View in Browser: http://list.ciea-health.org/scripts/wa-CIEAH.exe?A2=CIEA_LIST_TRIBAL_NCRP;2bc651e9.2011p ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### CIEA Environmental Chronicle - Vol. 1, Issue 16 December 2020 Monthly news of environmental issues affecting Indigenous Peoples ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### 1. Opening Remarks- Winter Solstice The CIEA staff would like to send our readers strength, resiliency, prayers, and good health particularly during COVID-19, the California fires, 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 Winter Solstice and to remind folxs that you are till valid and way more than "something else." Quick reminder that the CIEA office is physically closed until December 31st 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. Funding Opportunity- Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Request for Applications from Indian Tribes and Intertribal Consortia for Nonpoint Source Management Grants Under Clean Water Act Section 319 This Request for Applications (RFA) is issued pursuant to Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act (CWA), which authorizes EPA to award grants to eligible tribes and intertribal consortia to implement approved NPS management programs developed pursuant to Section 319(b)(1) “for controlling pollution added from nonpoint sources to the navigable waters” and “improving the quality of such waters.” NPS management programs must identify “best management practices and measures which will be undertaken to reduce pollutant loadings resulting from each category, subcategory, or particular nonpoint source” identified in the tribe’s NPS assessment report developed pursuant to Section 319(a). After allocating Section 319 tribal funds for tribal base grant work plans, EPA allocates the remaining Section 319 tribal funds to eligible entities according to the competitive procedures in this RFA. This competitive funding will support tribal efforts to develop and/or implement watershed-based plans and implement watershed projects that will result in significant steps towards addressing NPS water quality impairments or threats on a watershed-wide basis. The key dates for this year's competitive grant process are: Wednesday, December 2, 2020, 1-2:30pm Eastern Time: The EPA will host an information session/Q&A webinar (1 of 2) about the Request for Applications. To register please copy or click the link :https://www.eventbrite.com/e/epa-information-session-webinar-fy2021-tribal-319-competitive-grant-rfa-tickets-128948726111 Tuesday, December 8, 2020, 1-2:30pm Eastern Time: The EPA will host an information session/Q&A webinar (2 of 2) about the Request for Applications. To register please copy or click the link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/epa-information-session-webinar-fy2021-tribal-319-competitive-grant-rfa-tickets-128948726111 Tuesday, January 5, 2021: Deadline for questions from prospective tribal applicants about the FY 2021 Request for Application. You may submit questions to [log in to unmask] Thursday, January 14, 2021: *Application Deadline.* Applications must be submitted electronically to the EPA through Grants.gov by 11:59pm EST in order to be considered for funding. Late applications will not be considered for funding. Click here to be redirected to the Grants.gov announcement page, where more information. is housed. April 2021: The EPA anticipates announcing final selections under this competition in April 2021. READ MORE: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=329792 3. Job Opportunity- California Natural Resources Agency is hiring an Assistant Secretary for Tribal Affairs The Assistant Secretary for Tribal Affairs will help cultivate and ensure the participation and inclusion of tribal governments and communities within the work of the California Natural Resources Agency, supporting the effective integration of these governments’ and communities’ interests in environmental policymaking. This position will advance programs, policies, regulations, and new laws to strengthen these working relationships, and will coordinate tribal affairs across the Agency and with external governments and organizations. The position will further support and expand the Agency’s effort to institutionalize tribal consultation practices into its program planning, development, and implementation decisions. The Assistant Secretary for Tribal Affairs is appointed by the Governor and will report to the Agency’s Deputy Secretary for External Affairs. This position will collaborate closely with the Secretary, Undersecretary and other Agency executive team members, as well as department directors and members of the Governor’s Office including the Governor’s Tribal Advisor. The Assistant Secretary will lead work that requires a high degree of skill in planning, project management, team leadership, communication, presentation, problem solving, and program evaluation. Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 35% External Engagement: Serve as the Agency’s liaison with Tribal governments and other governmental agencies, as well as community organizations and the public. Track and coordinate meaningful consultation and outreach efforts related to the Governor’s Executive Order B-10-11 and implementation of Assembly Bill (AB) 52. Represent the Agency at governmental work groups, public outreach forums, and meetings with stakeholders and the public. Participate in site visits or meetings about proposed or active Agency projects where Tribal concerns exist to find mutually beneficial solutions. Support capacity building in Tribal communities to build knowledge and access to Agency resources. 