EPA Announces Partnership with City of Galion, Ohio, to Accelerate Replacement of Local Lead Water Pipes and Protect Public Health Through Investing in America Agenda
CHICAGO (July 25, 2024) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a collaboration with the city of Galion, Ohio, to help identify drinking water lead pipes, accelerate replacement and protect public health. The city of Galion is participating in EPA’s Get the Lead Out Initiative, a program funded entirely by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help move the nation towards achieving 100% lead service line replacement. The Get the Lead Out initiative will provide technical assistance to approximately 200 communities nationwide.
Lead in drinking water can cause serious health impacts, including irreversible harm to brain development in children. To protect children and families, President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law invests a historic $15 billion to replace lead pipes and deliver clean water. However, many underserved communities lack the resources to plan for lead pipe replacement and access federal investments. The technical assistance provided through the Get the Lead Out initiative will help ensure that no community is left behind in the opportunity to replace lead pipes.
“President Biden’s Investing in America agenda is driving historic levels of funding to replace lead service lines in communities like Galion across the country,” said Region 5 Administrator Debra Shore. “EPA is using every tool available, including regulation, funding, and this technical assistance initiative, to get the lead out of the nation’s drinking water once and for all.”
Under the Get the Lead Out initiative, EPA will support the city of Galion with some critical first steps to lead pipe replacement including identifying lead pipes and educating the public about lead pipes. As a result, Galion is moving quickly to secure a lead-free future for all its residents. As a result of these efforts, the city of Galion will move quickly towards President Biden’s goal of 100% lead-free pipes.
Under the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions, all public water utilities are required to prepare and maintain an inventory of service line materials by October 16, 2024, or sooner if required by the state agency. Communities wishing to receive assistance with lead service line replacement can request assistance by completing the WaterTA request form on EPA’s WaterTA website.
Background:
Signed in 2021, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provided a historic $50 billion investment in water and wastewater infrastructure, dedicating more than $15 billion to replacing lead service lines. EPA is committed to ensuring every community, particularly underserved and disadvantaged communities, can access its fair share of this unprecedented investment through a robust portfolio of water technical assistance programs, such as the Get the Lead Out initiative.
As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s whole-of-government effort to tackle lead exposure, EPA will help communities remove the barriers to lead pipe removal. Working collaboratively, EPA is advancing the President’s Justice40 Initiative to ensure that disadvantaged communities that are marginalized by underinvestment and overburdened by pollution are protected. Lead exposure disproportionately affects communities of color and low-income families.
EPA is committed to providing meaningful opportunities for community and state support through peer exchange and learning. Through the Get the Lead Out initiative, EPA will develop tools and case studies to share information and best practices between the agency, state and Tribal programs, water system managers, and community leaders.
Lead in drinking water can cause serious health impacts, including irreversible harm to brain development in children. To protect children and families, President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law invests a historic $15 billion to replace lead pipes and deliver clean water. However, many underserved communities lack the resources to plan for lead pipe replacement and access federal investments. The technical assistance provided through the Get the Lead Out initiative will help ensure that no community is left behind in the opportunity to replace lead pipes.
“President Biden’s Investing in America agenda is driving historic levels of funding to replace lead service lines in communities like Galion across the country,” said Region 5 Administrator Debra Shore. “EPA is using every tool available, including regulation, funding, and this technical assistance initiative, to get the lead out of the nation’s drinking water once and for all.”
Under the Get the Lead Out initiative, EPA will support the city of Galion with some critical first steps to lead pipe replacement including identifying lead pipes and educating the public about lead pipes. As a result, Galion is moving quickly to secure a lead-free future for all its residents. As a result of these efforts, the city of Galion will move quickly towards President Biden’s goal of 100% lead-free pipes.
Under the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions, all public water utilities are required to prepare and maintain an inventory of service line materials by October 16, 2024, or sooner if required by the state agency. Communities wishing to receive assistance with lead service line replacement can request assistance by completing the WaterTA request form on EPA’s WaterTA website.
Background:
Signed in 2021, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provided a historic $50 billion investment in water and wastewater infrastructure, dedicating more than $15 billion to replacing lead service lines. EPA is committed to ensuring every community, particularly underserved and disadvantaged communities, can access its fair share of this unprecedented investment through a robust portfolio of water technical assistance programs, such as the Get the Lead Out initiative.
As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s whole-of-government effort to tackle lead exposure, EPA will help communities remove the barriers to lead pipe removal. Working collaboratively, EPA is advancing the President’s Justice40 Initiative to ensure that disadvantaged communities that are marginalized by underinvestment and overburdened by pollution are protected. Lead exposure disproportionately affects communities of color and low-income families.
EPA is committed to providing meaningful opportunities for community and state support through peer exchange and learning. Through the Get the Lead Out initiative, EPA will develop tools and case studies to share information and best practices between the agency, state and Tribal programs, water system managers, and community leaders.
EPA announces $19 million environmental and climate justice community change grant to Lane County, OR
SEATTLE— The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $19,555,386 in environmental and climate justice community change grant funding for Lane County, Oregon and United Way of Lane County. Lane County’s grant application is among 21 applications selected to receive funding to help disadvantaged communities tackle environmental and climate justice challenges through projects that reduce pollution, increase community climate resilience, and build community capacity.
Lane County and United Way of Lane County will invest in six facilities to create a network of community resilience hubs to support residents during emergencies, such as wildfires and heat waves. They also will build the capacity of local organizations providing resilience services; train medical and non-medical volunteers to help in emergencies; and equip the hubs with adequate supplies. They will work to expand and improve the county’s emergency response planning and implementation network to support an all-of-community response during and after a severe event. The project also will assess the feasibility of installing solar and energy storage on the resilience hubs.
“We’re proud to announce the first round of Community Change grant selections to support environmental justice and more equitable communities,” said EPA Regional Administrator Casey Sixkiller. “This funding from the Biden-Harris Administration’s Inflation Reduction Act will help mitigate impacts from wildfire smoke and heat events. By funding these community-driven solutions, we are supporting local environmental priorities that will make a meaningful difference in supporting public health and environmental quality.”
“This news is especially timely and relevant, given the wildfires burning in Lane County and the evacuation alerts those blazes are generating in multiple communities,” said Senator Ron Wyden. “I’m glad the Inflation Reduction Act that I worked to pass is producing these crucial investments to help Lane County keep people safe during wildfires and other emergencies that threaten lives and properties.”
“Ensuring Oregonians and communities across the region are safe and prepared when disasters strike is critical,” said Senator Jeff Merkley. “This EPA funding for Lane County and the United Way of Lane County to realize a network of resilience hubs—complete with training, equipment, and more—will prove essential for community members during weather events from devastating wildfires to extreme heat. It’s climate-smart investments from the Inflation Reduction Act like this that will help our local governments and agencies save lives during the worst conditions.”
“This $19 million investment from the EPA’s Community Change Grants Program is critical to supporting disaster and weather resilience in Lane County,” said Representative Val Hoyle. “This means Lane County and United Way of Lane County will have more resources to build out their volunteer response during emergencies, leading to stronger relief efforts.”
“We are thrilled to be one of the first communities to be selected for the EPA Community Change Grant,” said Commissioner Laurie Trieger, Chair of the Lane County Board of Commissioners. “This $20 million investment enables us to establish a resilience hub network across Lane County to directly benefit residents, metro and rural alike, on good days and bad.”
These selected applications are the first to come under the Community Change Grants Program’s rolling application process designed to ensure that applicants have ample time to prepare and take advantage of this historic resource. The Community Change Grants Program Notice of Funding Opportunity is still accepting applications through November 21.
EPA will continue to review applications and announce selections on a rolling basis and encourages applicants to submit applications as soon as they completely meet the program requirements. EPA will be making additional selections for the remainder of 2024. EPA also encourages interested applicants to apply for technical assistance as soon as possible, as the last day to request new technical assistance is August 16.
Learn more about the Community Change Grants and Technical Assistance: https://www.epa.gov/inflation-reduction-act/inflation-reduction-act-community-change-grants-program
For up-to-date information about the NOFO, including information on the webinars, subscribe to the Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights’ listserv by sending a blank email to: join-epa-ej@lists.epa.gov. Follow us on X (formerly Twitter): @EPAEnvJustice.
Lane County and United Way of Lane County will invest in six facilities to create a network of community resilience hubs to support residents during emergencies, such as wildfires and heat waves. They also will build the capacity of local organizations providing resilience services; train medical and non-medical volunteers to help in emergencies; and equip the hubs with adequate supplies. They will work to expand and improve the county’s emergency response planning and implementation network to support an all-of-community response during and after a severe event. The project also will assess the feasibility of installing solar and energy storage on the resilience hubs.
“We’re proud to announce the first round of Community Change grant selections to support environmental justice and more equitable communities,” said EPA Regional Administrator Casey Sixkiller. “This funding from the Biden-Harris Administration’s Inflation Reduction Act will help mitigate impacts from wildfire smoke and heat events. By funding these community-driven solutions, we are supporting local environmental priorities that will make a meaningful difference in supporting public health and environmental quality.”
“This news is especially timely and relevant, given the wildfires burning in Lane County and the evacuation alerts those blazes are generating in multiple communities,” said Senator Ron Wyden. “I’m glad the Inflation Reduction Act that I worked to pass is producing these crucial investments to help Lane County keep people safe during wildfires and other emergencies that threaten lives and properties.”
“Ensuring Oregonians and communities across the region are safe and prepared when disasters strike is critical,” said Senator Jeff Merkley. “This EPA funding for Lane County and the United Way of Lane County to realize a network of resilience hubs—complete with training, equipment, and more—will prove essential for community members during weather events from devastating wildfires to extreme heat. It’s climate-smart investments from the Inflation Reduction Act like this that will help our local governments and agencies save lives during the worst conditions.”
“This $19 million investment from the EPA’s Community Change Grants Program is critical to supporting disaster and weather resilience in Lane County,” said Representative Val Hoyle. “This means Lane County and United Way of Lane County will have more resources to build out their volunteer response during emergencies, leading to stronger relief efforts.”
“We are thrilled to be one of the first communities to be selected for the EPA Community Change Grant,” said Commissioner Laurie Trieger, Chair of the Lane County Board of Commissioners. “This $20 million investment enables us to establish a resilience hub network across Lane County to directly benefit residents, metro and rural alike, on good days and bad.”
These selected applications are the first to come under the Community Change Grants Program’s rolling application process designed to ensure that applicants have ample time to prepare and take advantage of this historic resource. The Community Change Grants Program Notice of Funding Opportunity is still accepting applications through November 21.
EPA will continue to review applications and announce selections on a rolling basis and encourages applicants to submit applications as soon as they completely meet the program requirements. EPA will be making additional selections for the remainder of 2024. EPA also encourages interested applicants to apply for technical assistance as soon as possible, as the last day to request new technical assistance is August 16.
Learn more about the Community Change Grants and Technical Assistance: https://www.epa.gov/inflation-reduction-act/inflation-reduction-act-community-change-grants-program
For up-to-date information about the NOFO, including information on the webinars, subscribe to the Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights’ listserv by sending a blank email to: join-epa-ej@lists.epa.gov. Follow us on X (formerly Twitter): @EPAEnvJustice.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $100 Million in Seven California Environmental Justice Community Change Grants
SAN FRANCISCO — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $100,541,769 in funding for seven selected applications to help disadvantaged California communities tackle environmental and climate justice challenges. The investment will fund projects that reduce pollution, increase community climate resilience, and build community capacity. Made possible by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, the Community Change Grants Program is the single largest investment in environmental and climate justice in history.
“For too long, communities with environmental justice challenges have been overburdened with pollution and have been disinvested in. And that’s why the Biden-Harris Administration is committing to robust enforcement and, thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, historical investments in these communities,” said EPA Pacific Southwest Regional Administrator Martha Guzman. “We are so proud today to be selecting these seven exemplary California community partnerships and investing in a historic way in solving environmental and climate justice challenges.”
