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- Tribal Climate Change Funding Guide
The Pacific Northwest Tribal Climate Change Project at the University of Oregon and the Environmental Protection
Agency, Region 10 Tribal Program Office developed this guide collaboratively. They anticipate regular updates
to this guide, so please check back often. If you have questions about the guide or suggestions for
additional funding programs to be included, please email Kathy Lynn (kathy@uoregon.edu).
 http://tribalclimate.uoregon.edu/publications/
- FY 2012-2013 Broad Agency Announcement (NOAA)
The purpose of this notice is to request applications for special projects and programs associated with NOAA's
strategic plan and mission goals, as well as to provide the general public with information and guidelines on
how NOAA will select proposals and administer discretionary Federal assistance under this Broad Agency Announcement
(BAA). This BAA is a mechanism to encourage research, education and outreach, innovative projects, or sponsorships
that are not addressed through our competitive discretionary programs. Funding for potential projects in this
notice is contingent upon the availability of Fiscal Year 2012, Fiscal Year 2013 and Fiscal Year 2014
appropriations. The funded research, projects, or sponsorships must address one or more of the four mission
goals in NOAA's strategic plan (Climate adaptation and mitigation and responding to climate and its impacts;
Weather-Ready nation – society is prepared for and responds to weather-related events; marine fisheries,
habitats, and biodiversity sustained within healthy and productive ecosystems; and resilient coastal communities
and economies – environmentally and economically sustainable). Funding appropriation is dependent on FY 2012,
2013, and 2014 appropriations.
Tribal governments are eligible. Deadline: Full applications can be submitted on a rolling basis until 9/30/13.
www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=132454&mode=VIEW
- Tribal Wildlife Grants FY2014 (USFWS)
Tribal Wildlife Grants are used to provide technical and financial assistance to Tribes for the development and implementation
of programs that benefit fish and wildlife resources and their habitat. Eligibility: Native American tribal governments
(Federally recognized). Deadline: 9/3/13.
www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=231694
- NASA Innovations in Climate Education – Tribal (NASA)
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Office of Education is accepting proposals in response to the Education
Opportunities in NASA STEM (EONS) 2013-14 NASA Research Announcement. This new announcement is an umbrella announcement for
opportunities under the Minority University Research and Education Program (MUREP), and includes calls for proposals in the
following program elements for Fiscal Year 2013: NASA Innovations in Climate Education - Tribal (NICE-T) and Tribal College
and University Experiential Learning Opportunities – (TCU ELO). Eligibility: tribal colleges and universities. Deadlines:
Notice of intent: 5/22/13; Proposal: 7/24/13.
http://nspires.nasaprs.com/ external/ solicitations/ summary.do? method= init &solId= {2269FA41 -7533 -B8D7 -04D0 -C735B 951D4B4} &path= open
- Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) (USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service)
USDA is seeking applications to provide assistance to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for energy efficiency
and renewable energy projects. USDA is accepting the following applications: Renewable energy system and energy efficiency
improvement grant applications and combination grant and guaranteed loan applications until April 30, 2013; Renewable energy
system and energy efficiency improvement guaranteed loan only applications until July 15, 2013; Renewable energy system
feasibility study grant applications through April 30, 2013. Eligibility: Agricultural producers and rural small business.
