02J91701
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Description: This grant provides funding under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to Native Village of Chenega.
Specifically, the project will involve the construction of a new 30,000-gallon bulk fuel storage facility and the integration of a 160-kW solar photovoltaic array with a 250 kW/648 kWh battery energy storage system.
Through the grant, there will be two solar workforce trainings, the development of a Tribal Independent Power Producer structure, a power purchase agreement with the utility, and training for local operators on solar/battery operations and maintenance.
Activities: The activities to be performed are the completion of project management and administration; completion of contracts; design and procurement; solar workforce training; construction, installation, checkout, and commissioning of solar and fuel storage; development of a Tribal Independent Power Producer structure and training.
Subrecipient: The Prince William Sound Economic Development District will provide project communications and outreach, recruit for training, host solar training in Cordova, and manage travel for trainees.
Outcomes: The anticipated deliverables are the completion of formalized agreements, reports, requests for proposals and contracts, designs, and manuals; construction and the installation of fuel storage systems, a solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage system, and supporting systems; and Tribal workforce development, testing and commissioning, and Tribal Independent Power Producer structure.
The expected outcomes include enhancing the energy resilience and sustainability of the Native Village of Chenega, Alaska.
Through this project and grant, critical fuel storage infrastructure will be modernized, significantly reducing the potential for fuel spills, and incorporating renewable energy solutions to lessen the village's dependence on diesel fuel for electricity production.
The intended beneficiaries are disadvantaged communities.
Specifically, the project will involve the construction of a new 30,000-gallon bulk fuel storage facility and the integration of a 160-kW solar photovoltaic array with a 250 kW/648 kWh battery energy storage system.
Through the grant, there will be two solar workforce trainings, the development of a Tribal Independent Power Producer structure, a power purchase agreement with the utility, and training for local operators on solar/battery operations and maintenance.
Activities: The activities to be performed are the completion of project management and administration; completion of contracts; design and procurement; solar workforce training; construction, installation, checkout, and commissioning of solar and fuel storage; development of a Tribal Independent Power Producer structure and training.
Subrecipient: The Prince William Sound Economic Development District will provide project communications and outreach, recruit for training, host solar training in Cordova, and manage travel for trainees.
Outcomes: The anticipated deliverables are the completion of formalized agreements, reports, requests for proposals and contracts, designs, and manuals; construction and the installation of fuel storage systems, a solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage system, and supporting systems; and Tribal workforce development, testing and commissioning, and Tribal Independent Power Producer structure.
The expected outcomes include enhancing the energy resilience and sustainability of the Native Village of Chenega, Alaska.
Through this project and grant, critical fuel storage infrastructure will be modernized, significantly reducing the potential for fuel spills, and incorporating renewable energy solutions to lessen the village's dependence on diesel fuel for electricity production.
The intended beneficiaries are disadvantaged communities.
Awardee
Funding Goals
2 - MORE EFFECTIVE PARTNERSHIPS 2.2 - INCREASE TRANSPARENCY AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 5 - ENSURE CLEAN AND SAFE WATER FOR ALL COMMUNITIES 5.2 - PROTECT AND RESTORE WATERBODIES AND WATERSHEDS 2 - TAKE DECISIVE ACTION TO ADVANCE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND CIVIL RIGHTS 2.1 - PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND CIVIL RIGHTS AT THE FEDERAL, TRIBAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LEVELS
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Chenega Alaska Native Village Statistical Area,
Alaska
United States
Geographic Scope
City-Wide
Related Opportunity
Analysis Notes
Termination This project grant was reported on the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) partial or complete termation list as of its last report October 2025. See All
Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been shortened from 03/31/28 to 05/02/25.
Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been shortened from 03/31/28 to 05/02/25.
Native Village Of Chenega was awarded
Chenega Native Village Solar and Fuel Storage Grant
Project Grant 02J91701
worth $8,932,979
from EPA Region 10: Seattle in April 2025 with work to be completed primarily in Chenega Alaska Native Village Statistical Area Alaska United States.
The grant
was awarded through assistance program 66.616 Environmental and Climate Justice Block Grant Program.
The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program.
Status
(Complete)
Last Modified 6/5/25
Period of Performance
4/1/25
Start Date
5/2/25
End Date
Funding Split
$8.9M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$8.9M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to 02J91701
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
02J91701
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
G6CZKLD8N8E6
Awardee CAGE
4XKU0
Performance District
AK-00
Senators
Lisa Murkowski
Dan Sullivan
Dan Sullivan
Modified: 6/5/25