Sac And Fox Nation

APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS SUPPORT AND EXPAND SAFE RELIABLE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IN THE SAC AND FOX NATION OF MISSOURI SERVICE AREA. THIS GRANT WILL ALLOW US TO CONTINUE TO ADDRESS CRITICAL RURAL MOBILITY NEEDS INCLUDING ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE EMPLOYMENT EDUCATION AND OTHER ESSENTIAL SERVICES. THIS GRANT SERVES GENERAL PUBLIC BUT ALSO TRIBAL MEMBERS WHO ARE ELDERLY DISABLED OR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED. THESE SERVICES HELP TO PROMOTE SELF- SUFFICIENCY AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR OUR COMMUNITY WHILE HONORING OUR COMMITMENT TO CULTURAL PRESERVATION.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: * OPERATING COSTS - THIS INCLUDES FUEL DRIVER SALARY DISPATCHING INSURANCE GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPLIES* VEHICLE MAINTENANCE COSTS - THIS INCLUDES OIL CHANGES TIRES AND REPAIRS; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: * PROVIDE RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION FOR NATIVE AND RURAL RESIDENTS TO REACH: MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS SCHOOLS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES SOCIAL SERVICES SHOPPING FOR ESSENTIAL NEEDS* REDUCE TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS FOR ELDERLY DISABLED AND LOW-INCOME POPULATIONS. * IMPROVED MOBILITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE. THIS INCLUDES THE ABILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY EVENTS SUPPORT INDEPENDENT LIVING FOR SENIORS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND IMPROVING OVERALL MOBILITY IN UNDERSERVED AREAS.* LONG TERM PROGRAM SUSTAINABILITY.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: TRIBAL MEMBERS AND GENERAL PUBLIC IN THE SAC AND FOX NATION OF MISSOURI SERVICE AREA. THIS INCLUDES LOCAL FAMILIES TRIBAL ELDERS SENIOR CITIZENS DISABLED VETERANS AND CHILDREN.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: N/A

Department of Transportation · Federal Transit Administration

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APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE SAC AND FOX NATION IS REQUESTING FFY 2023 TTP FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $16605 AND FFY 2024 TTP FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $16261 FOR A TOTAL OF $32866.00 IN FTA FUNDS. THE REQUEST WILL SUPPORT THE COST OF THE SYSTEMS OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE COSTS THROUGH 12/31/2025.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THIS GRANT SUPPORTS THE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE OF VEHICLES AND STAFF. THIS AWARD DOES NOT INCLUDE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: OPERATING FROM MONDAY THURSDAY FROM 7:30 A.M TO 5:30 P.M. THE TRANSIT SYSTEM WILL PROVIDE CITIZENS WITH ACCESS TO SEVERAL DESTINATIONS; THE FOLLOWING ARE A FEW EXAMPLES: HEALTH CLINICS PHARMACIES GROCERY STORES PUBLIC OR SOCIAL SERVICES SCHOOLS VISITING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: INTENDED BENEFICIARIES ARE THE CITIZENS OF BROWN COUNTY KS AND RICHARDSON COUNTY NE.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE

Department of Transportation · Federal Transit Administration

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DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE OPERATION OF THE SAC AND FOX NATION OF MISSOURI IN KANSAS AND NEBRASKA'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 SAC AND FOX NATION AND EPA. THIS AGREEMENT FUNDS TRIBAL CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS FOR WATER, AIR, LAND, AND GENERAL CAPACITY BUILDING.ACTIVITIES:THE SAC AND FOX NATION OF MISSOURI IN KANSAS AND NEBRASKA WILL PLAN, DEVELOP, AND IMPLEMENT A TRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM WHICH INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: (1) PROTECT HUMAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES HEALTH ON AND NEAR TRIBAL LANDS; (2) MONITOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS OF TRIBAL LANDS AND RESOURCES; (3) COORDINATE ENVIRONMENTAL EFFORTS WITH OTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITIES AT THE LOCAL AND STATE LEVEL FOR THE BENEFIT OF TRIBAL LANDS AND LANDS THAT ARE ADJACENT TO TRIBAL LANDS; (4) IDENTIFY OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL NEEDS OF THE TRIBE AND DEVELOP PROJECT SPECIFIC GOALS AND RESOURCES TO ADDRESS THOSE NEEDS; AND LASTLY (5) ADVOCATE ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AS A TRIBAL PRIORITY AT THE TRIBAL GOVERNMENTAL AND COMMUNITY LEVELS. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:EXAMPLES OF EXPECTED DELIVERABLES FOR THE GAP PROGRAM INCLUDE: QUARTERLY REPORTS, OUTREACH AND EDUCATION, QUARTERLY NEWSLETTERS, UPDATED ETEP. SOLID WASTE ACTIVITY DELIVERABLES INCLUDE: REPORTS ON NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS FOR COMMUNITY CLEAN UP EVENTS, OBSERVATIONS OF ILLEGAL DUMPS ON TRIBAL TRUST LANDS, AND THE TYPE, ORIGIN, WEIGHT, AND DISPOSITION OF ANY SOLID WASTE COLLECTED. EXAMPLES OF EXPECTED DELIVERABLES FOR CLEAN WATER 106 PROGRAM INCLUDE: UPDATED QAPPS OR SOPS, UPDATED MONITORING STRATEGY, UPDATED WETLAND PROGRAM PLAN, AND WATER QUALITY DATA ENTERED INTO WQX. EXAMPLES OF EXPECTED DELIVERABLES FOR THE TRIBAL RESPONSE PROGRAM INCLUDE: PHASE 1 ASSESSMENTS, PHASE 2 ASSESSMENTS, SITE-SPECIFIC QAPPS, AND SOPS FOR CLEAN-UP PROCEDURES. EXAMPLES OF EXPECTED DELIVERABLES FOR THE INDOOR RADON PROGRAM INCLUDE: UPDATED TRIBAL RADON MITIGATION TESTING QAPP AND SOP, RADON OUTREACH, AND RADON TEST SUMMARIES. THE EXPECTED OVERALL OUTCOME OF THE PPG IS TO INCREASE RESOURCES, PARTNERSHIPS, AND CAPACITY TO DEVELOP NEW ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS EMERGING ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND TO INCREASE COMMUNITY AND TRIBAL MEMBER'S KNOWLEDGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES ON THE RESERVATION. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROGRAM ARE THE CITIZENS OF THE SAC AND FOX NATION OF MISSOURI IN KANSAS AND NEBRASKA AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

