekly news digest.

Training and Technical Assistance Opportunities for Tribes in Region 10
Training Provider Date Topic Type Description Primary Audience Location
Tribal Environmental Webinars EPA Various dates Administrative Webinars EPA Region 10 hosts webinars on a wide variety of administrative and environmental topics.  Tribal administrators, bookkeepers & accountants, environmental staff Online
Grants Management Training for Applicants and Recipients EPA On demand Administrative Online training EPA's Grants Management Training for Applicants and Recipients is highly recommended for all GAP grantees. The training includes 6 modules:
  • Introduction to EPA Grants.
  • Demonstrating Financial Management System and Internal Controls Capability.
  • Applying for a Grant.
  • Accepting a Grant Award.
  • Managing a Grant.
 Tribal administrators, bookkeepers & accountants, environmental staff Online
Watershed Academy EPA On demand Water Online training EPA's online Watershed Academy provides self-paced training modules and webcasts from national experts about a range of watershed management topics. Environmental staff Online
Tribal Environmental Leaders Summit Region 10 Tribal Operations Committee (RTOC) Annual General environmental Conference The Tribal Environmental Leaders Summit provides tribal leaders in EPA Region 10 the opportunity to meet and share environmental concerns with other tribes and EPA. The summit is typically held in March or April in different locations throughout Region 10. Tribal councils, tribal administrators, environmental staff Various locations
Capacity & Training: 7 Generations Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) Various dates General environmental Workshop/class 7 Generations introduces participants to a community-based approach for developing and implementing local environmental plans. The training focuses on team building, community involvement, identifying environmental concerns that can impact health, and learning about ways to address local issues. To find this training, click on the "7 Generations" tab in the middle of the page. Tribal leaders and environmental staff Anchorage
Emergency Management Framework for Tribal Governments FEMA Emergency Management Institute Various dates Emergency management Workshop/class Assists tribal communities in understanding emergency management principles and developing and implementing comprehensive emergency management systems. Environmental staff Emmitsburg, MD
Emergency Operations for Tribal Governments FEMA Emergency Management Institute Various dates Emergency management Workshop/class Assists tribal officials in developing organizational structures, operational procedures, and resources for effective emergency operations. Environmental staff Emmitsburg, MD
Mitigation for Tribal Governments FEMA Emergency Management Institute Various dates Emergency management Workshop/class Gives tribal governments a foundation for reducing or preventing potential losses from natural or other hazards. Environmental staff Emmitsburg, MD
Emergency Management Overview for Tribal Leaders FEMA Emergency Management Institute Various dates Emergency management Workshop/class Give tribal leaders an understanding of emergency management principles and practices in order to protect tribal citizens, lands and culture. Tribal leaders and environmental staff Various locations
Continuity of Operations (COOP) for Tribal Governments FEMA Emergency Management Institute Various dates Emergency management Workshop/class Gives tribal governments a foundation for ensuring operation of essential government functions during emergency events. Tribal leaders and environmental staff Various locations
Building Strong and Effective Organizations Foraker Group Various dates Administrative Workshop/class, Webinars The Foraker Group serves as a capacity-building organization for nonprofits and tribes across Alaska. In-person training is available on a variety of topics, such as:
  • Board Development.
  • Fundraising.
  • Human Resources.
  • Management.
  • Marketing and Communications.
 Tribal councils, tribal administrators, bookkeepers and accountants Various locations
Air Quality Trainings Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) Various dates Air Workshop/class ITEP holds a wide variety of air quality trainings on topics such as:
  • Indoor Air Quality in Tribal Communities (Level 1).
  • Management of Tribal Air Program & Grants.
  • Air Quality in Alaska.
  • Introduction to Tribal Air Quality.
  • IAQ Diagnostic Tools (Level 2).
  • Air Quality Computations.
  • Planning for Wildland Smoke.
 Environmental staff Various locations
Climate Change Planning Training Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) Various dates Climate Workshop/class These ITEP trainings focus on climate change adaption planning. Environmental staff Various locations
Waste & Response Trainings Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) Various dates Solid waste Workshop/class ITEP holds a wide variety of solid waste trainings on topics such as:
  • Developing and Updating Integrated Tribal Solid Waste Management Plans.