The five California Community-Driven Investments for Change (Track I) applicants expected to each receive $10-$20 million in grants for community-scale projects are:
City of Bakersfield and Building Healthy Communities Kern (Bakersfield, CA)
La Familia Counseling Center, Inc. and Community Resource Project (Sacramento, CA)
Coalition for Responsible Community Development and Los Angeles Trade -Technical College (Los Angeles, CA)
The San Diego Foundation and The Environmental Health Coalition (San Diego, CA)
Day One and Active SGV (San Gabriel Valley, CA)
California Meaningful Engagement for Equitable Governance (Track II) applicants expected to receive grants of $1-3 million each for facilitating individual and community participation in governmental decision-making processes are:
Insight Garden Program and Ella Baker Center for Human Rights (multiple CA locations)
Special Service for Groups, Inc., and Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment (Los Angeles, CA)
Elected Leaders Applaud Today’s Announcement:
“Today’s historic announcement from the Biden-Harris Administration makes it clear that local communities are best equipped to develop solutions that address decades-long environmental and climate-related injustices,” said U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (CA). “That’s why, as we crafted the Inflation Reduction Act, I fought so hard to ensure that disadvantaged communities are directly eligible for this type of assistance. As we work to tackle the climate crisis, we must continue prioritizing resources for innovative, locally driven solutions to support historically disadvantaged communities.”
“Efforts to address climate change need to include all communities, especially neighborhoods that have historically been underfunded. The nearly $20 million in Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change grant money coming to San Diego will fund much-needed improvements to air quality, expand access to clean public transportation, and provide green space that will mitigate extreme heat and beautify neighborhoods. This is another great example of how the Biden-Harris administration’s Inflation Reduction Act is truly helping all Americans,” said Representative Scott Peters (CA-50).
“Our youth have the most at stake when it comes to the climate crisis—but they also have the most agency to combat it. I was proud to help secure $21.2 million in EPA Community Change Grants for two projects in South LA that will equip young Angelenos with the tools to fight the climate crisis through workforce development, leadership training, and community engagement initiatives,” said Representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37). “The futures of our planet and young people are intertwined, and these programs will play a vital role in empowering our youth to create a clean, sustainable future.”
“Today’s announcement is welcome news for families in San Diego and across the region. This funding demonstrates our continued commitment to addressing long-standing environmental and climate justice challenges and investing in the health and wellbeing of our communities,” said Representative Juan Vargas (CA-52). “I’m proud to have voted for the Inflation Reduction Act to support projects just like this one and look forward to seeing the positive impacts to come.”
“Democrats’ Inflation Reduction Act continues to deliver key climate investments for communities nationwide, and I’m thrilled that today’s announcement includes $20,000,000 to reduce pollution, increase water sustainability, and promote active transportation right here in the San Gabriel Valley,” said Representative Judy Chu (CA-28). “Thanks to years of leadership and collaboration amongst everyone at Active SGV, Day One, and their partners, this funding will be used to implement seven local, innovative projects that meet our communities’ most pressing transportation and sustainability challenges.”
“I am so pleased that California is receiving over $100 million for efforts that will reduce pollution, support climate resiliency, and address environmental justice challenges,” said Representative Pete Aguilar (CA-33). “These investments will help us tackle climate change while creating green jobs and lowering the cost of living. I’m proud to have pushed for the Inflation Reduction Act, which has already supported so many projects across our state, and I will continue to push for comprehensive solutions to mitigate the impacts of climate change as we forge a healthier, more sustainable future.”
“President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, which I was honored to support in Congress, provides the largest single investment in environmental justice in history,” said Representative Ted Lieu (CA-36). “A key part of tackling the climate crisis is empowering and equipping disadvantaged communities with the tools they need to address longstanding environmental challenges. Through the Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grant program, many communities across California and the country will breathe cleaner air, drink cleaner water, and become more resilient to climate disasters.”
Representative Barbara Lee (CA-12) shared, "This investment for community-based environmental and climate Justice efforts in the East Bay is monumental and will go a long way toward not only combatting the climate crisis but achieving our environmental justice goals for marginalized communities. I applaud the Biden-Harris administration, Administrator Regan, and the EPA for their leadership in piloting the largest environmental justice investment in history. "
“La Familia is a community pillar – providing comprehensive services from mental health resources to job training and youth programs for over 40 years. Our Sacramento community relies on La Familia’s transformative work,” said Representative Doris Matsui (CA-7). “Climate change continues to be the defining fight of our lives, but air pollution and extreme heat are not experienced in the same way across Sacramento’s communities. This infusion of federal dollars will allow La Familia to once again use its innovative ideas and knowledge of the community to develop a community resilience hub, assist its neighbors with energy-efficient upgrades, and create new, much-needed green space. I’m proud to be a strong advocate for La Familia and their forward-thinking approach to bring resources, training, and sustainable programming where it is needed most.”
Representative Nanette Diaz Barragán (CA-44) declared she is “Thrilled for California to receive over $100 million from the Biden-Harris Administration in the first round of EPA Community Change grants, based on funding I worked to secure in the Inflation Reduction Act. Under-resourced communities of South Los Angeles and surrounding areas will benefit directly as the Coalition for Responsible Community Development and Los Angeles Trade Tech College receive funding to develop workforce training programs to reduce indoor air pollution, expand clean energy and transportation infrastructure, and create good-paying jobs for residents.”
Hear from the Selectees:
"Thanks to our coalition of partners and our community-driven approach, San Diego is positioned to receive this transformational support from the Environmental Protection Agency to fund much-needed projects that will improve the health and lives of residents in our central historic barrios and build a healthier, more vibrant and resilient community," said Mark Stuart, President & CEO of the San Diego Foundation.
Day One’s Executive Director Christy Zamani shared, “The Green SGV Collaborative is thrilled to receive federal support to realize healthier, more sustainable communities in the San Gabriel Valley. Our project is designed to help some of the most pollution-burdened communities in the United States, whose residents deserve a healthier environment.”
“La Familia is extremely honored to have the opportunity to impact Sacramento’s North Franklin neighborhood sustainably,” shared Executive Director Rachel Rios. “Our “Greening North Franklin” project brings together multiple partners to provide this community with the environmental investments to improve health outcomes for many children, families, and businesses, such as through a new Resilience Hub Opportunity Center, planting new green spaces, and creating a green jobs workforce, to name a few. We are grateful to the EPA for its inclusiveness in partnering with non-profits to do this vital work to transform disadvantaged communities.
City of Bakersfield City Manager Christian Clegg shared, "We are excited and grateful that the EPA has selected Bakersfield's Southeast Strong project for a Community Change Grant. This grant underscores our city's dedication to fostering inclusive growth and creating a healthier, more sustainable future for our vibrant community."
“Special Service for Groups, Inc. and Asian Pacific Islander Forward Movement is thrilled to bring this historic investment from the US EPA’s Community Change Grant program to mobilize the next generation of environmental justice youth leaders in the West San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County and to partner with the Center for Asian Americans United for Self-Empowerment to elevate youth voices and increase opportunities for equitable governance to improve the region’s climate resilience and build toward President Biden’s Justice40 Initiative,” said Co-Directors Kyle Tsukahira and Heng Lam Foong in a joint statement.
"As a community-based, coalition-driven organization, CRCD [Coalition for Responsible Community Development] is committed to being a catalyst for positive change in South Los Angeles. This substantial federal funding from the EPA allows us and our partners to implement impactful initiatives to address environmental justice and economic empowerment,” said Mark Wilson, President and CEO of CRCD. “Together, we are ensuring South LA not only benefits from these resources but also thrives through sustainable and inclusive development. Being awarded this EPA grant is a testament to the power of collaboration and the unwavering dedication to uplift our community.”
Community Change Grants Background
The Inflation Reduction Act provides $3 billion to EPA to award grants that help disadvantaged communities and offer technical assistance. With the 21 grants nationwide being announced today, the EPA is delivering on this mission.
The Community Change Grants also deliver on President Biden’s commitment to advancing equity and justice throughout the United States through his Justice40 Initiative. This initiative aims to ensure that 40 percent of the overall benefits of certain federal investments go to disadvantaged communities marginalized by underinvestment and overburdened by pollution.
Today's funding announcement is the first tranche of nearly $2 billion, which, based on community input, will be delivered via grants awarded on a rolling basis.
Informed by robust stakeholder engagement and community feedback, the innovative rolling application process will ensure that applicants have ample time to prepare and take advantage of this historic resource. The Community Change Grants Program (CCGP) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), administered through EPA’s Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights, accepts applications through November 21, 2024. EPA will continue to review applications and announce selections on a rolling basis.
See the complete national list of the initial 21 organizations receiving a CCGP grant and learn more about CCGP.
Click here to learn more about the Community Change Grants and Technical Assistance.
To learn more about environmental justice at EPA, visit the Environmental Justice webpage.
For up-to-date information about the NOFO, including details on the webinars, subscribe to the Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights’ listserv by sending a blank email to: join-epa-ej@lists.epa.gov. Follow us on X (formerly Twitter): @EPAEnvJustice.
Learn more about EPA’s Pacific Southwest Region on our Instagram, Facebook, X, and website.
“For too long, communities with environmental justice challenges have been overburdened with pollution and have been disinvested in. And that’s why the Biden-Harris Administration is committing to robust enforcement and, thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, historical investments in these communities,” said EPA Pacific Southwest Regional Administrator Martha Guzman. “We are so proud today to be selecting these seven exemplary California community partnerships and investing in a historic way in solving environmental and climate justice challenges.”
The five California Community-Driven Investments for Change (Track I) applicants expected to each receive $10-$20 million in grants for community-scale projects are:
City of Bakersfield and Building Healthy Communities Kern (Bakersfield, CA)
La Familia Counseling Center, Inc. and Community Resource Project (Sacramento, CA)
Coalition for Responsible Community Development and Los Angeles Trade -Technical College (Los Angeles, CA)
The San Diego Foundation and The Environmental Health Coalition (San Diego, CA)
Day One and Active SGV (San Gabriel Valley, CA)
California Meaningful Engagement for Equitable Governance (Track II) applicants expected to receive grants of $1-3 million each for facilitating individual and community participation in governmental decision-making processes are:
Insight Garden Program and Ella Baker Center for Human Rights (multiple CA locations)
Special Service for Groups, Inc., and Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment (Los Angeles, CA)
Elected Leaders Applaud Today’s Announcement:
“Today’s historic announcement from the Biden-Harris Administration makes it clear that local communities are best equipped to develop solutions that address decades-long environmental and climate-related injustices,” said U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (CA). “That’s why, as we crafted the Inflation Reduction Act, I fought so hard to ensure that disadvantaged communities are directly eligible for this type of assistance. As we work to tackle the climate crisis, we must continue prioritizing resources for innovative, locally driven solutions to support historically disadvantaged communities.”
“Efforts to address climate change need to include all communities, especially neighborhoods that have historically been underfunded. The nearly $20 million in Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change grant money coming to San Diego will fund much-needed improvements to air quality, expand access to clean public transportation, and provide green space that will mitigate extreme heat and beautify neighborhoods. This is another great example of how the Biden-Harris administration’s Inflation Reduction Act is truly helping all Americans,” said Representative Scott Peters (CA-50).
“Our youth have the most at stake when it comes to the climate crisis—but they also have the most agency to combat it. I was proud to help secure $21.2 million in EPA Community Change Grants for two projects in South LA that will equip young Angelenos with the tools to fight the climate crisis through workforce development, leadership training, and community engagement initiatives,” said Representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37). “The futures of our planet and young people are intertwined, and these programs will play a vital role in empowering our youth to create a clean, sustainable future.”
“Today’s announcement is welcome news for families in San Diego and across the region. This funding demonstrates our continued commitment to addressing long-standing environmental and climate justice challenges and investing in the health and wellbeing of our communities,” said Representative Juan Vargas (CA-52). “I’m proud to have voted for the Inflation Reduction Act to support projects just like this one and look forward to seeing the positive impacts to come.”
“Democrats’ Inflation Reduction Act continues to deliver key climate investments for communities nationwide, and I’m thrilled that today’s announcement includes $20,000,000 to reduce pollution, increase water sustainability, and promote active transportation right here in the San Gabriel Valley,” said Representative Judy Chu (CA-28). “Thanks to years of leadership and collaboration amongst everyone at Active SGV, Day One, and their partners, this funding will be used to implement seven local, innovative projects that meet our communities’ most pressing transportation and sustainability challenges.”
“I am so pleased that California is receiving over $100 million for efforts that will reduce pollution, support climate resiliency, and address environmental justice challenges,” said Representative Pete Aguilar (CA-33). “These investments will help us tackle climate change while creating green jobs and lowering the cost of living. I’m proud to have pushed for the Inflation Reduction Act, which has already supported so many projects across our state, and I will continue to push for comprehensive solutions to mitigate the impacts of climate change as we forge a healthier, more sustainable future.”
“President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, which I was honored to support in Congress, provides the largest single investment in environmental justice in history,” said Representative Ted Lieu (CA-36). “A key part of tackling the climate crisis is empowering and equipping disadvantaged communities with the tools they need to address longstanding environmental challenges. Through the Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grant program, many communities across California and the country will breathe cleaner air, drink cleaner water, and become more resilient to climate disasters.”
