Ak-chin Indian Community

MULTIPLE AWARD - ELDER FALLS PREVENTION

Department of Health and Human Services · Indian Health Service

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DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT (IRA) TO AK-CHIN. SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL PURCHASE A CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2) MONITOR, AS WELL AS TWO OTHER LOW-COST SENSORS TO MEASURE AIR QUALITY ACROSS THE RESERVATION BOTH INDOORS AND OUTDOORS. THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FULL FEDERAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,000. SEE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PURCHASING A CO2 MONITOR AND TWO LOW COST SENSORS TO MEASURE INDOOR AND OUTDOOR AMBIENT AIR QUALITY ACROSS THE RESERVATION. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE DEPLOYMENT OF AIR QUALITY SENSORS IN/NEAR LOW-INCOME OR DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES; NEAR REAL-TIME AIR QUALITY DATA AVAILABILITY FOR LOW-INCOME OR DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES; AND ASSESSMENTS OF COMMUNITY-BASED AIR QUALITY CONCERNS. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE: INCREASED COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND EDUCATION; INCREASED ACCESS TO INFORMATION SO THAT COMMUNITY MEMBERS CAN UNDERSTAND AIR QUALITY IN THEIR COMMUNITY; INCREASED NUMBER OF CITIZENS WITH ACCESS TO LOCAL SCALE AIR QUALITY DATA; INCREASED NUMBER SENSORS DEPLOYED IN LOW-INCOME AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES; AND IDENTIFICATION OF COMMUNITIES EXPERIENCING AIR QUALITY ISSUES WHERE DATA WAS PREVIOUSLY UNAVAILABLE. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE AK-CHIN INDIAN RESERVATION RESIDENTS.

Environmental Protection Agency · Environmental Protection Agency

ASST_NON_97T06401_068

DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE OPERATION OF THE AK-CHIN'S CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHILE GIVING IT GREATER FLEXIBILITY TO ADDRESS ITS HIGHEST ENVIRONMENTAL PRIORITIES, IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE, ACHIEVE SAVINGS, AND STRENGTHEN THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN AK-CHIN AND EPA. THIS AGREEMENT FUNDS TRIBAL CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS FOR PESTICIDES, SOLID WASTE IMPLEMENTATION ACTIVITIES, NON-POINT SOURCE, CHEMICAL SAFETY, AND WATER QUALITY. THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FULL FEDERAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $522,170. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE TRAINING STAFF, INVASIVE SPECIES REMOVAL, CONDUCT WATER QUALITY MONITORING, COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION, CONDUCT PESTICIDES INSPECTIONS, AND ENSURE COMMUNITY IS RECYCLING CORRECTLY.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE DESCRIPTIONS OF TRAINING BENEFITS, BEFORE/AFTER PICTURES OF WHERE INVASIVE SPECIES WERE REMOVED, WATER QUALITY MONITORING DATA SUBMISSION, OUTREACH AND EDUCATION MATERIALS AS WELL AS DESCRIPTIONS OF ACTIVITIES, PESTICIDE INSPECTION REPORTS AND DESCRIPTIONS OF WHAT WILL BE DONE TO CONTINUE TO IMPROVE THE COMMUNITY'S RECYCLING PROGRAM. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE STAFF TRAINED ON MOST CURRENT PROGRAM ADVANCEMENTS AND OBLIGATIONS, IMPROVED WATER QUALITY, A MODEL RECYCLING PROGRAM, AND PROPERLY MANAGED PESTICIDES. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROGRAM ARE THE MEMBERS AND/OR RESIDENTS OF THE AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY.

Environmental Protection Agency · Environmental Protection Agency

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DESCRIPTION:THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO BUILD THE TRIBE'S CAPACITY TO ASSESS AIR QUALITY CONDITIONS AND TO DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS AIR QUALITY ISSUES. THE TRIBE WILL CONTINUE STRATEGIC PLANNING AND EVALUATION, COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE, MONITORING AIR EMISSIONS, RULEMAKING, AND OTHER PROGRAM ACTIVITIES. THESE ACTIVITIES ARE TO IMPROVE AND MAINTAIN THE TRIBE'S AIR QUALITY. THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FULL FEDERAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $126,404. ACTIVITIES:THE RECIPIENT WILL IMPLEMENT ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE SECTION 103 PROGRAM INCLUDING: STRATEGIC PLANNING AND EVALUATION, COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE, MONITORING RESERVATION-WIDE AIR EMISSIONS, DEVELOPING AN AIR REGULATORY PROGRAM, PROVIDING COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH, AND PARTICIPATING IN REGIONAL AND NATIONAL INITIATIVES TO IMPROVE AIR QUALITY. THESE ACTIVITIES SUPPORT THE TRIBE'S GOAL TO PROTECT THE HEALTH OF THE TRIBAL COMMUNITY.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:EXPECTED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE COLLECTING AIR QUALITY DATA AND SUBMITTING RESULTS TO EPA'S NATIONAL AIR QUALITY DATABASE. OUTCOMES INCLUDE A BROADENED AWARENESS OF AIR QUALITY ISSUES AND ESTABLISH PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS THE ATTAINMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS (NAAQS) AS WELL AS IMMEDIATE AND EMERGING THREATS TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE FROM AIR POLLUTION. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY AREA RESIDENTS WHO WILL HAVE DECREASED EXPOSURE TO CRITERIA AND HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS.

Environmental Protection Agency · Environmental Protection Agency

ASST_NON_97T12801_068

THE AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY WILL SUPPORT THE PURCHASE OF BOOKS TO SUPPORT THE LIBRARY AND PROVIDE CORE LIBRARY SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY. THE PROJECT WILL ALSO SUPPORT TRAVEL FOR ITS LIBRARY WORKFORCE TO ATTEND SKILL-ENHANCING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES AND DRIVING LESSONS FOR STAFF TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM PICK-UP SERVICES, WHICH ENABLES CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY TO GET TO THE LIBRARY FOR PROGRAMMING AND RESOURCES. THE PROJECT WILL PROVIDE DIRECT BENEFIT TO THE AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY.

