This agreement provides funding in the amount of $2,596,592 under the inflation reduction act (IRA) to west anniston foundation, alabama

Specifically, the project will empower young adults in the community to have agency in shaping the future of their community through three interconnected tracks: education, community environmental health assessments, and establishing a community-driven leadership team. Activities:the activities include: 1) education, training and workshops; 2) conduct community environmental health assessments; and 3) establish a community-driven leadership team to improve engagement with decision makers. Subrecipient:activities to be implemented through subawards include but are not limited to leading a community environmental health assessment developed in collaboration with community members, YES4EJ ambassadors, and the statutory partners. Outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include: 1) at least 300 individuals participated in the environmental education, training or workshops over three years; 2) a minimum of 10 participants commit to serve as ambassadors for two years; 3) a minimum of 8 community workshops; 4) at least six community members will train and take the exam for accreditation as just communities practitioners and leed (leadership in energy and environmental design) green associate; 5) at least 30 individuals will contribute to the community environmental health assessments; 6) a community benefits plan and model community benefits agreement will be drafted by the leadership team. The expected outcomes include: increased involvement of community members in local, state, federal, and other environmental public engagement activities, increased knowledge of environmental public processes, increased trust between community members and government entities. The intended beneficiaries are disadvantaged communities.