Deadline: Varies by application type (April 30, 2013 and July 15, 2013)
www.federalregister.gov/ articles/ 2013/ 03/ 29/ 2013- 07275 /notice- of-funding- availability- for-the- rural- energy- for- america- program
- 2014 National Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program (USDA)
The USDA National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council seeks grant proposals to address the following priority
issues: 1) Making Urban Trees and Forests More Resilient to the Impacts of Natural Disasters and the long-term Impacts of
Climate Change; 2) Green Infrastructure Jobs Analysis; 3) Utilizing Green Infrastructure to Manage and Mitigate Stormwater to
Improve Water Quality. Potential grantees should work collaboratively with other organizations and entities not traditionally
involved in urban and community forestry. Eligibility includes federally recognized Native American tribal governments, Native
American tribal organizations, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. Deadline: 7/15/13
www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=230313
- Community-Scale Clean Energy Projects in Indian Country (US DOE)
US Dept. of Energy is soliciting applications from Indian Tribes, Tribal Energy Resource Development Organizations and Tribal
Consortia to install community-scale or facility-scale clean energy systems on Indian lands to provide electricity and or
heating and cooling for local use in tribal buildings. For purposes of this announcement, clean energy systems include
renewable energy systems and combined heat and power systems. Projects selected under this Funding Opportunity Announcement
are intended to reduce energy costs and increase energy security for Indian Tribes and tribal members. Eligibility: Native
American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized
tribal governments). Deadline: 6/27/13.
www07.grants.gov/ search/ search.do; jsessionid= 848pRDfT WpkTx RMJH9 rd9L7j ntf05 snrr2129 fqFTvJT LzCRyQph! 196215 6644? oppId= 232513 &mode= VIEW
- FY13 Region 7 Wetland Program Development Grants (US EPA)
Wetland Program Development Grants (WPDGs) provide eligible applicants an opportunity to conduct and promote the coordination
and acceleration of research, investigations, experiments, training, demonstrations, surveys, and studies relating to the
causes, effects, extent, prevention, reduction, and elimination of water pollution. All proposals submitted under this RFP
must be for projects that build or refine state/tribal/local government wetland programs. Eligibility includes tribes and
intertribal.
Consortia. Deadline: 6/26/13.
www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=234594
- National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program (US EPA)
EPA's National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program is soliciting proposals nationwide for projects that achieve significant
reductions in diesel emissions in terms of tons of pollution produced by diesel engines and diesel emissions exposure,
particularly from fleets operating in areas designated by the Administrator as poor air quality areas. Eligibility include
tribal agencies and intertribal consortia. Deadline: 6/25/13.
http://epa.gov/cleandiesel/prgnational.htm
- Science for Sustainable and Healthy Tribes (USEPA)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, as part of its Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program, is seeking applications
proposing research on science for sustainable and healthy tribes. This solicitation is focused on research to develop
sustainable solutions to environmental problems that affect tribes. The objectives of the awards to be made under this
solicitation are to improve understanding of: 1) the health impacts of climate change on tribal populations; and 2) the
health impacts of indoor air pollution exposures that derive from or are directly affecting traditional tribal life-ways and
cultural practices. Eligibility includes Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments. Deadline: 6/25/13.
www.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2013/2013_star_tribal.html
- Tribal Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Deployment Assistance (US DOE)
US Dept. of Energy is soliciting applications from Indian Tribes, Tribal Energy Resource Development Organizations and Tribal
Consortia, to install community-scale or facility-scale renewable energy and or energy efficiency energy projects on Indian
lands. The renewable energy and or energy efficiency projects are intended to provide electricity and or heating and cooling
or efficiency measures for existing tribal buildings, including homes, businesses, community buildings, government buildings,
or other tribal facilities. Projects selected under this Funding Opportunity Announcement are intended to reduce energy costs
and increase energy security for Indian Tribes and tribal members. Eligibility: Native American tribal governments (Federally
recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments). Deadline: 6/20/13.
www07.grants.gov/ search/ search. do; jsessionid= 848pRD fTWpk TxRMJH 9rd9L7 jntf05 snrr2129 fqFTvJTL zCRyQph !1962156 644? oppId= 232515 &mode= VIEW
- FY13 and FY14 Region 06 Wetland Program Development Grants (US EPA)
Wetland Program Development Grants (WPDGs) provide eligible applicants an opportunity to conduct and promote the coordination
and acceleration of research, investigations, experiments, training, demonstrations, surveys, and studies relating to the
causes, effects, extent, prevention, reduction, and elimination of water pollution. Eligibility includes tribes and intertribal
consortia. Deadline: 6/12/13.