Environmental Protection Agency · Environmental Protection Agency

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THE DAYTON SOCIETY OF NATURAL HISTORY PROPOSES A NAGPRA CONSULTATION AND DOCUMENTATION PROJECT TO BUILD ACOMMUNITY OF STAKEHOLDERS INCLUDING TRIBAL NATIONS, EXPERT CONSULTANTS, AND PEER MENTORS WORKING TOWARD CULTURALCONTINUITY AND RESPECT WITH RELATION TO SUNWATCH VILLAGE IN DAYTON, OHIO. THIS PROJECT INCLUDES A THOROUGHLITERATURE REVIEW OF CURRENT SCHOLARLY INFORMATION WITH EXPERT INPUT, PRESENTATIONS BY TRIBAL NATIONS, ANDMEANINGFUL CONSULTATION WITH TRIBAL NATIONS TO DETERMINE CULTURAL AFFILIATION TO THE BEST OF OUR ABILITIES. THENEXT STEPS WILL BE TO WORK WITH THIS COALITION OF TRIBES TO DETERMINE CONTROL, TREATMENT, AND REPATRIATION OFNAGPRA CULTURAL ITEMS AND ANCESTORS RELATED TO SUNWATCH.THE THREE PRIMARY GOALS OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT ARE 1) ENSURE EVERY TRIBE THAT MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN SUNWATCHHAS A REASONABLE OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN THE CONVERSATION, 2) DETERMINE CULTURAL AFFILIATION, AND 3) INCREASE STAFFKNOWLEDGE OF NAGPRA-RELATED TOPICS. THESE GOALS WILL IMPROVE THE ABILITIES OF THE DSNH AND OF PARTNERING TRIBALNATIONS TO FACILITATE CONSULTATIONS AND COLLABORATION IN CARRYING OUT THE NAGPRA PROCESS. WE WILL USE THEFOLLOWING ACTIVITIES TO ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS: RESEARCH AND DATA COLLECTION TO DETERMINE CULTURAL AFFILIATION,TRAINING FOR DSNH STAFF WITH NAGPRA-FOCUSED WORKSHOPS, TRAVEL FOR TRIBAL REPRESENTATIVES AND OR DSNH STAFF(ACCORDING TO TRIBAL REQUESTS) TO CONDUCT IN-PERSON CONSULTATION ACTIVITIES AND VISIT SUNWATCH, INTERTRIBALMEETINGS, AND COLLECTIONS CARE ACTIVITIES AS DIRECTED BY TRIBAL CONSULTATION.WE WILL ALSO REEVALUATE OUR EXISTING CATALOG RECORDS WITHOUT CONDUCTING ANY NEW RESEARCH OF THOSE OBJECTS ANDUPDATE INFORMATION AS REQUIRED BY THE NEW NAGPRA RULING. OUR GOAL IS TO MAKE SURE THE COLLECTION IS READY FORTRIBAL REVIEW. WE PLAN TO HAVE A DATABASE AVAILABLE TO TRIBES WITH ALL NAGPRA OBJECTS WITH INFORMATION SUCH ASOBJECT NAME, PLOT OF ORIGIN PROVENIENCE, PROVENANCE, AND PHOTOGRAPHS.PROJECT PARTNERS INCLUDE THE MIAMI TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA, PRE-CONTACT OHIO SCHOLARS DRS. DAVID POLLACK AND GWYNNHENDERSON, TRIBAL ADVISOR AND NAGPRA CONSULTANT STACEY HALFMOON (CADDO, CHOCTAW, DELAWARE), LOCAL CONSULTANT STEPHANIE VAN HOOSE (MOHAWK BAY OF QUINTE) FROM REACH INDIGENOUS ADVOCACY, PEER MENTORS FORT TICONDEROGA AND CINCINNATI MUSEUM CENTER, AND THE WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY ASIAN AND NATIVE AMERICAN CENTER. IN ADDITION TO THESE PARTNERS, WE HAVE ALSO HAD PRELIMINARY CONVERSATIONS WITH 12 OTHER TRIBES: SHAWNEE TRIBE, SAC AND FOX NATION OF OKLAHOMA, PONCA TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA, POKAGON BAND OF POTAWATOMI INDIANS, MATCH-E-BE-NASH-SHE-WISH BAND OF POTAWATOMI INDIANS, SENECA NATION, FOND DU LAC BAND OF LAKE SUPERIOR CHIPPEWA, AND NOTTAWASEPPI HURON BAND OF THE POTAWATOMI. IN THE COMING WEEKS, WE WILL ALSO WELCOME REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE TO SUNWATCH FOR AN ON-SITE VISIT.OUR INSTITUTIONAL NAGPRA PRIORITY IS REPATRIATION OF ALL ANCESTRAL REMAINS AND NAGPRA ITEMS AS WELL AS A FULLEVALUATION OF ALL NATIVE AMERICAN OBJECTS IN OUR COLLECTION TO MAKE SURE THAT NO NAGPRA ITEMS ARE LEFT OFF THELIST. IN ORDER TO GET TO THAT POINT, THE BIGGEST FOCUS NOW AND MOVING FORWARD IS BUILDING AND MAINTAININGRELATIONSHIPS WITH TRIBES AND UNDERSTANDING CULTURAL AFFILIATION. WE ARE STRIVING TO DO MORE THAN REPATRIATION,INCLUDING CREATING MEANINGFUL AND LONG-LASTING CONNECTIONS THAT WILL CONTINUE TO THRIVE LONG AFTER REPATRIATIONIS COMPLETE. ULTIMATELY, WE WANT TO CREATE A WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT FOR INDIGENOUS PARTNERS TO VIEW OURCOLLECTIONS AND MAKE REQUESTS FOR REPATRIATION WITH CONFIDENCE. DURING THIS PROJECT, WE EXPECT TO ACCOMPLISH THEFOLLOWING OUTCOMES: UNDERSTAND CULTURAL AFFILIATION FOR COLLECTIONS AND ANCESTRAL REMAINS RELATED TO SUNWATCHAND SUMMARIZE IN A CONCISE REPORT, DEVELOP ORGANIZATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR TREATMENT OF NAGPRA CULTURAL ITEMS ANDANCESTRAL REMAINS AND CONSULTATION PROCESSES, DEMONSTRATE INCREASED STAFF KNOWLEDGE WITH DATA ANALYSIS OF PRE POST ASSESSMENTS.

