Partnership For Environmental Progress

Partnership For Environmental Progress (PEP), registered in SAM.gov since 2008, is a woman-owned, non-profit corporate entity located in San Diego, California, focused on community development and economic revitalization initiatives. As a Community Development Corporation, PEP specializes in providing financial and technical assistance to support low-income and underserved communities, with a particular emphasis on helping organizations and businesses expand their operational capacities and create job opportunities. The organization is registered as a tax-exempt entity and has demonstrated a commitment to supporting economic growth through strategic community development programs.

PEP has secured federal grant awards from multiple federal agencies, primarily the Office of Community Services and the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, to support various economic development projects. These grants have focused on business expansion, job creation, and organizational capacity building. Notably, PEP received an $800,000 Community Economic Development (CED) grant to support La Mesa Work Center's expansion, which involved creating 32 new full-time jobs, with 24 positions designated for low-income individuals. Another significant award of $125,000 from the U.S. Department of the Treasury's CDFI Program aims to build organizational capacity for certified and emerging Community Development Financial Institutions, supporting activities such as personnel compensation, professional services, travel, training, equipment, and supplies. PEP collaborates with local workforce partnerships, community colleges, advocacy organizations, and economic development centers to identify and support potential job candidates and business expansion opportunities, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to community economic development.