This federal Project Grant award, provided by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program (CFDA 66.616), will fund a $19,886,658 initiative led by the University of Virginia (UVA) to implement climate resilience planning and greenhouse gas reduction projects in 10 communities across southwest Virginia.
The key products and services to be delivered include: 1) supporting electric vehicle transportation options and EV...
This $20,000,000 Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program (CFDA 66.616) will fund a comprehensive community improvement project in Huslia, Alaska. The grant will enable the Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC), an Alaska Native non-profit organization, to:
Construct 8 new energy-efficient homes and weatherize 16 existing homes, including upgrades like heat pumps, appliances, and HVAC...
This $500,000 federal Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving (EJCPS) Cooperative Agreement Program will fund the Alaska Municipal League (AML) to conduct Health Impact Assessments (HIAs) and develop Climate Action and Resilience Plans (CARPs) for 25 disadvantaged coastal communities in Alaska. The project aims to evaluate the health impacts of climate change and natural disasters on these...
This $19,998,693 Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program (CFDA 66.616) provides funding to the Native Village of Kipnuk in Alaska for the Kipnuk Riprap Riverbank Stabilization Project. The key activities include constructing a 1,424-foot revetment along the Kugkaktlik River to stabilize the riverbank and protect critical community infrastructure, removing hazardous waste and...
This $1.125 million project grant from the National Science Foundation Office of Integrative Activities, under the Geosciences program (CFDA 47.050), will fund research and development of water and sanitation resilience strategies for rural Alaskan communities facing environmental change. Over a three-year period from January 2023 through December 2026, the University of Massachusetts will work with community partners in Kongiganak and Mekoryuk to evaluate near-term and long-term water...
This $900,000 project grant from the National Science Foundation Office of Integrative Activities, under the Geosciences federal grant program (CFDA 47.050), will fund research at the University of Alaska Fairbanks to evaluate water and sanitation services and landscape changes affecting rural Alaskan communities in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region through 2026. Key products and services include developing high-resolution hydrodynamic models and flood hazard maps; quantifying and modeling...
This $20,000,000 Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program (CFDA 66.616) will fund a multi-faceted effort led by Trinity Alliance of the Capital Region, Inc. to enhance climate resilience and sustainability in the Albany, NY region. Key activities include:
Retrofitting and constructing community resilience hubs totaling over 36,500 sq. ft. to provide emergency shelter and disaster...
This $20,006,400 Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program (CFDA 66.616) will fund a comprehensive initiative by the City of Hampton, Virginia to create a sustainable, resilient future. Key activities include:
Installation of 50 residential rain gardens and 300 rain barrels to manage stormwater and minimize flood risks; creation of 27,500 square feet of native plant buffers at a local...
This $20,000,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program (CFDA 66.616) will fund the construction of the Butte Community Resilience Hub in Butte, Montana. The key products and services to be delivered include:
The construction of a new, LEED-certified community hub building with renewable energy systems, green infrastructure, and nature-based solutions. This will include solar panels, backup...
This Project Grant award, totaling $19,455,772.00, was provided by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program (CFDA 66.616). The funding will support the Metlakatla Indian Community in implementing the following key initiatives over a 3-year period from February 2025 to January 2028:
Establish ten new seaweed farms within the Metlakatla community as a nature-based solution, including providing immersion training for...
This $20,000,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program (CFDA 66.616) will support the University of Virginia (UVA) in delivering a range of climate resilience and sustainability projects for the community of Utqiagvik, Alaska. Key deliverables include:
Conducting a comprehensive drainage study and implementing infrastructure upgrades to better manage stormwater, snowmelt, and permafrost degradation
Installing thermosiphons and improving drainage at the Imaiqsaun Cemetery to preserve Inupiat cultural sites
Upgrading heavy-duty maintenance vehicles and strengthening workforce capacity for the Barrow Utilities and Electric Cooperative to enhance readiness and reduce emissions
Connecting unserviced homes to modern water/sewer systems and protecting the community's drinking water lagoon
UVA will manage the project and coordinate with several sub-awardees, including the Barrow Utilities and Electric Cooperative, North Slope Borough, City of Utqiagvik, and Inupiat Community of the Arctic Slope, to deliver these comprehensive climate resilience and sustainability improvements. The project is scheduled for completion by April 2028.