Project Grant 02J94901

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $5,482,000 Project Grant to Front and Centered, a non-profit organization, under the Geographic Programs - Puget Sound Action Agenda: Technical Investigations and Implementation Assistance Program (CFDA 66.123). The grant will fund the establishment of support programs, including subawards and other forms of financial assistance, to advance human well-being and restoration of the Puget Sound ecosystem, with a focus on overburdened and underserved communities. Key activities include developing a funding framework and plan, soliciting and administering subawards, providing technical assistance and capacity support, creating a community advisory board, and establishing a management and compliance reporting system. Expected outcomes include an equity-focused grantmaking program, increased awareness of the contributions of overburdened and underserved communities, and their sustained and effective presence in the Puget Sound recovery effort.