Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program
ID: 351071Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Award Range

$0 - $20M

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/351071
Timeline
    Description

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program, offering a total of $2 billion in funding to support community-driven projects that address environmental and climate injustices in disadvantaged communities. The program aims to enhance resilience to climate change, reduce pollution, and empower community participation in decision-making processes, with two funding tracks: Track I for large transformational grants ranging from $10 million to $20 million, and Track II for meaningful engagement grants between $1 million and $3 million. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until November 21, 2024, with a maximum of two applications allowed per lead applicant, and interested parties can reach out to CCGP@epa.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    CCGP@epa.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    EPA-R-OEJECR-OCS-23-04 Updated 2024 02 12.pdf
    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has modified its Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program to clarify details regarding application processes, funding timelines, and project requirements. The program aims to allocate approximately $2 billion in grants to community-driven projects addressing environmental and climate challenges, with an emphasis on supporting disadvantaged communities, including Alaska Natives and territories. Key changes in the NOFO include revised important dates, enhanced technical assistance provisions, application clarification, and a focus on overcoming barriers to community participation in government environmental processes.
    EPA-R-OEJECR-OCS-23-04.pdf
    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights (OEJECR) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program (EPA-R-OEJECR-OCS-23-04), aimed at funding projects to address environmental and climate injustices in disadvantaged communities. The grants, totaling approximately $2 billion, will be awarded by September 30, 2026, with applications accepted on a rolling basis until November 21, 2024. The program has two funding tracks: Track I focuses on community-driven investments for climate and pollution reduction, offering awards between $10-20 million, while Track II promotes engagement of disadvantaged communities in governmental processes, with awards ranging from $1-3 million. Key modifications in the NOFO include the removal of the oral presentation requirement from the application process and adjustments to indirect cost rates. The grants aim to support projects that enhance resilience to climate change, reduce pollution, and empower community participation in decision-making processes. Eligible applicants include partnerships between community organizations and local governments, tribes, or educational institutions, with a maximum of two applications allowed per lead applicant. The initiative seeks to maximize economic benefits for existing residents while avoiding displacement due to elevated living costs resulting from project impacts.
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