Institute of Museum and Library Services · Institute of Museum and Library Services

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DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY TO BUILD TRIBAL CAPACITY TO ADMINISTER MULTI-MEDIA ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS ON INDIAN LANDS THROUGH COORDINATION, PLANNING, AND ADMINISTRATION OF REGIONAL TRIBAL OPERATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES. THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FULL FEDERAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $423,148.ACTIVITIES:THE RECIPIENT WILL PLAN AND CONDUCT QUARTERLY REGIONAL TRIBAL OPERATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND CAPTURE ACTION ITEMS; FACILITATE REGIONAL TRIBAL OPERATION COMMITTEE WORKGROUP ACTIVITIES; AND DEVELOP BRIEFING PAPERS ON TRIBAL CAUCUS TOPICS OF INTEREST.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES AND OUTCOMES INCLUDE QUARTERLY REGIONAL TRIBAL OPERATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND LISTS OF ACTION ITEMS; SUMMARIES ON REGIONAL TRIBAL OPERATION COMMITTEE WORKGROUP ACTIVITIES; AND BRIEFING PAPERS ON TRIBAL CAUCUS TOPICS OF INTEREST. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROGRAM ARE THE MEMBERS AND/OR RESIDENTS OF TRIBES WITHIN EPA REGION 9.

Environmental Protection Agency · Environmental Protection Agency

ASST_NON_98T83301_068

DESCRIPTION:THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO BUILD THE TRIBE'S CAPACITY TO ASSESS AIR QUALITY CONDITIONS AND TO DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS AIR QUALITY ISSUES. THE TRIBE WILL CONTINUE STRATEGIC PLANNING AND EVALUATION, COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE, MONITORING AIR EMISSIONS, RULEMAKING, AND OTHER PROGRAM ACTIVITIES. THESE ACTIVITIES ARE TO IMPROVE AND MAINTAIN THE TRIBE'S AIR QUALITY. THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FULL FEDERAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $125,804.ACTIVITIES:THE RECIPIENT WILL IMPLEMENT ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE SECTION 103 PROGRAM INCLUDING: STRATEGIC PLANNING AND EVALUATION, COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE, MONITORING RESERVATION-WIDE AIR EMISSIONS, DEVELOPING AN AIR REGULATORY PROGRAM, PROVIDING COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH, AND PARTICIPATING IN REGIONAL AND NATIONAL INITIATIVES TO IMPROVE AIR QUALITY. THESE ACTIVITIES SUPPORT THE TRIBE'S GOAL TO PROTECT THE HEALTH OF THE TRIBAL COMMUNITY.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:EXPECTED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE COLLECTING AIR QUALITY DATA AND SUBMITTING RESULTS TO EPA'S NATIONAL AIR QUALITY DATABASE. OUTCOMES INCLUDE A BROADENED AWARENESS OF AIR QUALITY ISSUES AND ESTABLISH PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS THE ATTAINMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS (NAAQS) AS WELL AS IMMEDIATE AND EMERGING THREATS TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE FROM AIR POLLUTION. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY AREA RESIDENTS WHO WILL HAVE DECREASED EXPOSURE TO CRITERIA AND HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS.

Environmental Protection Agency · Environmental Protection Agency

ASST_NON_98T72401_068

THE AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY (ACIC) LIBRARY IN MARICOPA, ARIZONA, WILL CREATE A YEAR-ROUND READING TUTORING PROGRAM, FULFILLING A KEY COMMUNITY NEED, AS THERE CURRENTLY ARE NO ESTABLISHED READING TUTORING PROGRAMS WITHIN THE AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY. GRANT FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO PURCHASE A PASSENGER VAN TO TRANSPORT STUDENTS TO AND FROM THE LIBRARY. THIS WILL ENABLE CORE LIBRARY USERS OF CHILDREN 10 YEARS AND UNDER TO PARTICIPATE IN LIBRARY PROGRAMS BECAUSE ALTHOUGH ACIC HAS A TRIBAL TRANSIT SERVICE, THEY CANNOT RIDE ALONE ON THE TRANSIT BUS. FUNDS WILL SUPPORT SALARIES FOR READING TUTORS, WHO WILL FACILITATE A BUDDY’S READING CIRCLE PROGRAM FOCUSED ON TEACHING PHONEMIC AWARENESS, PHONICS, FLUENCY, VOCABULARY, AND COMPREHENSION, INCLUDING ASSESSMENTS OF THE STUDENT’S READING LEVELS. FUNDS WILL ALSO SUPPORT PURCHASING BOOKS FOR THE LIBRARY. THE PROJECT WILL BENEFIT AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY STUDENTS IN GRADES FIRST THROUGH FIFTH GRADE AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Institute of Museum and Library Services · Institute of Museum and Library Services

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THE AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY WILL HIRE AND TRAIN TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES TO HELP RETURN THE LIBRARY TO PRE-COVID OPERATIONS AND IN-PERSON PROGRAMMING. TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES WILL ASSIST WITH ALL LIBRARY PROGRAMS INCLUDING SERVING AS PROGRAM PICK-UP DRIVER, WHICH ENABLES CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY TO GET TO THE LIBRARY FOR PROGRAMMING AND RESOURCES. WITH THESE FUNDS, PROGRAM ATTENDANCE WILL INCREASE BY 25%. THE GRANT WILL PROVIDE DIRECT BENEFIT TO THE AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY.

