EPA’s Mid-Atlantic Region (Region 3) is committed to helping tribes strengthen their abilities to manage environmental progras in Indian Country, and to ensure that tribes have a voice in decisions that affect their land, air and water. Currently, the regional office serves seven federally recognized tribes within the Commonwealth of Virginia, only.  These tribes include:  Chickahominy Indian Tribe, Chickahominy Indians Eastern Division, Monacan Indian Nation, Nansemond Indian Nation, Pamunkey Indian Tribe, Rappahannock Tribe and the Upper Mattaponi Indian Tribe.

Grants and  Announcements

• On June 30, 2020 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of approximately $77,000 in grants to fund Clean Air Act (CAA) projects for federally recognized tribes in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The CAA Amendments of 1990 established a funding mechanism to assist tribes in addressing air pollution and prevention activities within Bureau of Indian Affairs approved jurisdictional boundaries. This is the first time that the Region has been able to offer grant funding to tribes in the Mid-Atlantic area. EPA anticipates awarding between one and five cooperative agreements ranging from $15,000-$77,000. Proposals are due by COB August 30, 2020. For more information contact: Michelle Moyer, 215-814-2098 or moyer.michelle@epa.gov.
  • Clean Air Act grant funding for Region 3 federally recognized tribes in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
  • 2020 Region 3 Tribal Air Grant Funding Work Plan and Budget Narrative(2 pp, 461 K, June 30, 2020)
  • Tribal RFP Grants.gov instructions
• Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (GAP)
• Consultation and Coordination
• Resources
  • Announcements, Training, Funding and Other Opportunities
  • Environmental Protection in Indian Country>
  • EPA-Tribal Environmental Plans (ETEPs)