Department of the Interior · National Park Service

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THE TRIBAL SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES PROGRAM (TSASP), WHICH IS AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. 12511(E), IS ONE OF FIVE GRANT PROGRAMS FUNDED WITHIN THE SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES PROGRAM (SASP). SASP WAS CREATED BY THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2005 (VAWA 2005) AND IS THE FIRST FEDERAL FUNDING STREAM DEDICATED SOLELY TO THE PROVISION OF DIRECT INTERVENTION AND RELATED ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT. OVERALL, THE PURPOSE OF SASP IS TO PROVIDE INTERVENTION, ADVOCACY, ACCOMPANIMENT (E.G., ACCOMPANYING VICTIMS TO COURT, MEDICAL FACILITIES, POLICE DEPARTMENTS), SUPPORT SERVICES, AND RELATED ASSISTANCE FOR ADULT, YOUTH, AND CHILD VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, NON-OFFENDING FAMILY AND HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS OF VICTIMS, AND THOSE COLLATERALLY AFFECTED BY THE SEXUAL ASSAULT. TSASP SUPPORTS PROJECTS TO CREATE, MAINTAIN, AND EXPAND SUSTAINABLE SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES PROVIDED BY TRIBES, TRIBAL ORGANIZATIONS, AND NONPROFIT TRIBAL ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN INDIAN COUNTRY AND ALASKA NATIVE VILLAGES. WITH THIS FUNDING, THE IOWA TRIBES OF OKLAHOMA SERVICE AREA IS PRIMARILY RURAL WITH FEW RESOURCES AVAILABLE; PROJECT SAFE, A SHELTER IN POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY; SAVILLE CENTER IN PAYNE COUNTY IS A CENTER FOR CHILD ADVOCACY; SAC AND FOX NATION IS LOCATED IN LINCOLN COUNTY AND INCLUDES A MOBILE SANE UNIT THAT COVERS LINCOLN AND PAYNE COUNTIES. OUR AGENCY WORKS CLOSELY WITH THESE PROGRAMS TO ENSURE THAT THE NEEDS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES ARE BEING MET. WE COLLABORATE IN COMMUNITY COORDINATED RESPONSE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE TEAMS, TO IDENTIFY THE GAPS IN SERVICES WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY FOR VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT. WITH FUNDING, THIS PROJECT WILL CONTINUE TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF SUPPORT AND RESOURCES FOR VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND THEIR FAMILIES IN OUR JURISDICTION OF PAYNE, LINCOLN, AND LOGAN COUNTIES. THROUGH TSASP FUNDING, THIS WILL 1. COVERING INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY COUNSELING SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND THEIR FAMILIES; 2. PROVIDE DIRECT ADVOCACY SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT INCLUDING COVERING BASIC NEEDS (SHELTER, CLOTHING, FOOD, ETC.); AND 3. FACILITATE SUPPORT GROUPS FOR SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT. THIS AWARDWILL BE A THREE-YEAR PROJECT.

Department of Justice · Offices, Boards and Divisions

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SAC AND FOX NATION OF MISSOURI IN KANSAS WILL USE THIS FY 2023 TVSSA AWARD TO IMPLEMENT SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME THAT MEET NEEDS IDENTIFIED BY THE COMMUNITY AND REFLECT TRIBAL COMMUNITY VALUES AND TRADITIONS. THIS ALIGNS WITH THE CONGRESSIONAL INTENT FOR THE SET-ASIDE FROM THE CVF, WHICH WAS CREATED IN 2018 TO IMPROVE SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME IN TRIBAL COMMUNITIES. OVC ADMINISTERS THE TVSSA VIA A FORMULA. TVSSA FUNDS MAY BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE DIRECTLY RELATED TO SERVING VICTIMS OF CRIME.

Department of Justice · Office of Justice Programs

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PAWNEE NATION COLLEGE (PNC) WILL PARTNER WITH THE NATIONAL TRIBAL TRIAL COLLEGE (NTTC) AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN (UW) LAW SCHOOL AND THE EIGHT FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED TRIBES OF NORTHERN OKLAHOMA (PAWNEE NATION, OSAGE TRIBE, TONKAWA TRIBE, SAC AND FOX NATION, IOWA TRIBE, OTOE MISSOURI TRIBE, PONCA TRIBE, AND POTENTIALLY KAW NATION) TO DEVELOP AND DELIVER A 2-YEAR VOCATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING PROJECT TO RECRUIT, TRAIN, PLACE, AND RETAIN TRIBAL CRIME VICTIM SPECIALISTS. DURING YEAR 1, THE PARTNERS WILL DEVELOP A STRUCTURED 2-YEAR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM TO INCLUDE RECRUITMENT AND CULTURALLY AND LEGALLY RELEVANT TRAINING AND JOB PLACEMENT AND SUPERVISION STRATEGIES. THE SUPERVISED STUDENT-INTERNS MAY RECEIVE TUITION-FREE ACADEMIC CREDIT FROM PNC, A SMALL STIPEND AND, UPON COMPLETION, WILL BE AWARDED A THIRD TRIBAL CRIME VICTIM SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE. IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT UP TO 20 STUDENTS WILL COMPLETE THE PNC CERTIFICATE IN TRIBAL VICTIM ADVOCACY, 10 WILL COMPLETE THE NTTC CERTIFICATE IN TRIBAL COURT LEGAL ADVOCACY, AND 10 STUDENTS WILL COMPLETE THE ENTIRE SERIES AND EARN THE TRIBAL CRIME VICTIM SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE.

Department of Justice · Office of Justice Programs

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THE SAC AND FOX NATION OF MISSOURI IN KANSAS AND NEBRASKA WILL USE FUNDS TO STRENGTHEN TRIBAL JUSTICE SYSTEM CAPACITY BY ADDRESSING PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS RELATED TO THEIR COURT AND POLICE DEPARTMENT. AS DESCRIBED IN A PRIOR ASSESSMENT, THE CURRENT COURT ROOM IS LOCATED IN A BUILDING THAT WAS COBBLED TOGETHER OVER THE LAST 80 YEARS PULLING MULTIPLE SMALLER STRUCTURES UNDER A SINGLE METAL ROOF. REMODELING THIS STRUCTURE WAS DETERMINED TO BE UNFEASIBLE. THIS FACILITY OFFERS LIMITED MEETING SPACE, DOES NOT PROVIDE SECURE ACCESS FOR JUDGES AND COURT PERSONNEL, AND DOES NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT SPACE FOR CURRENT STAFF OR GROWTH TO PROMOTE WELLNESS AND ENHANCED ALTERNATIVE SENTENCING OPTIONS FOR OFFENDERS. DURING A HEAVY RAIN, FLOODING OCCURRED IN THE COURT BUILDING. AT THE SAME TIME, (AT THE OTHER END OF OUR TRIBAL OPERATIONS OFFICES) THE POLICE DEPARTMENTS SEPTIC AND DRAIN FIELD SYSTEM WAS SATURATED TO THE POINT IT COULD NOT FUNCTION.THE PROPOSED PERMANENT MODULAR FACILITY, WITH THE CURRENT WORKING DRAFT FLOOR PLAN OF APPROXIMATELY 8,100 SQ. FT., WILL JOIN POLICE AND COURT UNDER ONE ROOF, PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMMEDIATE LAW ENFORCEMENT RESPONSE AND BACK-UP FOR INCIDENTS OCCURRING IN COURT, OFFER NECESSARY ROOMS FOR MEETINGS, MEDIATION AND/OR TRAINING, PROVIDE SUFFICIENT SPACE FOR COURT PERSONNEL, AND SUPPORT JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION ENHANCEMENTS.