  • Using Compost to Grow Food on Tribal Lands.
  • Strategic Planning for Waste Diversion.
  • Implementing and Managing Tribal Recycling Programs.
 Environmental staff, landfill operators & administrators Various locations
Solid Waste Training and Technical Assistance Program Zender Environmental Various dates Solid waste Workshop/class Zender holds a wide variety of solid waste trainings on topics such as:
  • Sustainable Solid Waste Management Training.
  • The Business of Trash: Effectively Managing Your Community's Waste Training.
  • Alaska Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan Training.
  • Composting, Household Hazardous Waste, Backhaul, Safety Training.
  • Freon Removal.
 Environmental staff, landfill operators & administrators Various locations
Water Quality and Soil Sampling Training Zender Environmental Various dates Water Workshop/class Zender's Qualified Sampler Training (Water Quality and Soil Sampling) teaches participants how to take water and soil samples to send for laboratory contaminant testing, how to test on-site for surface water fecal coliform, and how to sample and monitor for the basic water quality parameters using a YSI probe and turbidity meter. Passing this course satisfies the State of Alaska training requirements to become a qualified sampler. Environmental staff Various locations
Tribal Waste and Response Courses Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) On demand Brownfields Online training ITEP's online training includes:
  • Introduction to Brownfields.
  • Brownfields Tribal Response Program Fundamentals.
 Environmental staff Online
Tribal Air Quality Courses Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) On demand Air Online training ITEP's online training includes:
  • Radon Fundamentals.
  • Building Performance: Improving IAQ in Cold Climates.
 Environmental staff Online
Tribal Capacity & Training Webinars Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) On demand Administrative Webinars ANTHC has a wide range of recorded webinars on administrative topics, including:
  • Grant Writing Basics.
  • Finance Tracking & Reporting.
  • GAP Roles.
  • GAP Guidance.
  • Resource Roundtable.
  • Facilitating Effective Meetings.
  • Tribal Environmental Planning.
  • Effective GAP Management.
  • Microsoft Basics.
  • GAP Grant Process.
  • GAP Online.
 Tribal administrators, bookkeepers & accountants, environmental staff Online
IGAP Networking Webinar/
Teleconference		 Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) Monthly General environmental Teleconference ANTHC hosts monthly GAP Networking Calls
for GAP grantees in Alaska. The calls provide space to communicate program successes, share experiences, and ask for technical assistance.		 Environmental staff and tribal administrators Phone
Rural Alaska Community Environmental Job Training Program (RACEJT) Zender Environmental Annual (typically March-May) General environmental Education/job training The RACEJT works to provide environmental training for residents of rural communities impacted by environmental health issues. Training is available on becoming a Landfill Operator, Environmental Technician, Emergency Spill Responder, Home Fuel Tank Inspector, Certified Sediment and Erosion Control Lead, Forklift Operator, Water and Soil Sampler, or Backhaul materials specialist. Applicants must be unemployed or under-employed and live in a rural village consisting of 30% or more Alaska Natives. Applications are typically due in November. Community members Anchorage
Tribal Healthy Homes Network Webinars Tribal Healthy Homes Network (THHN) On demand Air Webinars THHN has three recorded webinars on indoor and outdoor air quality:
  • IAQ and Public Health During Wildfire and Smoke Events.
  • Crafting a Mold Remediation and Prevention Plan for your Tribe or Village.
  • Methods to Assess and Document Mold Contamination.
