Region 6 Tribal Program

EPA Region 6 is committed to helping tribes strengthen their abilities to manage environmental programs in Indian country, and to ensure that tribes have a voice in decisions that affect their land, air and water. The Region serves 66 federally recognized tribes in Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.

• Regional Tribal Operations Committee (RTOC)
• Indian General Assistance Program (GAP)
• Tribal Consultation and Coordination

Regional Tribal Operations Committee (RTOC) 

The Regional Tribal Operations Committee (RTOC) provides an opportunity for discussion between tribes and EPA. For more information, please contact Mark Allen, our Tribal Ombudsman, at (214) 665-2719.

• Region 6's RTOC charter

Indian General Assistance Program (GAP)

GAP is guided by the Guidance on the Award and Management of General Assistance Agreements for Tribes and Intertribal Consortia. See the regional GAP information below for further details on the administration of GAP in Region 6.

• FY 2026 GAP Funding Announcement 

• General Assistance Program (GAP), stand-alone - February 27, 2026
• Tribal Clean Air Act (CAA) -  February 1-27, 2026 (proposals only)
• Tribal Clean Water Act (CWA) 106 -  March 20, 2026
• Tribal Clean Water Act (CWA) Base 319 -  April 10, 2026 
• Performance Partnership Grant (PPG) - April 10, 2026

Tribal Consultation and Coordination

EPA Policy on Consultation with Indian Tribes, under this policy establishes national guidelines across EPA for consultation with federally recognized Tribal governments.