Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA OAR IO 25 01
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering a discretionary cooperative agreement to support the ongoing operations of the National Tribal Air Association (NTAA). The goal of this opportunity is to fund one selected applicant that can help NTAA continue serving as a national, tribally focused voice and technical resource on air quality issues, especially where federal air regulations, policy development, and implementation intersect with Tribal priorities and sovereignty. In practical terms, the award is meant to strengthen NTAA's capacity to help Federally recognized American Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages navigate and engage with EPA air quality programs in a way that reflects Tribes' unique legal status and on-the-ground needs.
The recipient is expected to provide expert-level air quality regulatory and policy analysis and to coordinate at a national level so Tribes can better understand, participate in, and respond to EPA Office of Air and Radiation (OAR) planning, rulemaking, guidance, policy decisions, and implementation activities. This can include tracking and interpreting proposed and final air rules, assessing potential impacts to Tribal air programs and communities, developing clear summaries and technical insights for Tribal audiences, and supporting coordinated Tribal input during consultation and public comment processes. Because this is a cooperative agreement, applicants should anticipate substantial federal involvement typical of EPA cooperative agreements, meaning EPA may work closely with the recipient on planning, deliverables, and coordination activities rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal interaction.
Key details from the announcement include the opportunity title, "National Tribal Air Association," with Funding Opportunity Number EPA OAR IO 25 01, administered by the EPA under CFDA/Assistance Listing 66.038 (environmental program support). The application deadline is listed as October 1, 2025. The program anticipates making a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with a maximum funding level (Award Ceiling) of $1,675,000. The opportunity was created on July 30, 2025. Eligibility is identified broadly as "Others," with the specific eligibility requirements referenced in Section 2 of the full announcement, so applicants need to consult that section to confirm they qualify before applying.
Overall, this funding is designed to maintain and enhance a national coordination and technical analysis function that helps Tribal governments and Tribal air programs engage effectively with EPA air quality governance. By supporting NTAA's operations and policy capacity, the EPA intends to improve the flow of information, strengthen Tribal participation in federal air decisions, and advance air quality management policies and programs that align with Tribal interests, circumstances, and sovereignty.Apply for EPA OAR IO 25 01
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Tribal Air Association" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.038.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2025-07-30.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2025-10-01. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,675,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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