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Clean Air Act 103 Grants

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Grants offered to tribes through the Clean Air Act for the control and prevention of air pollution, both ambient and indoor.

About the Award:

This section of the Clean Air Act requires that funding be distributed to groups aiming to study or investigate the causes and prevention of air pollution. Funding has been used for community education and outreach, monitoring studies, training, home assessments and research on health impacts of air quality issues.

Example Eligible IAQ Activities:

Community Outreach and Education, Training, Asthma Home Visits, Energy Audits, Partnership Building, and Pilots Projects

Funding Details:

  • Funding Details dependent on Region.
  • For Region 10:
    • Total FY 2019 Tribal CAA Funding: ~$2,400,000
    • Minimum Grant: ~$25,000
    • Maximum Grant: ~$250,000
Award Type:
Grant
Regions:
National

Program Highlights:

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) uses funds from CAA 103 to support its annual Air Quality subaward program. In 2018, the Native Village of Nuiqsut used ANTHC's subaward funds to place CO detectors in community households and collect data on peak exposure levels. [source]

Typical Application Period: Dependent on Region

Contact:

Dependent on Region - Check with local contact

last modified: 2019-09-11 09:56:10

Lead and Healthy Homes Technical Studies Programs

US Department Of Housing And Urban Development (HUD)

Grants available for researching housing-related health hazards.

About the Award:

HUD is especially interested in applications that will advance our knowledge on priority healthy homes issues by addressing important gaps in the science related to the accurate and efficient identification of hazards and the implementation of cost effective hazard mitigation This funding is split into two different programs: the Lead Technical Studies and Healthy Homes Technical Studies programs. The Lead Technical Studies program is intended to fund projects focused on improving the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of methods for evaluation and control of residential lead-based paint hazards. The Healthy Homes Technical Studies program is intended to fund projects focused on the development and evaluation of cost-effective methods of monitoring, reducing, and preventing housing-related hazards, among other objectives. HUD is especially interested in funding practical, applied research that can directly inform policies and practices to reduce the prevalence and severity of residential health and safety hazards and improve the health and well being of residents.

Example Eligible IAQ Activities:

Monitoring, Heat Source Replacement, Ventilation, Energy Efficiency, Lead Remediation

Funding Details:

  • Total FY 2019 Funding: $7,000,000
  • Expected Number of Awards: 11

For Lead Technical Study

  • Minimum Amount: $300,000
  • Maximum Amount: $700,000

For Healthy Homes Technical Study

  • Minimum Amount: $300,000
  • Maximum Amount: $1,000,000
Award Type:
Cooperative Agreement
Regions:
National

Program Highlights:

In 2013, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium was awarded $743,044 through this grant to fund indoor air quality remediations in the homes of four Alaska Native villages. This project also involved monitoring changes in air quality indicators in response to interventions. This project also administered educational materials and provided home-based education for participating residents.

Typical Application Period: 2019 Date: June - July. Varies depending on year, but usually March - April.

Notes:

These programs do not require cost sharing, matching or leveraging. The amount of LTS grant funds used for construction activities, e.g., to conduct repair or substantial rehabilitation that is necessary to conduct the proposed study, may not exceed 20% of the total HUD funds awarded.

    Contact:

    J.Kofi.Berko@hud.gov

    last modified: 2019-09-17 07:14:20

    Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

    US Department of Health And Human Services

    Grants that can be used to assist with energy costs and fund weatherization improvements.

    About the Award:

    The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps keep families safe and healthy through initiatives that assist families with energy costs. Through this program, grantees may provide low-cost residential weatherization and other cost-effective energy-related home repairs. States, tribes, and tribal consortia are administered funds based on an allocation formula that takes into consideration several variables, one being population size. More information about the LIHEAP allocation formula, including the way in which it distributes funds to tribes, can be found here. Individual renters and homeowners should contact their LIHEAP Tribal Contact to inquire about using LIHEAP funds for healthy homes work.

    Example Eligible IAQ Activities:

    Energy Home Repairs, Weatherization, energy efficiency, heat source replacement

    Funding Details:

    • Total FY 2019 Tribal Funding: $40,709,847
    • Tribes can use up to 15% of funds allotted on weatherization or other low-cost energy-related home repairs
      • Tribes can apply for a waiver to use up to 25% of funds for these projects
    • Individuals receive funds in the form of direct repairs and subsidized energy bills.
    Award Type:
    Home Repairs
    Regions:
    National

    Program Highlights:

    In 2007, the Makah Tribe's LIHEAP Program replaced 10 wood stoves using LIHEAP and HUD funds. LIHEAP continued to provide project assistance as the Makah Tribe replaced 45 wood stoves through 2011 using EPA funds. [source]

    Typical Application Period: July to September; 2019 date: 9/3/2019. Applications usually due to September 1st. Individuals can apply to this program year-round.

    Contact:

    Grantees should contact lauren.christopher@acf.hhs.gov. Individual renters and homeowners should contact their LIHEAP Tribal Contact to inquire about using LIHEAP funds for healthy homes work. 

    last modified: 2019-09-16 11:56:12

    Rural Community Development Initiative Grants (RCDI)

    US Department Of Agriculture (USDA)

    Grants for organizations and tribal governments to support housing and community development subgrantees in rural areas.

    About the Award:

    RCDI grants are awarded to qualified intermediary organizations, including nonprofits and federally recognized tribes, that will provide financial and technical assistance to recipients to develop their capacity and ability to undertake projects related to housing, community facilities, or community and economic development that will support the community. Applicants are required to match funds equal to grant rewarded, and in-kind contributions may not be used as matching funds. This grant cannot be used for direct construction or remediation. 

    Example Eligible IAQ Activities:

    Training, Technical Assistance, Education, Energy Audit Training

    Funding Details:

    • Total FY 2019 Funding: $6,000,000
    • Estimated Number of Awards: 34
    • Minimum Grant: $50,000
    • Maximum Grant: $250,000
    Award Type:
    Grant
    Regions:
    National

    Typical Application Period: Application dates announced upon release of NOSA via Federal Register. For 2019, Applications accepted from March to June, though application periods vary year to year.

    Contact:

    Dependent on Region - Contact your local Rural Development Office

    last modified: 2019-09-09 12:06:16
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    Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Energy Audit & Renewable Energy Development Assistance

    US Department Of Agriculture (USDA)

    Grants and loans for agricultural producers and small businesses to conduct and promote energy audits, and provide renewable energy development assistance.

    About the Award:

    This grant is intended to aid with the establishment of a program that assists agricultural producers and rural small businesses with evaluating energy efficiency and the potential to incorporate renewable energy technologies into their operations. This can include energy efficiency audits and renewable energy technical assistance. This program is intended to serve commercial and industrial entities, not residential buildings.  

    Example Eligible IAQ Activities:

    Energy Audits, Technical Assistance

    Funding Details:

    • 4% of all Rural Energy for America Programs annual funding is distributed to this program.
    • Total Program funding is approximately $50 million with an estimated 1,000 awards.
    • Maximum grant total cannot exceed $100,000
    Award Type:
    Grant
    Regions:
    National

    Typical Application Period: Rolling

    Notes:

    Agricultural producers or small businesses that receive energy audits through this program must pay at least 25% of the cost of the energy audit. Rural utility providers are only eligible if they are considered electrical cooperatives or tribal entities.

    Contact:

    Dependent on Region - Contact your State Energy Coordinator

    last modified: 2019-09-06 11:40:12

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