www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=233995
- WaterSMART Applied Science Grants for the Southern Rockies Landscape Conservation Cooperative (BOR)
Bureau of Reclamation, as a partner within the Southern Rockies LCC, is providing cost-shared funding on a competitive basis
for applied science projects within the Southern Rockies LCC in fiscal year (FY) 2013. The projects must be designed for use
by resource managers to address natural and cultural resources issues that have a connection to water resources management
in a changing climate. If appropriate, projects also should consider Native American ancestral knowledge and frameworks of
understanding on cultural landscapes that allow resource managers to integrate cultural and natural resources into landscape
conservation. Projects need not be focused solely on water resources and can focus on other natural resources issues that
may affect water resources management (e.g., an endangered species issue that may impact water diversions) or be affected by
water resources management (e.g., riparian habitat or archeological site that may be impacted by reservoir operations).
Eligibility includes tribes. Deadline: 6/11/13.
www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=232734
- WaterSMART Applied Science Grants for the Desert Landscape Conservation Cooperative (BOR)
Bureau of Reclamation, co-lead of the Desert LCC, is providing cost-shared funding on a competitive basis for applied science
projects within the Desert LCC in fiscal year (FY) 2013. The projects must be designed for use by resource managers to address
natural and cultural resources issues that have a connection to water resources management in a changing climate. Where
appropriate, projects also should consider Native American ancestral knowledge and frameworks of understanding on cultural
landscapes that allow resource managers to integrate cultural and natural resources into landscape conservation. Projects
need not be focused solely on water resources and can focus on other natural resources issues that may affect water resources
management (e.g., an endangered species issue that may impact water diversions) or be affected by water resources management
(e.g., riparian habitat or archeological site that may be impacted by reservoir operations). Eligibility includes tribes.
Deadline: 6/11/13.
www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=232733
- 2013 Climate Assessment Grants Competition (Great Lakes Integrated Sciences and Assessments Center—GLISA)
GLISA will award 3 to 4 one-year grants of up to $50,000 each to organizations that will work with GLISA to address the risks
of climate change and variability in the Great Lakes basin. The proposed work must be clearly linked to adaptation to climate
change and variability in the Great Lakes Region. (Projects that link adaptation and mitigation will be considered but those
that address mitigation alone will not.) While some preference will be given to proposals that reflect GLISA’s initial focus
on water management, agriculture, and natural resource-based tourism, we welcome proposals that go beyond these sectors.
Eligibility: Community, nongovernmental, academic, non-Federal government, trade associations, and other not-for-profit
organizations with an active presence in the Great Lakes basin (U.S. and Canada).
Deadline: 6/7/13.
www.glisa.umich.edu/research/2013grants.php
- Applied Science Grants and Cooperative Agreements for the Desert Landscape Conservation Cooperative (LCC) (USFWS)
The Fish and Wildlife Service requests research proposals to address Critical Management Questions identified by the Desert
LCC. Through grants and cooperative agreements, the Fish and Wildlife Service seeks to develop applied science information
and decision support tools that will help resource managers within the Desert LCC address landscape-scale stressors on
ecosystems and the environment. Proposed projects are expected to deliver new capabilities by developing knowledge, information,
and tools that will lead to enhanced management of natural resources, species, and/or habitats within the Desert LCC.
Eligibility includes Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) and native American tribal organizations
(other than Federally recognized tribal governments). Deadline: 6/7/13.
http://www.grants.gov/ search/ search.do; jsessionid= hFdDRJtT 72BK1Fmv Jv0Qgp SLNhYL7L tCSwZHS K5WQr pzyyMG JBHj!- 1016918613? oppId= 233493 &mode= VIEW
- AmeriCorps Indian Tribes Planning Grants FY 2013 (Corporation for National & Community Service)
The purpose of an AmeriCorps Indian Tribes planning grant is to provide support to an Indian tribe for the development of an
AmeriCorps program that will engage AmeriCorps members in evidence-based or evidence-informed interventions to solve problems
in tribal communities.