Institute of Museum and Library Services · Institute of Museum and Library Services

ASST_NON_NAB-253752-OLS-23_474

THIS PROPOSED PROJECT WOULD BE PART OF THE DISTRICT S STRATEGY TO UPGRADE THEIR AGING FACILITIES AND SCADA SYSTEM. THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS ARE TO REMOVE THE EXISTING LATERAL WC TURNOUT GATE AND INSTALL A NEW 42 RUBICON SLIPMETER GATE. A COFFERDAM OR PIPE PLUG WILL NEED TO BE INSTALLED AS THE SANTA ROSA CANAL (SRC) CANNOT BE DEWATERED DUE TO CONSTANT DELIVERY TO FARMERS AND THE AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY (AK-CHIN) DOWNSTREAM OF THIS SRC CHECK STRUCTURE AND TURNOUT, AS WELL AS REQUIRED APPURTENANCES TO MAINTAIN AND OPERATE THE NEW SLIPMETER GATE. THE NEW SLIPMETER GATE WILL ELIMINATE THE SPILLS DUE TO THE GATE LEAKING AND PROVIDE ACCURATE FLOW MEASUREMENT FOR FUTURE SRC LATERAL WC TURNOUT SERVICE.THIS SMALL-SCALE WATER EFFICIENCY PROJECT IS A PRIORITY TO MARICOPA-STANFIELD IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT AND WAS APPROVED BY OUR BOARD. WE HOPE TO LEVERAGE FUNDING FROM THE WATERSMART PROGRAM TO HELP MARICOPA STANFIELD IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT COMPLETE THIS MULTIPHASE PROJECT, MEETING BOTH THE DISTRICT S AND RECLAMATION S GOALS TO CONSERVE AND BETTER MANAGE OUR WATER RESOURCES AND INCREASE EFFICIENCY OF OUR SYSTEM. STAKEHOLDERS INCLUDE FARMERS AND CUSTOMERS IN THE DISTRICT, THE CENTRAL ARIZONA IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE, AK-CHIN, AND THE BUREAU OF RECLAMATION. IN ADDITION TO AK-CHIN, THE DISTRICT BORDERS THE GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY (GRIC) TO THE NORTHEAST AND THE TOHONO O ODHAM NATION TO THE SOUTH. THE DISTRICT WOULD LIKE TO WORK WITH BOTH NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITIES TO BE GOOD NEIGHBORS AND STEWARDS TO PROTECT THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT THAT WE SHARE ALONG OUR BORDERS.

Department of the Interior · Bureau of Reclamation

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Award OATC-2023

Department of Health and Human Services · Administration for Community Living

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Award OATA-2023

Department of Health and Human Services · Administration for Community Living

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Award OANT-2023

Department of Health and Human Services · Administration for Community Living

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PURPOSE: RECIPIENTS OF THE CORONAVIRUS CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND (CCPF), WILL DESIGNATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TOWARDS CARRYING OUT CRITICAL CAPITAL PROJECTS THAT DIRECTLY ENABLE WORK, EDUCATION, AND HEALTH MONITORING, INCLUDING REMOTE OPTIONS, IN RESPONSE TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC (COVID-19). ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: UNDER THE CCPF PROGRAM, RECIPIENTS WILL CARRY OUT CRITICAL CAPITAL PROJECTS DIRECTLY ENABLING WORK, EDUCATION, AND HEALTH MONITORING, INCLUDING REMOTE OPTIONS, IN RESPONSE TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE (COVID-19). THE CONSTRUCTION AND DEPLOYMENT OF BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING UNDER THE CCPF PROGRAM IF THE INFRASTRUCTURE IS DESIGNED TO DELIVER, UPON PROJECT COMPLETION, SERVICE THAT RELIABLY MEETS OR EXCEEDS SYMMETRICAL DOWNLOAD AND UPLOAD SPEEDS OF 100 MBPS. END GOAL/EXPECTED OUTCOMES: RECIPIENTS WILL FUND INVESTMENTS IN ELIGIBLE CAPITAL PROJECTS THAT: 1) IMPROVE COMMUNITIES' PHYSICAL OR REMOTE CONNECTIVITY BY INVESTING IN CAPITAL ASSETS THAT DIRECTLY ENABLE WORK, EDUCATION, AND HEALTH MONITORING; 2) ADDRESS A NEED THAT RESULTS FROM OR WAS EXACERBATED BY THE COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY; AND 3) ADDRESS A NEED FOR UNDERSERVED OR UNSERVED PEOPLE. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THE PRIMARY INTENDED BENEFICIARIES UNDER THE CCPF PROGRAM ARE THOSE WHO FACE CHALLENGES CAUSED BY COVID-19, ESPECIALLY IN RURAL AMERICA, LOW AND MODERATE-INCOME COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING, HOUSEHOLDS, BUSINESSES, NONPROFIT INSTITUTIONS/ORGANIZATIONS, AND OTHER KEY PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS IN THE ELIGIBLE ENTITIES' JURISDICTIONS. SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: SUBRECIPIENTS MAY BE USED BY ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS TO CARRY OUT SOME OF THE ELIGIBLE PROJECTS UNDER THIS PROGRAM. RECIPIENT-SPECIFIC INFORMATION ON USE OF FUNDS WAS NOT AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF OBLIGATION. PLEASE REFER TO HTTPS://HOME.TREASURY.GOV/POLICY-ISSUES/CORONAVIRUS/ASSISTANCE-FOR-STATE-LOCAL-AND-TRIBAL-GOVERNMENTS/CAPITAL-PROJECTS-FUND FOR UPDATES ON RECIPIENTS' USE OF FUNDS IN THE PROGRAM.

