Alaska Region TTA Center

05/15/2026

USDA FY26 grant application period is now open.
Applications will be accepted until June 5, 2026.
Link: Farmers Market: https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/grants/fmpp
and Local Food Promotion Program https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/grants/lfpp (implemented as FMPP and LFPP)
Let’s continue growing strong, healthy, and self-sustaining communities.

05/07/2026

The Administration for Native Americans (ANA) announces funding for AI3 Action Institute - Artificial Intelligence for American Indians. The successful applicant will establish the AI3 Action Institute, which will monitor the pace of AI change, identify responsible and practical opportunities to apply this technology to socioeconomic domains in Native communities. https://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/8b106d7a-a5ec-4226-b3d4-90bc8c3eade1

See a full list of ANA NOFOs Forecasted in our Newsletter https://conta.cc/4cWqPB4

05/05/2026

We are so excited for this amazing project. 🫶👏

We just wrapped up another incredible session in Vashrąįį K'ǫǫ!

We worked with 12 first language speakers on expanding and refining over 280 entries in the database, produced multiple 100 word passages that will serve to inform literacy assessment in K-5 grades, completed work on 61 sets of classroom teacher commands for activities, and began work on a set of Gwich'in fiddling square dance calls in the language!

We also reviewed 4 new children's books that we plan to release this August, alongside the first print edition of our 800 page student dictionary!

We are so grateful to all the elder speakers, Arctic Village Council, community members, cooks, cleaners, coordinators, and everyone who helps make this critical work possible! Big shout out to Beaver Village Council for getting this work launched 5 years ago as well!

There was some real excitement in the air at this session about these upcoming releases and celebration! Stay tuned for the dates.

05/05/2026

May 5th is National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People. We stand in solidarity for our missing and murdered relatives. Join us!

04/22/2026

Celebrate Earth Day with Opportunity!
Did you know the Administration for Native Americans (ANA) offers funding through its Environmental Regulatory Enhancement (ERE) program?
This funding supports projects that strengthen environmental stewardship in your community, traditional homelands and water. Whether your project idea involves recycling initiatives, water quality improvement, soil testing or other innovative environmental solutions; - your project may qualify!
Need help with your project or application?
We’re here to support you! Bring your ideas or any relevant materials for review so we can provide guidance and feedback as you work as you work on your application for funding.
Let’s work together to build healthier, more sustainable communities.

04/21/2026

The Administration for Native Americans (ANA) announces funding for a National Center for Native Training and Technical Assistance (the Center). The Center will be ANA’s primary provider of training and technical assistance (TTA) for Alaska Natives, American Indians, Native Hawaiians and US Indigenous Pacific Islanders. The goal is to build the capacity of ANA applicants and recipients to implement successful strategies and facilitate sustainable and successful outcomes that strengthen Native American communities through this TTA Cooperative Agreement. This replaces 4 current regional TTA Centers. https://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/f27fc5ef-408f-47c3-a928-6e21523645a2

04/15/2026

2026 ANA Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) Forecasted! Seventh-generation greenhouses to increase affordable, nutritious food production and local enterprise. Microgrids to enhance energy reliability, resilience, and independence. Welders to Elders to promote workforce development and community resilience. Tradition in Action - A Native Elder Program to support cultural education, intergenerational knowledge transfer, and leadership pipelines; and Indigenous Designs to Empower and Advance Self-Determination (IDEAS) to enable community-designed solutions to priority needs. View forecasted NOFOs https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361908

04/03/2026

Three ANA NOFOs Forecasted.
Preservation and Maintenance (P&M)
https://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/b48c26a9-fb16-46a8-9bdf-6bd55b1ddc31
Esther Martinez Immersion (EMI)
https://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/8bde6f15-eab6-449d-af40-25a1110ef9f3

Environmental Regulatory Enhancement (ERE)
https://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/b205c8ed-2a62-4247-901b-3f731a21a24f
Estimated Post Date: May 8, 2026
Estimated Application Due Date: June 25, 2026

04/01/2026

Notice of Funding Opportunity Informational Webinar, Unleashing Tribal Energy Development

Thursday, April 9, 2026
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. AKDT

This informational webinar will provide an overview of the Office of Indian Energy’s $50 million Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), Unleashing Tribal Energy Development. The NOFO is designed to advance affordable, reliable, and secure energy solutions across Indian Country.

Participants will learn how this funding opportunity supports:
• Tribal-led, community-scale energy project planning and development.
• Large-scale energy project planning.
For additional details about this opportunity visit the IE Exchange website:
https://ie-exchange.energy.gov/Default.aspx
Register Here: https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_6IH9onlnTEGGEU2TXAcpqQ #/registration

03/28/2026

We loved seeing everyone at ATCEM! Thank you for visiting our booth; we truly appreciate your interest and the engaging conversations. For more information, please visit our website at https://www.anaalaska.org.

Congratulations to Berry bucket winner #4, John, Captain of the Native Village of Ruby.