UPLIFT Climate and Environmental Community Action Grant
ID: 357765Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Award Range

$0 - $3M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Environment

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/357765
Timeline
    Description

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering the UPLIFT Climate and Environmental Community Action Grant, aimed at supporting disadvantaged communities through collaborative efforts between institutions of higher education (IHEs), particularly Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and community-based organizations (CBOs). This grant seeks to establish a community of practice that addresses climate resilience and environmental justice challenges while fostering engagement with governmental processes, ultimately leading to the implementation of community-driven projects that reduce pollution and enhance community capacity. With a total funding allocation of approximately $2.5 million, the grant will support one award, and interested applicants must submit their proposals by February 25, 2025. For further inquiries, applicants can contact the grantor at UPLIFT.CECA@epa.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    UPLIFT.CECA@epa.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    EPA-R-HQ-UCECA-25-01.bin
    EPA-R-HQ-UCECA-25-01.pdf
    The UPLIFT Climate and Environmental Community Action Grant, managed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), aims to support disadvantaged communities by enhancing the collaboration between institutions of higher education (IHEs), particularly Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and community-based organizations (CBOs). With a funding allocation of approximately $2.5 million, the grant seeks applications for projects that will develop a community of practice, enabling stakeholders to address environmental justice challenges and foster engagement with governmental processes. Key project components include establishing partnerships that focus on climate resilience, pollution reduction, and the implementation of a Competitive Subaward Program to fund community-led initiatives. Eligible applicants must demonstrate their capacity to fulfill these objectives within a three-year project period, with projects primarily benefiting disadvantaged communities. The application process emphasizes the importance of outreach, participatory governance, and technical support, ensuring that funded initiatives lead to tangible improvements in environmental health and access to resources in affected communities. Overall, the UPLIFT Grant represents a significant federal investment in advancing social equity and environmental justice.
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