Tribes and Territories Competition Selected Applications Table

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced 34 selected applications for $300 million in grants to Tribes and one territory to implement community-driven solutions to tackle the climate crisis, reduce air pollution, advance environmental justice, and accelerate the clean energy transition. The selected applications will fund projects proposed by 33 Tribal recipients and the Municipality of Saipan in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

The grants will be funded through the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program, which was created under the Inflation Reduction Act as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.

The following table lists the selected applications for CPRG Implementation Grants: Tribes and Territories Competition:

CPRG Implementation Grants - Tribes and Territories Competition Selections

Name of Applicant	Entity Type	EPA Region	Anticipated Amount	Estimated GHG Reductions 2025-2030 (MTCO2e)	Estimated GHG Reductions 2025-2050 (MTCO2e)	Sector(s)	Project Name and Description
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium	Consortia	10	$24,232,383	24,000	125,000	Buildings Electric Power	Wind Power for Emissions Reductions and Community Resilience in Western Alaska Communities The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium grant will support the Tribal communities of Chevak, Toksook Bay, Tununak, and Nightmute in their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by increasing their use of wind power as a clean energy source. The selected application plans to fund the construction of new wind turbines and supporting infrastructure to reduce diesel fuel dependency, thereby enhancing the health, economy, and wellbeing of the overburdened rural communities.
Aleut Community of Saint Paul Island	Tribe	10	$14,820,331	6,200	47,800	Electric Power	Saint Paul Island Renewable Energy Integration Project The Saint Paul Island Renewable Energy Integration Project will support upgrading and expanding the use of renewable wind energy and reducing reliance on diesel fuel. The project will upgrade the existing renewable energy grid infrastructure and add three additional wind turbines and a battery energy storage system to the Saint Paul Island power plant.
Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians	Tribe	5	$8,385,892	9,100	113,000	Buildings Electric Power Transportation	Niigaani-bagwajiiwii (Future Clean Energy) The​​ Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians' proposed project will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by conducting extensive electrification upgrades in Tribal residences, developing new grid-tied residential solar installations and a commercial microgrid, electrifying the Tribal vehicle fleet, and adding vehicle charging infrastructure. On-site training and certification programs will be developed to create accessible pathways to high-quality jobs and careers in renewable energy construction and operations.
Bay Mills Indian Community	Tribe	5	$17,316,468	16,800	36,700	Electric Power	Bay Mills Indian Community's CPRG Solar Project Proposal The Bay Mills Indian Community's application will fund the installation of a ground-mounted solar farm and battery storage system to provide Tribal citizens in the Eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan with clean and reliable electricity. The selected application will also create a workforce development program to train Tribal members to fill new high-quality jobs.
Blue Lake Rancheria	Tribe	9	$11,498,810	43,900	274,000	Agriculture and Natural and Working Lands	Empowering Tribal Sovereignty: Creating Climate Resilience through Carbon Sequestration The Blue Lake Rancheria selected application will support carbon sequestration by wetland and forest ecosystems through the expansion of the Land Conservation Program, which acquires and restores land within the aboriginal territory of the Tribe.
Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska	Tribe	10	$14,999,999	241,000	1,205,000	Waste and Materials Management	Compost Climate Solutions: Empowering Southeast Alaska Tribal Communities to Reduce Emissions The Compost Climate Solutions project will support the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska to expand composting infrastructure in four Tribal communities and one city to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from landfills, reduce energy and fuel demands for waste management, and increase the beneficial use of organic waste.