Department of Justice · Office of Justice Programs

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MIDWEST NATIVE COALITION FOR JUSTICE AND PEACE INC. (MNCJP) WORKS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT CULTURALLY INFORMED VICTIM ADVOCACY SERVICES TO ENHANCE AND STRENGTHEN COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSES WITHIN TRIBAL COMMUNITIES IN KANSAS WITH THE FIVE FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED TRIBES: THE IOWA TRIBE OF KANSAS AND NEBRASKA, THE SAC AND FOX NATION OF MISSOURIIN KANSAS AND NEBRASKA, THE KANSAS KICKAPOO TRIBE, THE PRAIRIE BAND POTAWATOMI NATION, ANDTHE DELAWARE TRIBE OF INDIANS. IN ADDITION TO DEVELOPING A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES THAT WILL EMPOWER CURRENT ADVOCACY RESPONSES, THIS COALITION IS COMMITTED TO UNIFYING THE VOICE OF TRIBAL PEOPLE ACROSS KANSAS IN ADVOCATING FOR THE SAFETY AND WELLBEING OF ALL GENERATIONS, ALL WAYS OF LIFE, AND FOR BOTH NATIVE MEN AND WOMEN AND WORKS TO EMPOWER CURRENT TRIBAL ADVOCACY SERVICES THROUGH NEW HIRE ADVOCACY BASICS, DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENTING EFFECTIVE ADVOCACY PROGRAM OUTREACH, EMPOWERING TRIBAL JUSTICE SYSTEMS WITH VICTIM CENTERED PRACTICES, MANAGING AND APPLYING FOR ADVOCACY RELATED GRANTS, AND VARIOUS OTHER TRAININGS BASED ON THENEEDS OF COALITION MEMBERS AND POLICY AND PROCEDURE DEVELOPMENT, TRIBAL VICTIM LEGAL CLINICS, IMPLEMENTING TRIBAL BATTERERS INTERVENTION PROGRAMS, UTILIZING SAFE VISIT SAFE EXCHANGES PROGRAMS, AND VARIOUS OTHER SERVICES BASED ON THE NEEDS OF COALITION MEMBERS. THROUGH THIS PARTNERSHIP AND FUNDING, MNCJP WILL: 1.) IDENTIFYAND PROVIDETECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO COALITION MEMBERSHIP AND TRIBAL COMMUNITIES TO ENHANCE ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL SERVICES TO INDIAN WOMEN VICTIMIZED BY DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE, INCLUDING SEX TRAFFICKING; 2.) PARTNER WITH JUDICIAL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO ENHANCE VICTIM CENTERED RESPONSES TO ADDRESS SEXUAL ASSAULT CASES; 3.): PARTNER WITH THE OKLAHOMA TRIBAL COALITION, NATIVE ALLIANCE AGAINST VIOLENCE, TO HOST AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND EDUCATION ON ADVOCACY RELATED TOPICS TO TRIBAL COMMUNITIES ACROSS KANSAS AND OKLAHOMA.

Department of Justice · Offices, Boards and Divisions

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THE SAC & FOX NATION OF MISSOURI IN KANSAS AND NEBRASKA IS A FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED TRIBE LOCATED IN BROWN COUNTY, KANSAS. THE VICTIM SERVICES PROGRAM, AN AGENCY OF THE SAC & FOX NATION OF MISSOURI IN KANSAS AND NEBRASKA TRIBAL GOVERNMENT, WORKS TO ADDRESS VIOLENCE AGAINST INDIAN WOMEN BY PROVIDING COMMUNITY-BASED ADVOCACY SERVICES, SAFETY PLANNING, COURT ACCOMPANIMENT, A 24-HOUR HOTLINE FOR CRISIS INTERVENTION, AND REFERRAL SERVICES AMONG OTHERS. WITH THIS FUNDING, THE SAC AND FOX NATION OF MISSOURI IN KANSAS AND NEBRASKA VICTIM SERVICES PROGRAM WILL CONTINUE AND ENHANCE EXISTING EFFORTS THE TRIBAL CAPACITY TO RESPOND TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, SEX TRAFFICKING, AND STALKING CRIMES. THE SAC AND FOX NATION OF MISSOURI IN KANSAS AND NEBRASKA HAVE PARTNERED WITH THE MIDWEST NATIVE COALITION FOR JUSTICE AND PEACE, INC., THE KANSAS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT TRIBAL COALITION, TO PLAN AND IMPLEMENT THIS PROJECT. THE TIMING FOR PERFORMANCE OF THIS NEW AWARD IS 36 MONTHS.

Department of Justice · Offices, Boards and Divisions

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DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE OPERATION OF THE SAC AND FOX NATION'S CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHILE GIVING IT GREATER FLEXIBILITY TO ADDRESS ITS HIGHEST ENVIRONMENTAL PRIORITIES, IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE, ACHIEVE ADMINISTRATIVE SAVINGS AND STRENGTHEN THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN SAC AND FOX NATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. THIS AGREEMENT FUNDS TRIBAL CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS FOR CARRYING OUT ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT IN PLANNING, DEVELOPING AND ESTABLISHING THE CAPACITY TO IMPLEMENT FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. THE WORK INCLUDES OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH MANAGING CONTINUING ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE ACTIVITIES TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN WATER, LAND AND DATA QUALITY.ACTIVITIES:SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL BUILD CAPACITY WITH OFFICE STAFF LEARNING AND ADDRESSING ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, DEVELOP ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM STANDARDS OF OPERATION, STAFF TRAINING, PROVIDING COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH, CONDUCTING RECYCLING ACTIVITIES, AND CONTINUING SOLID WASTE CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT. THE RECIPIENT WILL CONDUCT SURFACE WATER QUALITY SAMPLING, SUBMIT DATA TO THE WATER QUALITY EXCHANGE (WQX) DATABASE AND SUBMIT AN ASSESSMENT OF ITS SURFACE WATER QUALITY.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES FROM THIS AGREEMENT ARE QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS, ANNUAL FFR, QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN, AND QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLANS. IN ADDITION, THE TRIBE WILL SUBMIT SURFACE WATER QUALITY DATA TO THE WQX DATABASE AND SUBMIT AN ASSESSMENT OF ITS SURFACE WATER QUALITY. THE EXPECTED OUTCOME IS AN IMPROVED UNDERSTANDING OF THE QUALITY OF THE TRIBE'S SURFACE WATERBODIES. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES ARE THE RESIDENTS OF THE SAC AND FOX NATION.

