View in Browser: http://list.ciea-health.org/scripts/wa-CIEAH.exe?A2=CIEA_LIST_TRIBAL_NCRP;d3674c42.2010p ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### CIEA Environmental Chronicle - Vol. 1, Issue 14, November 2020 Monthly news of environmental issues affecting Indigenous Peoples ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### 1. Opening Remarks- Native American Heritage Month The CIEA staff would like to send our readers strength, resiliency, prayers, and good health particularly during COVID-19, the California fires, and during occupation/desecration of their sacred homelands. The CIEA staff would like to wish our subscribers, our team, and folxs we work closely with a Happy Native American Heritage Month! The CIEA office is physically closed until November 30th due to the 'shelter in place' directive. The purpose is so we can evaluate if there’s any increased cases in the counties where CIEA staff live and work. Of course if the situation changes we will have to adjust our plan. We will continue to work remotely and are available via email and through our phone, where messages are checked daily. We do want to take the time to continue to love, protect, cherish, and care for one another, especially our elders, folxs who are immunocompromised, as well as our essential workers including medical staff, grocery store workers, cultural and site protectors, language reawakeners, etc. We also advise that folxs to stay safe, be prepared, and that we are here for you all. Again, we are so happy to be able to provide you with monthly announcements about training, capacity building, Tribal Self-Advocacy and funding opportunities, as well as water related news. Readers are more than welcome to send information about upcoming events, training, or news that you think would be beneficial for other Tribal members in other regions to know to our Communications and Public Relations Coordinator, Joel Sedano at [log in to unmask] 2. Workshop Opportunity- America’s Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) Workshop Invitation- November 2nd, 4th, and 5th Here is an opportunity to participate in EPA training on AWIA. On November 2nd, 4th, and 5th, the EPA Headquarters Water Security Division in partnership with EPA Region 9 Drinking Water Program will be hosting a series of virtual workshops for meeting the America’s Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) Risk and Resiliency Assessment and Emergency Response Plan requirements. The audience for these workshops are small and medium water systems and their consultants. There will be informational sessions, as well as small group working sessions, for participants to walk through completion of a Risk and Resilience Assessment using EPA's Small Systems Risk and Resilience Assessment Checklist. Additional information, including the registration link, can be found below. Module 1 -11/2/2020 Section 2013 Requirements, Certification, & Section 2018 basics 10:00AM-11:30AM PST https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5951946022847144203 Module 2- 11/4/2020 Risk and Resilience Assessments: Malevolent Acts, Natural Hazards, and the Small Systems Checklist 10:00AM-11:30AM PST https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/2008755377541850882 Module 3-11/5/2020 Emergency Response Plan template and guidance 10:00AM-11:30AM PST https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6891749188642567947 3. Funding Opportunity- Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects (NSFLTP) Program- Due Date- November 2nd The Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects Program (NSFLTP) of The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) (Pub. L. 114-94, section 1123), provides funding for the construction, reconstruction, and rehabilitation of nationally-significant projects within, adjacent to, or accessing Federal and tribal lands. This Program provides an opportunity to address significant challenges across the nation for transportation facilities that serve Federal and tribal lands. The NSFLTP Program provides discretionary funding for projects that have an estimated construction cost of at least $25 million. Construction projects with an estimated cost equal to and exceeding $50 million receive priority consideration in the selection process. Section 1123 of the FAST Act requires that projects have at least 10% of costs matched by funds not provided under any USDOT programs authorized under titles 23 or 49 of the U.S. Code, unless authorized under any other provision of law. FHWA shall consider criteria established under section 1123 of the FAST Act in rating all applications for funding under the Program in addition to the Secretary’s objectives. For more information, please hit the read more button below, READ MORE: https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/programs/significant 4. Webinar Opportunity- Incorporating Cultural Intelligence to Develop Effective- November 5th Climate Adaptation Planning Date: Thursday, November 5, 2020 Time: 11am AK/ 12pm PST/ 1pm MST/ 2pm CT/ 3pm ET This webinar is an installment of the Topics in Climate Change Adaptation Planning webinar series hosted by the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) Tribes & Climate Change Program in collaboration with the North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center. Summary: Cultural Intelligence (CQ) is the ability to relate and work effectively with people from different cultural backgrounds and goes beyond existing notions of cultural sensitivity and awareness. In culturally diverse situations, CQ predicts: • Personal Adjustment and Adaptability • Judgement and Decision Making • Negotiation Effectiveness • Trust, Idea Sharing, and Innovation • Leadership Effectiveness • Profitability and Cost-Savings Tune in to learn more about cultural intelligence and how it can be used as a tool to enhance working relationships between tribes and supporting agencies to bolster the climate adaption planning process. Presenter: ITEP is honored to have James Rattling Leaf, Sr. join us for this webinar to discuss his work with cultural