Community Environmental

Demonstration Projects

RurAL CAP

RurAL CAP and ANTHC have partnered to provide Community Environmental Demonstration Grants for innovative projects that help to address approaches for

enhancing human health or the environment of Tribal communities and can serve as a demonstration to other Tribal communities in Alaska

This funding is made possible with a grant from the US EPA.

What are Community Environmental

Demonstration Projects? One-time project with a beginning

and end, take no more than one year to complete

Innovative, new approaches for addressing human health or environmental needs

Must be performed in Alaska and benefit Tribal communities in Alaska

Gather or transfer information for other communities to use

Types of ProjectsEligible projects may address but are not limited

to the following: Climate change Indoor/Outdoor air quality Drinking water Solid waste systems Recycling Backhaul Subsistence resource protection Waste reduction Alternative Energy

Basic Award Information Award floor: $5,000

Award ceiling: $30,000 Average award will be:

approximately $20,000 Expected number of awards: 10-12 Total amount to be awarded:

Approximately $200,000 Match requirement: No match

required. Eligible applicants: Tribes, Tribal

Consortia, States, Territories, Non-profits, Public/Private Colleges/Universities, Hospitals, Labs

RurAL CAP and Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium are soliciting proposals for community demonstration projects that are innovative and address approaches for enhancing human health or the environment of Tribal communities in rural Alaska for the benefit of Tribal communities in Alaska. RurAL CAP and Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium are soliciting proposals for community demonstration projects that are innovative and address approaches for enhancing human health or the environment of Tribal communities in rural Alaska for the benefit of Tribal communities in Alaska.

Timeline Request for Proposals released:

October 5 Proposals are due: Tuesday,

December 8 Proposals reviewed by a selection

committee: December 8 – January 5 Pre-awards announced: January 5 Full proposal completed, negotiate

any changes: January 9 Project start date: February 1, 2010 Project end date: January 31, 2011

RurAL CAP and Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium are soliciting proposals for community demonstration projects that are innovative and address approaches for enhancing human health or the environment of Tribal communities in rural Alaska for the benefit of Tribal communities in Alaska. RurAL CAP and Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium are soliciting proposals for community demonstration projects that are innovative and address approaches for enhancing human health or the environment of Tribal communities in rural Alaska for the benefit of Tribal communities in Alaska.

Important Dates Recipients will attend project

orientation training during Alaska Forum on the Environment, February 8-12 (must include travel funds in proposal, either direct or matching)

Recipients will share project outcomes during ATCEM or IGAP Training 2010 (October or November) and/or AFE 2011

Reports will be due quarterly

RurAL CAP and Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium are soliciting proposals for community demonstration projects that are innovative and address approaches for enhancing human health or the environment of Tribal communities in rural Alaska for the benefit of Tribal communities in Alaska. RurAL CAP and Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium are soliciting proposals for community demonstration projects that are innovative and address approaches for enhancing human health or the environment of Tribal communities in rural Alaska for the benefit of Tribal communities in Alaska.

Application Materials

1. Narrative Proposal (pg 2 of short RFP)A. Project summaryB. Project approach – 45 points totalC. Narrative workplan – 40 points totala. Environmental results (outcomes/outputs) b. Description of work products to be

developedc. Programmatic capability and reporting

2. Narrative Budget – 5 points total3. Attachments

A. Tribal Support – 10 points total

B. Letters of support from partners

RurAL CAP and Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium are soliciting proposals for community demonstration projects that are innovative and address approaches for enhancing human health or the environment of Tribal communities in rural Alaska for the benefit of Tribal communities in Alaska. RurAL CAP and Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium are soliciting proposals for community demonstration projects that are innovative and address approaches for enhancing human health or the environment of Tribal communities in rural Alaska for the benefit of Tribal communities in Alaska.

Contact InformationAlaska Native Tribal Health Consortium

Desirae Roehl907-729-3496droehl@anthc.org

RurAL CAPAJ Salkoski907-865-7353asalkoski@ruralcap.com

Copies of the RFP:RurAL CAP/ANTHC display table www.ruralcap.com;

http://www.anthc.org/chs/ces/hve/index.cfm

RurAL CAP and Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium are soliciting proposals for community demonstration projects that are innovative and address approaches for enhancing human health or the environment of Tribal communities in rural Alaska for the benefit of Tribal communities in Alaska. RurAL CAP and Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium are soliciting proposals for community demonstration projects that are innovative and address approaches for enhancing human health or the environment of Tribal communities in rural Alaska for the benefit of Tribal communities in Alaska.

2009 Projects

RurAL CAP

Eyak Napaimute Igiugig Tetlin Petersburg

ANTHC Port Graham Tununak St. George Upper

Kalskag Mt. Sanford

Each community will be presenting project results during the 2009 ATCEM and/or 2010 Alaska Forum

The Native Village of Eyak received a Community Environment Demonstration Grant to initiate a plastic recycling program in Cordova. They are purchasing container bins to collect the waste, and are creating community awareness through partnerships and education initiatives.

The Native Village of Eyak

Native Village of Eyak

Plastic Recycling Project In-home Brochures Conex Boxes Fitted as a Collection Point

for #1 and #2 Plastics Containers in the Homes for Recyclable

Separation

Conex Box Used for Plastic Collection

The Petersburg Indian Association received a Community Environment Demonstration Grant to create a composting program in the community to help reduce food waste. Worm composters were purchased and placed in the school to breakdown food waste, which then creates compost. Waste reduction is important since wastes are shipped out of the community.