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians	Tribe	4	$4,999,999	25,400	151,000	Electric Power Transportation	Kituwah Electrification and Decarbonization Collaborative The Kituwah Electrification and Decarbonization Collaborative selected application will support the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in the development of sustainable energy infrastructure to provide cleaner transportation options, increase climate resiliency, and promote learning. The proposed project will help the Tribe achieve ambitious reduction goals outlined in its 2021 Tribal Resolution through the development of a solar microgrid and storage system at the Cherokee Boys Club school bus depot, installation of solar power at Tribal buildings, and deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Fort Independence Indian Community	Tribe	9	$1,362,172	4,200	21,600	Electric Power	Extending Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Service to the Fort Independence Indian Community's Grinding Rock Aggregates The selected application will extend the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power distribution line to deliver renewable electric power to the Fort Independence Indian Community and replace diesel generators used at the Grinding Rock Aggregates quarry. The project will mitigate toxic air pollution, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and deliver community health benefits.
Hopi Utilities Corporation	Tribe	9	$20,100,635	14,900	105,000	Electric Power	Hopi Coal to Solar Transition The Hopi Utilities Corporation selected application will install a solar photovoltaic and battery electric storage system microgrid to provide renewable electricity to the Hopi Reservation. Combined with other federal investment, the proposed project will reduce dependence on coal for home heating and cooking for nearly 900 homes, in addition to providing critical improvements and stability to the aging electricity distribution network that serves Hopi villages.
Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska (ITKN)	Tribe	7	$13,196,915	9,700	55,600	Buildings	ITKN Energy Sovereignty and Community-Scale Decarbonization Project The selected application will support the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska in achieving energy sovereignty and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by installing a microgrid powered by renewable energy sources and providing no-cost installation of air-source heat pumps and electric water heaters for residential households located on Tribal land.
La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians	Tribe	9	$22,829,169	7,500	29,900	Buildings Electric Power Transportation	Implementation Grants Competition for Tribes and Territories: La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians & San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians The La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians and the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians will transition fleet vehicles to comparable battery-electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles and install electric vehicle charging stations. The selected application will also include development of solar and storage microgrids and installation of efficient air-source heat pump systems at Tribal residences.
Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians	Tribe	5	$14,946,563	7,700	33,400	Buildings	Decarbonize Lac Vieux Desert The Decarbonize Lac Vieux Desert project plans to support the Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians to implement energy efficiency assessments and upgrades for low-income Tribal housing units and community Tribal businesses. The project will also install solar arrays on residential and commercial buildings to meet a majority of their energy needs with renewable energy.
Lower Sioux Indian Community in the State of Minnesota	Tribe	5	$4,994,967	1,400	7,300	Buildings	Lower Sioux Indian Community's Energy Efficiency Improvements for Climate Resiliency Using Biomass Building Materials The Lower Sioux Indian Community's project will fund energy audits to assess conditions, identify deficiencies, and conduct weatherization activities including the installation of hempcrete insulation in 60 residencies and 70 cold climate air-source heat pumps to help reduce propane dependency.
Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation	Tribe	1	$1,578,256	1,300	12,000	Transportation	Mashantucket Pequot Climate Pollution Reduction Electric Vehicle Implementation Project The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation selected application proposes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation sector by promoting electric vehicles (EVs). It will fund EV charging stations at government buildings, transition the government fleet to electric, and offer residential rebates to replace traditional gas-powered vehicles.
Miccosukee Corporation	Tribe	4	$14,999,787	12,900	65,800	Buildings Transportation	The Miccosukee Energy Transition The Miccosukee Energy Transition project proposes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by implementing vehicle electrification with solar-powered charging stations, introducing a public transport system, and enhancing energy efficiency in new Tribal residences. These initiatives will benefit Tribal members through improved air quality, cost savings, and enhanced public health.
Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians	Tribe	4	$7,759,587	8,200	41,400	Buildings Transportation Waste and Materials Management	Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians CPRG Implementation The selected application will support four greenhouse gas reduction measures to deliver substantial environmental, economic, and health benefits to the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. Specific efforts will include installing solar heat pumps, upgrading appliances, enhancing biodiesel production, and improving recycling capabilities and efficiency.