intelligence. Please direct any questions to: Kelsey Morales, Program Coordinator, Sr., [log in to unmask] To register, please hit the read more button below. READ MORE: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5071705601305277707 5. Funding Opportunity- The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation- Due Date- November 10th The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation awards grants to organizations for whom a small amount of money can make a big difference. The Foundation welcomes requests for support from community-based non-profit organizations located in the United States. For information on how to submit a letter of request, submission deadlines, and other details, please click on the Application Guidelines tab. Our next deadline is November 10th for the Spring 2021 grant round. For more information, please hit the read more button below to be redirected to the website. READ MORE: https://www.mvdreyfusfoundation.org/application-guidelines 6. Training Opportunity- Virtual Southwest Climate Change 101 Course: Adaptation Planning for Tribal Environmental Professionals- Registration Deadline is November 12, 2020. This course is a collaboration between the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals, the Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center, and the American Indian Higher Education Consortium. This is a week-long virtual course, running for approximately 5 hours (breaks included) each day from November 16-20th. This course introduces planning for climate change impacts, with examples of how tribes have approached the adaptation planning process. The course is intended for tribal environmental and natural resource professionals who expect to be involved in climate change adaptation planning. Since the course will focus on climate change impacts in the Southwest, we especially encourage tribal environmental staff from this region to attend. Others are welcome to attend but should realize that the content will focus on the Southwest. Topics include: - Overview of climate change and impacts in the Southwest Process of developing climate change adaptation plans, from getting started, to impact and vulnerability assessments, to developing adaptation strategies -Tools, resources, and partnerships for adaptation planning This course employs a variety of instructional methods including presentations, tribal case studies, and small and large-group discussions and activities. Participants will complete a pre-course assignment prior to attending the course. You can register for the training by hitting the read more button below. READ MORE: https://nau.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtdeGgrz4iE9WbH_FdRUHbqI85l7yn-tke 7. Funding Opportunity- Cooperative Watershed Management Program- Due Date-November 17th The Cooperative Watershed Management Program (CWMP) contributes to the WaterSMART strategy by providing funding to watershed groups to encourage diverse stakeholders to form local solutions to address their water management needs. Funding is provided on a competitive basis for: Watershed Group Development and Watershed Restoration Planning: In 2012, Reclamation began providing funding for watershed group development, watershed restoration planning, and watershed management project design (Phase I). A watershed group is a self-sustaining, non-regulatory, consensus-based group that is composed of a diverse array of stakeholders, which may include, but is not limited to, private property owners, non-profit organizations, Federal, state, or local agencies, and tribes. As part of Phase I activities, applicants may use funding to develop bylaws, a mission statement, complete stakeholder outreach, develop a watershed restoration plan, and watershed management project design. For Phase I projects, Reclamation will award a successful applicant up to $50,000 per year for a period of up to two years with no non-Federal cost-share required. Implementation of Watershed Management Projects: In 2017, Reclamation started to provide cost-shared financial assistance to watershed groups to implement watershed management projects (Phase II). These on-the-ground projects, collaboratively developed by members of a watershed group, address critical water supply needs and water quality concerns, helping water users meet competing demands and avoid conflicts over water. Reclamation will award up to $100,000 per project over a two-year period. For Phase II projects, applicants must contribute at least 50% of the total project costs. For more information, please hit the read more button below. READ MORE: https://www.usbr.gov/watersmart/cwmp/ 8. Funding Opportunity-Temper of the Times Foundation Advertising for the Environment Grants- Due Date- December 15th Temper of the Times Foundation provides funds only to nonprofit organizations classified as 501(c)(3) public charities by the Internal Revenue Service. The Foundation does not provide grants to individuals, for-profit organizations, or government agencies. Grants are typically between $5,000 and $15,000 and are awarded for projects that will lead to measurable outcomes for wildland ecosystem conservation and restoration in the United States. Grants may be used to fund the production of print, radio, or television ads, to pay for advertising space or airtime, or to produce or distribute pamphlets, books, videos, or press packets. Because grants are for wildland ecosystem advertising campaigns, not for general organizational support, they may not be used to cover costs associated with the production of organization newsletters, membership campaigns, or for staff salaries. In addition, the Foundation cannot fund lobbying efforts or candidates for political office. For more information, please hit the read more button to be redirected to the Temper of Times Foundation website where the grant is housed. READ MORE: http://temperfund.org/ 9. Funding Opportunity- Nonpoint Source Pollution (NPS) Control Program- Due Date- December 18th The NPS Program administers grant money it receives from United States Environmental Protection Agency through Section 