 Environmental staff Online
Solid Waste Bootcamp Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Various dates Solid waste Webinars DEC's Solid Waste Bootcamp is a webinar training series that covers topics such as solid waste 101, how administrators and operators are different, what’s possible as an GAP Coordinator, backhaul 101, and much more. Contact: Trisha Bower (trisha.bower@alaska.gov). Environmental staff, landfill operators & administrators Online
Northern and Interior Alaska Solid Waste Training and Teleconference Alaska Dept. of Environmental Conservation Monthly Solid waste Teleconference The Northern and Interior Region Solid Waste Monthly Teleconference serves Northern and Interior tribes facing solid waste issues. You must register monthly. Contact: Trisha Bower (trisha.bower@alaska.gov). Environmental staff, landfill operators & administrators Phone
Alaska Forum Alaska Forum Annual (typically February) General environmental Conference The Alaska Forum on the Environment is a large environmental conference covering a wide range of tribal environmental issues. Tribal councils, tribal administrators, environmental staff, landfill operators & administrators Anchorage
Alaska Tribal Administrators Association Symposium Alaska Tribal Administrators Association Annual Administrative Conference The Alaska Tribal Administrators Association Symposium focuses on best practices for tribal council and administrative collaboration to strengthen delivery of services to tribal members. Tribal administrators Anchorage
Alaska Tribal Conference on Environmental Management Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Annual (typically October/November) General environmental Conference The Alaska Tribal Conference on Environmental Management (ATCEM) is an annual environmental conference for tribes, nonprofits, the state of Alaska, and federal agencies. The discussions focus on finding and implementing solutions to address the unique environmental concerns facing communities in Alaska. Tribal councils, tribal administrators, environmental staff, landfill operators & administrators Anchorage
BIA Tribal Providers Conference Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Annual (typically November) General environmental Conference BIA Providers covers a wide range of topics of interest to tribes. GAP may cover a portion of the travel costs if the grantee is attending sessions that relate to the tribe's GAP work plan. Check with your Project Officer. Tribal councils, tribal administrators, environmental staff, landfill operators & administrators Anchorage
National Tribal Forum on Air Quality Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) Annual (typically May) Air Conference The National Tribal Forum on Air Quality focuses on current policies, regulatory initiatives, and technical topics in air quality. Environmental staff Various locations
Tribal Lands & Environment Forum Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) Annual General environmental Conference The Tribal Lands & Environment Forum (TLEF) focuses on solid/hazardous waste management, brownfields, underground storage tanks, Superfund sites, emergency response, and water quality. Environmental staff Various locations
Alaska Rural Management Certificate Alaska Pacific University (APU) Ongoing Administrative Education/job training The Alaska Rural Management Certificate provides foundational skills and understanding of management, as well as discussion and consideration of management issues in rural Alaska. The certificate is designed to provide relevant education for Tribal administrators, utility managers, and municipal managers and to improve access to management education. Tribal administrators Anchorage
Alaska Native Executive Leadership Program Certificate Alaska Pacific University (APU) Ongoing Administrative Education/job training The Alaska Native Executive Leadership Certificate program focuses on executive leadership development designed to enhance and grow the capacity of future Alaska Native leaders. Tribal administrators, environmental staff Anchorage
Tribal Governance Program University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) Ongoing Administrative Education/job training UAF's Tribal Management Program offers an Associate of Applied Science Degree and a Certificate in Tribal Management. Students obtain job-related skills and knowledge needed for positions within tribal and local governments and other organizations in rural Alaska. Concentrations are available in Community & Economic Development, Community Health & Wellness, Environment & Natural Resources, Tribal Governance & Law, Tribal Planning, and Tribal Transportation. Tribal administrators, environmental staff Anchorage
Smoke Management in the Northwest EPA Annual (typically March) Air Conference The Annual EPA-Sponsored Smoke Management Meeting in the Northwest brings together burners both public and private, air quality regulators, researchers, and others to discuss smoke management and air quality protection in the Pacific Northwest. Sessions provide information about regional and national policies, new tools, available resources, forecasts and management plans. Environmental staff Various locations
Air Quality Planning for Wildland Smoke Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) On demand Air Webinar A six-part recorded webinar series covering modeling tools and monitor information, response planning, communication strategies, and public health topics related to wildland smoke. Environmental staff Online
