Money Monday Newsletter! - December 11, 2024
Cama’i. Explore this week’s Money Monday Funding Opportunities newsletter from the Chugachmiut Grant Department for Dec. 10! Discover the latest grant opportunities available. If you find a grant you’d like to pursue, please get in touch with us at grants@chugachmiut.org or (907) 562-4155.
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NOTE: Grants listed below are at least 6 weeks away from deadline to allow adequate time to prepare an application. If you see a grant you would like to pursue or want more information, email us at grants@chugachmiut.org.
COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE
Firewood Banks
Alliance for Green Heat
DUE DATE: open September 1, 2024; no due date announced
AWARDS:
New Applicant Grant Form. Existing firewood banks that have not received funding previously through the AGH Firewood Bank Assistance Program up to $15,000 on a sliding scale.
Start-up Grant Form. These grants are aimed at individuals or organizations that are launching new firewood banks in 2024-2025 and plan to deliver 5 cords of wood or more are eligible for grants up to $10,000. Documentation needed for the Start-up Grant application includes such things as:
- If you are a established non-profit, church, town or tribe, you just need a bank account and a UEI
- If you are applying as an individual, company, tree service, or firewood business we do require you to have a partnership agreement with an established non-profit, church, town, or tribal administration
- A mission statement that explains your motivation to start a firewood bank, how it expands on the heating needs in your community, and your ability to start a firewood bank
- A safety plan that can ensure the safety of your volunteers/workers
★ Large Firewood Banks (100+ cords): up to $10,000
Your firewood bank was funded in FY1 or FY2 (between January 2023 and May 2023 or September 2023 and March 2024) AND distributes 100+ cords.
★ Small/Medium Firewood Banks (15-99 cords): $2,500 to $7,500
Your firewood bank was funded in FY1 (between January 2023 and May 2023) AND distributes between 15-99 cords.
50-99 cords: up to $7,500
49-25 cords: up to $5,000
15-24 cords: up to $2,500
ELIGIBILITY: existing and new firewood banks
Eligible expenses include chain saws (electric or gas), splitters, tarps, moisture meters, conveyor belts, trailers, wheelbarrows, safety equipment, first aid kits, equipment repair, building materials for firewood sheds or tool sheds, educational materials/activities, sales tax, signage, travel, gas money, and miscellaneous supplies like small tools that cost less than $20.
An important document to review is our guidelines: click here for a list of the things we need firewood banks to agree to, in order to receive funding. https://www.firewoodbanks.org/applynow
Social and Economic Development Strategies – SEDS FORECAST
Department of Health and Human Services
ESTIMATED POST DATE: January 13, 2025
AWARDS: From $100,000 to $900,000,000; match required
ELIGIBILITY: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
This program is focused on community-driven projects designed to grow local economies, strengthen Native American families, including the preservation of Native American cultures, and decrease the high rate of current challenges caused by the lack of community-based businesses, and social and economic infrastructure in Native American communities. https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ana
Social and Economic Development Strategies – SEDS-AK FORECAST
Department of Health and Human Services
ESTIMATED POST DATE: January 13, 2025
AWARDS: From $100,000 to $900,000,000; match required
ELIGIBILITY: Eligible applicants under the SEDS-AK announcement are: Federally-recognized Indian tribes in Alaska, as recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA); Alaska Native villages as defined in the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) and/or non-profit village consortia; Non-profit Native organizations in Alaska with village-specific projects; Incorporated non-profit multi-purpose community-based Indian organizations (including Urban Indian Organizations as defined by 25 U.S.C. § 1603)(29)); Urban Indian Centers; Native Community Development Financial Institutions (Native CDFIs); Incorporated non-profit Alaska Native multipurpose, community-based organizations; Non-profit Alaska Native Regional Corporations/Associations in Alaska with village-specific projects; or Non-profit Alaska Native community entities or tribal governing bodies (Indian Reorganization Act or Traditional Councils) as recognized by the BIA. If the applicant is not a Federally recognized Alaskan Native tribal government, applicants must provide proof that a majority of the governing board of individuals are representative of the Alaskan Native community to be served. https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ana
This program promotes economic and social self-sufficiency for Alaska Natives and is intended to respond to the unique governmental structures and needs in Alaska. The SEDS-AK supports the principle that social and economic development is interrelated and essential for the growth of thriving Native communities. ANA is interested in supporting community-driven projects that build and strengthen core governmental capacity in the areas of administration and project management at the Alaska Native Village level.