319(h) of the Federal Clean Water Act and from the state Timber Regulation and Forest Restoration Fund. These grant funds can be used to implement projects or programs that will help to reduce NPS pollution. Projects that qualify for funding must be conducted within the state's NPS priority watersheds. Project proposals that address Total Maximum Daily Load implementation and those that address problems in impaired waters are favored in the selection process. In addition, the NPS Grant Program funds projects that implement forest management measures on forest lands to improve water quality. There is also a focus on implementing management activities that lead to reduction and/or prevention of pollutants that threaten or impair surface and ground waters. For more information, please hit the read more button below to be redirected to the California Water Board website where the information is housed. READ MORE: https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/nps/319grants.html 10. Funding Opportunity-M Global Fire Prevention Grant Program- Due Date- December 31st Are you looking for grant funding for your organization? Maybe we can help! Because we believe that the majority of fire can be prevented, FM Global is pleased to offer financial support to organizations working to combat fire. Through our Fire Prevention Grant Program, fire departments and brigades, as well as national, state, regional, local and community organizations can apply for funding to support a wide array of fire prevention, preparedness and control efforts, including pre-incident planning, fire prevention education/training and arson prevention/fire investigation. Below you’ll find information detailing our policies and requirements to potentially qualify for grantfunding. Please review before you move forward in the application process. Who is eligible? Any organization or agency around the world that supports fire prevention can apply for an FM Global Fire Prevention Grant; however, funds must be used for public purposes. Additional terms and conditions may apply and can be found in our Frequently Asked Questions. What can I apply for? Funding requests will be considered to help support organizations working to combat fire for a wide array of fire prevention, preparedness and control efforts. The catagories that you can apply for are: Pre-Incident Planning Fire Prevention Education Arson Prevention/Fire Investigation Deadlines for submitting your application: Grant applications are reviewed four times per year. Deadlines for receipt of applications are March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31. Decisions on awards are made approximately 3 - 4 months after deadline. Previous grant recipients may reapply for funding three years from the date of their initial award letter. For applications that did not result in a grant award, applicants may reapply for funding one year from the date of their notification letter. Questions/Comments: If you have any questions or comments, please contact us at [log in to unmask] To apply, please hit the read more button below. READ MORE: https://fs20.formsite.com/fmglobal/form14/index.html 11. Funding Opportunity- The Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program- Due Date-January 11th The Community Forest and Open Space Conservation Program (Community Forest Program) of the Forest Service offers a unique opportunity for communities to acquire and conserve forests that provide public access and recreational opportunities, protect vital water supplies and wildlife habitat, serve as demonstration sites for private forest landowners, and provide economic benefits from timber and non-timber products. Program Basics -Full fee title acquisition is required. Conservation easements are not eligible. Community Forests can be owned by local governments, tribal governments, and qualified nonprofit entities. -The program pays up to 50% of the project costs and requires a 50% non-federal match. -Public access is required for Community Forest Program projects. Lands acquired through the program are actively managed in accordance with a community forest plan to provide community benefits. How to Apply The Forest Service publishes an annual request for applications for the Community Forest Program (CFP) in the Federal Register. The Program is currently accepting applications which are due to State Foresters or Tribal governments by January 11, 2021. Applications are encouraged from across the country. For more information, please hit the read more button below. READ MORE: https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/private-land/community-forest/program 12. Funding Opportunity- Patagonia Foundation Environmental Grants- Due Date- January 31st Patagonia supports environmental organizations with bold, direct-action agendas and a commitment to long-term change. We support innovative work that addresses the root causes of the environmental crisis and seeks to protect both the environment and affected communities. We focus on places where we’ve built connections through outdoor recreation and through our network of retail stores, nationally and internationally. We believe local battles to protect a specific stand of forest, a stretch of river, an indigenous wild species or a community from a polluting refinery build public support and confront larger, more complex issues like climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental justice. We encourage work that brings underrepresented communities to the forefront of the environmental movement and defend communities whose health and livelihoods are threatened by environmental exploitation. We support multi-pronged campaigns that push for greater environmental protections and force the government to abide by its own laws. For more information, please hit the read more button below. READ MORE: https://www.patagonia.com/how-we-fund/ 13. Funding Opportunity- Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants in California What does this program do? This program helps eligible communities prepare, or recover from, an emergency that threatens the availability