Eligibility: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized). Deadline: 5/30/13.
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=232456
- American Indian Tribal Portal (US EPA)
Provides information about tribal grant resources.
www.epa.gov/tribalportal/grantsandfunding/index.htm
- American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: A Guide to Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Opportunities for Local and Tribal Governments (US EPA)
16-page guide provides an overview of funding sources in ARRA that local and tribal governments can use to implement
clean energy programs and EPA resources that can support clean energy efforts. The guide covers funding and resources
for energy, energy in water treatment, schools, affordable housing, transportation, and green jobs. Feb 2009.
www.epa.gov/cleanenergy/documents/local_guide_to_arra.pdf 
- Building Resilience in Indigenous Communities Initiative (Honor the Earth)
Honor the Earth is a Native-led organization that works toward breaking the geographic and political isolation of tribal
communities, as well as increasing financial resources for organization and change in the environmental sector. In
conjunction with the Tides Foundation, Honor the Earth will award between $1K and $5K to Tribal non-profit organizations.
The proposed project must address two goals: 1) supporting and forwarding development of culturally-based, indigenous
solutions to climate change based on re-localizing food and energy economies, and 2) fostering restoration of traditional
knowledge as a key adaptation and mitigation strategy to ensure a safe and healthy future for the next seven generations.
Projects will be funded in two project areas: 1) Implementing renewable energy and energy efficiency/weatherization
improvements, and 2) creating food security utilizing indigenous varieties and organic production. Tribal non-profit
organizations (with 501(c)(3) status) in the US and Canada are eligible. Check website for funding cycles.
www.honorearth.org/grantmaking/guidelines
- Campus Ecology Fellowship Program (National Wildlife Federation)
The National Wildlife Federation offers fellowships to undergraduate and graduate students to confront global warming on
their campuses and help to educate and engage the campus community on global warming impacts and solutions. Go to website
for more information.
www.nwf.org/campusEcology/fellowships/index.cfm
- Climate Adaptation Fund (Wildlife Conservation Society)
In FY2012, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) provided 1-2 year grants ranging from $50K to $250K. The grants required
a 1:1 match with a maximum of 50% of match funding from in-kind sources. WCS funded on-the-ground projects that focused
on implementing conservation actions for climate adaptation at a landscape scale. WCS has not yet received funding for
FY2013; however, WCS has provided funding in the past and interested applicants should check with the website for future
updates. The link below offers information regarding the FY2012 funding opportunity, along with a link to the FY2012 RFP.
Eligibility: U.S.-based (all 50 states and 6 territories) non-profit organizations with approved IRS 501(c)(3) status.
Public agencies, tribal governments, and universities may partner with eligible non-profits to submit proposals.
www.wcsnorthamerica.org/ClimateAdaptationFund/tabid/4813/Default.aspx
- Climate Solutions University
CSU aids local rural communities, connected through a peer learning network, by offering training, expertise, and support
in climate adaptation planning. CSU is offering two distance-learning programs in 2013; the Climate Adaptation Plan
Development Program and the Climate Adaptation Plan Implementation Program. The development program results in a local
climate adaptation plan (focusing on forest and water resource resilience). The implementation plan supports participants
in moving the plan into action. Each program has 8 positions available. Each participating community receives $100K in
training, mentoring, and access to tools/resources; however, communities must commit $5K of cost-share in the form of
staff time and related resources. Tribes are eligible.
www.mfpp.org/csu/apply_to_csu2013/
- Coastal Program (US Fish and Wildlife Service)
The Coastal Program is a voluntary, incentive-based program that provides technical and financial assistance to
coastal communities and landowners to restore and protect fish and wildlife habitat on public and private lands.