Representative Barbara Lee (CA-12) shared, "This investment for community-based environmental and climate Justice efforts in the East Bay is monumental and will go a long way toward not only combatting the climate crisis but achieving our environmental justice goals for marginalized communities. I applaud the Biden-Harris administration, Administrator Regan, and the EPA for their leadership in piloting the largest environmental justice investment in history. "
“La Familia is a community pillar – providing comprehensive services from mental health resources to job training and youth programs for over 40 years. Our Sacramento community relies on La Familia’s transformative work,” said Representative Doris Matsui (CA-7). “Climate change continues to be the defining fight of our lives, but air pollution and extreme heat are not experienced in the same way across Sacramento’s communities. This infusion of federal dollars will allow La Familia to once again use its innovative ideas and knowledge of the community to develop a community resilience hub, assist its neighbors with energy-efficient upgrades, and create new, much-needed green space. I’m proud to be a strong advocate for La Familia and their forward-thinking approach to bring resources, training, and sustainable programming where it is needed most.”
Representative Nanette Diaz Barragán (CA-44) declared she is “Thrilled for California to receive over $100 million from the Biden-Harris Administration in the first round of EPA Community Change grants, based on funding I worked to secure in the Inflation Reduction Act. Under-resourced communities of South Los Angeles and surrounding areas will benefit directly as the Coalition for Responsible Community Development and Los Angeles Trade Tech College receive funding to develop workforce training programs to reduce indoor air pollution, expand clean energy and transportation infrastructure, and create good-paying jobs for residents.”
Hear from the Selectees:
"Thanks to our coalition of partners and our community-driven approach, San Diego is positioned to receive this transformational support from the Environmental Protection Agency to fund much-needed projects that will improve the health and lives of residents in our central historic barrios and build a healthier, more vibrant and resilient community," said Mark Stuart, President & CEO of the San Diego Foundation.
Day One’s Executive Director Christy Zamani shared, “The Green SGV Collaborative is thrilled to receive federal support to realize healthier, more sustainable communities in the San Gabriel Valley. Our project is designed to help some of the most pollution-burdened communities in the United States, whose residents deserve a healthier environment.”
“La Familia is extremely honored to have the opportunity to impact Sacramento’s North Franklin neighborhood sustainably,” shared Executive Director Rachel Rios. “Our “Greening North Franklin” project brings together multiple partners to provide this community with the environmental investments to improve health outcomes for many children, families, and businesses, such as through a new Resilience Hub Opportunity Center, planting new green spaces, and creating a green jobs workforce, to name a few. We are grateful to the EPA for its inclusiveness in partnering with non-profits to do this vital work to transform disadvantaged communities.
City of Bakersfield City Manager Christian Clegg shared, "We are excited and grateful that the EPA has selected Bakersfield's Southeast Strong project for a Community Change Grant. This grant underscores our city's dedication to fostering inclusive growth and creating a healthier, more sustainable future for our vibrant community."
“Special Service for Groups, Inc. and Asian Pacific Islander Forward Movement is thrilled to bring this historic investment from the US EPA’s Community Change Grant program to mobilize the next generation of environmental justice youth leaders in the West San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County and to partner with the Center for Asian Americans United for Self-Empowerment to elevate youth voices and increase opportunities for equitable governance to improve the region’s climate resilience and build toward President Biden’s Justice40 Initiative,” said Co-Directors Kyle Tsukahira and Heng Lam Foong in a joint statement.
"As a community-based, coalition-driven organization, CRCD [Coalition for Responsible Community Development] is committed to being a catalyst for positive change in South Los Angeles. This substantial federal funding from the EPA allows us and our partners to implement impactful initiatives to address environmental justice and economic empowerment,” said Mark Wilson, President and CEO of CRCD. “Together, we are ensuring South LA not only benefits from these resources but also thrives through sustainable and inclusive development. Being awarded this EPA grant is a testament to the power of collaboration and the unwavering dedication to uplift our community.”
Community Change Grants Background
The Inflation Reduction Act provides $3 billion to EPA to award grants that help disadvantaged communities and offer technical assistance. With the 21 grants nationwide being announced today, the EPA is delivering on this mission.
The Community Change Grants also deliver on President Biden’s commitment to advancing equity and justice throughout the United States through his Justice40 Initiative. This initiative aims to ensure that 40 percent of the overall benefits of certain federal investments go to disadvantaged communities marginalized by underinvestment and overburdened by pollution.
Today's funding announcement is the first tranche of nearly $2 billion, which, based on community input, will be delivered via grants awarded on a rolling basis.
Informed by robust stakeholder engagement and community feedback, the innovative rolling application process will ensure that applicants have ample time to prepare and take advantage of this historic resource. The Community Change Grants Program (CCGP) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), administered through EPA’s Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights, accepts applications through November 21, 2024. EPA will continue to review applications and announce selections on a rolling basis.
See the complete national list of the initial 21 organizations receiving a CCGP grant and learn more about CCGP.
Click here to learn more about the Community Change Grants and Technical Assistance.
To learn more about environmental justice at EPA, visit the Environmental Justice webpage.
For up-to-date information about the NOFO, including details on the webinars, subscribe to the Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights’ listserv by sending a blank email to: join-epa-ej@lists.epa.gov. Follow us on X (formerly Twitter): @EPAEnvJustice.
Learn more about EPA’s Pacific Southwest Region on our Instagram, Facebook, X, and website.
Administrasyon Biden-Harris la Anonse Plis Pase 325 Milyon Dola nan Sibvansyon pou Chanjman Kominotè Konsènan Jistis Anviwònmantal ak Klimatik
WASHINGTON - Jodi a, 25 Jiyè 2024, Ajans Ameriken pou Pwoteksyon Anviwònman an te anonse yon finansman plis pase $325 milyon dola pou 21 aplikasyon yo seleksyone pou ede kominote defavorize yo rezoud difikilte jistis anviwonmantal ak klimatik yo grasa pwojè ki diminye polisyon, ki ogmante rezilyans kominote a fas ak klima epi ranfòse kapasite kominote a. Te vin posib pa Lwa sou Rediksyon Enflasyon Prezidan Biden nan, Pwogram Sibvansyon Chanjman Kominotè a se pi gwo envestisman nan listwa a nan jistis anviwònmantal ak klimatik la. Anons finansman an jodi a se premye tranch prèske $2 milya nan pwogram nan ki te fèt sou baz kontribisyon kominote a pou atribye sibvansyon an sou yon baz kontinyèl.
Aplikasyon sa yo ki seleksyone yo se premye yo te bay selon pwosesis aplikasyon pou Pwogram Sibvansyon Chanjman Kominotè a. Sou baz angajman solid ak fidbak kominote a, pwosesis aplikasyon inovatè ap asire aplikan yo gen ase tan pou prepare epi pwofite resous istorik sa a. Avi sou Opòtinite Finansman an Pwogram Sibvansyon Chanjman Kominotè (NOFO), ki administre atravè Biwo Jistis Anviwònman ak Dwa Sivil Ekstèn, ap toujou aksepte aplikasyon jiska 21 novanm 2024. EPA ap kontinye revize aplikasyon yo epi anonse chwa yo sou yon baz kontinyèl.
Administratè EPA Michael S. Regan di, “Kapasite nou pou bay rezilta tanjib pou kominote yo chita sou lè nou koute epi devlope solisyon inovatè atravè angajman enklizif patisipan yo. “Jodi a, gras ak Lwa Prezidan Biden sou Rediksyon Enflasyon an, EPA te chwazi premye gwoup patenarya kominotè pou rezoud pwoblèm yap konfwonte depi lontan konsènan jistis anviwonmantal ak klimatik.”
John Podesta, Konseye Prensipal Prezidan pou Politik Klima Entènasyonal la, te deklare: “Sibvansyon jodi a plase kominote yo nan plas kòmand pou repare erè anviwonmantal ki te pase yo epi pou yo devlope pwòp avni konsènan yon enèji pwòp.
Brenda Mallory, Prezidan Konsèy Mezon Blanch sou Kalite Anviwònman, te deklare: “Pwogram Prezidan Biden pou Envesti nan Amerik la te akselere efò nou pou n asire jistis anviwonmantal ak kominote yo ki rete dèyè depi yon bon bout tan. “Kòm yon pati nan Inisyativ Justice40 Prezidan an, sibvansyon sa yo pral ede kominote defavorize yo rezoud difikilte jistis anviwonmantal ak klimatik y ap fè fas yo pandan y ap diminye polisyon, ranfòse rezistans nan enpak chanjman klimatik yo, epi devlope kapasite kominote yo pou yo ka rive jwenn pwojè sa yo.”
Lwa sou Rediksyon Enflasyon an prevwa bay EPA $3 milya pou bay sibvansyon ki ede kominote ki defavorize yo epi bay asistans teknik. Avèk sibvansyon sa yo, EPA ap reyalize misyon sa.
Sibvansyon Chanjman Kominotè yo respekte angajman Prezidan Biden te pran pou avanse ekite ak jistis atravè Etazini atravè Inisyativ Justice40 li a pou asire 40 pousan nan avantaj jeneral sèten envestisman federal yo ale nan kominote defavorize yo ki majinalize ak envèstisman ak twòp chaj polisyon an.
Me egzanp sibvansyon ki soti nan premye gwoup yo te seleksyon yo:
Prèske 20 milyon dola pou Midwest Tribal Energy Resources Association (MTERA) ak Grid Alternatives pou enstale amelyorasyon kont kondisyon klimatik efikasite enèjetik atravè 35 tribi nan Michigan, Minnesota, ak Wisconsin, amelyore kalite lè andedan kay la pou fanmi yo epi bay fòmasyon devlopman lidèchip pou chanpyon enèji tribi yo deziyen yo. MTERA te resevwa tou yon prim $62 milyon nan men pwogram EPA Solar for All nan mwa Me a.
20 milyon dola pou Kowalisyon pou Devlopman Kominotè Responsab ak Kolèj Teknik ak Komèsyal Los Angeles pou mete an plas fòmasyon pou devlopman mendèv jistis anviwònmantal la pou rediksyon plon, soude, antretyen machin ibrid ak elektrik, klimatikasyon kay, ak odit enèji rezidansyèl yo. Atravè sibvansyon sa, yo prevwa pou kandida ki chwazi yo pou fè rediksyon plon pou plis pase 600 kay atravè Sid Los Angeles.
Plis pase $14 milyon pou Inivèsite Texas A&M ak Pwogram Black Belt Unincorporated Wastewater pou enstale sistèm tretman dlo ize sou plas nan 17 konte Black Belt nan Alabama. Administratè Regan te deja vizite Konte Lowndes, Alabama—kote ki gen tank septik ak dlo egou ki soti nan kay yo ki devèse nan lakou yo te kreye yon kriz sante piblik nan rejyon an. Kominote sa a te resevwa tou yon prè 8.7 milyon dola ki 100% ranbousab nan Lwa ant de pati yo sou Enfrastrikti pou rezoud pwoblèm tretman dlo ize ki afekte fanmi yo.
Apeprè 14 milyon dola pou Pittsburgh Conservation Corps ak PowerCorpsPHL pou elaji pwogram mendèv yo ozalantou forè iben ak rediksyon dechè bwa, agrandi kouvèti vejetal nan Philadelphia ak Pittsburgh epi evite dechè bwa yo deyò nan depotwa yo. Sibvansyon sa a gen ladan tou fon pou eksplwate biochar pou diminye polisyon plon nan tè Pittsburgh.