Environmental Protection Agency · Environmental Protection Agency

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SAC & FOX NATION 988 TRIBAL RESPONSE - ABSTRACT: SAC AND FOX 988 INITIATIVE THE SAC AND FOX NATION WILL SUPPORT THE 988 SUICIDE AND CRISIS LIFELINE IN LINCOLN, PAYNE AND POTTAWATOMIE COUNTIES IN CENTRAL OKLAHOMA. THE THREE-COUNTY AREA CONTAINS 26,000 NATIVE PERSONS FROM OVER TEN TRIBAL NATIONS WHO ARE AT HIGH RISK OF SUICIDE, DEPRESSION AND SUBSTANCE USE. WE WILL INCREASE THE NUMBER OF INDIGENOUS CALLERS TO THE LIFELINE, FACILITATE PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS, AND IMPLEMENT CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE SUICIDE PREVENTION STRATEGIES. OUR PROJECT WORKS WITH THE SAC AND FOX TRIBE AND ITS PARTNERS IN THE THREE-COUNTY AREA OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA JUST EAST OF OKLAHOMA CITY. THE 988 PROJECT WILL PROVIDE A SUICIDE AND MENTAL HEALTH SPECIFIC LIFELINE TO NATIVE CALLERS. THE NEW SYSTEM OFFERS CALLERS A CHOICE TO SELECT A COUNSELOR WHO IS A NATIVE PERSON AND HAS THE LIFE EXPERIENCE OF WHAT IT MEANS TO BE NATIVE. NATIONAL, STATE AND LOCAL DATA HIGHLIGHT TWO POPULATIONS WHERE NATIVE SUICIDE DISPARITIES ARE PARTICULARLY SEVERE: THE FIRST IS NATIVE MALES 15-30, THE SECOND ARE NATIVES WHO ARE LGBTQ IN THEIR SEXUAL ORIENTATION. SUICIDE DISPARITIES ARE PARTICULARLY SEVERE AMONG BOTH GROUPS. NATIVE MALES BETWEEN THE AGES OF 15 AND 30 HAVE MORE THAN DOUBLE THE RATE OF SUICIDE OF WHITES OF THE SAME AGE GROUP. DATA ABOUT THE LGBTQ POPULATION HAS BEEN OBTAINED BY THE US CENSUS IN THEIR PULSE SURVEY. IT INDICATES THAT LGBTQ INDIVIDUALS ARE: - 8.4 TIMES MORE LIKELY TO REPORT HAVING ATTEMPTED SUICIDE, - 5.9 TIMES MORE LIKELY TO REPORT HIGH LEVELS OF DEPRESSION; AND, - 3.4 TIMES MORE LIKELY TO USE ILLEGAL DRUGS, THE SAC AND FOX NATION IS JOINED IN THIS EFFORT BY TWO INDIGENOUS ORGANIZATIONS WORKING IN THE CENTRAL OKLAHOMA AREA: NAMELY, THE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN INDIAN PHYSICIANS (AAIP) AND THE NATIONAL INDIAN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (NIEA). NIEA FUNDS NUMEROUS PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE NATION AND WILL PROVIDE ITS MESSAGE OF THE IMPORTANCE OF NATIVE MENTAL AND SPIRITUAL WELLNESS TO SCHOOLS, VOCATIONAL CENTERS AND COLLEGES IN OUR TRIBAL JURISDICTION. AAIP FUNDS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NATIVE YOUTH WHO WISH TO PURSUE BIOMEDICAL CAREERS AND IT CONVENES A YEARLY CROSS CULTURAL WORKSHOP THAT EXAMINES CULTURAL INFLUENCES IN DIFFERENT SOCIETIES. BOTH NIEA AND AAIP WILL REACH DIFFERENT SECTORS OF INDIGENOUS SOCIETY. INDIVIDUALS NEEDING ADDITIONAL COUNSELING OR HOSPITALIZATION WILL BE REFERRED TO LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT CENTERS. NATIVE PERSONS WHO REQUEST NATIVE COUNSELORS WILL BE OFFERED CULTURE CLASSES TO INSTILL KNOWLEDGE AND PRIDE OF BEING NATIVE. WE WILL OFFER AT LEAST TWO MAJOR CULTURAL EVENTS ABOUT NATIVE HISTORY EACH YEAR. THESE EVENTS WILL BE THE GATHERING OF NATIVE AMERICANS AND THE BLANKET EXERCISE. AT THIS TIME MOST HELP CALLS FROM POTENTIAL SUICIDES ARE RECEIVED BY 911 DISPATCH CENTERS, MOST OF WHICH ARE HOUSED IN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICES. ALL CURRENT 911 PERSONNEL WILL BE TRAINED IN THE NEED FOR AND THE ADVANTAGES OF THE 988 LIFELINE OVER OTHER HELP CENTERS. OUR WORK WILL ALSO IDENTIFY PERSONS WHO ARE IN CRISIS AND WILL NEED A CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAM TO PERFORM AN INTERVENTION. ALL INFORMATION GIVEN TO 988 CALLS ARE STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL. WE ESTIMATE WE WILL RECEIVE OVER 150 NEW CALLERS EACH YEAR (450 OVER THE 3 YEAR PROJECT) AND THAT OVER 10% (45 PERSONS OVER THE 3 YEAR PROJECT) WILL BE REFERRED TO FURTHER SERVICES AS A RESULT OF THIS GRANT.

