USACE Tribal Nations Technical Center of Expertise

05/05/2026

The Native American Fish and Wildlife Society Conference, hosted by the Oneida Nation, is currently underway. We invite all attendees to stop by our TNTCX booth.

02/23/2026

Save the date for the upcoming virtual 2026 Bridging the Gap Meeting co-hosted by the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas and the USDA Forest U.S. Forest Service Eastern and Southern Regions.
May 12-14, 2026. Including a poster session this year, additional information coming soon.

12/17/2025

TNTCX staff Brian Zettle and Mark Gilfillan recently supported SRP Manoomin (wild rice) Workshops held December 2–4, 2025, at the Red Lake and Leech Lake Tribal Nations in northern Minnesota. These workshops brought together tribal partners, the USACE St. Paul District, and The Nature Conservancy to discuss water management at seven Corps reservoirs and develop conceptual ecological models to support Manoomin as a vital trust resource.

The meetings focused on strengthening relationships with Tribal Nations, incorporating tribal knowledge into water management decisions, and identifying tools, resources, and data needs. The USACE recognizes local tribes as an authoritative source on Manoomin at these projects.

Thank you to The Nature Conservancy and St. Paul District Operations staff for their partnership and participation in these important discussions.

09/04/2025

On September 23, 2025, from 2:00 - 3:00 PM Eastern Time, EPA will host a webinar for Tribes to learn about the variety of Water Technical Assistance (WaterTA) opportunities available to them.
Every community deserves access to clean, safe, and reliable drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services. EPA’s WaterTA provides free hands-on support for communities to assess their water needs, identify potential solutions, and apply for federal funding to address their water and wastewater challenges. WaterTA can include support for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure and includes, but is not limited to, preparation for funding applications, capacity development, planning and project prioritization, and a wide range of engineering assistance such as preliminary engineering reports (PERs).

The webinar will feature representatives from Tribal communities, who will share their experiences with WaterTA, including representatives from:
• Lummi Tribe, WA
• Menominee Indian Tribe, WI
• Skokomish Indian Tribe, WA
• Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, SD

To register for EPA's Water Technical Assistance Webinar for Tribes, please visit: https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_6lJuL-HeSpeawvFgQ8Y6iw
For more information on the webinar, please see the attached flyer. For more information on WaterTA, please visit EPA's website at http://www.epa.gov/WaterTA.

06/27/2025

11/11/2024

Today, we honor and thank all Veterans for their service and sacrifice. Your bravery and dedication inspire us every day.

11/06/2024

As we celebrate Native American and Alaska Native Heritage Month, we honor the rich and diverse Indigenous cultures across the United States. At the Tribal Nations Technical Center of Expertise (TNTCX), we recognize the unique traditions, languages, art, and histories of the Native nations that have thrived since time immemorial.

From the Navajo to the Choctaw, the Lakota to the Yupik, every Tribe has contributed to the cultural tapestry of the United States of America. This month, and every month, we stand in solidarity with 574 federally recognized Tribes, Nations, and Pueblos whose resilience, wisdom, and sovereignty continue to contribute to shaping our collective future.

TNTCX is committed to supporting Indigenous communities in preserving their heritage, protecting their lands, and fostering sustainable futures. Together, we honor the past and look toward a future where Native voices are heard, respected, and celebrated.

10/25/2024

During his first diplomatic visit to a tribal nation as president on Friday, Joe Biden is expected to formally apologize for the country’s role in the Indian boarding school system.

09/04/2024

A great video highlighting native rivercane restoration efforts in the southeast.

Discover the cultural and ecological importance of rivercane, now reduced to just 1% of its historic range. This video highlights its significance to Indigen...

07/26/2024

See below for a great grant opportunity through the ADF!

The ADF is pleased to be a recipient of grant funding from the USDA Forest Service Urban & Community Forestry Program, under the Inflation Reduction Act (Funding Opportunity #: USDA-FS-2023-UCF-IRA-01). ADF will serve as a national pass-through partner of the Forest Service, providing funding for Federally Recognized Tribes and Tribal organizations.

The ADF is calling on all federally recognized Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations/villages, Tribal organizations as defined in 25USC 5304 (I) and operating within the United States or its territories, and organizations working in Tribal communities, to apply for Community Roots Program support, made possible through Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding that makes urban forestry projects possible. Please note that there is no match requirement and the ADF can help to source trees if needed for tribal projects.

As a national passthrough partner of the USDA Forest Service, the ADF helps connect Tribes and Tribal organizations to funding resources, a peer network that provides guidance, resources, and other learning opportunities.

ELIGIBILITY: Federally recognized Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations / villages, Tribal organizations as defined in 25USC 5304 (I) and operating within the United States or its territories, and organizations working in Tribal communities.

APPLICATION PERIOD: Applications must be submitted by September 30, 2024

Arbor Day Funding Opportunity