Premye Faz pwogram nan sa, Envestisman Kominote pou Chanjman, sipoze bay apeprè $1.96 milya dola pou 150 pwojè pou $10 jiksa 20 milyon dola chak. 17 kandida nan Premye Faz yo ki mete an aplikasyon pwojè nan echèl kominote a pou abòde defi jistis anviwonmantal ak klimatik yo se:
Texas A&M University ak pwogram Black Belt Unincorporated Wastewater (Konte Wilcox/Hale/Lowndes, AL)
Vil Bakersfield ak Building Healthy Communities Kern (Bakersfield, CA)
La Familia Counseling Center, Inc. ak Pwojè Resous Kominotè (Sacramento, CA)
Kowalisyon pou Devlopman Kominotè Responsab ak KolèjTeknik ak Komèsyal Los Angeles - (Los Angeles, CA)
Fondasyon San Diego ak Kowalisyon Sante Anviwònman an (San Diego, CA)
Day One ak Active SGV (San Gabriel Valley, CA)
Vil Pocatello ak Portneuf Greenway Foundation (Pocatello, ID)
Dillard University ak United Way of Southeast Louisiana (Southeast LA)
Vil Springfield ak Enstiti Sante Piblik Lwès Massachusetts (Springfield, MA)
Midwest Tribal Energy Resources Association ak Grid Alternatives (MI, MN, WI)
Sistèm MetroHealth ak Solisyon Lojman Kominotè (Cleveland, OH)
Lane County Oregon ak United Way of Lane County (Konte Lane, OR)
Pittsburgh Conservation Corps ak PowerCorpsPHL (Pittsburgh/Philadelphia, PA)
The Trust for Public Land ak Vil Chattanooga (Chattanooga, TN)
Vil Houston ak Black United Fund nan Texas (Houston, TX)
Corporation of Gonzaga University ak Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners (Spokane, WA)
National Housing Trust ak DC Children's Law Center (Washington, DC)
Nivo II, Gwo Angajman pou Gouvènans Ekitab, espere bay apeprè $40 milyon dola pou 20 pwojè ak $1-3 milyon chak. Kandida yo nan Dezyèm lan ki pral fasilite patisipasyon endividyèl ak kominote a nan pwosesis desizyon gouvènman an se:
Pwogram Insight Garden ak Ella Baker Center for Human Rights (plizyè kote nan CA)
The Trust for Public Land ak See You At The Top (Cleveland, OH)
Special Service for Groups, Inc. ak Sant pou Ameriken Orijin Azyatik pou Otonomi (Los Angeles, CA)
Bronx River Alliance, Inc. ak Depatman Jenès pou Lapè ak Jistis (Bronx County, NY)
Nan 21 seleksyon yo, twa konsène Domèn Envestisman yo Sible ki idantifye nan NOFO. Finansman nan Zòn Envestisman yo Sible yo vize pou garanti finansman Pwogram Sibvansyon Chanjman Kominotè yo ap dirije nan direksyon kominote defavorize yo kote sitiyasyon, jewografi ak bezwen yo inik.
Konsilte lis konplè premye 21 òganizasyon k ap resevwa yon sibvansyon CCGP epi aprann plis sou CCGP.
Kòm Pwogram Sibvansyon Chanjman Kominotè a ap toujou aksepte aplikasyon jiska 21 Novanm 2024, EPA ankouraje kandida yo pou yo soumèt aplikasyon yo osito yo satisfè egzijans NOFO yo konplètman. EPA pral fè chwa siplemantè yo sou yon baz kontinyèl pou rès ane 2024 la. Epitou EPA ankouraje kandida ki enterese yo pou yo aplike pou asistans teknik pi vit posib, paske dènye jou pou mande yon nouvo asistans teknik se 16 out 2024.
Li Sibvansyon pou Chanjman Kominotè NOFO yo sou paj wèb Pwogram EPA sou Lwa sou Rediksyon Enflasyon an.
Pou aprann plis sou Sibvansyon pou Chanjman Kominotè ak Asistans Teknik, vizite paj wèb Pwogram EPA sou Lwa sou Rediksyon Enflasyon an.
Pou aprann plis sou jistis anviwonmantal nan EPA, vizite paj wèb EPA a Jistis Anviwònmantal la.
Pou jwenn enfòmasyon ki ajou sou NOFO, ki gen ladan enfòmasyon sou seminè yo, Enskri nan listserv Biwo Jistis Anviwònman ak Dwa Sivil Ekstèn yo pandan w ap voye yon imèl vid bay: join-epa-ej@lists.epa.gov. Swiv nou sou X (ansyen Twitter): @EPAEnvJustice.
Aplikasyon sa yo ki seleksyone yo se premye yo te bay selon pwosesis aplikasyon pou Pwogram Sibvansyon Chanjman Kominotè a. Sou baz angajman solid ak fidbak kominote a, pwosesis aplikasyon inovatè ap asire aplikan yo gen ase tan pou prepare epi pwofite resous istorik sa a. Avi sou Opòtinite Finansman an Pwogram Sibvansyon Chanjman Kominotè (NOFO), ki administre atravè Biwo Jistis Anviwònman ak Dwa Sivil Ekstèn, ap toujou aksepte aplikasyon jiska 21 novanm 2024. EPA ap kontinye revize aplikasyon yo epi anonse chwa yo sou yon baz kontinyèl.
Administratè EPA Michael S. Regan di, “Kapasite nou pou bay rezilta tanjib pou kominote yo chita sou lè nou koute epi devlope solisyon inovatè atravè angajman enklizif patisipan yo. “Jodi a, gras ak Lwa Prezidan Biden sou Rediksyon Enflasyon an, EPA te chwazi premye gwoup patenarya kominotè pou rezoud pwoblèm yap konfwonte depi lontan konsènan jistis anviwonmantal ak klimatik.”
John Podesta, Konseye Prensipal Prezidan pou Politik Klima Entènasyonal la, te deklare: “Sibvansyon jodi a plase kominote yo nan plas kòmand pou repare erè anviwonmantal ki te pase yo epi pou yo devlope pwòp avni konsènan yon enèji pwòp.
Brenda Mallory, Prezidan Konsèy Mezon Blanch sou Kalite Anviwònman, te deklare: “Pwogram Prezidan Biden pou Envesti nan Amerik la te akselere efò nou pou n asire jistis anviwonmantal ak kominote yo ki rete dèyè depi yon bon bout tan. “Kòm yon pati nan Inisyativ Justice40 Prezidan an, sibvansyon sa yo pral ede kominote defavorize yo rezoud difikilte jistis anviwonmantal ak klimatik y ap fè fas yo pandan y ap diminye polisyon, ranfòse rezistans nan enpak chanjman klimatik yo, epi devlope kapasite kominote yo pou yo ka rive jwenn pwojè sa yo.”
Lwa sou Rediksyon Enflasyon an prevwa bay EPA $3 milya pou bay sibvansyon ki ede kominote ki defavorize yo epi bay asistans teknik. Avèk sibvansyon sa yo, EPA ap reyalize misyon sa.
Sibvansyon Chanjman Kominotè yo respekte angajman Prezidan Biden te pran pou avanse ekite ak jistis atravè Etazini atravè Inisyativ Justice40 li a pou asire 40 pousan nan avantaj jeneral sèten envestisman federal yo ale nan kominote defavorize yo ki majinalize ak envèstisman ak twòp chaj polisyon an.
Me egzanp sibvansyon ki soti nan premye gwoup yo te seleksyon yo:
Prèske 20 milyon dola pou Midwest Tribal Energy Resources Association (MTERA) ak Grid Alternatives pou enstale amelyorasyon kont kondisyon klimatik efikasite enèjetik atravè 35 tribi nan Michigan, Minnesota, ak Wisconsin, amelyore kalite lè andedan kay la pou fanmi yo epi bay fòmasyon devlopman lidèchip pou chanpyon enèji tribi yo deziyen yo. MTERA te resevwa tou yon prim $62 milyon nan men pwogram EPA Solar for All nan mwa Me a.
20 milyon dola pou Kowalisyon pou Devlopman Kominotè Responsab ak Kolèj Teknik ak Komèsyal Los Angeles pou mete an plas fòmasyon pou devlopman mendèv jistis anviwònmantal la pou rediksyon plon, soude, antretyen machin ibrid ak elektrik, klimatikasyon kay, ak odit enèji rezidansyèl yo. Atravè sibvansyon sa, yo prevwa pou kandida ki chwazi yo pou fè rediksyon plon pou plis pase 600 kay atravè Sid Los Angeles.
Plis pase $14 milyon pou Inivèsite Texas A&M ak Pwogram Black Belt Unincorporated Wastewater pou enstale sistèm tretman dlo ize sou plas nan 17 konte Black Belt nan Alabama. Administratè Regan te deja vizite Konte Lowndes, Alabama—kote ki gen tank septik ak dlo egou ki soti nan kay yo ki devèse nan lakou yo te kreye yon kriz sante piblik nan rejyon an. Kominote sa a te resevwa tou yon prè 8.7 milyon dola ki 100% ranbousab nan Lwa ant de pati yo sou Enfrastrikti pou rezoud pwoblèm tretman dlo ize ki afekte fanmi yo.
Apeprè 14 milyon dola pou Pittsburgh Conservation Corps ak PowerCorpsPHL pou elaji pwogram mendèv yo ozalantou forè iben ak rediksyon dechè bwa, agrandi kouvèti vejetal nan Philadelphia ak Pittsburgh epi evite dechè bwa yo deyò nan depotwa yo. Sibvansyon sa a gen ladan tou fon pou eksplwate biochar pou diminye polisyon plon nan tè Pittsburgh.
Premye Faz pwogram nan sa, Envestisman Kominote pou Chanjman, sipoze bay apeprè $1.96 milya dola pou 150 pwojè pou $10 jiksa 20 milyon dola chak. 17 kandida nan Premye Faz yo ki mete an aplikasyon pwojè nan echèl kominote a pou abòde defi jistis anviwonmantal ak klimatik yo se:
Texas A&M University ak pwogram Black Belt Unincorporated Wastewater (Konte Wilcox/Hale/Lowndes, AL)
Vil Bakersfield ak Building Healthy Communities Kern (Bakersfield, CA)
La Familia Counseling Center, Inc. ak Pwojè Resous Kominotè (Sacramento, CA)
Kowalisyon pou Devlopman Kominotè Responsab ak KolèjTeknik ak Komèsyal Los Angeles - (Los Angeles, CA)
Fondasyon San Diego ak Kowalisyon Sante Anviwònman an (San Diego, CA)
Day One ak Active SGV (San Gabriel Valley, CA)
Vil Pocatello ak Portneuf Greenway Foundation (Pocatello, ID)
Dillard University ak United Way of Southeast Louisiana (Southeast LA)
Vil Springfield ak Enstiti Sante Piblik Lwès Massachusetts (Springfield, MA)
Midwest Tribal Energy Resources Association ak Grid Alternatives (MI, MN, WI)
Sistèm MetroHealth ak Solisyon Lojman Kominotè (Cleveland, OH)
Lane County Oregon ak United Way of Lane County (Konte Lane, OR)
Pittsburgh Conservation Corps ak PowerCorpsPHL (Pittsburgh/Philadelphia, PA)
The Trust for Public Land ak Vil Chattanooga (Chattanooga, TN)
Vil Houston ak Black United Fund nan Texas (Houston, TX)
Corporation of Gonzaga University ak Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners (Spokane, WA)
National Housing Trust ak DC Children's Law Center (Washington, DC)
Nivo II, Gwo Angajman pou Gouvènans Ekitab, espere bay apeprè $40 milyon dola pou 20 pwojè ak $1-3 milyon chak. Kandida yo nan Dezyèm lan ki pral fasilite patisipasyon endividyèl ak kominote a nan pwosesis desizyon gouvènman an se:
Pwogram Insight Garden ak Ella Baker Center for Human Rights (plizyè kote nan CA)
The Trust for Public Land ak See You At The Top (Cleveland, OH)
Special Service for Groups, Inc. ak Sant pou Ameriken Orijin Azyatik pou Otonomi (Los Angeles, CA)
Bronx River Alliance, Inc. ak Depatman Jenès pou Lapè ak Jistis (Bronx County, NY)
Nan 21 seleksyon yo, twa konsène Domèn Envestisman yo Sible ki idantifye nan NOFO. Finansman nan Zòn Envestisman yo Sible yo vize pou garanti finansman Pwogram Sibvansyon Chanjman Kominotè yo ap dirije nan direksyon kominote defavorize yo kote sitiyasyon, jewografi ak bezwen yo inik.
Konsilte lis konplè premye 21 òganizasyon k ap resevwa yon sibvansyon CCGP epi aprann plis sou CCGP.
Kòm Pwogram Sibvansyon Chanjman Kominotè a ap toujou aksepte aplikasyon jiska 21 Novanm 2024, EPA ankouraje kandida yo pou yo soumèt aplikasyon yo osito yo satisfè egzijans NOFO yo konplètman. EPA pral fè chwa siplemantè yo sou yon baz kontinyèl pou rès ane 2024 la. Epitou EPA ankouraje kandida ki enterese yo pou yo aplike pou asistans teknik pi vit posib, paske dènye jou pou mande yon nouvo asistans teknik se 16 out 2024.
Li Sibvansyon pou Chanjman Kominotè NOFO yo sou paj wèb Pwogram EPA sou Lwa sou Rediksyon Enflasyon an.
