The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is soliciting applications for its Tribal Pesticide Program Council Technical Support Program.
Donor Name: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/01/2024
Size of the Grant: More than $1 million
Grant Duration: 5 Years
Details:
In accordance with Assistance Listing, the cooperative agreement awarded under this program is intended to provide financial and administrative assistance to support the TPPC facilitate and communicate Tribal pesticide program implementation issues between Tribes and Alaska Native Villages and EPA, as well as other Federal and state agencies; support Tribes and Alaska Native Villages with input on EPA pesticide rules, guidance, policies, programs, and similar activities that affect Tribes and Alaska Native Villages; provide a network for Tribal pesticide officials to share information; promote and enhance Tribal pesticide program development; and build and maintain effective partnerships among a variety of Tribal, state and nongovernmental organizations to advance Tribal pesticide programs and target solutions specific to Indian country.
Objectives
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to the TPPC that includes tracking membership, hosting monthly calls, organizing two in-person meetings annually including travel logistics for all attendees, managing a TPPC website, developing notes for all meetings, and maintaining all TPPC-related documents;
- Manage all aspects of the cooperative agreement for the TPPC including meeting all workplan requirements, managing the budget, submitting reports, and communicating regularly with the EPA project officer;
- Assist the TPPC in identifying high-priority, pesticide-related areas of Tribal interest important to the TPPC and collaborate with EPA on ways to meet Tribal needs and effectively advance the agenda of the TPPC;
- Work with the TPPC to develop an effective communication, public relations and outreach program to effectively interact with both Tribal and non-Tribal pesticide organizations;
- Incorporate Tribal cultural sensitivity when assisting TPPC in working through identified pesticide-related priority areas of concern to Tribes. Facilitate discussions and maintain good communication with all TPPC elected officials and members, working with the membership to identify creative and workable solutions, and troubleshoot any challenges in a positive, effective manner. In addition, maintain a good working relationship with EPA and communicate Tribal concerns in a manner that allows for collaboration and effective problem- solving.
- Identify pesticide-related training needs of the TPPC membership, and opportunities to meet those needs; and
- Together with the TPPC, foster and maintain a positive and productive environment that welcomes all Tribal members and works collaboratively with EPA.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,075,000
- Award Ceiling: $1,075,000
Project Period
5 years
Eligibility Criteria
In accordance with Assistance Listing 66.716, EPA is soliciting applications from the following eligible entities to submit applications under this announcement: any state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Native American Organizations, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and any agency or instrumentally thereof exclusive of local governments (includes public institutions of higher education and hospitals). Native American Organizations include Indian groups, cooperatives, corporations, partnerships, associations.
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