Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA OW IO 23 01
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grant opportunity titled "Support to the National Tribal Water Council" is a discretionary funding opportunity designed to strengthen and sustain the work of the National Tribal Water Council (NTWC) and expand tribal capacity to protect water resources in Indian country. The core purpose is to fund an organization or entity that can help the NTWC and tribes accelerate practical work such as research, studies, training, and demonstration projects, all aimed at preventing, reducing, and eliminating pollution in surface waters and improving protections for drinking water. In plain terms, EPA is looking for a partner that can keep the NTWC operating effectively while also helping turn NTWC priorities into real, coordinated projects that improve tribal water quality and water infrastructure outcomes.
This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement, which generally means EPA expects substantial involvement during the project period rather than simply issuing a grant and stepping back. The applicant is expected to propose a clear approach for maintaining, supporting, and facilitating NTWC operations. That can include coordination support, meeting logistics, communications, agenda development, work planning, and other functions that keep the council running and able to engage effectively with tribes and federal partners. Alongside operations support, the applicant should also describe how they will assist the NTWC in developing, coordinating, and completing specific water-related projects with tribes, especially projects that can be replicated, demonstrated, or scaled to accelerate broader adoption of best practices.
The work funded under this opportunity is explicitly tied to two major federal water laws. Under the Clean Water Act (CWA), the focus includes protecting and restoring tribal water quality and supporting wastewater sanitation efforts, which can involve activities that help reduce discharges, improve wastewater system performance, strengthen water quality monitoring and assessment approaches, and support implementation-oriented projects that address pollution sources. Under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), the focus includes protecting groundwater and ensuring access to safe drinking water, which can involve capacity building and technical support related to drinking water protection, source water considerations, operator or program training, and other efforts that help tribes maintain or improve safe drinking water outcomes. The emphasis on training and demonstration projects signals that EPA is interested in investments that not only solve problems locally, but also generate lessons learned, tools, and models that other tribes can use.
Funding for this opportunity is listed with an award ceiling of $1,610,500, and EPA anticipates making one award. The opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number EPA OW IO 23 01, with program connections to CFDA numbers 66.424 and 66.436. The activity category is Environment, and the sponsoring agency is the Environmental Protection Agency. The original posting date is April 28, 2023, and the original closing date is July 31, 2023, with the notice directing applicants to Section IV of the funding opportunity announcement for the most authoritative deadline and submission details. Eligibility is described broadly as "Others," with the specific eligibility rules provided in the announcement's "Additional Information on Eligibility" section, meaning prospective applicants need to consult that section to confirm whether their organization type qualifies and under what conditions.
Overall, this grant is best understood as targeted support for the national-level coordination role the NTWC plays, paired with hands-on assistance to move tribal water priorities into action through coordinated projects. EPA is seeking a capable entity that can serve as an operational backbone for the council and a practical catalyst for tribal water protection work, aligning projects with CWA and SDWA goals while helping tribes and the NTWC collaborate, share knowledge, and implement solutions that protect water quality and public health.Apply for EPA OW IO 23 01
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Support to the National Tribal Water Council" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.424, 66.436.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 28, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 31, 2023 See Section IV of funding opportunity announcement for closing date information.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,610,500.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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