Pou aprann plis sou Sibvansyon pou Chanjman Kominotè ak Asistans Teknik, vizite paj wèb Pwogram EPA sou Lwa sou Rediksyon Enflasyon an.
Pou aprann plis sou jistis anviwonmantal nan EPA, vizite paj wèb EPA a Jistis Anviwònmantal la.
Pou jwenn enfòmasyon ki ajou sou NOFO, ki gen ladan enfòmasyon sou seminè yo, Enskri nan listserv Biwo Jistis Anviwònman ak Dwa Sivil Ekstèn yo pandan w ap voye yon imèl vid bay: join-epa-ej@lists.epa.gov. Swiv nou sou X (ansyen Twitter): @EPAEnvJustice.
EPA announces $16 million environmental and climate justice community change grant to Pocatello, ID
SEATTLE — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $16,465,618 in environmental and climate justice community change grant funding for the City of Pocatello, Idaho and Portneuf Greenway Foundation. Pocatello’s grant application is among 21 applications selected to receive funding to help disadvantaged communities tackle environmental and climate justice challenges through projects that reduce pollution, increase community climate resilience, and build community capacity.
The City of Pocatello and Portneuf Greenway Foundation plan to implement a series of projects to revitalize the city’s South 5th Avenue corridor. They will invest in water infrastructure by installing sewer lines in unsewered neighborhoods and more than 50 drinking water stations. They plan to transform three miles of South 5th Avenue into a “complete street” and install a 6-mile trail connecting South 5th Avenue to existing green space. They also will expand tree canopy and invest in stormwater management at local parks.
“We’re proud to announce the first round of Community Change grant selections to support environmental justice and more equitable communities,” said EPA Regional Administrator Casey Sixkiller. “This funding from the Biden-Harris Administration’s Inflation Reduction Act will help improve water quality, support new tree canopy, and provide new recreational opportunities. By funding these community-driven solutions, we are supporting local environmental priorities that will make a meaningful difference in supporting public health and environmental quality.”
“The City of Pocatello is excited to receive this grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to make vital improvements along our South 5th corridor,” said Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad. “We look forward to implementing these community-driven projects that will help transform one of our disadvantaged neighborhoods and bring opportunities to Pocatello as a whole.”
These selected applications are the first to come under the Community Change Grants Program’s rolling application process designed to ensure that applicants have ample time to prepare and take advantage of this historic resource. The Community Change Grants Program Notice of Funding Opportunity is still accepting applications through November 21.
EPA will continue to review applications and announce selections on a rolling basis and encourages applicants to submit applications as soon as they completely meet the program requirements. EPA will be making additional selections for the remainder of 2024. EPA also encourages interested applicants to apply for technical assistance as soon as possible, as the last day to request new technical assistance is August 16.
Learn more about the Community Change Grants and Technical Assistance: https://www.epa.gov/inflation-reduction-act/inflation-reduction-act-community-change-grants-program
For up-to-date information about the NOFO, including information on the webinars, subscribe to the Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights’ listserv by sending a blank email to: join-epa-ej@lists.epa.gov. Follow us on X (formerly Twitter): @EPAEnvJustice.
The City of Pocatello and Portneuf Greenway Foundation plan to implement a series of projects to revitalize the city’s South 5th Avenue corridor. They will invest in water infrastructure by installing sewer lines in unsewered neighborhoods and more than 50 drinking water stations. They plan to transform three miles of South 5th Avenue into a “complete street” and install a 6-mile trail connecting South 5th Avenue to existing green space. They also will expand tree canopy and invest in stormwater management at local parks.
“We’re proud to announce the first round of Community Change grant selections to support environmental justice and more equitable communities,” said EPA Regional Administrator Casey Sixkiller. “This funding from the Biden-Harris Administration’s Inflation Reduction Act will help improve water quality, support new tree canopy, and provide new recreational opportunities. By funding these community-driven solutions, we are supporting local environmental priorities that will make a meaningful difference in supporting public health and environmental quality.”
“The City of Pocatello is excited to receive this grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to make vital improvements along our South 5th corridor,” said Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad. “We look forward to implementing these community-driven projects that will help transform one of our disadvantaged neighborhoods and bring opportunities to Pocatello as a whole.”
These selected applications are the first to come under the Community Change Grants Program’s rolling application process designed to ensure that applicants have ample time to prepare and take advantage of this historic resource. The Community Change Grants Program Notice of Funding Opportunity is still accepting applications through November 21.
EPA will continue to review applications and announce selections on a rolling basis and encourages applicants to submit applications as soon as they completely meet the program requirements. EPA will be making additional selections for the remainder of 2024. EPA also encourages interested applicants to apply for technical assistance as soon as possible, as the last day to request new technical assistance is August 16.
Learn more about the Community Change Grants and Technical Assistance: https://www.epa.gov/inflation-reduction-act/inflation-reduction-act-community-change-grants-program
For up-to-date information about the NOFO, including information on the webinars, subscribe to the Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights’ listserv by sending a blank email to: join-epa-ej@lists.epa.gov. Follow us on X (formerly Twitter): @EPAEnvJustice.
바이든-해리스 행정부, 환경 기후 정의 지역사회 변화 보조금으로 3억 2,500만 달러 이상 발표
워싱턴 – 오늘, 2024년 7월 25일, 미국 환경보호국은 빈곤한 지역사회가 오염을 줄이고 지역사회의 기후 회복력을 높이며 지역사회 역량을 구축하는 프로젝트를 통해 환경 및 기후 정의 문제를 해결할 수 있도록 지원하기 위해 선정된 21개 신청에 대해 3억 2,500만 달러 이상의 자금을 지원한다고 발표했습니다. 바이든 대통령의 인플레이션 감축 법안으로 가능해진 지역사회 변화 보조금 프로그램은 환경 및 기후 정의에서 역사상 단일 최대 투자입니다. 오늘 자금 지원 발표는 신청한 지역사회에 선착순으로 보조금을 지급하도록 설계된 프로그램에서 거의 20억 달러에 달하는 첫 번째 트란쉐입니다.
이렇게 선정된 신청은 지역사회 변화 보조금 프로그램의 선착순 신청 프로세스를 따르는 첫 번째 신청입니다. 확고한 이해관계자의 참여와 지역사회의 피드백에 따라 혁신적인 선착순 신청 프로세스는 신청자가 이 역사적인 자원을 준비하고 활용할 충분한 시간을 갖도록 보장합니다. 환경 정의 및 외부 시민권 부서를 통해 관리되는 지역사회 변화 보조금 프로그램 재정지원공고(NOFO)는 2024년 11월 21일까지 계속 신청을 받고 있습니다. EPA는 계속해서 신청을 검토하고 선착순으로 선정을 발표할 것입니다.
EPA의 Michael S. Regan 행정관은 "지역사회에 실체적인 결과를 제공할 수 있는 당국의 역량은 지역사회의 의견을 듣고 포괄적인 이해관계자의 참여를 통해 혁신적인 해결책을 개발하는 데 달려 있습니다."라고 말하면서, "오늘, EPA는 바이든 대통령의 인플레이션 감축 법안 덕분에 새롭게 부상하고 오래 동안 계속되는 환경 및 기후 정의 문제를 해결하기 위한 최초의 지역사회 협력군을 선정했습니다."라고 했습니다.
국제 기후 정책의 대통령 수석 고문, John Podesta는 "오늘의 보조금은 지역사회가 과거의 환경적 잘못을 바로잡고 그들 만의 깨끗한 에너지 미래를 구축하는 길에서 운전석에 앉도록 합니다."라고 말했습니다.
"바이든 대통령의 미국 투자 의제는 너무 오랫동안 소외되어 왔던 지역사회를 위해 환경 정의를 전달하기 위한 정부의 노력을 가속화했습니다"라고 Brenda Mallory 백악관 환경질위원회 위원장은 말하면서, "대통령의 Justice40 Initiative(저스티스40 이니셔티브) 일환으로, 이러한 보조금은 오염을 줄이고, 기후 변화의 영향에 대한 회복력을 높이며, 이러한 프로젝트를 완수할 수 있는 지역사회 역량을 구축함으로써 빈곤한 지역사회가 직면한 환경 및 기후 정의 문제에 대처하는 데 도움이 될 것입니다."하고 말했습니다.
인플레이션 감축 법안은 EPA에 빈곤한 지역사회를 돕고 기술적 문제를 제공하기 위한 보조금을 수여하도록 30억 달러를 제공합니다. EPA는 이러한 보조금을 이용해서, 이 임무를 수행하고 있습니다.
또한 지역사회 변화 보조금은 Justice40 Initiative(저스티스40 이니셔티브)를 통해 미국 전역에서 형평성과 정의를 증진시키겠다는 바이든 대통령의 공약을 이행하여 특정 연방 투자의 전체 혜택의 40%를 투자 부족으로 소외되고 오염으로 과도한 부담을 지고 있는 불우한 지역사회에 돌아갈 수 있도록 합니다.
이 초기 선정군의 보조금 예는 다음과 같습니다.
미시간, 미네소타, 위스콘신의 35개 부족에 주택 내후화 및 에너지 효율 업그레이드를 설치하여 가족을 위한 실내 공기질을 개선하고 임명된 부족 에너지 챔피언에게 리더십 개발 교육을 제공하기 위해 중서부지역 부족 에너지 자원 협회(MTERA)와 그리드 얼터너티브(Grid Alternatives)에 거의 2천만 달러 지원. MTERA는 지난 5월 EPA Solar for All 프로그램에서 6천 2백만 달러의 상금도 받았습니다.
납 제거, 용접, 하이브리드 및 전기 자동차 유지보수, 주택 내후화 및 주택 에너지 감사를 위한 환경 정의 인력 개발 교육을 구축하기 위해 책임 있는 지역사회 개발을 위한 연합 및 로스앤젤레스 무역 기술 대학교에 2천만 달러 지원. 이 보조금을 통해 선정된 신청자들은 남부 로스앤젤레스 전역의 600가구 이상에 대한 납 제거 작업을 완료할 수 있을 것으로 예상됩니다.
앨라배마주 17개 블랙벨트 카운티 전역에 현장 폐수 처리 시스템을 설치하기 위해 텍사스 A&M 대학과 블랙벨트 비법인 폐수 프로그램에 1,400만 달러 이상 지원. Regan 행정관은 이전에 오물정화조가 작동하지 않아 가정에서 마당으로 직관을 통해 하수가 흘러나와 지역 공중보건 위기가 발생했던 앨라배마주 론데스 카운티를 방문했습니다. 또한 이 지역사회는 가족에 영향을 미치는 심각한 폐수 문제를 해결하기 위해 양당기반시설법에 따라 100% 취소 가능한 차관 형태의 870만 달러도 받았습니다.
도시 숲 가꾸기와 목재 폐기물 감소를 중심으로 인력 프로그램을 확대하고, 필라델피아와 피츠버그의 숲 지붕층을 확대하며 목재 폐기물이 매립되지 않도록 방지하는 사업을 추진하기 위해 피츠버그 자연보호단과 PowerCorpsPHL에 약 1,400만 달러 지원. 이 보조금에는 피츠버그 토양의 납 오염을 줄이는데 바이오차(biochar)를 활용하기 위한 자금도 포함되어 있습니다.
변화에 대한 지역사회 주도 투자인 프로그램의 트랙 1은 프로젝트 150개 각각에 1~2천만 달러, 대략 총 19억 6천만 달러가 수여됩니다. 환경 및 기후 정의 문제를 해결하기 위해 지역사회 규모의 프로젝트를 시행하고 있는 17개 트랙 I 신청자는 다음과 같습니다.
텍사스 A&M 대학과 블랙벨트 비법인 폐수 프로그램(윌콕스/헤일/론디스 카운티, AL)
베이커즈필드시와 건강한 지역사회 만들기 케른(베이커스필드, CA)
La Familia Counseling Center, Inc.와 지역사회 자원 프로젝트(새크라멘토, CA)
책임있는 지역사회 개발을 위한 연합과 로스앤젤레스 무역 기술 대학교(로스앤젤레스, CA)
샌디에이고 재단과 환경보건 연합(샌디에이고, CA)
데이원과 액티브SGV(산 가브리엘 밸리, CA)
포커텔로시와 포르뇌프 그린웨이 재단(포커텔로, ID)
딜라드 대학교와 루이지애나주 남동부의 유나이티드웨이(남동부 LA)
스프링필드시와 서부 매사추세츠주 공중보건원(스프링필드, MA)
중서부지역 부족 에너지 자원 협회와 그리드 얼터너티브(Grid Alternatives)(MI, MN, WI)
메트로헬스 시스템(MetroHealth System)과 지역사회 주택 솔루션(클리블랜드, OH)
레인 카운티 오리건과 레인 카운티의 유나이티드웨이(레인 카운티, OR)
피츠버그 자연보호단과 PowerCorpsPHL(피츠버그/필라델피아, PA)
공공토지신탁과 채터누가시(채터누가, TN)
휴스턴시와 텍사스 블랙유나이티드펀드(휴스턴, TX)
곤자가 대학교와 스포캔 네이버후드액션파트너(SNAP)(스포캔, WA)
국가주택신탁과 D.C. 아동법률센터(워싱턴, D.C.)
