National Tribal Air Association
This funding opportunity provides financial support to enhance communication and coordination between the EPA and federally recognized Tribes and Alaska Native Villages on air quality issues, helping them participate in regulatory activities and uphold their sovereignty.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), through its Office of Air and Radiation (OAR), has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) under the opportunity number EPA-OAR-IO-25-01. This grant supports the operations of the National Tribal Air Association (NTAA), an entity established to enhance communication and coordination between the EPA and federally recognized Tribes and Alaska Native Villages concerning air quality issues. The NTAA was founded in 2001 as a result of a cooperative agreement initiated by the EPA based on Tribal input to better represent Tribal interests in air quality regulations and policy decisions under the Clean Air Act. The purpose of this funding is to enable the selected applicant to provide expert regulatory and policy analysis, administrative support, and national coordination to aid Tribal governments in understanding and participating in EPAโs air quality planning and regulatory activities. The goal is to reinforce the co-regulatory role of Tribes in managing air quality while supporting Tribal sovereignty and the government-to-government relationship between Tribes and the federal government. The total expected funding under this opportunity is $1,675,000 over a five-year period, with annual allocations of $335,000. One cooperative agreement is anticipated. The recipient will be required to support the NTAA Executive Committee, provide expert analysis of EPA actions, facilitate communication and coordination efforts among Tribes and the EPA, and host an annual conference. Additional responsibilities include maintaining the NTAA website, conducting outreach, and supporting the involvement of Tribal representatives in the national air quality management community. Outputs such as the number of meetings, comment letters, outreach materials, and policy calls must be reported, along with outcomes like increased Tribal participation and knowledge regarding EPA air programs. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, U.S. territories and possessions, federally recognized Tribes, public and private higher education institutions, hospitals, laboratories, and nonprofit organizations (excluding 501(c)(4) groups that engage in lobbying). For-profit entities are not eligible. The application must be submitted through Grants.gov, and must adhere strictly to the format requirements outlined in the NOFO, including a 20-page project narrative limit. Applications are due by October 1, 2025, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Applicants must be registered with SAM.gov and have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). The EPA anticipates notifying selected applicants by November 2025, with awards finalized by January 2026. Applications must include mandatory forms such as the SF-424, SF-424A, EPA Key Contacts Form, and others. Optional attachments like support letters and staff biographies may also be submitted. Evaluation criteria include project summary and approach, expected environmental results, programmatic capability, budget, and ability to expend funds efficiently. The technical contact for this opportunity is Pat Childers, who can be reached at childers.pat@epa.gov. All applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov. In cases of technical submission issues, a backup PDF submission may be accepted if accompanied by a Grants.gov support ticket and a timely notification to the EPA.
Award Range
$1,675,000 - $1,675,000
Total Program Funding
$1,675,000
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
No
Additional Details
The award provides up to $1,675,000 for a single five-year cooperative agreement, expected to be distributed in annual installments of approximately $335,000. No matching funds are required. Funding covers logistical support for NTAAโs Executive Committee, Tribal outreach, technical analysis of EPA actions, and coordination of an annual conference.
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Eligible applicants include state and local governments, U.S. territories and possessions, Federally recognized Indian Tribes, public and private higher education institutions, hospitals, laboratories, and other public or private nonprofit organizations. For-profit organizations and certain 501(c)(4) organizations engaged in lobbying are excluded from eligibility.
Geographic Eligibility
All
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Application Opens
July 30, 2025
Application Closes
October 1, 2025
Grantor
Pat Childers
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