Department of Health and Human Services · Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

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APPLICATION PURPOSE: SAC AND FOX NATION WILL UTILIZE THIS AWARD TO MAINTAIN EXISTING TRANSIT SERVICES IN THE SERVICE DELIVERY AREA. IT WOULD ALSO USE THE CRRSAA GRANT TO ASSIST WITH OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE AND OR SALARIES HEALTH BENEFITS OF WORKERS.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO COVER ELIGIBLE OPERATING EXPENSES SUCH AS DRIVERS SALARIES FUEL ITEMS HAVING A USEFUL LIFE OF LESS THAN ONE YEAR AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE OF THE SAC AND FOX NATION TRANSIT VEHICLES.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: CONTINUED SAFE AND RELIABLE TRANSPORTS TO THOSE USING OUR SYSTEM WITHIN OUR SERVICE AREA.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: BENEFICIARIES WOULD BE DRIVERS RIDERS AND GENERAL PUBLIC BY OUR VEHICLES BEING CONTINUALLY MAINTAINED TO THE BEST POSSIBLE CONDITIONS.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE

Department of Transportation · Federal Transit Administration

ASST_NON_KS-2023-012_069

APPLICATION PURPOSE: SAC AND FOX NATION WOULD LIKE TO UTILIZE THE ARP FUNDING TO OFFSET OPERATIONAL COST INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE WAGES AND BENEFITS AND TO HELP SUPPORT THE BEST SERVICE OF CUSTOMERS POSSIBLE.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: THE ARP GRANT WILL ASSIST WITH CONTINUED SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE AND CONTINUED PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE OF ALL SAC AND FOX TRIBAL TRANSIT VEHICLES.; EXPECTED OUTCOMES: CONTINUED SAFE AND RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION FOR THOSE IN NEED WITHIN THE SAC AND FOX NATION SERVICE AREA.; INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: THIS GRANT WILL BENEFIT OUR TRANSIT PASSENGERS DRIVING STAFF AND ALL GENERAL PUBLIC THAT WE PROVIDE TRANSIT FOR.; SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES: NONE

Department of Transportation · Federal Transit Administration

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SAC AND FOX NATION SPECIAL DIABETES PROGRAM FOR INDIANS - THE SAC AND FOX NATION SPECIAL DIABETES PROGRAM FOR INDIANS (S.D.P.I.) IS LOCATED IN THE MERLE W. BOYD CENTER IN THE RURAL COMMUNITY OF STROUD, OKLAHOMA. TO UNDERSTAND THE BURDEN OF DIABETES ON THE SAC AND FOX COMMUNITY IS TO KNOW THE STORY OF THE BUILDING’S NAMESAKE, MERLE W. BOYD. MR. BOYD LIVED WITH DIABETES AND ITS COMPLICATIONS FOR MANY YEARS. DUE TO HIS EXPERIENCE, HE SPENT YEARS TRAVELING THE COUNTRY TO LEARN ABOUT DIABETES AND ITS PREVENTION IN THE SAC AND FOX NATION’S COMMUNITY. IT WAS HIS DESIRE THAT A FACILITY BE BUILT THAT MAY HELP ENCOURAGE THE COMMUNITY TO NOT ONLY LIVE WELL WITH DIABETES BUT ALSO HELP PREVENT IT IN FUTURE GENERATIONS. THE MERLE BOYD WELLNESS CENTER THAT EXISTS TODAY WAS INSPIRED BY MR. BOYD’S VISION. IT PROVIDES A FITNESS ROOM, LOCKER ROOMS, A KITCHEN FOR DIET COUNSELING AND FOOD DEMONSTRATION, A PHYSICAL THERAPY ROOM, AND A PODIATRY EXAM ROOM. THE SAC AND FOX NATION IMPLEMENTS A CLINIC AND COMMUNITY BASED S.D.P.I. PROGRAM. DON ABNEY, PRINCIPAL CHIEF, AND LANA BUTLER, SECRETARY, ARE THE TWO TRIBAL LEADERS WHO ARE IDENTIFIED AND ACTIVELY INVOLVED WITH THE S.D.P.I. PROGRAM. KEY PERSONNEL CONSISTS OF AN S.D.P.I. PROGRAM COORDINATOR, A DIETITIAN, A NURSE PRACTITIONER, A PHARMACIST, AN EXERCISE SPECIALIST, A LAB MANAGER, AND AN APPOINTMENT SCHEDULER. THE PROGRAM CURRENTLY PROVIDES SERVICES TO ENROLLED TRIBAL MEMBERS AND OTHER AMERICAN INDIAN TRIBAL MEMBERS RESIDING WITHIN THE SPECIFIED JURISDICTIONAL AREAS. THE SERVICE AREA IS LOCATED WITHIN THE THREE COUNTY JURISDICTIONS OF LINCOLN COUNTY, POTTAWATOMIE COUNTY, AND PAYNE COUNTY IN OKLAHOMA. CURRENTLY THERE ARE 231 PATIENTS ON THE DIABETES REGISTER. APPROXIMATELY 27% OF THESE PATIENTS UTILIZE THE FULL SCOPE OF SERVICES OFFERED BY THE SPECIAL DIABETES PROGRAM. SINCE ONLY APPROXIMATELY 27% OF THE PATIENTS ON THE DIABETES REGISTER FULLY UTILIZE THE S.D.P.I. SERVICES OUR BEST PRACTICE AND OTHER ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES WE SELECTED WILL USE AS THE PRIMARY TARGET GROUP THE 231 PATIENTS ON THE DIABETES REGISTER. OUR PROGRAM WILL INTENSIVELY WORK WITH THESE 231 PEOPLE AND PROVIDE VARIOUS NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES AND ENCOURAGE AND ASSIST PATIENTS TO SCHEDULE FOOT, EYE, AND DENTAL EXAMS. YEARLY FOOT EXAMS, EYE EXAMS, AND DENTAL EXAMS, ARE IMPERATIVE FOR GOOD DIABETIC HEALTH CARE. THEY CAN DETECT PROBLEMS IN THE EARLY STAGES. EYE CARE AND DENTAL CARE WILL BE CONTRACTED WITH PROVIDERS OUTSIDE OF BLACK HAWK HEALTH CENTER. PODIATRY SERVICES INCLUDING A SHOE CLINIC WILL BE PROVIDED AT BLACK HAWK HEALTH CENTER BY A CONTRACTED PODIATRIST. TO ENABLE OUR PATIENTS TO REGULARLY CHECK THEIR BLOOD SUGAR GLUCOMETERS, CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORS, TEST STRIPS AND LANCETS WILL BE GIVEN TO OUR DIABETIC PATIENTS WHO RECEIVE THEIR DIABETIC CARE AT BLACK HAWK HEALTH CENTER. PREVENTION IS THE KEY AND OUR EXERCISE SPECIALIST, DIETITIAN, AND SPECIAL PROJECTS MANAGER WILL VISIT VARIOUS SCHOOLS TO PRESENT NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES. WE WILL TAKE EVERY AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE EDUCATIONAL BOOTHS AT HEALTH FAIRS AND CONFERENCES AND PROVIDE DIABETES EDUCATION PREVENTION PRESENTATIONS UPON REQUEST. OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE ACTIVITIES/SERVICES THAT WILL BE AIMED AT PREVENTING DIABETES, REDUCING THE RISK OF DIABETES IN AT-RISK INDIVIDUALS, PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY CARE TO THOSE WITH DIAGNOSED DIABETES, AND/OR REDUCING THE COMPLICATIONS OF DIABETES.