25% Policy and Program Development: Ensure Agency programs and initiatives fully integrate Tribal engagement and interests and lead an active process of respectfully seeking, discussing, and considering the views of California Indian Tribes and Tribal communities. Advise Agency leadership on policies, programs, budgets, legislative priorities, grants, and strategies to strengthen partnerships with Tribal governments, tribal communities, and other governmental agencies, as well as community organizations and the public. Work with Agency and Departmental leaders to institutionalize full integration of tribal engagement and interests in the Agency’s decision-making on natural, historic and cultural resources. Assist the efforts in close collaboration with the Governor’s Tribal Advisor to develop the new California Indian Heritage Center and related taskforce. 25% Coordination: Lead collaboration across the Agency to serve as the central point of contact and ensure consistent Tribal and intergovernmental engagement practices in all departments and programs. This includes building a strong agency-wide team of Tribal Liaisons that can identify challenges and opportunities that requires the Assistant Secretary’s intervention. This position will coordinate with federal and state Tribal programs and partners, obtaining information on best management practices and procedures, as well as manage collaborations and partnership opportunities with tribes. 15% Communications: Regularly share Agency progress on Tribal Affairs by shaping and executing regular communication within and beyond our Agency through our website, emails, and social media content. Ensure our Agency’s public materials reflect our Tribal priorities and provide the Secretary and Governor’s office key information to convey in their public events. Effort to regularly inform Tribal governments and communities of issues of interest. To apply, please hit the read more button below to be redirected to the Ca.gov website where to application is housed. READ MORE: https://www.gov.ca.gov/application-for-appointment/ 4. Tribal Participation Opportunity- Notice of Racial Equity Listening Sessions The Water Boards are hosting a series of four listening sessions to hear public input on how best to ensure the Water Boards’ programs and policies preserve, protect and restore California's drinking water and water resources equitably for people of all races. Advanced registration is required; please register by hitting the read more button below. Attached is a Notice of the listening sessions in both English and Spanish. Racial Equity Listening Session #1 · Monday, November 30, 2020, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Racial Equity Listening Session #2 · Tuesday, December 1, 2020, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Racial Equity Listening Session #3 (IN SPANISH LANGUAGE ONLY)* · Wednesday, December 2, 2020, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Racial Equity Listening Session #4 · Thursday, December 3, 2020, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. READ MORE: https://waterboards.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0ucumrqj4rHNPksk5DfDwAOZk9cUY6umjE 5. Funding Opportunity- Prop 68 Sustainable Groundwater Management Implementation Grants for Critically Overdrafted Basins The FINAL Proposal Solicitation Package for the Department of Water Resources’(DWR) Sustainable Groundwater Management (SGM) Grant Program is now available. Round 1 with $26 million available, is now open to Critically Over Drafted Basins, a second round with $77 million will be open in 2022 to all high and medium priority basins. An application assistance workshop will be held December 3, 2020 at 2:00 p.m and this solicitation will close on January 8, 2021. The final PSP, application templates, and registration for the application workshop can be found here: READ MORE: https://water.ca.gov/sgmgrants 6. Online Training Opportunities- Free Online Drinking Water Workshops 1. Level 1 Assessment Performance and Reporting December 9th | Online Part 1 | 10:00am | Register Here: https://www.events.rcac.org/assnfe/ev.asp?ID=2283 Part 2 | 2:00pm | Register Here: https://www.events.rcac.org/assnfe/ev.asp?ID=2284 2. Storage and Distribution December 9th | Online Part 2 | 2:00pm | Register Here: https://www.events.rcac.org/assnfe/ev.asp?ID=2173 3. Budgeting for Small Water Systems December 10th | Online | 2:00pm | Register Here: https://www.events.rcac.org/assnfe/ev.asp?ID=2175 4. Asset Management & Capital Improvement Planning for Small Water Systems December 16th | Online Part 1 | 10:00am | Register Here: https://www.events.rcac.org/assnfe/ev.asp?ID=2287 Part 2 | 2:00pm | Register Here: https://www.events.rcac.org/assnfe/ev.asp?ID=2288 Contact Hours: Each 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. webinar qualifies for two (2) drinking water certification contact hours. For registration information & technical assistance, contact: Training Department (916) 447-9832 ext 1429 [log in to unmask] 7. 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/ 8. 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 9. 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 10. 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 11. 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/ 12. 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 13. 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. Additional support for CIVIC activities may be available from a set of philanthropic organizations working together with MetroLab Network. NSF will not share proposals or reviews with philanthropic organizations. For more information, please hit the read more button below to be redirected to National Science Foundation where the information is housed. READ MORE: https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=505728 ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### "Our Creator put us here on earth. He gave us different languages to use. He put us here to love and respect each other." -John Mosquito, Nekaneet First Nation ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### Unsubscribe: http://LIST.CIEA-HEALTH.ORG/scripts/wa-CIEAH.exe?SUBED1=CIEA_LIST_TRIBAL_NCRP&A=1 P.O. 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