The Environmental Protection Agency Region 1 awarded a $275,000 Project Grant to Greenroots Inc. under the Environmental Justice Small Grant Program (CFDA 66.604) to support implementation of a comprehensive air quality improvement campaign in Chelsea and East Boston, Massachusetts from February 1, 2022 through January 31, 2023.
Greenroots will analyze local air quality data, share results accessibly including for limited English proficient residents, and implement strategies to reduce air pollution impacts on environmental justice populations. Key deliverables include establishing a multi-stakeholder task force, distributing air filters to at least 200 homes and public buildings, and assessing impacts on health and potential policy changes. No subawards are included.