Project Grant 97T17901

Award Date 10/1/24
Completion Date 5/1/25
Dollars Obligated $20M
Federal Agency
EPA Region 9
Federal Grant Program
66.616
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Los Angeles, CA, USA
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The grant funding will support two strategic initiatives over a three-year period:

  1. Climate Action Strategy - Provide workforce development training to 460 individuals from disadvantaged communities in South LA for jobs related to greenhouse gas reduction, including lead abatement, green construction, hybrid/EV maintenance, and weatherization/energy auditing. These training programs are aligned with EPA goals to reduce emissions and improve indoor air quality.

  2. Pollution Reduction Strategy - Train 100 individuals from disadvantaged communities to perform lead abatement services, remediating lead from 637 households in partnership with local government agencies. This addresses EPA objectives to ensure clean and healthy air for all communities.

The grant provides full federal funding of $20,000,000 with a project period from October 1, 2024 to May 1, 2027.

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