02J51001
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Description:
The Upper Columbia United Tribes (UCUT) will develop and facilitate a portfolio of on-the-ground projects addressing pathways that source and transfer toxins into and through the Upper Columbia River Basin. The environmental benefits of this project include healthier river systems and waterbodies, and the reduction of toxic impacts on fish and wildlife. This agreement will be funded under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Activities:
UCUT plans on identifying both where and how toxins enter the watershed as well as evaluate the best available alternatives to reduce or eliminate those sources and then provide recommendations. The completion of this project will be done through the issuance of subawards.
Subrecipient:
UCUT will issue subawards to address agriculture buffers and best practices, the toxics reduction strategic plan, lead removal, and community education and outreach. UCUT will develop subaward request for proposals that will be advertised on the UCUT website and shared with regional partners and entities for extensive distribution throughout the Upper Columbia Basin. The UCUT toxics reduction committee will determine the scope and goals of the subawards and monitor subaward activities on a semi-annual basis.
Outcomes:
The anticipated deliverables include a strategic plan for reducing toxics in the Upper Columbia River Basin, 50+ feet of agricultural buffers to reduce pesticide impact, inventory of historic mine locations, tailing storage areas, and legacy mining contamination, and subawards for lead removal and education, agricultural best management practices, and education and outreach. Intended outcomes include cleaner tribal waters, increased public understanding, and the reduction of lifetime contaminants. The intended beneficiaries of the project are the communities of the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho, Spokane Tribe of Indians, Confederated Tribes of Colville Reservation, Kalispel Tribe, and Coeur d'Alene Indian Tribe and the wider Upper Columbia River Basin.
The Upper Columbia United Tribes (UCUT) will develop and facilitate a portfolio of on-the-ground projects addressing pathways that source and transfer toxins into and through the Upper Columbia River Basin. The environmental benefits of this project include healthier river systems and waterbodies, and the reduction of toxic impacts on fish and wildlife. This agreement will be funded under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Activities:
UCUT plans on identifying both where and how toxins enter the watershed as well as evaluate the best available alternatives to reduce or eliminate those sources and then provide recommendations. The completion of this project will be done through the issuance of subawards.
Subrecipient:
UCUT will issue subawards to address agriculture buffers and best practices, the toxics reduction strategic plan, lead removal, and community education and outreach. UCUT will develop subaward request for proposals that will be advertised on the UCUT website and shared with regional partners and entities for extensive distribution throughout the Upper Columbia Basin. The UCUT toxics reduction committee will determine the scope and goals of the subawards and monitor subaward activities on a semi-annual basis.
Outcomes:
The anticipated deliverables include a strategic plan for reducing toxics in the Upper Columbia River Basin, 50+ feet of agricultural buffers to reduce pesticide impact, inventory of historic mine locations, tailing storage areas, and legacy mining contamination, and subawards for lead removal and education, agricultural best management practices, and education and outreach. Intended outcomes include cleaner tribal waters, increased public understanding, and the reduction of lifetime contaminants. The intended beneficiaries of the project are the communities of the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho, Spokane Tribe of Indians, Confederated Tribes of Colville Reservation, Kalispel Tribe, and Coeur d'Alene Indian Tribe and the wider Upper Columbia River Basin.
Awardee
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Spokane Reservation,
Washington
United States
Geographic Scope
City-Wide
Related Opportunity
None
Analysis Notes
Infrastructure $1,703,536 (57%) percent this Project Grant was funded by the 2021 Infrastructure Act.
Amendment Since initial award the total obligations have increased 76% from $1,703,536 to $3,003,536.
Amendment Since initial award the total obligations have increased 76% from $1,703,536 to $3,003,536.
Upper Columbia United Tribes was awarded
UCUT Toxics Reduction & Education Grant
Project Grant 02J51001
worth $3,003,536
from EPA Region 10: Seattle in September 2023 with work to be completed primarily in Spokane Reservation Washington United States.
The grant
has a duration of 6 years and
was awarded through assistance program 66.962 Columbia River Basin Restoration (CRBR) Program.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 11/21/23
Period of Performance
9/1/23
Start Date
8/31/29
End Date
Funding Split
$3.0M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$3.0M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to 02J51001
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
02J51001
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
Indian/Native American Tribal Government (Federally-Recognized)
Awarding Office
68HF10 REGION 10 (GRANTS OFFICE)
Funding Office
68Z000 REGION 10 (FUNDING OFFICE)
Awardee UEI
K8XFWNH1HHZ9
Awardee CAGE
6FAA2
Performance District
WA-05
Senators
Maria Cantwell
Patty Murray
Patty Murray
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Programs and Management, Environmental Protection Agency (068-0108) | Pollution control and abatement | Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) | $1,703,536 | 100% |
Modified: 11/21/23