DALLAS – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Nov. 15 the availability of $1.5M for Environmental Justice Small Grants (EJSG). These funds will go to about 50 community-based organizations across the country that will work to address environmental justice issues in their communities. Each recipient will receive up to $30,000 for one-year, community-driven projects that engage, educate, and empower communities to better understand environmental and public health issues, and to identify ways to address them locally. “EPA is committed to assisting low-income and disadvantaged communities that are often disproportionally impacted by environmental risks or hazards,” said EPA Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler. The grants are designed to assist communities to address environmental challenges, such as reducing air pollution, combating lead exposure, and improving water quality. This year’s environmental grants will also include $300,000 in support from EPA’s Urban Waters program. The application period for the 2018 EJSG is open until Feb. 15, 2019. All eligible organizations are encouraged to apply. (EPA 11/15/18)
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