The Petersburg Indian Association

Petersburg Indian Association

Composting Project Worms Were Purchased and Placed in

the School to Break Down Food Waste Worms Were Loaned to Families During

Summer Months Already 84 lbs. Composted and 138 lbs.

of Waste Diverted from the Waste Stream

Worm Composting

The Native Village of Napaimute received a Community Environment Demonstration Grant to begin a wood briquette making process. They are clearing old wood from around their area and then cleaning and drying it. They are then using equipment that will allow them to press the wood into briquettes. The briquettes will be used to heat homes and community buildings.

The Native Village of Napaimute

Native Village of Napaimute

Briquette Making Process Purchased a Briquette Maker, and a

Wood Chipper Plan to Use the Press to Make

Briquettes as a Heat Source from Wood Waste

Have Cleared 40,000 Square Feet of Wood Waste for Briquetting Materials

Log Maker, Briquettes, Wood Chipper

The Native Village of Tetlin received a Community Environment Demonstration Grant to start a recycling program in the community. They refurbished an old, donated building to house recyclables such as lead acid batteries as well as aluminum cans and plastics. They are also producing educational materials and will provide containers for in-home separation of recyclables.

The Native Village of Tetlin

Native Village of Tetlin

Recycling and Backhaul Project Revamped an Old Building to Create a

Recycling Drop-Off Center Purchased Can-Crushers and Recycle

Bins for In-home Separation Purchased Totes to Backhaul Over 80

Lead Acid Batteries Out of the Community

Patricia Young and Colleagues Outside New Recycling Center

Inside the Tetlin Recycling Center

The Native Village of Igiugig received a Community Environment Demonstration Grant to create a sustainable recycling center in the community. As a portion of the recycling program, they are initiating a system to create heat from recyclables to heat their greenhouse and chicken coop. The result of the project will also improve the amount of organic foods produced in Igiugig.

The Native Village of Igiugig

Igiugig Tribal Village Council

Baler Project to Heat Chicken Coop and Greenhouse Purchased a Baler Eliminating Paper Waste From the

Dump and Producing Heat for Organic Food Sources

Have diverted Nearly 2500 lbs. of Paper Waste from the Dump Site

Paper Baler & Paper Bale

The Native Village of Upper Kalskag Traditional Council

The Native Village of Upper Kalskag received a CEDP grant to put fencing around their landfill and to start up a trash collection service in the community.

Landfill Fence: With the CEDP funds, Upper Kalskag was able to purchase all of the fencing materials, cover a portion of the shipping costs and pay labor costs associated with building the fence. The fence will help keep trash and other potentially dangerous materials contained.

Trash Collection: The funds were also used to cover ½ of the cost for a Japanese Mini Truck so they could start a trash collection service in the community. It is anticipated that a trash collection service will minimize visits to the landfill and help with landfill

This project has been documented to teach others that might be interested in doing a similar project. A presentation will be made during the 2010 Alaska Forum.

management. It will also allow for easier segregation of recyclables.

Mt. Sanford Tribal Consortium Serving the communities of Chistochina and Mentasta Lake

The Mt. Sanford Tribal Consortium received a CEDP grant to build a

community greenhouse using alternative solar energy to heat it.

Greenhouse: With the CEDP funds, Mt. Sanford Tribal Consortium was able to purchase all of the materials needed to build a community greenhouse. The construction of the greenhouse was done primarily by volunteers. It will be heated with solar power and the plant beds will be heated by another alternative source.

Once complete, Mt. Sanford plans on growing plants known for improving air quality as well as vegetables and distributing in the communities. Indoor air quality may be improved and carbon emissions will be reduced.

This project has been documented to teach others that might be interested in doing a similar project. A presentation will be made during the 2010 Alaska Forum.

Native Village of Port Graham

The Native Village of Port Graham received a CEDP grant to clean-up their drainage

ditch dumpsite

Dumpsite Clean-up: With the CEDP funds, Port Graham was able to hire several local people to clean-up the site. They also used a portion of the funds to create a video documenting the process and teach others.

This project has been documented to teach others that might be interested in doing a similar project. A presentation will be made during the 2009 ATCEM and possibly the 2010 Alaska Forum.

St. George Island Traditional Council

The St. George Island Traditional Council received a CEDP grant to purchase and install

a small wind turbine.

Wind Tubine: With the CEDP funds, St. George was able to purchase a small wind turbine and the necessary materials needed to install it. Once installed they hope that the wind turbine will help provide power to their tribal office. They will be collecting wind data and hope that the turbine will help reduce emissions and save them resources. In addition to the wind turbine, they have been doing many other things to conserve energy.

This project has been documented to teach others that might be interested in doing a similar project. A presentation will be made during the 2010 Alaska Forum.

The Native Village of Tununak

The Native Village of Tununak received a CEDP grant to build a fence around their

landfill and provide environmental education in the community.

Landfill Fence: With the CEDP funds, Tununak was able to the pay labor costs associated with building the fence. They already had the fencing materials. The fence will help keep trash and other potentially dangerous materials contained.

Community Education: They were also able to hire a couple youth to help them with the educational aspects of the project. The youth participated in project documentation, creating newsletters, interviewing elders about environmental issues and much more.

This project has been documented to teach others that might be interested in doing a similar project. A presentation will be made during the 2009 ATCEM and possibly the 2010 AK Forum.