The American Indian Air Quality Training Program is to provide continuous and comprehensive air quality training, technical support for Tribal environmental professionals, and outreach programs for the EPA’s Tribal partner governments and American Indian students considering pursuing environmental careers in the field of air quality.
Donor Name: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/15/2024
Size of the Grant: More than $1 million
Grant Duration: 5 Years
Details:
This funding opportunity solicits applications from eligible entities to provide continuous and comprehensive air quality training, technical support, and outreach programs for the EPA’s tribal partners and American Indian students considering pursuing environmental careers in the field of air quality. This training and outreach program is best administered as a comprehensive activity with multiple tasks, delivered by a single grant recipient. This approach allows for efficient delivery of programs through effective use of staff and management resources and expertise.
The program includes five essential components:
- The American Indian Air Quality Training Program, which provides in-person, workshop style training for Tribal environmental professionals that is timely, relevant, high-quality, and culturally sensitive;
- The Tribal Air Monitoring Support Center, which provides comprehensive, hands-on training and technical support for Tribal monitoring and related activities;
- The Professional Assistance element supports Tasks 1 and 2 by providing additional technical resources that enhance and supplement the other tasks to support Tribal environmental professionals;
- The Tribal Environmental Education, Outreach, and Support Program, which provides environmental outreach, education, and associated support to Tribal educators that will encourage Tribal students to develop interest, understanding, and abilities to pursue careers in the field of air quality management; and
- The Internship Program, which provides practical environmental work experience as a complement to course work that will provide exposure to and perspective on the broad range of career opportunities available in air quality management.
Program Goals and Objectives
The EPA is seeking applications from eligible entities to provide comprehensive training, technical support, and outreach to federally recognized Indian Tribes related to air quality management. The Tribal Training and Outreach Support for the AIAQTP is designed to build the capacity of interested Tribes to successfully implement effective and efficient air quality programs that address or operate under:
- Tribal sovereign authority;
- Tribal authority under 301(d) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Tribal Authority Rule (40 CFR Parts 9, 35, 49, 50, and 81), which describe how the EPA delegates authority to authorized Tribes; and,
- The EPA’s policies, rules, and executive orders as well as the unique aspects of Tribal sovereignty and federal Indian law under the CAA.
Funding Information
The total estimated funding expected to be available for award under this competitive opportunity is approximately $8,000,000.
Grant Period
The estimated period of performance for awards resulting from this solicitation will be up to 5 years.
Eligibility Criteria
Consistent with Assistance Listing number 66.037 and the EPA’s Policy for Competition of Assistance Agreements (EPA Order § 5700.5A1), competition under this solicitation is available to states (including the District of Columbia); local governments; United States territories and possessions; Indian Tribes; public and private universities and colleges, hospitals, and laboratories; and other public or private nonprofit institutions.
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