This agreement provides funding under the inflation reduction act (IRA) to mission waco mission world

Specifically, the project will strengthen existing partnerships to build a more sustainable network of resources, opportunities and services for waco and mclennan county disadvantaged communities to live healthier, more resilient lives. This grant would provide short-term solutions to waco's challenges of vulnerable and disadvantaged communities by increasing emergency resources through resilience hubs and food sovereignty through local produce availability and long-term solutions through resilience education, regenerative agriculture, composting, community gardens, health and nutrition education. This grant will also reduce overall exposure to pollution through emissions reduction and alternative energy sources, waste reduction, improvements to indoor air quality in recovery and low-income housing, flood mitigation and urban heat island mitigation. And finally, this grant will provide opportunities for community participation in programming and capacity building, and workforce development. Activities:the activities include bioswales, trees, pocket prairies, constructed wetlands, rain gardens, a walking trail. Updating heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Increasing accessibility, and energy efficiency at lighthouse, ARK apartments, and meyer center. Resilience programming at 3 resilience hubs. Composting and community gardens certification course. Paid internships and certifications in compost management. Climate smart agriculture internship program and recyclable/compostable to go containers for local restaurants. Scholarships for climate-related credential programs, including room and board and assistance in applying for scholarships. Subrecipient:houston advances research center (HARC) will support mission waco mission world (MWMW) in managing the administrative aspects of this complex program and will be responsible for achieving program goals within the terms and conditions of the prime award by passing provisions to subrecipients. Houston advances research center (HARC), with its experience managing large, complex programs, will provide day-to-day administrative and financial oversight of subrecipients.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include the implementation of numerous internship, training, and professional development opportunities focused on food waste diversion and composting, local food production, sustainable environmental climate ready growing practices, and the establishment of food sovereignty throughout the grant term. The expected outcomes of this program will include bolstering community resilience, promoting food sovereignty while reducing waste, showcasing clean energy and nature-based solutions, reducing environmental hazards, and supporting workforce development for careers that reduce green house gas emissions. The intended beneficiaries are disadvantaged communities.