This $981,042 Cooperative Agreement awarded by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Environmental Justice Government-to-Government (EJG2G) Program (CFDA 66.312) provides funding to the City of Sacramento to pilot a collaborative project focused on urban cooling and resilience strategies in vulnerable, low-income neighborhoods. The key products and services to be delivered include: 1) installing air filters and planting trees in 40+ low-income homes, 2) implementing water...
This $18,590,988 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 fund the construction of a Climate-Smart, Climate-Resilient Center for Community Development and Resilience (CCDR) by Pueblo Unido CDC. The CCDR will integrate green building elements and green infrastructure to demonstrate adaptation to climate change and provide clean air, as well as offer developmental...
This $416,395 Project Grant awarded by the Environmental Protection Agency Region 9 under the Surveys, Studies, Research, Investigations, Demonstrations, and Special Purpose Activities Relating to the Clean Air Act (CFDA 66.034) program will support community and local efforts to monitor air quality in Sacramento, California. The funds will be used by the United Latinos Promoviendo Accion Civica, a minority-owned non-profit organization, to develop and provide curriculum to train students and...
This $20,452,614 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 led by the nonprofit organization Day One in the San Gabriel Valley, California. The project aims to develop and implement a variety of green infrastructure, clean water systems, transportation options, energy efficiency measures, and pollution management strategies. Key project...
This $19,999,999 federal 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 in San Diego, California to develop and implement green infrastructure, transportation options, energy efficiency upgrades, workforce development programs, and pollution reduction strategies. The key products and services to be delivered include: installing residential...
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded the City of Bakersfield, CA a $20,040,630 Project Grant under the Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program (CFDA 66.616) with a performance period from December 1, 2024 to November 30, 2027. The grant will fund a comprehensive set of climate action and pollution reduction initiatives in Southeast Bakersfield, including: Complete streets improvements to install new sidewalks, bike lanes, and bike routes; Safe Routes to...
This Project Grant award, valued at $18,898,518 and provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program (CFDA 66.616), will fund activities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, mitigate climate risks, and improve air quality in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. The key activities include the development of climate resiliency hubs and energy-efficient resilient housing, workforce development, and increased air quality...
This Project Grant award, provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program (CFDA 66.616), funds a $3,058,750 project to support community-driven initiatives that address environmental challenges, climate resilience, and pollution reduction in disadvantaged communities (DUCs) in California's San Joaquin Valley. The key project activities include: 1) building the capacity of DUC residents to participate in...
This $20,058,601 award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program (CFDA 66.616) will fund the renovation of a 40,000 square foot building in Denver, CO into a community-designed resilience hub and resource center. The project aims to create a public-serving space that provides shelter, essential services, and educational activities to communities disproportionately impacted by climate change. Key activities...
This federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program (CFDA 66.616) provides $20,104,032 to the National Housing Trust to retrofit 785 homes in Washington, D.C. The project aims to improve indoor air quality, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and localized pollution from fossil fuel combustion, and protect vulnerable residents from extreme weather. Key activities include upgrades to eliminate on-site...