Swinomish Climate Change and Health Assessment Project Training Modules Oregon State University On demand Climate Online training Two learning modules describe how the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community used the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's health assessment framework to better reflect indigenous health definitions and priorities, and how other tribe’s can tailor the process for use in their own community’s climate assessment efforts. Environmental staff Online
National Brownfields Conference EPA and International City/County Management Association (ICMA ) Annual (typically December) Brownfields Conference Training and networking sessions focus on cleaning up and reusing brownfield sites in order to to revitalize communities, spur economic growth, restore the environment, and protect public health. Environmental staff Various locations
Underground Storage Tank Operator Exams EPA On demand Underground storage tanks Online training EPA developed class A and class B UST operator exams to help UST system owners and operators in Indian country meet the 2015 federal UST regulation requirements. Designated operators can access the exam, as well as EPA’s guidance documents, which can help them prepare for and complete the exam. Environmental staff Online
Water Quality Standards Academy EPA Twice a year Water Workshop/class The Water Quality Standards Academy is an introductory course designed for those with six months to one year of experience with water quality standards and criteria programs. However, others may benefit from the course, including veterans of the water quality standards program who want a refresher course. Find a Region 10 contact for the Academy. Environmental staff Washington, DC
Training Courses on Quality Assurance and Quality Control Activities EPA On demand QAPPs Online training Online training is available in eight modules, including Introduction to Quality Assurance Project Plans, Introduction to Quality Management Plans, and Overview of the EPA Quality System. Environmental staff Online
Quality Assurance Project Plans Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) On demand QAPPs Online training This online series consists of nine courses and addresses all 24 elements of a Quality Assurance Project Plan. Environmental staff Online
Turbo-QAPP Videos Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) On demand QAPPs Online training This online training includes 5 videos on using ITEP's TurboQAPP software. The software guides users through creation of a Quality Assurance Project Plan. Environmental staff Online
How to Plan Projects Using the Uniform Federal Policy for QAPPs EPA On demand QAPPs Online training This online training includes 5 videos on how to plan projects using the Uniform Federal Policy for Quality Assurance Project Plans Environmental staff Online
Contaminated Site Clean-Up Information EPA On demand and in person Brownfields Online training, in-person  classes/workshops, and conferences This site includes many resources and training opportunities, ranging from introductory to advanced. Environmental staff Online and in person
Contaminated Site Clean-Up Information EPA On demand and in person Solid Waste
 		 Online training, in-person  classes/workshops, and conferences This site includes many resources and training opportunities, ranging from introductory to advanced. Environmental staff Online and in person
Contaminated Site Clean-Up Information EPA On demand and in person Superfund Online training, in-person  classes/workshops, and conferences This site includes many resources and training opportunities, ranging from introductory to advanced. Environmental staff Online and in person
Quality Assurance Project Plans: Technical Assistance Various Providers On demand QAPPs Technical assistance Multiple organizations, such as the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, ANTHC, ITEP and the TAMS Center (air), Yukon River Inter-Tribal Watershed Council (water), and Zender Environmental (solid waste, water), provide one-on-one technical assistance to tribes seeking to develop Quality Assurance Project Plans. Contact these organizations to learn more. Environmental staff Phone
RUBA Financial Management for Rural Utilities Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Various dates Administrative Workshop/class RUBA provides an overview of financial operations for rural utilities. If space is available, tribal administrators may attend. Topics cover basic processes and procedures for financial reporting, fund accounting, budgeting, collections, risk managements, audits, and rate setting. Tribal administrators Various locations
Water Operator Trainings and Certifications Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Various dates Water Online training, in-person classes/workshops, webinars The State of Alaska offers a wide variety of trainings for Alaska-based water operators, such as Water Treatment Operator, Small Systems Webinar Series, Wastewater Analysis, Financial Management for Rural Operators, and more. Water operators Various locations and online
National Tribal & Indigenous Climate Conference Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) Every other year in even years Climate Conference This conference focuses on climate-related impacts, assessments, tools, adaptation, mitigation, and actions, and the intersection of western science and adaptation strategies with Traditional/Indigenous Knowledge. Environmental staff Various locations
EPA Region 10 Tribal Training on Water Quality Monitoring (106) and Non-Point Source Pollution (319) EPA, Squaxin Island Tribe Every other year in even years Water Workshop/class This training provides an opportunity for tribes to share the CWA 106 and CWA 319 projects they are working on and expertise they have gained. For more information, contact the Squaxin Island Tribe at tribalnonpoint2020@gmail.com. Environmental staff Various locations
