Project Grant 96272300

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 2 awarded a $1,047,647 Project Grant to the Bronx River Alliance, Inc. under the Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program (CFDA 66.616). The grant will establish a Bronx Climate Justice Task Force composed of 10 community organizations to amplify disadvantaged community voices in climate resilience planning. The project will synthesize existing habitat restoration plans, prioritize climate resilience projects, engage with government agencies, and develop educational materials to facilitate community participation in environmental decision-making. Key activities include convening 9 task force meetings, hosting at least 24 public events reaching approximately 2,400 people, conducting 12-16 meetings with state and federal agencies, and completing a feasibility study for a prioritized climate resilience project. The subaward recipients, as task force members, will participate in all activities, lead public engagement events, review outreach materials, and contribute to project prioritization and agency coordination. The project aims to break down barriers to community participation and ensure disadvantaged Bronx communities have meaningful input into climate resilience and coastal adaptation planning.