공정 관리에 대한 유의미한 참여인 트랙 2는 프로젝트 20개 각각에 1~3백만 달러, 대략 총 4천만 달러가 수여됩니다. 정부의 의사결정 과정에서 개인과 지역사회의 참여를 촉진할 트랙 II 신청자는 다음과 같습니다.
인사이트 가든 프로그램과 엘라 베이커 인권 센터(C.A.에 있는 여러 곳)
공공토지신탁과 씨유앳더탑(See You At The Top)(클레블렌드, OH)
SSG(Special Service for Groups, Inc.)와 CAUSE(Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment: 아시아계 미국인 연합 스스로 강해지기 센터)(로스앤젤레스, CA)
브롱스리버얼라이언스(Bronx River Alliance, Inc.)와 평화와 정의를 위한 청소년 선교회(브롱스 카운티, NY)
선정된 21개 중 3개는 NOFO에서 확인된 목표 투자 지역을 위한 것입니다. 목표 투자 지역 자금은 지역사회 변화 보조금 프로그램 자금이 특이한 상황, 지리 및 요구를 가진 불우한 지역사회를 향하도록 보장하기 위한 것입니다.
CCGP 보조금을 받는 초기 21개 조직의 전체 목록을 보고 CCGP에 대해 자세히 알아보십시오.
지역사회 변화 보조금 프로그램은 2024년 11월 21일까지 계속 신청을 받기 때문에 EPA는 신청자가 NOFO 요건을 완전히 충족하는 즉시 신청서를 제출할 것을 독려합니다. EPA는 2024년 남은 기간 동안 선착순으로 추가 선정을 할 예정입니다. 또한 EPA는 새로운 기술 지원을 요청하는 마지막 날이 2024년 8월 16일이므로 관심 있는 신청자가 가능한 빨리 기술 지원을 신청할 것을 권장합니다.
EPA의 인플레이션 감축 법안 지역사회 변화 보조금 프로그램 웹페이지에서 지역사회 변화 보조금 NOFO를 읽으십시오.
지역사회 변화 보조금 및 기술 지원에 대해 자세히 알아보려면 EPA의 인플레이션 감축 법안 지역사회 변화 보조금 프로그램 웹페이지를 방문하십시오.
EPA의 환경 정의에 대해 자세히 알아보려면 EPA의 환경 정의 웹페이지를 방문하십시오.
웨비나 정보 등 NOFO에 대한 최신 정보는 빈 이메일을 join-epa-ej@lists.epa.gov 주소로 전송해 환경 정의 및 외부 시민권 부서의 리스트서브를 구독해 알아보십시오. X(구 Twitter)에서 EPA 환경 정의 계정 (@EPAEnvJustice)을 팔로우하세요.
이렇게 선정된 신청은 지역사회 변화 보조금 프로그램의 선착순 신청 프로세스를 따르는 첫 번째 신청입니다. 확고한 이해관계자의 참여와 지역사회의 피드백에 따라 혁신적인 선착순 신청 프로세스는 신청자가 이 역사적인 자원을 준비하고 활용할 충분한 시간을 갖도록 보장합니다. 환경 정의 및 외부 시민권 부서를 통해 관리되는 지역사회 변화 보조금 프로그램 재정지원공고(NOFO)는 2024년 11월 21일까지 계속 신청을 받고 있습니다. EPA는 계속해서 신청을 검토하고 선착순으로 선정을 발표할 것입니다.
EPA의 Michael S. Regan 행정관은 "지역사회에 실체적인 결과를 제공할 수 있는 당국의 역량은 지역사회의 의견을 듣고 포괄적인 이해관계자의 참여를 통해 혁신적인 해결책을 개발하는 데 달려 있습니다."라고 말하면서, "오늘, EPA는 바이든 대통령의 인플레이션 감축 법안 덕분에 새롭게 부상하고 오래 동안 계속되는 환경 및 기후 정의 문제를 해결하기 위한 최초의 지역사회 협력군을 선정했습니다."라고 했습니다.
국제 기후 정책의 대통령 수석 고문, John Podesta는 "오늘의 보조금은 지역사회가 과거의 환경적 잘못을 바로잡고 그들 만의 깨끗한 에너지 미래를 구축하는 길에서 운전석에 앉도록 합니다."라고 말했습니다.
"바이든 대통령의 미국 투자 의제는 너무 오랫동안 소외되어 왔던 지역사회를 위해 환경 정의를 전달하기 위한 정부의 노력을 가속화했습니다"라고 Brenda Mallory 백악관 환경질위원회 위원장은 말하면서, "대통령의 Justice40 Initiative(저스티스40 이니셔티브) 일환으로, 이러한 보조금은 오염을 줄이고, 기후 변화의 영향에 대한 회복력을 높이며, 이러한 프로젝트를 완수할 수 있는 지역사회 역량을 구축함으로써 빈곤한 지역사회가 직면한 환경 및 기후 정의 문제에 대처하는 데 도움이 될 것입니다."하고 말했습니다.
인플레이션 감축 법안은 EPA에 빈곤한 지역사회를 돕고 기술적 문제를 제공하기 위한 보조금을 수여하도록 30억 달러를 제공합니다. EPA는 이러한 보조금을 이용해서, 이 임무를 수행하고 있습니다.
또한 지역사회 변화 보조금은 Justice40 Initiative(저스티스40 이니셔티브)를 통해 미국 전역에서 형평성과 정의를 증진시키겠다는 바이든 대통령의 공약을 이행하여 특정 연방 투자의 전체 혜택의 40%를 투자 부족으로 소외되고 오염으로 과도한 부담을 지고 있는 불우한 지역사회에 돌아갈 수 있도록 합니다.
이 초기 선정군의 보조금 예는 다음과 같습니다.
미시간, 미네소타, 위스콘신의 35개 부족에 주택 내후화 및 에너지 효율 업그레이드를 설치하여 가족을 위한 실내 공기질을 개선하고 임명된 부족 에너지 챔피언에게 리더십 개발 교육을 제공하기 위해 중서부지역 부족 에너지 자원 협회(MTERA)와 그리드 얼터너티브(Grid Alternatives)에 거의 2천만 달러 지원. MTERA는 지난 5월 EPA Solar for All 프로그램에서 6천 2백만 달러의 상금도 받았습니다.
납 제거, 용접, 하이브리드 및 전기 자동차 유지보수, 주택 내후화 및 주택 에너지 감사를 위한 환경 정의 인력 개발 교육을 구축하기 위해 책임 있는 지역사회 개발을 위한 연합 및 로스앤젤레스 무역 기술 대학교에 2천만 달러 지원. 이 보조금을 통해 선정된 신청자들은 남부 로스앤젤레스 전역의 600가구 이상에 대한 납 제거 작업을 완료할 수 있을 것으로 예상됩니다.
앨라배마주 17개 블랙벨트 카운티 전역에 현장 폐수 처리 시스템을 설치하기 위해 텍사스 A&M 대학과 블랙벨트 비법인 폐수 프로그램에 1,400만 달러 이상 지원. Regan 행정관은 이전에 오물정화조가 작동하지 않아 가정에서 마당으로 직관을 통해 하수가 흘러나와 지역 공중보건 위기가 발생했던 앨라배마주 론데스 카운티를 방문했습니다. 또한 이 지역사회는 가족에 영향을 미치는 심각한 폐수 문제를 해결하기 위해 양당기반시설법에 따라 100% 취소 가능한 차관 형태의 870만 달러도 받았습니다.
도시 숲 가꾸기와 목재 폐기물 감소를 중심으로 인력 프로그램을 확대하고, 필라델피아와 피츠버그의 숲 지붕층을 확대하며 목재 폐기물이 매립되지 않도록 방지하는 사업을 추진하기 위해 피츠버그 자연보호단과 PowerCorpsPHL에 약 1,400만 달러 지원. 이 보조금에는 피츠버그 토양의 납 오염을 줄이는데 바이오차(biochar)를 활용하기 위한 자금도 포함되어 있습니다.
변화에 대한 지역사회 주도 투자인 프로그램의 트랙 1은 프로젝트 150개 각각에 1~2천만 달러, 대략 총 19억 6천만 달러가 수여됩니다. 환경 및 기후 정의 문제를 해결하기 위해 지역사회 규모의 프로젝트를 시행하고 있는 17개 트랙 I 신청자는 다음과 같습니다.
텍사스 A&M 대학과 블랙벨트 비법인 폐수 프로그램(윌콕스/헤일/론디스 카운티, AL)
베이커즈필드시와 건강한 지역사회 만들기 케른(베이커스필드, CA)
La Familia Counseling Center, Inc.와 지역사회 자원 프로젝트(새크라멘토, CA)
책임있는 지역사회 개발을 위한 연합과 로스앤젤레스 무역 기술 대학교(로스앤젤레스, CA)
샌디에이고 재단과 환경보건 연합(샌디에이고, CA)
데이원과 액티브SGV(산 가브리엘 밸리, CA)
포커텔로시와 포르뇌프 그린웨이 재단(포커텔로, ID)
딜라드 대학교와 루이지애나주 남동부의 유나이티드웨이(남동부 LA)
스프링필드시와 서부 매사추세츠주 공중보건원(스프링필드, MA)
중서부지역 부족 에너지 자원 협회와 그리드 얼터너티브(Grid Alternatives)(MI, MN, WI)
메트로헬스 시스템(MetroHealth System)과 지역사회 주택 솔루션(클리블랜드, OH)
레인 카운티 오리건과 레인 카운티의 유나이티드웨이(레인 카운티, OR)
피츠버그 자연보호단과 PowerCorpsPHL(피츠버그/필라델피아, PA)
공공토지신탁과 채터누가시(채터누가, TN)
휴스턴시와 텍사스 블랙유나이티드펀드(휴스턴, TX)
곤자가 대학교와 스포캔 네이버후드액션파트너(SNAP)(스포캔, WA)
국가주택신탁과 D.C. 아동법률센터(워싱턴, D.C.)
공정 관리에 대한 유의미한 참여인 트랙 2는 프로젝트 20개 각각에 1~3백만 달러, 대략 총 4천만 달러가 수여됩니다. 정부의 의사결정 과정에서 개인과 지역사회의 참여를 촉진할 트랙 II 신청자는 다음과 같습니다.
인사이트 가든 프로그램과 엘라 베이커 인권 센터(C.A.에 있는 여러 곳)
공공토지신탁과 씨유앳더탑(See You At The Top)(클레블렌드, OH)
SSG(Special Service for Groups, Inc.)와 CAUSE(Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment: 아시아계 미국인 연합 스스로 강해지기 센터)(로스앤젤레스, CA)
브롱스리버얼라이언스(Bronx River Alliance, Inc.)와 평화와 정의를 위한 청소년 선교회(브롱스 카운티, NY)
선정된 21개 중 3개는 NOFO에서 확인된 목표 투자 지역을 위한 것입니다. 목표 투자 지역 자금은 지역사회 변화 보조금 프로그램 자금이 특이한 상황, 지리 및 요구를 가진 불우한 지역사회를 향하도록 보장하기 위한 것입니다.
CCGP 보조금을 받는 초기 21개 조직의 전체 목록을 보고 CCGP에 대해 자세히 알아보십시오.
지역사회 변화 보조금 프로그램은 2024년 11월 21일까지 계속 신청을 받기 때문에 EPA는 신청자가 NOFO 요건을 완전히 충족하는 즉시 신청서를 제출할 것을 독려합니다. EPA는 2024년 남은 기간 동안 선착순으로 추가 선정을 할 예정입니다. 또한 EPA는 새로운 기술 지원을 요청하는 마지막 날이 2024년 8월 16일이므로 관심 있는 신청자가 가능한 빨리 기술 지원을 신청할 것을 권장합니다.
EPA의 인플레이션 감축 법안 지역사회 변화 보조금 프로그램 웹페이지에서 지역사회 변화 보조금 NOFO를 읽으십시오.