Community Wildfire Defense Grant 2024 (FY25) Tribes
Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
DEADLINE: Feb. 28, 2025
AWARD: Up to $10 million; with match
ELIGIBILITY: State governments and local governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized and other than Federally recognized), institutions of higher education, nonprofits
This program helps communities in the wildland urban interface implement the three goals of the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy (Cohesive Strategy): Restore and maintain landscapes, create fire adapted communities, and improve wildfire response.
Match and Gap Funding Assistance for Surface Transportation Projects
Denali Commission
DEADLINE: Feb. 28, 2025
AWARD: $50,000-$1,000,000 with match
ELIGIBILITY: Native American tribal organizations (Federally recognized AND other than Federally recognized), local governments, nonprofits, school districts
The Denali Commission is inviting statements of interest for rural Alaska transportation projects in need of local match or gap funding assistance. Many Alaskan communities lack the tax base or resources necessary to meet cost share requirements. This opportunity seeks to provide funding to cover local match needs or address funding gaps, facilitating the completion of surface transportation projects and supporting infrastructure development in rural communities. See grant synopsis here.
SOI – Non-Federal Match/Cost-Share for Other Federal Infrastructure Grants
Denali Commission
DEADLINE: Feb. 28, 2025
AWARD: $50,000-$1,000,000 with match
ELIGIBILITY: Native American tribal organizations (Federally recognized and other than Federally recognized tribal governments), non-profits, local and state governments, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, school districts
The Denali Commission is inviting statements of interest for rural Alaska infrastructure projects in need of local match or non-federal cost share for other federal funding. This opportunity aims to provide financial support to meet local match requirements, enabling infrastructure projects in rural areas that often face challenges in securing funding for critical needs such as energy, healthcare, community wellness, climate resilience, broadband, housing, and sanitation. Transportation projects are not eligible for this opportunity. Respondents are encouraged to identify specific, shovel-ready infrastructure improvement projects and specify the funding needed for their completion. See grant synopsis here.
Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) Grants for Tribes and Intertribal Consortia
Environmental Protection Agency
DUE DATE: March 14, 2025
AWARDS: $100,000-$1,500,000; no match
ELIGIBILITY: Federally recognized tribes or intertribal consortia
This program has the goal of funding projects that:
-Focus on encouraging environmentally sound post-consumer materials management;
-Decrease the generation of municipal solid waste and/or an increase in the diversion of municipal solid waste from landfills and incineration; and/or
-Provide or expand access to source reduction, reuse, recycling, backhaul, anaerobic digestion, and composting for Tribal communities.
Examples of a projects that aligns with program goals would be ones that improve infrastructure, such as facilities for reuse, recycling, or composting; collection and storage bins for recyclable or organic material, purchasing and maintaining equipment or supplies such as scales, crushers, balers, and sorting equipment, trucks, forklifts, and safety equipment.
Note: This program will not fund constructing, improving or operating landfills; incineration; burn units; waste-to-energy (except anaerobic digestion); chemical and thermal recycling; biofuels; and environmental cleanup.
Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program for Indian Tribes
State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Home Energy Rebates, U.S. Department of Energy, State and Community Program, Golden Field Office
DEADLINE: Rolling and open until May 31, 2025
AWARDS: Allocated by formula
ELIGIBILITY: Native American tribal governments (both federally recognized and other than federally recognized), non-profits, a consortium of tribes, or a tribally authorized third-party agent
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of State and Community Energy Programs has up to $225 million to grant to Tribal governments and Alaska Native entities for Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates. This program will provide up to $14,000 per eligible household for energy efficiency and electrification home upgrades. Submitting a letter of intent to apply by May 15, 2024 is recommended. To learn more about the program and see a list of allocations, visit https://shorturl.at/mtBLX.
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program
Department of Energy
DUE DATE: May 31, 2025
AWARDS: Formula grants (roughly $10,000). DOE is providing local and Tribal governments applying for an EECBG Formula Program award with the option to select a grant or voucher.; cost match is not required
ELIGIBILITY: States, local governments, and Indian Tribes. The list of eligible entities and funding allocations are attached to the ALRD and available on the EECBG Program website at: https://www.energy.gov/clean-energy-infrastructure/energy-efficiency-and-conservation-block-grant-program
The EECBG Program assists eligible states, units of local government, and Indian Tribes, as described below in implementing strategies to:
- Reduce fossil fuel emissions in a manner that is environmentally sustainable and, to the maximum extent practicable, maximizes benefits for local and regional communities;
- Reduce the total energy use of the eligible entities; and
- Improve energy efficiency in the transportation sector, the building sector, and other appropriate sectors.
