Environmental Regulatory Enhancement
This funding opportunity provides financial support to Native American and Alaska Native communities for enhancing their environmental regulatory programs and promoting sustainable management of air, water, and land resources.
The Environmental Regulatory Enhancement (ERE) Grant, funded by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) under the Administration for Native Americans (ANA), is designed to empower Native American and Alaska Native communities in managing environmental quality. The program aims to support tribal governing bodies in regulating air, water, and land resources within their regions. The grant assists in the development and enforcement of environmental laws, ensuring compliance with both federal and tribal environmental regulations. The ERE program funds projects that enhance environmental regulatory programs, integrate traditional ecological knowledge into environmental management, and advance land co-management efforts. These projects must align with community priorities and cultural values while promoting sustainability. The program provides financial assistance for project periods of 12, 24, or 36 months, with funding ceilings varying accordingly: $300,000 for 12 months, $600,000 for 24 months, and $900,000 for 36 months. The total available funding for the program is $2,000,000, with an expected three awards to be granted. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Indian tribes, incorporated non-federally recognized tribes, state-recognized tribes, tribal organizations, tribal consortia, Alaska Native villages, and nonprofit Alaska Native Regional Corporations. Individuals and foreign entities are not eligible. Additionally, applicants with an active award under Assistance Listing Number 93.581 are ineligible for new funding. A 20% cost-sharing match is required unless the applicant qualifies for a waiver. Applications must be submitted via Grants.gov by April 14, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET, with a project start date expected on September 30, 2025. Required components of the application include a project narrative, objective work plan (OWP), budget narrative, organizational capacity documentation, and board representation assurance (if applicable). Applicants must register with SAM.gov and Grants.gov before submission. Additionally, all projects must participate in a federal evaluation to measure program impact and compliance. The application review process consists of an initial eligibility screening followed by a merit review where projects are evaluated based on community need, project design, capacity, budget, and expected outcomes. The final funding decisions rest with ANA’s Commissioner, who considers geographic distribution and community-driven approaches in awarding grants. Award notices will be issued to selected applicants, and funding will be contingent on compliance with federal reporting and administrative requirements. For further inquiries, applicants can contact Carmelia Strickland at anacomments@acf.hhs.gov for program-related questions or Tim Chappelle at tim.chappelle@acf.hhs.gov for grants management concerns. The ANA also offers pre-application training and technical assistance to prospective applicants.
Award Range
$100,000 - $900,000
Total Program Funding
$2,000,000
Number of Awards
3
Matching Requirement
Yes - This program requires you to contribute 20% of the project’s total cost per 42 USC 2991b(c).
Additional Details
Expected total program funding: $2,000,000 Total expected awards: 3 Minimum award amount (award floor): $100,000 Maximum award amount is dependent on the project and budget period: • 12-month project has a $300,000 ceiling. • 24-month project has a $600,000 ceiling. • 36-month project has a $900,000 ceiling.
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 2991b and 45 CFR 1336.33, eligible applicants under this announcement are:Federally-recognized Indian tribes, as recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA); Incorporated non-federally recognized tribes; Incorporated state-recognized Indian tribes; Non-profit Alaska Native community entities or tribal governing bodies (Indian Reorganization Act (IRA) or traditional councils) as recognized by the BIA; Non-profit Alaska Native Regional Associations and/or Corporations with village specific projects; Other tribal or village organizations or consortia of Indian tribes or Tribal governing bodies (IRA or traditional councils) as recognized by the BIA.Eligible applicants include Alaska Native villages as defined in the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act and/or non-profit village consortia; non-profit Alaska Native Regional Corporations/Associations with village-specific projects; other tribal or village organizations or consortia of Indian tribes; and tribal governing bodies (Indian Reorganization Act or traditional councils) as recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from the merit review and funding under this funding opportunity. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity. Faith-based organizations may apply for this award on the same basis as any other organization, as set forth at and, subject to the protections and requirements of 45 CFR Part 87 and 42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq., ACF will not, in the selection of recipients, discriminate against an organization on the basis of the organization's religious character, affiliation, or exercise.
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
January 14, 2025
Application Closes
April 14, 2025
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