지역사회 변화 보조금 및 기술 지원에 대해 자세히 알아보려면 EPA의 인플레이션 감축 법안 지역사회 변화 보조금 프로그램 웹페이지를 방문하십시오.
EPA의 환경 정의에 대해 자세히 알아보려면 EPA의 환경 정의 웹페이지를 방문하십시오.
웨비나 정보 등 NOFO에 대한 최신 정보는 빈 이메일을 join-epa-ej@lists.epa.gov 주소로 전송해 환경 정의 및 외부 시민권 부서의 리스트서브를 구독해 알아보십시오. X(구 Twitter)에서 EPA 환경 정의 계정 (@EPAEnvJustice)을 팔로우하세요.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $13.9 million to Pennsylvania in Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants
PHILADELPHIA— Today, July 25, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $13.9 million in funding coming to Pennsylvania to help disadvantaged communities tackle environmental and climate justice challenges through projects that reduce pollution, increase community climate resilience, and build community capacity.
Made possible by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, the Community Change Grants Program is the single largest investment in environmental and climate justice in history. The funding announcement today is the first tranche of nearly $2 billion from the program that was designed based on community input to award grants on a rolling basis.
In Pennsylvania, nearly $14 million is being awarded to the Pittsburgh Conservation Corps and PowerCorpsPHL to work in disadvantaged neighborhoods in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia to expand and create critical infrastructure for upcycling and commercializing materials from urban tree waste. The project will offer workforce development and training for area residents to provide career pathways in land stewardship services and wood products.
These selected applications are the first to come under the Community Change Grants Program’s rolling application process. Informed by robust stakeholder engagement and community feedback, the innovative rolling application process will ensure that applicants have ample time to prepare and take advantage of this historic resource. The Community Change Grants Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), administered through EPA’s Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights, is still accepting applications through November 21, 2024. EPA will continue to review applications and announce selections on a rolling basis.
“Our ability to deliver tangible results for communities depends on listening to them and developing innovative solutions through inclusive stakeholder engagement,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “Today, thanks to President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, EPA has selected the first cohort of community partnerships to solve emerging and longstanding environmental and climate justice challenges.”
"These organizations recognized a need and took the steps to make their communities stronger now and in the future. This funding is a boost towards a cleaner environment while also building community capacity and addressing environmental justice”, said EPA Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Adam Ortiz. "We will continue to partner with these groups and look forward to watching the progress that will be made."
The Community Change Grants also deliver on President Biden’s commitment to advance equity and justice throughout the United States through his Justice40 Initiative to ensure that 40 percent of the overall benefits of certain federal investments go to disadvantaged communities that are marginalized by underinvestment and overburdened by pollution.
See the full listing of the initial 21 organizations receiving a CCGP grant and learn more about CCGP here: https://www.epa.gov/inflation-reduction-act/community-change-grants-selections.
The Community Change Grants Program is still accepting applications through November 21, 2024, so EPA encourages applicants to submit applications as soon as they completely meet the NOFO requirements. EPA will be making additional selections on a rolling basis for the remainder of 2024. EPA also encourages interested applicants to apply for technical assistance as soon as possible, as the last day to request new technical assistance is August 16, 2024.
Read the Community Change Grants NOFO here: https://www.epa.gov/inflation-reduction-act/inflation-reduction-act-community-change-grants-program.
To learn more about the Community Change Grants and Technical Assistance: https://www.epa.gov/inflation-reduction-act/inflation-reduction-act-community-change-grants-program
To learn more about environmental justice at EPA, visit: https://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice
For up-to-date information about the NOFO, including information on the webinars, subscribe to the Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights’ listserv by sending a blank email to: join-epa-ej@lists.epa.gov. Follow us on X (formerly Twitter): @EPAEnvJustice.
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Made possible by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, the Community Change Grants Program is the single largest investment in environmental and climate justice in history. The funding announcement today is the first tranche of nearly $2 billion from the program that was designed based on community input to award grants on a rolling basis.
In Pennsylvania, nearly $14 million is being awarded to the Pittsburgh Conservation Corps and PowerCorpsPHL to work in disadvantaged neighborhoods in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia to expand and create critical infrastructure for upcycling and commercializing materials from urban tree waste. The project will offer workforce development and training for area residents to provide career pathways in land stewardship services and wood products.
These selected applications are the first to come under the Community Change Grants Program’s rolling application process. Informed by robust stakeholder engagement and community feedback, the innovative rolling application process will ensure that applicants have ample time to prepare and take advantage of this historic resource. The Community Change Grants Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), administered through EPA’s Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights, is still accepting applications through November 21, 2024. EPA will continue to review applications and announce selections on a rolling basis.
“Our ability to deliver tangible results for communities depends on listening to them and developing innovative solutions through inclusive stakeholder engagement,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “Today, thanks to President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, EPA has selected the first cohort of community partnerships to solve emerging and longstanding environmental and climate justice challenges.”
"These organizations recognized a need and took the steps to make their communities stronger now and in the future. This funding is a boost towards a cleaner environment while also building community capacity and addressing environmental justice”, said EPA Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Adam Ortiz. "We will continue to partner with these groups and look forward to watching the progress that will be made."
The Community Change Grants also deliver on President Biden’s commitment to advance equity and justice throughout the United States through his Justice40 Initiative to ensure that 40 percent of the overall benefits of certain federal investments go to disadvantaged communities that are marginalized by underinvestment and overburdened by pollution.
See the full listing of the initial 21 organizations receiving a CCGP grant and learn more about CCGP here: https://www.epa.gov/inflation-reduction-act/community-change-grants-selections.
The Community Change Grants Program is still accepting applications through November 21, 2024, so EPA encourages applicants to submit applications as soon as they completely meet the NOFO requirements. EPA will be making additional selections on a rolling basis for the remainder of 2024. EPA also encourages interested applicants to apply for technical assistance as soon as possible, as the last day to request new technical assistance is August 16, 2024.
Read the Community Change Grants NOFO here: https://www.epa.gov/inflation-reduction-act/inflation-reduction-act-community-change-grants-program.
To learn more about the Community Change Grants and Technical Assistance: https://www.epa.gov/inflation-reduction-act/inflation-reduction-act-community-change-grants-program
To learn more about environmental justice at EPA, visit: https://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice
For up-to-date information about the NOFO, including information on the webinars, subscribe to the Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights’ listserv by sending a blank email to: join-epa-ej@lists.epa.gov. Follow us on X (formerly Twitter): @EPAEnvJustice.
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La Administración Biden-Harris anuncia más de $325 millones en subvenciones para el Cambio Comunitario sobre Justicia Ambiental y Climática
WASHINGTON – Hoy, 25 de julio de 2024, la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de EE. UU. (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés) anunció más de $325 millones en fondos para 21 solicitudes seleccionadas para ayudar a las comunidades desventajadas a enfrentar los retos ambientales y de justicia climática a través de proyectos que reducen la contaminación, aumentan la resiliencia climática de la comunidad y desarrollan la capacidad de la comunidad. Gracias a la Ley de Reducción de la Inflación del Presidente Biden, el Programa de Subvenciones para el Cambio Comunitario es la mayor inversión en justicia ambiental y climática de la historia. El anuncio de financiamiento de hoy es la primera etapa de casi $2 mil millones del programa que fue diseñado en base a los aportes de la comunidad para otorgar subvenciones de manera continua.
Estas solicitudes seleccionadas son las primeras que se incluyen en el proceso de solicitud continua del Programa de Subvenciones para el Cambio Comunitario. El innovador proceso de solicitud continua, basado en la sólida participación de las partes interesadas y los comentarios de la comunidad, garantizará que los solicitantes tengan tiempo suficiente para prepararse y aprovechar este recurso histórico. El Aviso de Oportunidad de Financiamiento (NOFO) del Programa de Subvenciones para el Cambio Comunitario, administrado a través de la Oficina de Justicia Ambiental y Derechos Civiles Externos, todavía está aceptando solicitudes hasta el 21 de noviembre de 2024. La EPA continuará revisando las solicitudes y anunciando las selecciones de manera continua.
“Nuestra capacidad de ofrecer resultados tangibles para las comunidades depende de escucharlas y desarrollar soluciones innovadoras a través de la participación inclusiva de las partes interesadas,” señalo el administrador de la EPA, Michael S. Regan. “Hoy, gracias a la Ley de Reducción de la Inflación del Presidente Biden, la EPA ha seleccionado el primer conjunto de socios comunitarias para resolver los desafíos ambientales y de justicia climática emergentes.”
“Las subvenciones de hoy ponen en control a las comunidades para corregir los errores ambientales del pasado y construir su propio futuro de energía limpia”, comentó John Podesta, Asesor Principal del Presidente para Política Climática Internacional.
“La agenda de Inversión en Estados Unidos del Presidente Biden ha acelerado nuestros esfuerzos para brindar justicia ambiental a las comunidades que han quedado atrás durante demasiado tiempo,” indicó Brenda Mallory, presidenta del Consejo de Calidad Ambiental de la Casa Blanca. “Como parte de la Iniciativa Justice40 del Presidente, estas subvenciones ayudarán a las comunidades desventajadas a enfrentar los desafíos de justicia ambiental y climática al reducir la contaminación, aumentar la resiliencia a los impactos del cambio climático y desarrollar la capacidad de la comunidad para llevar a cabo estos proyectos”.
La Ley de Reducción de la Inflación proporciona $3 mil millones a la EPA para otorgar subvenciones que ayuden a las comunidades desventajadas y brinden asistencia técnica. Con estas subvenciones, la EPA está cumpliendo con esta misión.
Las Subvenciones para el Cambio Comunitario también cumplen con el compromiso del Presidente Biden de promover la equidad y la justicia en todo Estados Unidos a través de su Iniciativa Justice40 para asegurar que el 40 por ciento de los beneficios generales de ciertas inversiones federales sean destinadas a las comunidades desventajadas que se ven marginadas por la falta de inversión y sobrecargadas por la contaminación.
Ejemplos de subvenciones de este conjunto inicial seleccionado incluyen:
Casi $20 millones a la Asociación de Midwest Tribal Energy Resources Association (MTERA) y Grid Alternatives para instalar mejoras de climatización y eficiencia energética en el hogar en 35 tribus en Michigan, Minnesota y Wisconsin, mejorando la calidad del aire interior para las familias y brindando capacitación en desarrollo de liderazgo para los Campeones Tribales de Energía designados. La MTERA también recibió una adjudicación de $62 millones del programa Solar para Todos de la EPA en mayo.
$20 millones a la Coalition for Responsible Community Development y el Los Angeles Trade-Technical College para crear capacitaciones de desarrollo de la fuerza laboral de justicia ambiental destinadas a la reducción de plomo, soldadura, mantenimiento de vehículos híbridos y eléctricos, climatización del hogar y auditorías de energía residencial. A través de esta subvención, se prevé que los solicitantes seleccionados completen la reducción de plomo para más de 600 hogares en todo el sur de Los Ángeles.
Más de $14 millones para la Texas A&M University y el Black Belt Unincorporated Wastewater Program a fin de instalar sistemas de tratamiento en sitio de aguas residuales en 17 condados de la zona Black Belt en Alabama. El administrador Regan visitó previamente el condado de Lowndes, Alabama, cuyas fosas sépticas defectuosas y las tuberías rectas de aguas residuales de las casas a los patios crearon una crisis de salud pública en la región. Esta comunidad también recibió un préstamo 100% condonable de $8.7 millones de la Ley Bipartidista de Infraestructura para abordar los desafíos críticos de aguas residuales que afectan a las familias.
Aproximadamente $14 millones para el Pittsburgh Conservation Corps y PowerCorpsPHL destinados a expandir los programas de fuerza laboral en torno a la silvicultura urbana y la reducción de desechos de madera, expandir el dosel de los árboles en Filadelfia y Pittsburgh y mantener los desechos de madera fuera de los vertederos. Esta subvención también incluye fondos para aprovechar el biocarbón a fin de reducir la contaminación por plomo en los suelos de Pittsburgh.