Department of the Treasury · Departmental Offices

ASST_NON_CPFFN0449_020

AK-CHIN DIABETES PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT PROJECT - AMERICAN INDIAN/ALASKA NATIVE (AI/AN) PEOPLE ARE DISPROPORTIONATELY AFFECTED BY DIABETES. IN 2018-2019, 14.5% OF AI/AN PEOPLE AGED 18 YEARS OR OLDER HAD DIAGNOSED DIABETES COMPARED TO 7.4% OF NON-HISPANIC WHITE PEOPLE. THIS IS COMPARATIVE TO THE RATES WITHIN THE AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY. AS OF 2020 THE RATES ARE ESTIMATED AT OVER 13% DIAGNOSED WITH DIABETES. IN ADDITION, AI/AN PEOPLE HAVE HIGHER RATES OF DIABETES-RELATED MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY THAN THE GENERAL U.S. POPULATION. THE AK-CHIN DIABETES PROJECT WILL FOCUS ON PHYSICAL ACTIVITY EDUCATION KEYING ON DIFFERENT VARIABLES TO GET THE COMMUNITY MOVING RANGING FROM ONE ON ONE GUIDANCE, TO COMMUNITY EVENTS, AND GROUP CLASSES AND CURRICULUM EDUCATION. THERE WILL ALSO BE FOCUS ON COMMUNITY WELLNESS OUTREACH INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EVIDENCE BASED CLASSROOM STYLE CLASSES AND COMMUNITY WELLNESS EDUCATION ARTICLES. THE COMMUNITY HAS A YOUNG DEMOGRAPHIC AND IT IS IMPORTANT CREATE A POSITIVE WELLNESS ENVIRONMENT FOR THE FUTURE. THE AK-CHIN DIABETES PROJECT WILL CONTINUE TO HAVE A FOCUS ON THE YOUNG PEOPLE AS WE HAVE SINCE THE PROGRAM'S INCEPTION IN 2001. IN ADDITION, IT IS IMPORTANT TO MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE THE ELDER’S QUALITY OF LIFE AND PREVENT POSSIBLE DEBILITATING DISEASE COMPLICATIONS. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROJECT ARE THE RESIDENTS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY.

Department of Health and Human Services · Indian Health Service

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THE BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE DEPLOYMENT PROJECT PROPOSES TO INSTALL FIBER AND WIRELESS SERVICE CONNECTING 255 UNSERVED NATIVE AMERICAN HOUSEHOLDS WITH 100MBPS SYMMETRICAL WIRED AND 50/6 MBPS WIRELESS SPEEDS.

Department of Commerce · National Telecommunications and Information Administration

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DESCRIPTION:THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FULL FEDERAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $73,458. THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO HELP BUILD THE TRIBE'S CAPACITY TO ASSESS AIR QUALITY CONDITIONS AND TO DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS AIR QUALITY ISSUES. THE TRIBE WILL CONTINUE STRATEGIC PLANNING AND EVALUATION, COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE, MONITORING AIR EMISSIONS, RULEMAKING, AND OTHER PROGRAM ACTIVITIES. THESE ACTIVITIES ARE TO IMPROVE AND MAINTAIN THE TRIBE'S AIR QUALITY.ACTIVITIES:THE RECIPIENT WILL IMPLEMENT ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE SECTION 103 PROGRAM INCLUDING: STRATEGIC PLANNING AND EVALUATION, COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE, MONITORING RESERVATION-WIDE AIR EMISSIONS, DEVELOPING AN AIR REGULATORY PROGRAM, PROVIDING COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH, AND PARTICIPATING IN REGIONAL AND NATIONAL INITIATIVES TO IMPROVE AIR QUALITY. THESE ACTIVITIES SUPPORT THE TRIBE'S GOAL TO PROTECT THE HEALTH OF THE TRIBAL COMMUNITY. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:OUTCOMES INCLUDE A BROADENED AWARENESS OF AIR QUALITY PROGRAMS THAT ARE ESTABLISHED TO ADDRESS THE ATTAINMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF (NAAQS) AS WELL AS IMMEDIATE AND EMERGING THREATS TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE FROM AIR POLLUTION. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY AREA RESIDENTS WHO WILL HAVE DECREASED EXPOSURE TO CRITERIA AND HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS.

