Grantmakers selected to reduce barriers to federal funds and issue thousands of environmental justice grants over the next three years
WASHINGTON (Dec. 20, 2023) – As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the Biden-Harris Administration announced on Wednesday $600 million for 11
EPA has since launched and expanded innovative programs to provide more support than ever before to communities that unjustly bear the burdens of environmental harm and pollution. This includes the $177 million for the creation of 16 EJ TCTACs in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy to remove barriers to federal resources and help communities pursue funding opportunities like those made available through President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda.
EPA Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights will position agency to advance environmental justice, civil rights law, deliver new grants and technical assistance. Creation of Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights delivers Biden’s commitment.
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