Department of Health and Human Services · Indian Health Service

ASST_NON_H1D4IHS0190_075

SAC AND FOX NATION OF MISSOURI IN KANSAS AND NEBRASKA DIABETES PROGRAM FOR INDIANS WILL ENCOURAGE EXERCISE AND HEALTHIER EATING HABITS FOR DIABETES PREVENTION AMONG THE NATIVE COMMUNITY. - THE SAC AND FOX NATION OF MISSOURI IN KANSAS AND NEBRASKA WILL BE USING THE FY2023 SDPI FUNDS TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE THE COMMUNITY WITH THEIR DIABETES PREVENTION NEEDS. THE PROGRAM WILL CONTINUE TO HOST COMMUNITY WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGES. DURING THE CHALLENGES WE WILL PROVIDE DIABETES EDUCATION AND QUESTIONNAIRES TO ALL PARTICIPANTS. FOR FY 2023 WE WILL BE PROVIDING WEEKLY EXERCISE GROUPS FOR THE COMMUNITY FOR THE DURATION OF THE WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGES. INDIVIDUAL AND/OR GROUP PARTICIPATION WILL BE ENCOURAGED USING OUR GYM AND FITNESS EQUIPMENT. SDPI STAFF WILL BE PRESENT AND WILLING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE GROUP EXERCISE FOR THE WEEK. THE PROGRAM WILL ALSO CONTINUE TO HOST NUTRITION CLASSES. THIS WILL BE A 6 WEEK COURSE AND PARTICIPANTS WILL WATCH A COOKING DEMONSTRATION THAT WILL TEACH THEM HEALTHIER WAYS OF EATING. THE MEALS PROVIDED WILL BE HEART HEALTHY AND DIABETIC FRIENDLY. EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS WILL ALSO BE PROVIDED AS WELL AS COOKING UTENSILS AND RECIPES. OUR COMMUNITY GARDEN WILL CONTINUE TO BE A SOURCE OF HEALTHY FOOD FOR THE COMMUNITY. WE WILL INVOLVE THE COMMUNITY WITH PLANTING, UPKEEP OF THE GARDEN, AND HARVESTING THE PRODUCE. WE WILL MEET WEEKLY AND ASSESS THE NEEDS OF THE GARDEN THEN WORK TOGETHER TO ACCOMPLISH THOSE TASKS. WE WILL BE TRYING A NEW ACTIVITY, FAMILY SPORTS COMPETITION,FOR FY 2023. IT WILL RESEMBLE A TRACK AND FIELD DAY, WITH COMPETITIONS RANGING FROM SOFTBALL THROW AND STANDING LONG JUMP TO BALLOON TOSSES AND ARCHERY. WE WILL INCORPORATE RUNNING EVENTS AND A BOUNCE HOUSE OBSTACLE COURSE AS WELL. WE WILL FOCUS ON PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES OF ALL KIND AND WILL PROVIDE LIGHT HEALTHY SNACKS AND DRINKS.

Department of Health and Human Services · Indian Health Service

ASST_NON_H1D1IHS1135_075

DESCRIPTION:THE SAC AND FOX NATION OF MISSOURI IN KANSAS AND NEBRASKA WILL PLAN, DEVELOP, AND IMPLEMENT A TRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM THAT: (1) PROTECTS HUMAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES HEALTH ON AND NEAR TRIBAL LANDS; (2) MONITORS THE ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS OF TRIBAL LANDS AND RESOURCES; (3) COORDINATES ENVIRONMENTAL EFFORTS WITH OTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITIES AT THE LOCAL AND STATE LEVEL, FOR THE BENEFIT OF TRIBAL LANDS AND LANDS THAT ARE ADJACENT TO TRIBAL LANDS; (4) IDENTIFY OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL NEEDS OF THE TRIBE AND DEVELOP PROJECT SPECIFIC GOALS AND RESOURCES TO ADDRESS THOSE NEEDS; AND (5) ADVOCATES ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AS A TRIBAL PRIORITY AT THE TRIBAL GOVERNMENTAL AND COMMUNITY LEVELS. ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE: 1) PROVIDE PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. 2) CONTINUE MONITORING SURFACE WATERS AND ENCOURAGE BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY FOR SUSTENANCE, CEREMONIAL AND RECREATIONAL USES AS WELL AS WILDLIFE. 3) PROVIDE HEALTHY HOMES TRAINING TO NEW RESIDENTS TO REDUCE AIRBORNE AND SURFACE POLLUTANTS, AND PROMOTE HEALTHY LIVING. 4) ENCOURAGE REUSE AND REDUCTION STRATEGIES AS WELL AS COMPOSTING TO REDUCE LANDFILL USAGE. 5) PREPARE DETAILED SOP'S FOR ALL ENVIRONMENTAL STAFF POSITIONS TO SERVE AS SUCCESSIONAL TRAINING AND INFORMATION, AS STAFF TURNOVER HAS AFFECTED THE NATION'S CAPACITY TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION IN PREVIOUS YEARS. 6) WORK WITH TRIBAL STAFF AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO ASSESS CLIMATE ADAPTATION AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE ACTIONS TO ENSURE ADEQUATE COMMUNICATIONS AND RESPONSE TO ENVIRONMENTAL DISASTER, OR INCIDENTS THAT AFFECTS TRIBAL LANDS OR PUBLIC HEALTH. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:BENEFICIARIES OF THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THE LOCAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS, CITIZENS OF THE SAC AND FOX NATION AND THE CIVIL SERVANTS OF THE TRIBES. EXPECTED DELIVERABLES FOR THE GAP PROGRAM INCLUDE; QUARTERLY REPORTS, WEBPAGE UPDATES, UPDATED ETEP, PROTOCOL FOR COMMUNICATION SUCH AS PUBLIC NOTICES, MEETING/CALL ATTENDANCE AND SUMMARY IN QUARTERLY REPORTS. SOLID WASTE ACTIVITY DELIVERABLES INCLUDE; AMOUNTS OF RECYCLED AND COMPOSTED MATERIALS, REPORTS ON NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS FOR COMMUNITY CLEAN UP EVENTS, OBSERVATIONS OF ILLEGAL DUMPS ON TRIBAL TRUST LANDS. OUTCOMES OF GAP ACTIVITIES INCLUDE; 1.TRIBAL MEMBERS REMINDED VIA COMMUNITY AWARENESS PROJECTS ABOUT HOW THEIR ACTIONS CAN AFFECT ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND HOW TO MINIMIZE THEIR ADVERSE IMPACT ON WATER, AIR AND LAND QUALITY, AND HOW THEY CAN PARTICIPATE IN EFFORTS TO ENHANCE AND/OR RESTORE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY BASED ON COMMUNITY PROJECTS AND FEEDBACK RESULTS AND REPORTS.2.IDENTIFY AND MAINTAIN CONTACT LISTS; PARTICIPATE IN MEETINGS THAT ENHANCE COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERACTIONS BETWEEN TRIBAL AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES; ASSOCIATED PROTOCOLS IN PLACE.3.DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A PROTOCOL FOR COMMUNICATIONS IN KEY PRIORITY AREAS AND OVERALL PUBLIC RELATIONS. EXPECTED DELIVERABLES FOR CWA 106 INCLUDE; QUARTERLY REPORTS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH 40 CFR PART 31.40B, CONFERENCE CALL NOTES, REVISED QAPPS AS NEEDED, REVISED MONITORING STRATEGY, UPDATED FIELD LOG BOOKS, IDENTIFYING EQUIPMENT NEEDS, COLLECTION OF WATER QUALITY AND SEDIMENTATION RATES, MACROINVERTEBRATE SAMPLING, COMPLETION OF STREAM HABITAT SURVEYS AT EACH SAMPLING SITE, DEVELOPMENT OF A WETLAND PROGRAM PLAN, DATA UPLOADED INTO WQX, ANNUAL ASSESSMENT REPORT. OUTCOMES OF THE CWA 1