Environmental Protection Agency · Environmental Protection Agency

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THIS APPLICATION TO REQUEST FY2021 SECTION 5311 TRIBAL TRANSIT COMPETITIVE APPOINTED TO AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY ARIZONA IN THE AMOUNT OF $157700. WITH THE 2021 TRIBAL TRANSIT FUNDING AK-CHIN TRIBAL TRANSIT WILL REPLACE NECESSARY AND ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT SUCH AS MOBILE AND STATIONARY RADIO COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT AND SEVENTEEN BULLETIN BOARDS THAT ARE LOCATED AT BUS SHELTERS AROUND THE COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION AK-CHIN TRIBAL TRANSIT IS ADVANCING TO PROTECT OUR CURRENT ASSETS EXPAND OUR SERVICES AND INCREASE RIDERSHIP WITH THE PURCHASE AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A LOW LINE PASSENGER BUS CIRCULAR ROUTE SIGNAGE AND A SHADE STRUCTURE FOR THE FLEET.PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS TRIBAL TRANSIT FUNDING IS TO REPLACE ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT AND ACQUIRE ASSETS THAT WILL SET THE FOUNDATION FOR GROWTH AND EXPANSION IN OUR CURRENT OPERATIONS. WITH THE 2022 FUNDING AK-CHIN TRIBAL TRANSIT WILL REPLACE NECESSARY AND ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT SUCH AS MOBILE AND STATIONARY RADIO COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT AND SEVENTEEN BULLETIN BOARDS THAT ARE LOCATED AT BUS SHELTERS AROUND THE COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION AK-CHIN TRIBAL TRANSIT IS ADVANCING TO PROTECT OUR CURRENT ASSETS EXPAND OUR SERVICES AND INCREASE RIDERSHIP WITH THE PURCHASE AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A LOW LINE PASSENGER BUS CIRCULAR ROUTE SIGNAGE AND A SHADE STRUCTURE FOR THE FLEET.PROJECT STATEMENT OF WORK: AK-CHIN TRIBAL TRANSIT WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2016. UPON STARTUP A TRANSIT MANGER AND DRIVERS WERE HIRED AND TRANSIT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES WERE CREATED APPROVED AND IMPLEMENTED. AK-CHIN TRIBAL TRANSIT HAS BEEN OFFERING A FIXED CIRCULAR ROUTE FOR RESIDENTS THAT PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION WITHIN AK-CHIN AND THE NEIGHBORING COMMUNITY OF MARICOPA. IN ADDITION WE ALSO PROVIDE ON-DEMAND CURB TO CURB SERVICES AS WELL.ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: LOW LINE BUS - AK-CHIN TRIBAL TRANSIT CURRENTLY HAS A FLEET OF SIX FOURTEEN-PASSENGER BUSES AND DOES NOT HAVE A PASSENGER BUS CAPABLE OF PROVIDING APPROPRIATE AND SAFE MOBILE SERVICES TO PASSENGERS THAT ARE SEMI-AMBULATORY. OUR FLEET CAN ACCOMMODATE AMBULATORY AND NON-AMBULATORY PASSENGERS. WE ARE IN CRITICAL NEED FOR A PASSENGER VEHICLE THAT CAN ACCOMMODATE OUR SENIOR CITIZENS AND THOSE WITH LIMITED PHYSICAL MOBILITY WHICH IS FOCUSING ON OUR SEMI-AMBULATORY POPULATION. OUR SEMI AMBULATORY POPULATION IS 21% WE CURRENTLY TRANSPORT 3-4%. TRANSIT WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE A LOW LINE MOBILITY BUS. THE FRONT OF THE BUS WILL HAVE A RAMP FOR SAFE ACCESSIBILITY FOR PASSENGERS THAT CANNOT ASCEND OR DESCEND STAIRS. THIS BUS WILL BE INCORPORATED INTO OUR CURRENT OPERATING STRUCTURE WITH THE REST OF OUR TRANSIT FLEET AND COMPLEMENT AND ENHANCE OUR CURRENT SERVICES. A LOW LINE BUS IS ESSENTIAL IN OUR COMMUNITY. MOST OF OUR ELDERLY POPULATION IN THE COMMUNITY FALL UNDER THE CATEGORY OF LOW TO MODERATE INCOME. TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS ARE LIMITED AND THE CURRENT CLOSEST BUSINESS THAT PROVIDES THIS SERVICE IS IN EXCESS OF THIRTY MILES AWAY ONE WAY. ROUTE SIGNAGE - AK-CHIN TRIBAL TRANSIT WAS INCORPORATED IN 2016. FIXED ROUTES IN ADDITION TO ON-DEMAND SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY OF MARICOPA. AFTER CAREFUL REVIEW OF SURVEYS AND COMMUNITY FEEDBACK WE HAVE RECOGNIZED OUR PRESENCE AT MANY LOCATIONS IS CONFUSING TO OUR COMMUNITY AND UNCLEAR. AK-CHIN TRIBAL TRANSIT IS CURRENTLY VISITING STOPS AT LOCATIONS THAT HAVE NO SIGNAGE DESIGNATION OR NUMBERS ASSOCIATED WITH THEM. AK-CHIN TRIBAL TRANSIT WOULD LIKE TO INSTALL THIRTY-THREE SIGNS PLACED AROUND THE COMMUNITY TO REMEDY THESE CONCERNS AND ENCOURAGE RIDERSHIP TO THRIVE. RADIO EQUIPMENT- OUR MOBILE AND STATIONARY EQUIPMENT IS IN FAIR OPERATING CONDITION AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. OF THE FIVE REMAINING FUNCTIONING UNITS TWO ARE AT LIMITED LIFE REMAINING DUE TO EXTENSIVE USE AND THOSE BATTERIES FUNCTION AT APPROXIMATELY 25% OF LIFE. OUR MODEL RADIOS HAVE BEEN PHASED OUT AND REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT IS UNOBTAINABLE. TWO OTHER UNITS IN THE BUSES ALSO SHOW SIGNS OF WEAR AND ARE IN FAIR CONDITION DUE TO USE AND BEING MOUNTED IN FULL SUN. WE EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENT RADIO TRANSMISSIONS AND LONG WAIT TIMES BEFORE A SIGNAL PICKS UP AGAIN TO ALLOW US TO TRANSMIT. AFTER EVERY TRANSMISSION WE MUST WAIT 8-15 SECONDS BEFORE THE RADIO CAN BE TRANSMITTED ON. CONTINUOUS TRANSMISSIONS ARE DIFFICULT TO ACCOMPLISH. FULL SUPPORT FROM OUR COMMUNITY COUNCIL WAS OBTAINED TO MOVE FORWARD IN