Municipality of Saipan, Office of the Mayor	Territory	9	$3,122,794	8,000	20,000	Buildings	Island Sustainability, A Multi-Faceted Approach to Climate Pollution Reduction and Environmental Conservation The project represents a strategic endeavor to dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions by modernizing lighting systems, instituting key policy changes, fostering workforce development, and enhancing energy efficiency across the residential, small business, and government sectors in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
Narragansett Indian Tribe	Tribe	1	$6,627,691	530	6,000	Buildings Electric Power	Narragansett Indian Tribe Greenhouse Gas Reduction Measures Project The Narragansett Indian Tribe’s proposed project will support the completion of energy audits at Tribal buildings to identify priority energy-efficiency measures and install building management systems and controls, solar arrays, and battery storage systems. The replicable project will decrease the Tribe’s energy demand and use of combustible energy sources, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, yield financial savings, and improve energy resilience.
Native Village of Eyak - Capital Projects Department	Tribe	10	$4,942,841	3,000	18,000	Electric Power	Humpback Creek Storage Upgrade The Humpback Creek Storage Upgrade proposed project will build a water-storage reservoir to enhance hydropower capacity in Cordova, Alaska. It is estimated that this upgrade is expected to decrease the Tribal community's reliance on diesel-fueled electricity by approximately 50%, reduce air pollution, and lower commercial and residential energy expenses.
Nez Perce Tribe	Tribe	10	$8,707,461	11,000	227,000	Agriculture and Natural and Working Lands Buildings Electric Power Transportation	Nez Perce Tribe CPRG Implementation Grant – Tribal Competition The Nez Perce Tribe selected application will fund energy audits and upgrades to Tribal buildings, support the transition to an electric vehicle (EV) fleet, install EV chargers, construct multiple solar arrays, and implement a large-scale tree planting program to promote carbon sequestration.
Nisqually Indian Tribe	Tribe	10	$5,437,277	2,500	6,000	Buildings	Reducing Emissions in the Buildings Sector for the Nisqually Indian Tribe The Nisqually Indian Tribe selected application will implement priority greenhouse gas emission reduction projects focused on the building sector. The selected application will install solar panels and electric heat pumps in Tribal buildings and residences to lower electricity and heating costs, reduce the use of wood burning and propane, and add cooling to protect vulnerable populations from heat events.
Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi	Tribe	5	$1,179,197	2,100	9,200	Agriculture and Natural and Working Lands Buildings Transportation Waste and Materials Management	Greenhouse Gas Reduction Projects The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi will implement greenhouse gas reduction projects in multiple sectors including measures to reduce emissions by expanding Tribal recycling programs, converting the commercial vehicle fleet to electric vehicles, promoting energy efficient lighting fixtures in the local greenhouse, and supporting habitat restoration efforts.
Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township	Tribe	1	$7,427,323	6,600	31,800	Buildings	​​Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township​ - Distributed Microgrid Phase 1 The grant will fund Phase 1 of the construction of a community microgrid in the Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township, including the installation of solar photovoltaic systems with battery backup and load management at residential and municipal buildings.
Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians	Tribe	5	$4,999,793	1,300	15,700	Electric Power Transportation	Reducing Greenhouse Gases through Greener Energy Option Investigations and Implementations The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians selected application will fund the installation of solar arrays, retrofitting of buildings with HVAC Air-source and ground source heat pumps, and development and installation of electric vehicle charging stations across the Tribal government campus.
Pueblo of Sandia	Tribe	6	$1,912,238	2,100	8,900	Electric Power Transportation	Implementing Solutions to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions The selected application will fund the installation of a commercial-scale solar photovoltaic system and electric vehicle charging stations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the Sandia Resort and Casino, which is the largest single source of energy consumption on the Pueblo of Sandia.
Rosebud Sioux Tribe	Tribe	8	$7,879,394	12,700	63,900	Transportation	Rosebud Sioux Tribe EV Transit Project to Reduce Greenhouse Gases The Rosebud Sioux Tribe selected application will deploy vehicle charging stations that are integrated with renewable energy generation, establish routes for electric buses, and put an electric garbage truck into service. The proposed project will demonstrate the viability of electric vehicles and generate an increased acceptance of the technology within the Tribe.
Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community	Tribe	9	$9,753,810	117,000	677,000	Agriculture and Natural and Working Lands Buildings Electric Power Transportation Waste and Materials Management	Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community’s Go Green Initiative: Greenhouse Gas Reduction Measures Project The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community project will help fund a tribal landfill gas conversion project, fleet vehicle electrification, installation of electric vehicle charging stations, facilitation of home energy assessments, implementation of a land buy-back program, and improvements to soil management.
Seminole Tribe of Florida	Tribe	4	$2,813,911	220	940	Transportation	Agency Fleet Decarbonization for the Seminole Tribe of Florida The Seminole Tribe of Florida selected application proposed to fund the purchase of hybrid electric vehicles (EVs) to decarbonize the Tribe’s vehicle fleet and the installation of EV chargers at stations on properties owned by the Tribe, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality.
Southern Ute Indian Tribe Air Quality Division	Tribe	8	$4,908,604	247,000	1,187,000	Industry	Southern Ute Indian Tribe Clean Air Act - Climate Pollution Reduction Grants for Implementation The Southern Ute Indian Tribe Clean Air Act - Climate Pollution Reduction Grants for Implementation project will support implementation of a program to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and other air pollutants through the voluntary implementation of several Clean Air Act programs and standards for oil and natural gas sources operating on the Tribe's lands.
Spirit Lake Tribe	Tribe	8	$7,279,786	109,000	2,178,000	Buildings Electric Power Transportation Waste and Materials Management	Spirit Lake Tribe CPRG Implementation Grant Through this project, the Spirit Lake Tribe will increase the use of renewable energy, improve climate resiliency of Tribal housing, support clean transportation and electric vehicle infrastructure, and expand waste-prevention and recycling practices in the Tribal community.
St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin	Tribe	5	$4,976,854	4,000	17,800	Buildings Electric Power	St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin Community Energy Initiative The Community Energy Initiative project will support the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin in their goal to achieve energy sovereignty by improving energy efficiency of Tribal buildings, while simultaneously producing more renewable energy within the community by installing a 1-megawatt solar electricity system. The selected application will support the Tribal community by reducing harmful greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels and will reduce overall energy costs for low-income community members.
The Snoqualmie Indian Tribe	Tribe	10	$2,961,556	6,600	46,800	Agriculture and Natural and Working Lands	Snoqualmie Tribe Ancestral Forest Carbon Reduction and Climate Resilient Forestry Project The selected application will support the Snoqualmie Tribe in implementing climate-smart forestry measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase carbon sequestration, and mitigate the risk of catastrophic wildfires. Efforts will include rejuvenating the Ancestral Forest by reforesting with native trees and plants, clearing brush and slashing along roads, thinning overstocked stands, and replanting a diverse mix of carbon-absorbing vegetation.
Tule River Economic Development Corporation	Tribe	9	$14,708,000	57,200	265,000	Agriculture and Natural and Working Lands Electric Power	Greenhouse Gas Reduction through Biomass to Biochar Conversion The Tule River Economic Development Corporation project will convert waste wood biomass into biochar that can be sold in various markets. By converting forest biomass into biochar, the selected application will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, mitigate wildfire risks, improve soil quality, and create jobs. This project aims to provide a sustainable solution to environmental challenges faced by the Tule River Nation.
Village of Solomon (Coalition Members: King Island Native Community, Nome Eskimo Community, and Native Village of Council)	Tribe	10	$2,339,537	8,300	59,400	Buildings	CPRG Implementation Nome Tribal Partnerships The Village of Solomon will enhance energy efficiency and lower heating expenses for Tribal households and commercial buildings in Nome, Alaska through a combination of education and targeted upgrades to heating infrastructure. These measures aim to reduce heating costs, alleviate the energy burden on a low-income and disadvantaged community, and mitigate harmful emissions.