Tribal Climate Health Trainings Tribal Climate Health Project Various dates Climate Online training, in-person classes/workshops, webinars The Tribal Climate Health Project provides training materials, online self-paced training, and in-person training opportunities to help tribal health and environmental professionals prepare their communities for the public health impacts of climate change. Environmental Staff Various locations and online
ASAP Trainings Bureau of the Fiscal Service Various dates Administrative Online, webinar The federal Bureau of the Fiscal Service offers a variety of trainings to help grantees understand how to use the Automated Standard Application for Payment (ASAP) system. Tribal administrators, bookkeepers & accountants, environmental staff Online
How to Develop a Budget EPA On demand Administrative Online training

The training may be used by applicants and recipients of EPA funds when preparing proposed work plans, budgets, and budget narratives for EPA grants. The course is divided into four  self-paced modules that can be completed individually:

Module 1: General Principles and Considerations
Module 2: Direct Costs
Module 3: Other Direct Costs
Module 4: Indirect Costs

 Tribal administrators, environmental staff Online
EPA Grants Webinars EPA Various dates Administrative Online training EPA's Office of Grants and Debarment periodically hosts webinars for the EPA grants community.  You may subscribe to the EPA Grants Update Listserv to learn about upcoming webinars. Tribal administrators, bookkeepers & accountants, environmental staff Online
Wildfire Training Northwest Fire Science Consortium Various dates Air Online training, in-person classes/workshops, and conferences The Northwest Fire Science Consortium maintains a calendar of fire science conferences, workshops, webinars, lectures, symposia, and tours offered by a variety of organizations in the Pacific Northwest. Environmental staff Various locations and online
Environmental Law Summer Series Environmental Law Institute Various dates Administrative Online training, classes/workshops The  Environmental Law Institute's free seminar series offers an introduction to the legal and policy foundations of environmental protection in the United States. Participants  learn about the major environmental statutes, land use law, energy law, and environmental justice. Events are held once a week for two hours each day. Tribal administrators, environmental staff Various locations and online
Administrative Training Graduate School USA Various dates Administrative Education/job training Graduate School USA provides professional development courses and certificate programs to prepare adult learners for success, particularly in government-related careers. Topics include acquisition and contracting, auditing, business analysis, leadership and management, communication and professional skills, financial management, grants management, and human resources.  Tribal administrators, bookkeepers & accountants, environmental staff Various locations and online
Drone Training Federal Aviation Administration Various Dates General environmental Online training, in-person testing This page describes the requirements for becoming a drone pilot and where to get training.  Environmental staff Various locations and online
Air Knowledge EPA On demand Air Online training This partnership program provides e-learning modules for air quality professionals. Topics include air quality basics, modeling, planning, rule development, monitoring,  emissions inventories. permitting, source emissions, and more.  Environmental staff Online
Disaster Preparedness FEMA On demand General environmental Online training The National Center for Disaster Preparedness at the Columbia Climate School, Columbia University, provides free instructor-led and online certificate training courses, webinars, and lectures designed for the whole community. Environmental Staff Online
General Grants Assistance Environmental Protection Network On demand  Administrative, General environmental Technical assistance The Environmental Protection Network harnesses the expertise of over 550 former EPA career staff and political appointees from across the country to serve as a resource on a wide range of environmental and grants issues.  Tribal administrators, bookkeepers & accountants, environmental staff Phone
Business Support APEX Accelerators On demand Administrative Technical assistance APEX Accelerators provides business support services, including assistance on SAM registration issues.   Tribal administrators, bookkeepers & accountants, environmental staff Phone
General Grants Assistance Willamette Partnership On demand Administrative, General environmental Technical assistance The Willamette Partnership is an EPA-funded Environmental Justice Thriving  Communities Technical Assistance Center serving  communities in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.  Tribal administrators, bookkeepers & accountants, environmental staff Phone
Environmental Data Management  Tribal Exchange Network Group Various dates Administrative Training The Tribal Exchange Network Group supports tribal management, analysis, and sharing of environmental data, so that it can be used to advocate for tribal interests, preserve tribal lifeways, maintain cultural integrity, and enhance tribal member's sense of place. Tribal staff Online
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Last updated on March 11, 2025