Environmental Protection Agency · Environmental Protection Agency

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5/11/2022:THIS APPLICATION IS TO REQUEST SECTION 5311(C)(1) TRIBAL TRANSIT PROGRAM FUNDS APPORTIONED TO THE SAC AND FOX NATION TRANSIT PROGRAM THROUGH THE STATE OF KANSAS UZA: 200000 IN MULTI-YEAR TOTAL AMOUNT OF $44830.PURPOSE:THE SAC FOX NATION OF MISSOURI IN KANSAS AND NEBRASKA TRIBAL COUNCIL HAS AUTHORIZED THE SUBMITTAL OF A COMBINED TTP APPLICATION THAT WILL UTILIZE ALL 4 EXISTING / SEPARATE TRIBAL TRANSPORTATION FISCAL YEAR APPORTIONMENT FUNDS.THE NATION IS APPLYING TO PURCHASE A NEW 2022 MINI-VAN TO REPLACE THE 2016 CHRYSLER TOWN COUNTRY VAN (A NON-RAMP VAN WE ARE CURRENTLY USING THAT HAS 140000 MILES ON IT). THIS SINGLE VEHICLE PURCHASE WILL UTILIZE 100% OF THE FY 2019/2020/2021 FUNDS WITH A TOTAL OF THOSE 3 YEARS OF FORMULA FUNDS TOTALING $44830. THESE TTP FORMULA AWARDS ALLOW FOR 100% FEDERAL GRANT FUNDED PROJECTS WHICH IS WHAT IS PROPOSED HERE.FEDERAL FUNDING:FY 2019: $11991FY 2020: $18555FY 2021: $14284TOTAL FEDERAL AMOUNT: $44830*NO LOCAL MATCH IS REQUIRED FOR THE FORMULA PROGRAM.ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED:REPLACING OUR CURRENT 2016 CHRYSLER MINI-VAN WITH A NEW 2022 MINI-VAN (THIS TIME MOVING UP TO AN ALL-WHEEL DRIVE AWD (PER STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS DUE TO PAST IMPASSABLE ROAD CONDITIONS DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER ROAD CONDITIONS WHEN IT IS RAINING/ICING/SNOWING).INITIAL INVESTIGATION INDICATES THAT SUPPLY CHAIN DELAYS MAY RESULT IN A 4-TO-6 MONTH DELIVERY CYCLE ON A NEW 2022 VAN. ON OR ABOUT JUNE 16 2022 WE WILL START FORMAL PROCUREMENT PROCESS FOR A NEW 2022 AWD VAN THE SAME SIZE/UPGRADED TO AWD AS THE TOWN COUNTRY / NON-RAMP VAN THAT WE WILL BE RETIRING. IN THAT PROCUREMENT PROCESS WE WILL LIKELY ALSO INCLUDE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR A BID ALTERNATE FOR A 7 PASSENGER CHEVROLET TRAVERSE/BUICK ARCADIA. OUR PROCUREMENT POLICIES ARE SUCH THAT IT IS TYPICALLY A 4-TO-5 WEEK PROCESS TO FORMALLY SEEK/SECURE QUOTATIONS AND AWARD THE PURCHASE ORDER/CONTRACT.RETIRING THE 2016 VAN WHICH IS WELL PAST ITS USEFUL LIFE OF 4 YEARS AND HAS MORE THAN 140000 MILES AND REPLACING IT WITH A NEW 2022 AWD VAN WILL HELP ENSURE A SAFE RELIABLE AND TROUBLE FREE RIDE FOR OUR TRANSIT CLIENTS. EXPECTED OUTCOMES:FUNDING WILL PERMIT THE SAC FOX NATION TO CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN A STATE OF GOOD REPAIR OF ITS VEHICLE(S) AND CONTINUE TO PROVIDE SAFE EFFICIENT AND RELIABLE TRANSIT SERVICE TO TRIBAL RURAL AREAS. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES:SAC AND FOX NATION OF MISSOURI IN KANSAS NEBRASKA TRANSIT RIDERS.SUBRECIPIENTS:THERE ARE NO SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES INVOLVED WITH THIS PURCHASE OF A REPLACEMENT VAN.

Department of Transportation · Federal Transit Administration

ASST_NON_KS-2022-017_069

FY 2021 TVSSA GRANT SAC AND FOX NATION

Department of Justice · Office of Justice Programs

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2019 HPF URC - SAC AND FOX NATION

Department of the Interior · National Park Service

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