The total investment of $18 million will support technical assistance for local action plan customization. The Department of Energy recently selected 30 communities to receive a combined $18…
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DOI Funds 146 Climate Resiliency Projects in Tribal Communities
Secretary Haaland says the awards will address existential threats. The Department of the Interior (DOI) recently distributed $120 million to help Tribal governments enact climate resiliency projects for…
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HUD Secretary Announces Grants for Tribal Community Housing
The funding comprises final awards under a 2023 tribal grant program. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently allocated $70 million to assist 38 Tribes build…
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Interior Department Announces Investment in Tribal Infrastructure Upgrades
The support will go toward irrigation and power projects. The Department of the Interior has announced a $10 million allocation from President Biden’s Investing in America initiative to…
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FWS Completes Status Review of Gray Wolves
The agency released a National Recovery Plan rather than changing the Endangered Species designation. The Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has determined not to make changes to the…
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DHS Releases Law Enforcement Resource Guide
The agency also recognized Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. The Department of Homeland Security released its 2024 Law Enforcement Resource Guide as part of its recognition of Law Enforcement…
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Federal Judge Orders Removal of Wind Turbines from Tribal Lands
The lawsuit was first brought against an unpermitted wind farm over a decade ago. U.S. Court of International Trade Judge Jennifer Choe-Groves has ordered the removal of all…
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DOI Invests $27 Million to Update Tribal Water Dams
The funding is for the repair and replacement of clean water systems on Native reservations. The Department of the Interior (DOI) announced that the allocation of $27 million…
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Transportation Department Pilots Rural and Tribal Grants
Underserved communities receive $3.4 million in funding to advance transportation solutions. The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced the awarding of grants for rural and tribal transportation solutions, allocating…
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EPA to Review Tire Rubber Preservative for Water Pollution Properties
Northwestern Tribal Nations claim the chemical is killing off local salmon. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that they will review the environmental impact of a tire preservation…
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