Project Grant 96275325

Award Date 1/6/25
Completion Date 1/5/28
Dollars Obligated $19M
Federal Agency
EPA Region 2
Federal Grant Program
66.616
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Newark, NJ, USA

This $19,318,594 Project Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program (CFDA 66.616) will enable the Ironbound Community Corporation (ICC) to enhance climate resilience, improve air quality, and provide essential emergency services for the Ironbound neighborhood in Newark, NJ. The key activities include establishing an electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, purchasing electric passenger vehicles, developing three community resilience hubs with solar power and mobile battery microgrids, and executing a workforce development program to equip residents with renewable energy skills. ICC will leverage these solutions to reduce the community's reliance on fossil fuels, mitigate health issues caused by pollution, and ensure reliable power during emergencies. The grant will also promote environmental justice through education and advocacy efforts. This award aims to create a sustainable and equitable future for the Ironbound neighborhood.

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