This Cooperative Agreement award from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program (CFDA 66.615) provides $52,000,000 in funding to Fordham University to support its Flourishing in Communities (FIC) grantmaking initiative. Fordham University will administer competitive and non-competitive subawards to nonprofit organizations and groups representing disadvantaged communities in New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The goal is to advance environmental justice and climate justice in these underserved areas disproportionately impacted by pollution and climate change. Fordham University will oversee programmatic tracking, distribute funds, and provide wrap-around support to the 300 anticipated subgrantees. The award period runs from January 2, 2025 to January 1, 2028.