- Build a clean and equitable energy economy that prioritizes disadvantaged communities and promotes equity and inclusion in workforce opportunities and deployment activities, consistent with the Justice40 Initiative Department of Energy.
Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas – Fiscal Year 2025 Release
Department of Energy
DEADLINE: Aug. 28, 2025
AWARD: $2 million-$50 million; with match
ELIGIBILITY: Indian Tribes, state and local governmental entities, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit organizations. This program serves rural and remote communities with 10,000 people or fewer.
Applicants must propose projects that support at least one of these eligible activities: A. Improving overall cost-effectiveness of energy generation, transmission, or distribution systems; B. Siting or upgrading transmission and distribution lines; C. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from energy generation in rural or remote areas; D. Providing or modernizing electric generation facilities; E. Developing microgrids; and F. Increasing energy efficiency. Applications may include any technology that meets these eligible activities, as long as those technologies are commercially available.
2026 Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund FORECAST
Department of Transportation
DEADLINE: Jan. 15, 2026
AWARD: $25,118,400; no match
ELIGIBILITY: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
This program funds strategies, activities, and projects on a public road that are consistent with a transportation safety plan and that (i) correct or improve a hazardous road location or feature, or (ii) address a highway safety problem. There are four eligibility categories: transportation safety plans; data assessment, improvement, and analysis activities; systemic roadway departure countermeasures; and infrastructure improvements and other eligible activities. (NOTE: This is a forecast. The notice of funding for this grant is expected to be published Oct. 1, 2025.)
NATURAL RESOURCES
NOAA’s Restoring Fish Passage through Barrier Removal Grants Under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law- Round 3
Department of Commerce, DOC NOAA – ERA Production
DEADLINE: Feb. 10, 2025
AWARD: $750,000-$8,000,000; no match
ELIGIBILITY: Native American tribal organizations (Federally recognized AND other than Federally recognized), special school districts, nonprofits, local and state governments, small businesses, private institutions of higher education
The principal objective of NOAA’s Restoring Fish Passage through Barrier Removal Notice of Funding Opportunity is to provide federal financial and technical assistance to fish passage through the removal of dams and other in-stream barriers for native migratory or sea-run fish. Funding will be used for fish passage that rebuilds productive and sustainable fisheries, contributes to the recovery and conservation of threatened and endangered species, enhances watershed health, promotes resilient ecosystems and communities, especially in underserved communities, and improves economic vitality, including local employment. See grant synopsis here.
Restoring Tribal Priority Fish Passage through Barrier Removal Notice of Funding Opportunity under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Round 3
Department of Commerce, DOC NOAA – ERA Production
DEADLINE: Feb. 27, 2025
AWARD: $300,000-$6,000,000; no match
ELIGIBILITY: Native American tribal organizations (Federally recognized AND other than Federally recognized)
The principal objective of the Restoring Tribal Priority Fish Passage through Barrier Removal Funding Opportunity is to provide federal financial and technical assistance to Indian tribes and organizations that represent Indian tribes through formal legal agreements to remove barriers to fish passage for native migratory or sea-run fish. Funding will be used for fish passage that rebuilds productive and sustainable fisheries, contributes to the recovery and conservation of threatened and endangered species, enhances watershed health, promotes resilient ecosystems and communities, and increases tribal capacity to participate in fish passage barrier removal efforts while improving tribal commercial, recreational, subsistence and cultural practice opportunities. See grant synopsis here.
Bureau of Land Management Alaska Invasive and Noxious Plant Management
Department of the Interior
DEADLINE: March 17, 2025
AWARD: $5,000-$1,000,000; no match
ELIGIBILITY: State governments and local governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized and other than Federally recognized), institutions of higher education, nonprofits
BLM Alaska Invasive and Noxious Plant Management Programs work to prevent, detect, inventory, control, and monitor weed populations on public lands. (Noxious weeds are particularly aggressive plants legally designated by states as being injurious to public health, the environment or the economy.). See grant synopsis here.
IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Alaska Good Neighbor Authority
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management
DEADLINE: March 17, 2025
AWARD: $10,000-$400,000; no match
ELIGIBILITY: State governments and local governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized and other than Federally recognized), institutions of higher education, nonprofits
Strategic goals of this program include: Restoring landscape connectivity and function; conserving and restoring lands to combat climate change; improving water resources and restoring legacy disturbances. Examples of Alaska projects include but not limited to: Noxious weeds and invasive species treatments, mechanical treatments (e.g. thinning, piling, mastication, mowing), forest management and more. See grant synopsis here.
LANGUAGE & CULTURE
Native American Library Services Basic Grant (2025)
Institute of Museum and Library Services
DUE DATE: Feb. 4, 2025
AWARDS: $6,000-$10,000; no match
ELIGIBILITY: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
The Native American Basic Grants program assists Native American Tribes in establishing, sustaining, and improving library services and operations with their communities. As information needs change, Tribal libraries must be able to serve as knowledge and resource centers to benefit their users and the wellness of their communities. For further details see grant synopsis here.
Outreach of Interest: Heritage Site Protection
Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
DUE DATE: Feb. 7, 2025
AWARDS: None announced
ELIGIBILITY: For profit; non-profits; institutions of higher education; federal, state, local, and Native American tribal governments; organizations and special purpose districts
The Forest Service has issued an outreach of interest (OOI) to cultivate relationships and connect with potential partners. This OOI is intended to solicit responses to explore future projects meeting the needs and interests of potential partners through partnership agreements within legislative authority with USDA Forest Service.
USDA Forest Service is looking seeking assistance in the protection and management of significant cultural resources on public lands through its Heritage Program. This initiative aims to foster co-stewardship between USDA Forest Service, and historic preservation focused partners to assist the agency to manage, preserve and share our history for public enjoyment and professional use.
A response to this OOI signals an opportunity for USDA Forest Service to explore with you your ideas/projects/programs and federal funding opportunities.
Landmarks of American History and Culture
National Endowment for the Humanities
DEADLINE: Feb. 12, 2025
AWARDS: Up to $190,000; no cost match required
ELIGIBILITY: Native American tribes (both federally recognized and other than federally recognized); institutions of higher education; state and local governments
The program supports a series of one-week residential, virtual, and combined format workshops across the nation to enhance how K-12 educators and higher education faculty and humanities professionals incorporate place-based approaches to humanities teaching and scholarship.
For more details, see the project synopsis here.
Historic Preservation Fund – Tribal Heritage Grants
Department of the Interior, National Park Service
DEADLINE: Feb. 27, 2025
AWARDS: $15,000-$75,000
ELIGIBILITY: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized and other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
The National Historic Preservation Act authorizes grants to federally recognized Tribes for cultural and historic preservation projects. These grants assist Tribes, Alaskan Natives, and Native Hawaiian Organizations in protecting and promoting their unique cultural heritage and traditions. This program is focused on protecting: Traditional skills, oral history, plant and animal species important in tradition, sacred and historic places, and the establishment of tribal historic preservation offices. For more details, see the project synopsis here.
OTHER
Native American Affairs: Technical Assistance to Tribes for Fiscal Year 2025
Department of the Interior. Bureau of Reclamation
DEADLINE: Feb. 27, 2025
AWARDS: Up to $1,000,000
ELIGIBILITY: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
The objective of this NOFO is to invite federally recognized Indian Tribes to submit proposals for financial assistance for projects and activities that develop, manage, and protect tribal water and related resources. For more details, see the project synopsis here.
Weatherization Assistance Program
Alaska Community Development Corporation
Weatherization helps low-to-moderate-income households who own or rent eligible homes: apartments, cabins, condominiums, houses, mobile homes, and multi-family dwellings (duplexes and larger).
Thousands of qualified Alaskans have received free home weatherization to bring their homes up to safe, healthy, and energy-efficient standards. Weatherization adds years of life to buildings in Alaska’s harsh arctic climate. It also benefits energy conservation, saving homeowners on their previous heating bills. The Weatherization Assistance Program is available to renters and homeowners throughout the state. A home may be weatherized once every 15 years.
Alaska CDC accepts applications year-round. However, there always is a wait list, as most work is done during the construction season. Applying early may help expedite the process. See the application packet here.
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