RECTIFYING OUR CURRENT TRANSIT COMMUNICATION SETBACKS. OUR CURRENT SETBACKS INCLUDE LIMITED HANDHELD RADIO EQUIPMENT TO EFFICIENTLY PROVIDE SERVICES. THE TRANSIT DEPARTMENT IS CURRENTLY OPERATING AT 50% DUE TO A MOBILE RADIO SHORTAGE. OF SIX BUSES FOUR BUSES CURRENTLY DO NOT HAVE RADIO COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT. TRANSIT UTILIZES MOBILE RADIOS IN THESE VEHICLES AND AS A RESULT OF THE SHORTAGE DRIVERS ARE USING MOBILE PHONES WHEN STOPPED AND IN A SAFE LOCATION. PENDING FULL REPLACEMENT TRANSIT HAS COORDINATED WITH LOCAL DEPARTMENTS FOR TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE AND USE OF THEIR EQUIPMENT. THEIR PARTICIPATION HAS LED TO PROLONGING THE LIFE OF OUR EQUIPMENT. BULLETIN BOARDS - FIVE YEARS AGO BUS STOP SHELTERS WERE CONSTRUCTED IN SEVENTEEN LOCATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY. ONE OF THE AMENITIES PROVIDED AT THE SHELTER WAS A CLEAR SWING-FRAME BULLETIN BOARD. THE REPLACEMENT OF THESE BOARDS IS IDEAL FOR THE CONTINUED SUPPORT TO THOSE WHO HAVE NO ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY. WITHOUT REPLACEMENT TRANSIT IS UNABLE TO CONVEY TO THE PUBLIC ROUTE INFORMATION EVENTS SERVICES MEETINGS AND CDC GUIDANCE. BUS SHADE STRUCTURES - AK-CHIN TRIBAL TRANSIT -CHIN TRIBAL TRANSIT IS SEEKING A SHADE STRUCTURE FOR OUR FLEET OF VEHICLES. THIS SHADE WILL SERVE SEVERAL PURPOSES IN OUR ARIZONA DESERT CLIMATE. IT WILL PROTECT OUR ASSETS HELP TO SLOW THE PREMATURE AGING OF BUS EQUIPMENT AND PROVIDE COMFORT FOR STAFF AND PASSENGERS. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: LOW LINE BUS - UPON RECEIPT OF FUNDING AK-CHIN TRIBAL TRANSIT WILL START THE PURCHASING PROCESS. THIS BUS WILL BE EQUIPPED SPECIFIC TO OUR NEEDS. BUS SHALL BE OBTAINED AND PLACED INTO SERVICE WITHIN SIX TO EIGHT WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF OPERATING EQUIPMENT.ROUTE SIGNAGE - CULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCES HAVE TAKEN PLACE AND ARE ALMOST COMPLETE. AK-CHIN GIS DEPARTMENT CREATED MAPS OF THE CLEARANCES. COUNCIL AND DEPARTMENT MEETINGS HAVE BEEN HELD AND INFORMATION GATHERED SPECIFICALLY REGARDING PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT TO THE COMMUNITY. SURVEY OF THE RESIDENTS LOCATED NEAR THE RESIDENTIAL ZONES HAVE TAKEN PLACE. UPON FUNDING MATERIALS AND SIGNS WILL BE ORDERED. INSTALLATION OF 33 ROUTE SIGNS WILL BE COMPLETE WITHIN THREE TO FOUR MONTHS. RADIO EQUIPMENT - RADIO EQUIPMENT SHALL BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY UPON RECEIPT OF FUNDING. TRANSIT SHOULD RECEIVE EQUIPMENT WITHIN 20 BUSINESS DAYS. INSTALLATION WILL TAKE PLACE BY THE EQUIPMENT PROVIDER AND COORDINATE WITH AK-CHIN INFORMATION SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT FOR INSTALL OF ALL STATIONARY AND MOBILE FLEET EQUIPMENT. CORE SYSTEM SETUP WILL ALSO TAKE PLACE BY AK-CHIN INFORMATION SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT. BULLETIN BOARDS - THESE BOARDS WILL SERVE AS A REPLACEMENT ON AN EXISTING APPROVED STRUCTURE. TRANSIT WILL FOLLOW A REPLACEMENT SCHEDULE UPON ARRIVAL OF THE BOARDS. TRANSIT WILL COORDINATE WITH AK-CHIN PUBLIC WORKS TO INSTALL THESE BULLETIN BOARDS. THE ESTIMATED TIME OF ARRIVAL OF THE BOARDS IS 45 BUSINESS DAYS. COMPLETION OF INSTALL WOULD BE COMPLETED UPON 15 DAYS FOLLOWING ARRIVAL. BUS SHADE STRUCTURES -AK-CHIN TRIBAL TRANSIT -CHIN TRIBAL TRANSIT IS COORDINATED WITH AK-CHIN CAPITAL PROJECTS DEPARTMENT AS WELL AS THE CULTURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT TO ENSURE A COMPLETE ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS IS PERFORMED ONCE FUNDS ARE RECEIVED. STRUCTURAL BUILDING ASSISTANCE CAN BE PERFORMED WITHIN THE AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY UTILIZING THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. BUILDING MATERIALS ARE TWENTY BUSINESS DAYS TO ARRIVAL AND THE PROJECTED COMPLETION IF PROJECT IS EIGHT TO TEN WEEKS. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: LOW LINE BUS - THE ADDITION OF THIS VEHICLE WILL ALLOW AK-CHIN TRIBAL TRANSIT TO PROVIDE SERVICES OTHERWISE NOT PROVIDED TO OUR RESIDENTS WITH LIMITED MOBILITY. THIS BUS WILL IMPACT THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE COMMUNITY BY ENCOURAGING INDEPENDENCE IN OUR LIMITED MOBILITY POPULATION. TRANSIT IS ANTICIPATING RIDERSHIP TO GROW WITH THE ADDITION OF FOUR PEOPLE AT MINIMUM A DAY UTILIZING THIS SERVICE FOR SHORT DISTANCE TRAVEL AND TWO PEOPLE MINIMUM PER DAY FOR LONG RANGE TRAVEL. THESE SERVICES ARE CURRENTLY BEING PROVIDED BY AN OUTSIDE SOURCE AND THE ADDITION OF THIS VEHICLE TO OUR FLEET WILL ALLOW TRANSIT TO OFFER THOSE SERVICES. THIS VEHICLE WILL OPEN UP OPPORTUNITIES FOR TRAVEL DESTINATIONS CURRENTLY NOT OFFERED TO LIMITED MOBILITY PASSENGERS SUCH AS HEALTHCARE SHOPPING AND OTHER ESSENTIAL SERVICES NEEDED FOR DAY TO DAY LIFE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE COMMUNING AND ADJACENT CITY. ROUTE SIGNAGE - THE INSTALLATION OF SIGNAGE WE PREDICT WILL OPEN UP THE OPPORTUNITY FOR INCREASED RIDERSHIP AND ATTENDANCE ON THE ROUTES DUE TO FOOT TRAFFIC AT IDENTIFIED LOCATIONS. UNDERSTANDING