The Coastal Program is not a conventional grants program, in that it does not solicit projects through a request
for proposals. Instead, projects are developed strategically, in coordination with partners, and with substantial
involvement from Service field biologists. Eligibility includes Native American tribal governments (Federally
recognized) and Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments). For
application instructions, contact the local Coastal Program office. For Office contact information, visit:
www.fws.gov/coastal/contactUs.html
www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=206776
- Conservation Innovation Grants (USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service)
This program is designed to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation technologies and approaches,
while leveraging federal investment in environmental enhancement in conjunction with agricultural production. The CIG
program does not fund research projects, rather it is used to apply or demonstrate previously proven conservation approaches
that have a high likelihood of success. The CIG program funds projects that target innovative, on-the-ground conservation,
such as pilot projects and field demonstrations. A proposed project must encompass the development, testing, evaluation,
and monitoring of: 1) conservation adoption approaches or incentive systems; 2) promising conservation technologies,
practices, systems, procedures, or approaches; or 3) environmental soundness with goals of environmental protection and
natural resources enhancement. Program has offered climate-related funding opportunities in the past. Eligibility: State,
local, or Tribal governments; non-governmental organizations; or individuals.
http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/programs/financial/cig
- FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) (US Dept of Homeland Security)
FEMA HMA programs present a critical opportunity to reduce risk to individuals and property from natural hazards while
simultaneously reducing reliance on Federal disaster funds. Grants are provided to eligible applicants (States/Tribes/Territories)
that, in turn, provide subgrants to local governments and communities. See website for information about the grant programs.
www.fema.gov/government/grant/hma/index
- Grants.gov
Searchable database of all discretionary grants offered by the 26 federal grant-making agencies.
www.grants.gov/applicants/find_grant_opportunities.jsp
- Landscape Conservation Cooperatives – LCCs (Dept. of Interior)
LCCs are a network of partnerships working for the sustainability of America's land, water, wildlife, and cultural
resources. Partnerships include federal, state, and local governments, tribes, universities, NGOs, landowners, as well
as other stakeholders. These cooperatives (21 in total, representing different geographic areas of the country) build
upon existing science and conservation efforts that preserve water and land resources, as well as cultural partnerships.
Periodically, LCCs offer grants that support their core functions.
www.fws.gov/science/SHC/lcc.html
- NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program (US Dept. of Agriculture--Natural Resources Conservation Service)
The purpose of the Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) program is to undertake emergency measures, including the
purchase of flood plain easements, for runoff retardation and soil erosion prevention to safeguard lives and property
from floods, drought, and the products of erosion on any watershed whenever fire, flood or any other natural occurrence
is causing or has caused a sudden impairment of the watershed. See website for more information.
www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/EWP/
- Seventh Generation Fund
The Seventh Generation Fund is an Indigenous non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and maintaining the
uniqueness of Native peoples throughout the Americas. It offers an integrated program of advocacy, small grants,
training and technical assistance, media experience and fiscal management, lending its support and extensive
expertise to Indigenous grassroots communities. Its Sustainable Communities Program Area provides seed money,
organizational support and technical training to Native grassroots community-based projects striving for
holistic community health and renewal. It supports traditional agricultural methods, renewable forms of
energy and sustainable strategies for development that preserve or restore traditional life-ways for future
generations.
http://7genfund.org/index.php
- Tribal Energy Program (US Dept. of Energy)
Provides links to funding opportunities with various government entities.
http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/tribalenergy/government_grants.cfm#Environmental
- US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Grant and Partnership Programs that can Address Invasive Species Research, Technical Assistance, Prevention and Control Federal Fiscal Year 2012 (USDA)
This workbook contains basic information on programs in USDA that could be used to fund and support invasive species
related projects. This list should be a helpful place to start a search for sources of technical and financial resources
for invasive species activities but may not include all potential invasive species funding opportunities. USDA contacts
for program support listed in the document are current at the time of publication. The contacts listed in the "other
grant information" section can assist you in determining which opportunities may fit best with your needs.
