April 15, 2022

Feds set aside $466M for tribes to combat climate change impacts

Author: Laina G. Stebbins

A new funding opportunity is now available for tribal communities facing the impacts of climate change, with the U.S. Department of the Interior announcing this week that $466 million is being set aside for tribes who wish to become more climate resilient.
Indigenous peoples are often the first to bear the brunt of climate change consequences, studies have shown.
Federally recognized tribes and tribal organizations can now submit proposals to request funds for projects that address:
Tribal clima...