of safe, reliable drinking water. Who may apply? Most state and local governmental entities Nonprofit organizations Federally recognized tribes What kind of event can qualify as an emergency? Drought or flood Earthquake Tornado or hurricane Disease outbreak Chemical spill, leak or seepage Other disasters NOTE: A federal disaster declaration is not required. What is an eligible area? Rural areas and towns with populations of 10,000 or less -- check eligible addresses Tribal lands in rural areas Colonias The area to be served must also have a median household income less-than the state's median household income for non-metropolitan areas. Contact your local RD office for details. How may the funds be used? Water transmission line grants up to $150,000 to construct waterline extensions, repair breaks or leaks in existing water distribution lines, and address related maintenance necessary to replenish the water supply Water source grants up to $1,000,000 are to construct a water source, intake or treatment facility Are matching funds required? Partnerships with other federal, state, local, private and nonprofit entities are encouraged How do we get started? Applications for this program are accepted year round, online at https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/rd-apply or through your local RD office. Program resources are available online (forms, guidance, certifications, etc.). Who can answer questions? Staff in your local RD office Participating nonprofit associations What governs this program? Code of Federal Regulation, 7 CFR 1778 Section 306A of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act Why does USDA Rural Development do this? This program helps prevent damage or restore households and business' access to clean, reliable drinking water in eligible rural areas and towns following natural disasters. Funding can improve the natural environment and encourage manufacturers and other businesses to locate or expand operations. For more information, please hit the read more button to be redirected to the USDA website where the grant information is housed. READ MORE: https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/emergency-community-water-assistance-grants/ca 14. Funding Opportunity- Civic Innovation Challenge (CIVIC) due March 31 2021 Full Proposal Deadline Date March 31, 2021 Stage 2 SYNOPSIS The Civic Innovation Challenge (CIVIC) is a research and action competition in the Smart and Connected Communities (S&CC) domain designed to build a more cohesive research-to-innovation pipeline and foster a collaborative spirit. Building on the NSF S&CC program and the extensive S&CC ecosystem, CIVIC aims to accelerate the impact of S&CC research, and deepen cooperation and information sharing across sectors and regions. CIVIC will lay a foundation for a broader and more fluid exchange of research interests and civic priorities that will create new instances of collaboration and introduce new areas of technical and social scientific discovery. CIVIC will fund projects that can produce significant community impact within 12 months (following a four-month planning phase) — in contrast to many community-university partnerships that take years to provide tangible benefits to communities — and have the potential for lasting impact beyond the period of the CIVIC award. CIVIC introduces several unique features that differentiate it from the NSF S&CC program: (1) CIVIC flips the community-university dynamic, asking communities to identify civic priorities ripe for innovation and then to partner with researchers to address those priorities; (2) CIVIC focuses on research that is ready for piloting in and with communities on a short timescale, where real-world impact can be evaluated within 12 months; (3) CIVIC requires the inclusion of civic partners in the core project team, to emphasize civic engagement; and (4) CIVIC organizes and fosters “communities of practice” around high-need problem areas that allow for meaningful knowledge sharing and cross-site collaboration during both pre-development and piloting. For purposes of clarity, civic partners may include local, state, or tribal government officials; non-profit representatives; community organizers or advocates; community service providers; and/or others working to improve their communities. CIVIC is organized as a two-stage competition with two tracks centered around the following topic areas: Track A. Communities and Mobility: Offering Better Mobility Options to Solve the Spatial Mismatch Between Housing Affordability and Jobs; and Track B. Resilience to Natural Disasters: Equipping Communities for Greater Preparedness and Resilience to Natural Disasters. In the first stage (Stage 1), about 12 awards per track will be made for Planning Grants – each with a budget of up to $50,000 for four months to undertake pre-development activities, including solidifying the team, maturing the project plans, and preparing to submit a well-developed full proposal for Stage 2. Only awardees of Stage 1 will be eligible to submit proposals for Stage 2. In the second stage (Stage 2), about four teams per track will be selected from Stage 1 award recipients to receive a full award — each with a budget of up to $1,000,000 for up to 12 months to execute and evaluate their research-centered pilot projects. Throughout both stages, NSF grantee (NSF award 1931690) MetroLab Network (metrolabnetwork.org, nsfcivicinnovation.org) will foster “communities of practice” through in-person and web-based activities, aimed at enhancing the teams’ capacity-building, networking, impact, and ability to create methods and solutions transferable to other communities. This research and action competition is jointly supported by NSF’s Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE), Directorate for Engineering, and Directorate for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences (SBE), the Department of Energy (DOE), and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Track A is supported by NSF and DOE. Track B is supported by NSF/CISE and DHS. 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