OF KNOWN LOCATIONS WILL ASSIST THE PASSENGERS IN KNOWING THEY ARE WAITING IN THE APPROPRIATE LOCATION. ROUTE STOPS CAN THEN BE IDENTIFIED WITH A NUMBER. THIS IDENTIFICATION WILL EASE THE COMMUNICATION CONCERNS BETWEEN STAFF TO STAFF AND STAFF TO PASSENGERS. AK-CHIN TRIBAL TRANSIT IS EXPECTING TO HAVE AN INCREASE OF RIDERSHIP BY 5-10% WITHIN THE FIRST THREE MONTHS AFTER THE INSTALLATION OF BUS STOP SIGNAGE. OUR CURRENT POPULATION IS 1119 RESIDENTS. THE PANDEMIC HAS AFFECTED OUR RIDERSHIP DUE TO CDC GUIDELINES AND SOCIAL DISTANCING HOWEVER OUR ANNUAL RIDERSHIP FROM JULY OF 2020 TO JULY 2021 WAS 5275 PASSENGERS. SOME RESIDENTS INFORM US OF THEIR INTENT TO BOARD AT A SPECIFIC LOCATION FOR THE ROUTE AND UPON ARRIVAL THE PASSENGER IS NOT THERE. WE FEEL THAT SIGNAGE WILL HELP TO ELIMINATE THESE EVENTS.RADIO EQUIPMENT - THE REPLACEMENT OF EQUIPMENT WILL IMPROVE OUR SERVICE OPERATIONS. TIMELY TRANSMISSION VIA RADIO REGARDING CURRENT AND POTENTIAL PASSENGERS WILL BE MORE EFFICIENT FOR OUR SERVICE OPERATIONS. DRIVER-TO-DIVER COMMUNICATION AS WELL AS CUSTOMER SERVICE WOULD BOTH BE GREATLY IMPROVED WITH AN UPDATED COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. DISPATCH WOULD NOT HAVE TO WAIT ON DRIVERS THAT HAVE DE-BOARDED ALL THE PASSENGERS FIND A SAFE LOCATION TO PULL OVER EXIT THE VEHICLE AND UTILIZE A MOBILE TELEPHONE. COMMUNICATION WILL BE IMMEDIATE AND TRANSIT SERVICES RENDERED WE ARE FORECASTING WILL INCREASE AS A RESULT.BULLETIN BOARDS - AWARENESS AND CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS CAN BE BROUGHT TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE UTILIZATION OF THESE BOARDS AS WELL AS GUIDANCE CIRCULAR ROUTE INFO SHELTER IDENTIFICATION AND INFO ON PUBLIC MEETINGS WILL ALL BE DISPLAYED AND AVAILABLE TO OUR COMMUNITY. INCREASED INFO AT SHELTERS WILL IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR BOTH RESIDENTS AND NON-RESIDENTS ENSURING 24-HOUR ACCESS TO VITAL COMMUNITY INFO. INDIVIDUALS FROM SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES CAN ALSO BENEFIT FROM THIS IMPORTANT INFO. BUS SHADE STRUCTURES - ACHIEVE BENEFITS WOULD INCLUDE EXTENDED LIFE OF EXTERIOR VEHICLE COMPONENTS INCLUDING WRAP TIRES LENS COVERS WIPERS TOP AIR CONDITIONING UNITS TO NAME A FEW. TRANSIT WOULD LIKE TO OFFER ENHANCED INTERIOR COMFORT ON THE BUS UPON ARRIVAL TO BOARD PASSENGERS. THE SEAT AND GRAB-RAIL TEMPERATURES WOULD BE SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCED AND NO LONGER PROVE TO BE A SAFETY HAZARD CONCERNING SENIOR CITIZENS AND OTHER RESIDENTS WHO WOULD NEED TO UTILIZE ASSISTANCE FEATURES TO BOARD THE VEHICLE. SEAT BELTS WOULD REMAIN A SAFE TEMPERATURE AS WELL. BEING ABLE TO PROVIDE COMFORTABLE TRANSIT VEHICLES TO THE COMMUNITY WOULD PROMOTE RIDERSHIP AND SERVE TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE TO THOSE UTILIZING OUR SERVICES. ALL RESIDENTS AND THOSE WITH MOBILITY CONCERNS WOULD NO LONGER FEEL THE NEED TO REFUSE OR SETTLE FOR UNCOMFORTABLE TRANSPORTATION. IN THE YEAR 2020 THE SUMMER MONTHS RESULTED IN A 47% DECREASE OF PASSENGERS COMPARED TO THE WINTER MONTHS. AK-CHIN TRIBAL TRANSIT CURRENTLY OPERATES ON AN ANNUAL BUDGET OF 259555.00. LOW LINE BUS - VEHICLE WILL BE INCORPORATED INTO OUR CURRENT FLEET VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PLAN. THIS PLAN ENSURES THE VEHICLE WILL REMAIN IN PROPER WORKING CONDITION-MAINTAINED CLEANLINESS AND CONSISTENTLY IN STATE OF REPAIR AS PER FEDERAL STATE AND LOCAL OPERATING STANDARDS. THIS ASSET WILL BE ACQUIRED NEW AND MAINTAINED IN AN EXCELLENT STATE OF REPAIR. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR WILL BE ADDRESSED ACCORDINGLY AND FUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE COMMUNITYROUTE SIGNAGE - REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WILL BE FINANCIALLY ADDRESSED BY COMMUNITY FUNDING. RADIO EQUIPMENT - ONGOING COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF EQUIPMENT CHANGING STATIONS AND BATTERIES WOULD BE MAINTAINED BY COMMUNITY FUNDING. BULLETIN BOARDS - UPON PROJECT FUNDING A PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING SCHEDULE WILL BE PLACED ON ALL SEVENTEEN BOARDS. AK-CHIN TRIBAL TRANSIT WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MAINTENANCE. REPAIRS AND INSTALLATION WILL BE FUNDED BY COMMUNITY. BUS SHADE STRUCTURES - TRANSIT WOULD MAINTAIN THE INTEGRITY OF THE STRUCTURE ENSURING IT REMAINS FREE OF OBSTRUCTION AND REMAINS IN A GOOD STATE OF REPAIR. ANY NECESSARY REPAIRS TO THE SHADE WILL BE ADDRESSED WITH COMMUNITY FUNDING. SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONETHE FOLLOWING IS THE BREAKDOWN OF COSTS THAT WILL BE USED WITH THIS AWARD. LOW LINE 14 PASSENGER BUS $117000 TRANSIT ROUTE SIGNAGE $7000 BUS RADIO EQUIPMENT $25000 TRANSIT BULLETIN BOARDS $6200 BUS SHADE STRUCTURE $2500 THE TOTAL IS $157700. FEDERAL FUNDS: FY2021 5311 TRIAL COMPETITIVE CAPITAL/BUS PURCHASE FUNDS FROM AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY AZ IN THE AMOUNT OF $157700.LOCAL FUNDS: $0TOTAL PROJECT COSTS: $157700PERFORMANCE START DATE: AUGUST 312022PERFORMANCE END DATE: SEPT 30 2023