Se espera que la Vía I del programa, Inversiones Impulsadas por la Comunidad para el Cambio, otorgue aproximadamente $1.96 mil millones para 150 proyectos por $10-20 millones cada uno. Los 17 solicitantes de la Vía I que están implementando proyectos a escala comunitaria para abordar los desafíos ambientales y de justicia climática son:
Texas A&M University y Black Belt Unincorporated Wastewater Program (Wilcox/Hale/Lowndes Counties, AL)
City of Bakersfield y Building Healthy Communities Kern (Bakersfield, CA)
La Familia Counseling Center, Inc. y Community Resource Project (Sacramento, CA)
Coalition for Responsible Community Development y Los Angeles Trade -Technical College (Los Angeles, CA)
The San Diego Foundation y The Environmental Health Coalition (San Diego, CA)
Day One y Active SGV (San Gabriel Valley, CA)
City of Pocatello y Portneuf Greenway Foundation (Pocatello, ID)
Dillard University y United Way of Southeast Louisiana (Southeast LA)
City of Springfield y Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts (Springfield, MA)
Midwest Tribal Energy Resources Association y Grid Alternatives (MI, MN, WI)
The MetroHealth System y Community Housing Solutions (Cleveland, OH)
Lane County Oregon y United Way of Lane County (Lane County, OR)
Pittsburgh Conservation Corps y PowerCorpsPHL (Pittsburgh/Philadelphia, PA)
The Trust for Public Land y City of Chattanooga (Chattanooga, TN)
City of Houston y Black United Fund of Texas (Houston, TX)
Corporation of Gonzaga University y Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners (Spokane, WA)
National Housing Trust y D.C. Children’s Law Center (Washington, D.C.)
Se espera que la Vía II, Participación Significativa para la Gobernanza Equitativa otorgue aproximadamente $40 millones para 20 proyectos de $1 a $3 millones cada uno. Los solicitantes de la Vía II que facilitarán la participación individual y comunitaria en los procesos de toma de decisiones gubernamentales son:
Insight Garden Program y Ella Baker Center for Human Rights (multiple locations in CA)
The Trust for Public Land y See You At The Top (Cleveland, OH)
Special Service for Groups, Inc. y Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment (Los Angeles, CA)
Bronx River Alliance, Inc. y Youth Ministries for Peace and Justice (Bronx County, NY)
De las 21 selecciones, tres son para Áreas de Inversión Objetivo identificadas en el NOFO. El financiamiento del Área de Inversión Objetivo está destinado a garantizar que los fondos del Programa de Subvenciones para el Cambio Comunitario se dirijan a comunidades desventajadas con circunstancias, geografía y necesidades únicas.
Vea el listado completo de las 21 organizaciones iniciales que reciben una subvención de CCGP y obtenga más información sobre CCGP.
Dado que el Programa de Subvenciones para el Cambio Comunitario sigue aceptando solicitudes hasta el 21 de noviembre de 2024, la EPA anima a los solicitantes a presentar solicitudes tan pronto como cumplan plenamente con los requisitos del NOFO. La EPA hará selecciones adicionales de forma continua durante el resto de 2024. La EPA también anima a los solicitantes interesados a solicitar asistencia técnica lo antes posible, ya que el último día para solicitar nueva asistencia técnica es el 16 de agosto de 2024.
Lea el NOFO de Subvenciones para el Cambio Comunitario en la página web Programa de Subvenciones para el Cambio Comunitario según la Ley de Reducción de la Inflación de la EPA.
Para obtener más información sobre las Subvenciones para el Cambio Comunitario y la Asistencia Técnica, visite: la página web Inflation Reduction Act Community Change Grants Programa de Subvenciones para el Cambio Comunitario según la Ley de Reducción de la Inflación de la EPA.
Para obtener más información sobre la justicia ambiental en la EPA, visite la página web de Justicia Ambiental de la EPA.
Para obtener información actualizada sobre el NOFO, incluida la información sobre los seminarios web, suscríbase a la lista de correo electrónico de la Oficina de Justicia Ambiental y Derechos Civiles Externos enviando un correo electrónico en blanco a: join-epa-ej@lists.epa.gov. Síganos en X (antes Twitter): @EPAEnvJustice.
Estas solicitudes seleccionadas son las primeras que se incluyen en el proceso de solicitud continua del Programa de Subvenciones para el Cambio Comunitario. El innovador proceso de solicitud continua, basado en la sólida participación de las partes interesadas y los comentarios de la comunidad, garantizará que los solicitantes tengan tiempo suficiente para prepararse y aprovechar este recurso histórico. El Aviso de Oportunidad de Financiamiento (NOFO) del Programa de Subvenciones para el Cambio Comunitario, administrado a través de la Oficina de Justicia Ambiental y Derechos Civiles Externos, todavía está aceptando solicitudes hasta el 21 de noviembre de 2024. La EPA continuará revisando las solicitudes y anunciando las selecciones de manera continua.
“Nuestra capacidad de ofrecer resultados tangibles para las comunidades depende de escucharlas y desarrollar soluciones innovadoras a través de la participación inclusiva de las partes interesadas,” señalo el administrador de la EPA, Michael S. Regan. “Hoy, gracias a la Ley de Reducción de la Inflación del Presidente Biden, la EPA ha seleccionado el primer conjunto de socios comunitarias para resolver los desafíos ambientales y de justicia climática emergentes.”
“Las subvenciones de hoy ponen en control a las comunidades para corregir los errores ambientales del pasado y construir su propio futuro de energía limpia”, comentó John Podesta, Asesor Principal del Presidente para Política Climática Internacional.
“La agenda de Inversión en Estados Unidos del Presidente Biden ha acelerado nuestros esfuerzos para brindar justicia ambiental a las comunidades que han quedado atrás durante demasiado tiempo,” indicó Brenda Mallory, presidenta del Consejo de Calidad Ambiental de la Casa Blanca. “Como parte de la Iniciativa Justice40 del Presidente, estas subvenciones ayudarán a las comunidades desventajadas a enfrentar los desafíos de justicia ambiental y climática al reducir la contaminación, aumentar la resiliencia a los impactos del cambio climático y desarrollar la capacidad de la comunidad para llevar a cabo estos proyectos”.
La Ley de Reducción de la Inflación proporciona $3 mil millones a la EPA para otorgar subvenciones que ayuden a las comunidades desventajadas y brinden asistencia técnica. Con estas subvenciones, la EPA está cumpliendo con esta misión.
Las Subvenciones para el Cambio Comunitario también cumplen con el compromiso del Presidente Biden de promover la equidad y la justicia en todo Estados Unidos a través de su Iniciativa Justice40 para asegurar que el 40 por ciento de los beneficios generales de ciertas inversiones federales sean destinadas a las comunidades desventajadas que se ven marginadas por la falta de inversión y sobrecargadas por la contaminación.
Ejemplos de subvenciones de este conjunto inicial seleccionado incluyen:
Casi $20 millones a la Asociación de Midwest Tribal Energy Resources Association (MTERA) y Grid Alternatives para instalar mejoras de climatización y eficiencia energética en el hogar en 35 tribus en Michigan, Minnesota y Wisconsin, mejorando la calidad del aire interior para las familias y brindando capacitación en desarrollo de liderazgo para los Campeones Tribales de Energía designados. La MTERA también recibió una adjudicación de $62 millones del programa Solar para Todos de la EPA en mayo.
$20 millones a la Coalition for Responsible Community Development y el Los Angeles Trade-Technical College para crear capacitaciones de desarrollo de la fuerza laboral de justicia ambiental destinadas a la reducción de plomo, soldadura, mantenimiento de vehículos híbridos y eléctricos, climatización del hogar y auditorías de energía residencial. A través de esta subvención, se prevé que los solicitantes seleccionados completen la reducción de plomo para más de 600 hogares en todo el sur de Los Ángeles.
Más de $14 millones para la Texas A&M University y el Black Belt Unincorporated Wastewater Program a fin de instalar sistemas de tratamiento en sitio de aguas residuales en 17 condados de la zona Black Belt en Alabama. El administrador Regan visitó previamente el condado de Lowndes, Alabama, cuyas fosas sépticas defectuosas y las tuberías rectas de aguas residuales de las casas a los patios crearon una crisis de salud pública en la región. Esta comunidad también recibió un préstamo 100% condonable de $8.7 millones de la Ley Bipartidista de Infraestructura para abordar los desafíos críticos de aguas residuales que afectan a las familias.
Aproximadamente $14 millones para el Pittsburgh Conservation Corps y PowerCorpsPHL destinados a expandir los programas de fuerza laboral en torno a la silvicultura urbana y la reducción de desechos de madera, expandir el dosel de los árboles en Filadelfia y Pittsburgh y mantener los desechos de madera fuera de los vertederos. Esta subvención también incluye fondos para aprovechar el biocarbón a fin de reducir la contaminación por plomo en los suelos de Pittsburgh.
Se espera que la Vía I del programa, Inversiones Impulsadas por la Comunidad para el Cambio, otorgue aproximadamente $1.96 mil millones para 150 proyectos por $10-20 millones cada uno. Los 17 solicitantes de la Vía I que están implementando proyectos a escala comunitaria para abordar los desafíos ambientales y de justicia climática son:
Texas A&M University y Black Belt Unincorporated Wastewater Program (Wilcox/Hale/Lowndes Counties, AL)
City of Bakersfield y Building Healthy Communities Kern (Bakersfield, CA)
La Familia Counseling Center, Inc. y Community Resource Project (Sacramento, CA)
Coalition for Responsible Community Development y Los Angeles Trade -Technical College (Los Angeles, CA)
The San Diego Foundation y The Environmental Health Coalition (San Diego, CA)
Day One y Active SGV (San Gabriel Valley, CA)
City of Pocatello y Portneuf Greenway Foundation (Pocatello, ID)
Dillard University y United Way of Southeast Louisiana (Southeast LA)
City of Springfield y Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts (Springfield, MA)
Midwest Tribal Energy Resources Association y Grid Alternatives (MI, MN, WI)
The MetroHealth System y Community Housing Solutions (Cleveland, OH)
Lane County Oregon y United Way of Lane County (Lane County, OR)
Pittsburgh Conservation Corps y PowerCorpsPHL (Pittsburgh/Philadelphia, PA)
The Trust for Public Land y City of Chattanooga (Chattanooga, TN)
City of Houston y Black United Fund of Texas (Houston, TX)
Corporation of Gonzaga University y Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners (Spokane, WA)
National Housing Trust y D.C. Children’s Law Center (Washington, D.C.)
Se espera que la Vía II, Participación Significativa para la Gobernanza Equitativa otorgue aproximadamente $40 millones para 20 proyectos de $1 a $3 millones cada uno. Los solicitantes de la Vía II que facilitarán la participación individual y comunitaria en los procesos de toma de decisiones gubernamentales son:
Insight Garden Program y Ella Baker Center for Human Rights (multiple locations in CA)
The Trust for Public Land y See You At The Top (Cleveland, OH)
Special Service for Groups, Inc. y Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment (Los Angeles, CA)
Bronx River Alliance, Inc. y Youth Ministries for Peace and Justice (Bronx County, NY)
De las 21 selecciones, tres son para Áreas de Inversión Objetivo identificadas en el NOFO. El financiamiento del Área de Inversión Objetivo está destinado a garantizar que los fondos del Programa de Subvenciones para el Cambio Comunitario se dirijan a comunidades desventajadas con circunstancias, geografía y necesidades únicas.
Vea el listado completo de las 21 organizaciones iniciales que reciben una subvención de CCGP y obtenga más información sobre CCGP.
Dado que el Programa de Subvenciones para el Cambio Comunitario sigue aceptando solicitudes hasta el 21 de noviembre de 2024, la EPA anima a los solicitantes a presentar solicitudes tan pronto como cumplan plenamente con los requisitos del NOFO. La EPA hará selecciones adicionales de forma continua durante el resto de 2024. La EPA también anima a los solicitantes interesados a solicitar asistencia técnica lo antes posible, ya que el último día para solicitar nueva asistencia técnica es el 16 de agosto de 2024.
Lea el NOFO de Subvenciones para el Cambio Comunitario en la página web Programa de Subvenciones para el Cambio Comunitario según la Ley de Reducción de la Inflación de la EPA.
Para obtener más información sobre las Subvenciones para el Cambio Comunitario y la Asistencia Técnica, visite: la página web Inflation Reduction Act Community Change Grants Programa de Subvenciones para el Cambio Comunitario según la Ley de Reducción de la Inflación de la EPA.
Para obtener más información sobre la justicia ambiental en la EPA, visite la página web de Justicia Ambiental de la EPA.
Para obtener información actualizada sobre el NOFO, incluida la información sobre los seminarios web, suscríbase a la lista de correo electrónico de la Oficina de Justicia Ambiental y Derechos Civiles Externos enviando un correo electrónico en blanco a: join-epa-ej@lists.epa.gov. Síganos en X (antes Twitter): @EPAEnvJustice.