Tribal Programs in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska

  • Tribal consultation and coordination

    EPA's policy is to consult on a government-to-government basis with federally recognized Tribal governments when our actions and decisions may affect Tribal interests.

    Learn about Region 10 consultations

  • Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling grants

    EPA's SWIFR grant program assists local waste management authorities by supporting improvements to local post-consumer materials management, including municipal recycling programs, and assisting local waste management authorities in making improvements to local waste management systems. Apply by Dec. 12.
     

    Learn more about SWIFR grants

  • Smoke Management in the Northwest Workshop

    Join us virtually on November 19 from 9am-12:30pm (Pacific) for a follow-up Smoke Management in the Northwest Workshop hosted by EPA Region 10.

    Register for this workshop

  • Exchange Network grants

    EPA’s Exchange Network grant program fosters better environmental management and decision-making through increased access to high quality environmental data. Applications are due October 22.

    Learn how to apply

EPA's Region 10 office serves 271 federally recognized Tribes in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Information about EPA's national Tribal program can be found at Environmental Protection in Indian Country. 

To find EPA staff who serve Tribes in Region 10, see our listing of Region 10 Tribal program contacts.

Learn about GAP

Find administrative resources and other information for General Assistance Program grantees in Region 10.

Mailing list

Sign up for our weekly email digest of environmental news for Region 10 Tribes and Tribal consortia.

  • Improving air quality

    Truck creating dust in rural village in Alaska.

    Learn about EPA resources available to help improve and maintain healthy air quality, including funding, permitting, indoor air, and outdoor burning.

    Find resources to improve air quality

  • Cleaning up Tribal lands

    Pathway bordered by green grasses running through the rural Alaska Native Village of Kongiganak. Taken from the perspective of someone driving an ATV.

    Learn about EPA resources available to help address environmental issues impacting Tribal lands, including brownfields, contamination on ANCSA conveyed lands, and cleanup programs.

    Find resources to clean up Tribal lands

  • Protecting water quality

    Sandbar alongside a river on a sunny day with mountains in background.

    Learn about EPA resources available to help protect water quality, including funding, drinking water, harmful algal blooms, and wetlands.

    Find resources to protect water quality

  • Funding

    EPA funding is available through grants and cooperative agreements for a wide range of activities on Tribal lands.

    Learn about funding opportunities

  • Consultation

    EPA's policy is to consult on a government-to-government basis with federally recognized Tribal governments when EPA actions and decisions may affect Tribal interests.

    Learn about Tribal consultations

  • Training

    Find training and technical assistance opportunities for Region 10 Tribes that are hosted, funded, or sponsored in collaboration with EPA. 

    Explore our training calendar
Contact us about Tribal programs in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem.
Last updated on October 14, 2025