www.doi.gov/NISC/global/ISAC/ISAC_Minutes/2011/Tab2/USDA_Grants_Wkbk_%20FY12%20_FINAL_112211.pdf
- US Dept. of Agriculture Rural Development
www.rurdev.usda.gov
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- The Foundation Center
The Foundation Center is a national nonprofit service organization recognized as the nation’s leading authority on
organized philanthropy, connecting nonprofits and the grantmakers, supporting them with tools they can use and
information they can trust. The Center maintains the most comprehensive database on U.S. grantmakers and their
grants; issues a wide variety of print, electronic, and online information resources; conducts and publishes
research on trends in foundation growth, giving, and practice; and offers an array of free and affordable
educational programs. ©2010 Foundation Center.
http://foundationcenter.org/
The following foundations support climate change efforts-many of these are geographically focused. See their websites
for more information.
- Alaska Conservation Foundation
Grant programs: Energy: Coal, Renewables, & Efficiency; Circumpolar Arctic; Alaska's Oceans
Geographic focus: Alaska
907-276-1917
www.akcf.org/index.php
- Bullitt Foundation
Grant programs: Energy, Industry, and Technology; Ecosystem Services
Geographic focus: Pacific Northwest
206-343-0807
www.bullitt.org/
- Compton Foundation
Grant program: Environment and Sustainability-management and use of fresh water in western US; reducing US
contribution to the global climate crisis; promoting community-based strategies to support healthy ecosystems and
thriving rural communities.
Geographic focus: Prioritizes in this order: Pacific Coast, Western, national
650-508-1181
www.comptonfoundation.org/index.html
- Energy Foundation
Works to reduce carbon emissions from the electric and gas utility industry by advancing energy efficiency and renewable energy.
Grant programs: Power, Buildings, Transportation, Climate
415-561-6700
/www.ef.org/home.cfm
- Joyce Foundation
Grant Program: Environment-Climate Change and Coal
Geographic focus: Great Lakes area
312-782-2464
www.joycefdn.org/Default.aspx
- John Merck Foundation
Grant program: Environment
Geographic focus: Northeast, national
617-556-4120
www.jmfund.org/
- Kresge Foundation
Grant program: Environment-reduce greenhouse gas emissions, accelerate renewable energy technologies, and support efforts
to help society adapt to the impacts of climate change, Green Building Initiative.
248-643-9630
www.kresge.org/index.aspx
- Oak Foundation
Grant program: Environment Climate Change Programme-Renewable energy and energy efficiency in the power and transport sectors
through education, research, and policy change
Geographic focus: Europe, Canada, Northeastern US
www.oakfnd.org/activities/climate.php
- Rockefeller Brothers Fund
Grant programs: Sustainable development, Cross-Programmatic Initiative: Energy
212-812-4200
www.rbf.org/
- Rockefeller Foundation
Grant program: Climate Change Resilience-building climate change resilience for poor and vulnerable people globally
212-869-8500
www.rockfound.org/initiatives/climate/climate_change.shtml
- Surdna Foundation
Grant program: Environment-build support for programs to stabilize climate change at the local, state and national level;
improve transportation systems and patterns of land use across metropolitan areas, working landscapes, and intact ecosystems;
safeguard the biological diversity and productivity of U.S. domestic oceans.
212-557-0010
www.surdna.org/
- WestWind Foundation
Grant program: Environment-Southeast Climate Initiative; protection of forested ecosystems
434-977-5763
www.westwindfoundation.org/index.html
- William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
Grant program: Environment- Protect the great ecosystems of the North American West, slow global climate change
by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, address environmental problems that disproportionately affect disadvantaged
communities in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Program pursues these goals by supporting public policy development and
advocacy. It also engages influential groups that care about the environment but have not always been part of the
traditional environmental movement, such as hunters, anglers, ranchers, Latinos, and Native Americans.
Geographic focus: West
650-234-4500
www.hewlett.org/programs/environment-program
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