Department of Transportation · Federal Transit Administration

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THE AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY WILL PURCHASE CHROMEBOOKS, TABLETS, AND TECHNOLOGY ACCESSORIES TO SUPPORT ITS EXISTING OPERATIONS AND TO MAINTAIN CORE LIBRARY SERVICES FOR ITS COMMUNITY. LIBRARY MATERIALS WILL ALSO BE PURCHASED TO PROMOTE READING. UPDATED TECHNOLOGY WILL ALLOW LIBRARY STAFF TO OFFER "POP UP LIBRARIES” EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY. AND THE PROJECT WILL BUY A MOBILE 72” TOUCHSCREEN MONITOR FOR PROGRAMS SUCH AS CODING CLUB AND GAME DESIGN. THE LIBRARY WILL CONTINUE TO BUILD A BODY OF MATERIALS THAT ADVANCE SHARED KNOWLEDGE AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL.

Institute of Museum and Library Services · Institute of Museum and Library Services

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IHS TRIBAL MANAGEMENT GRANT PROGRAM - THE AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY (ACIC), “COMMUNITY,” IS REQUESTING A ONE-YEAR TRIBAL MANAGEMENT GRANT (TMG) IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 TO ENHANCE AND DEVELOP OUR HEALTH MANAGEMENT INFRASTRUCTURE. THE TMG WILL ASSIST THE ACIC TO FURTHER DEVELOP AND IMPROVE ORGANIZATIONAL AND MANAGEMENT CAPABILITIES AS WELL AS MANAGE EXISTING AND ADDITIONAL INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE (IHS) PROGRAMS, SERVICES, FUNCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES; OR PORTIONS THEREOF; (PSFAS) UNDER OUR TITLE V INDIAN SELF-DETERMINATION AND EDUCATION ASSISTANCE ACT (ISDEAA) SELF-GOVERNANCE COMPACT. ACIC NEGOTIATED OUR FIRST SELF-GOVERNANCE COMPACT AND FUNDING AGREEMENT EFFECTIVE ON JANUARY 1, 2019, FOLLOWING AN EXTENSIVE THREE-YEAR SELF-GOVERNANCE PLANNING AND NEGOTIATION PROCESS. THE INITIAL 2019 ACIC FUNDING AGREEMENT INCLUDED ASSUMPTION OF THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES (WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPERATED BY ACIC UNDER AN ISDEAA TITLE I CONTRACT) AND THE SPECIAL DIABETES PROGRAM FOR INDIANS. THE FOLLOWING YEAR IN 2020, ACIC ASSUMED MANAGEMENT OF THE HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM AS A NEW PSFA; AND EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2022, THE ACIC FURTHER EXPANDED AND ASSUMED OPERATION OF THE PURCHASED AND REFERRED CARE (PRC) PROGRAM FOR ACIC COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THE REMAINDER OF DIRECT HEALTH CARE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO ACIC UNDER THE GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY SELF-GOVERNANCE MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT. AS WE PLAN FOR ASSUMPTION OF NEW PSFAS, THE NEED FOR A THOROUGH REVIEW OF INTERNAL HEALTH OPERATIONS IS NOW TIMELY AND NECESSARY TO MANAGE AND ORGANIZE THESE PSFAS. UNDER THIS TMG, ACIC INTENDS TO CAREFULLY EXAMINE AND EXPLORE HEALTH MANAGEMENT OPTIONS INCLUDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HEALTH BOARD, HEALTH DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION, AND FINANCIAL AND DATA SYSTEMS IN ORDER TO STRENGTHEN AND IMPROVE INTERNAL CONTROLS AND CAPABILITIES. THE REQUESTED FUNDING UNDER THIS TMG APPLICATION WILL ALLOW THE ACIC COMMUNITY COUNCIL TO TAKE A MORE COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH IN DETERMINING THE BEST HEALTH CARE STRUCTURE FOR THE TRIBAL GOVERNMENT. CLEAR PROJECT OBJECTIVES, ACTIVITIES, DELIVERABLES AND TIMELINES HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED FOR THE 1-YEAR GRANT PERIOD. WITH OVERSIGHT BEING PROVIDED BY THE TMG PROJECT MANAGER, ACIC PLANS TO WORK WITH A QUALIFIED PROJECT CONSULTANT TO RESEARCH AND PROVIDE THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL (THE TRIBAL GOVERNING BODY) WITH OPTIONS AND FINDINGS TO DEVELOP A HEALTH SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN. THIS PLAN WILL PROVIDE CLEAR DIRECTION AND DESIGN FOR THE DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES, HIRING OF STAFF, AND MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT FOR THE OPERATION OF CURRENT AND FUTURE PSFAS THAT MAY BE ASSUMED BY 2025.

Department of Health and Human Services · Indian Health Service

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