Environmental and Climate Justice Block Grants

Agency: Environmental Protection Agency

 

Description:

To provide grants and technical assistance to nonprofit organizations for air and other pollution-related efforts, investments in low- and zero-emission technologies (among others), mitigating climate and health risks, climate resilience and adaptation, reducing indoor toxics and air pollution, or facilitating engagement of disadvantaged communities.

Bill Section:

60201

US Code:

42 USC 7438

New or Existing:

New and Existing

Potential Cost:     

$3,000,000,000

Timeline:     

FY22-26

Implementation Status/Rulemaking:   

Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving (EJCPS) Cooperative Agreement Program: On January 10, 2023, EPA announced the availability of $30 million through the EJCPS Cooperative Agreement Program. On October 24, 2023, EPA selected 98 EJCPS awardees to receive a total of $43.8 million in Inflation Reduction Act funding: Source

Environmental Justice Government-to-Government (EJG2G) Program: On January 10, 2023, EPA announced the availability of $70 million through the EJG2G Program. On October 24, 2023, EPA selected 88 EJG2G cooperative agreements that will receive a total of $84.1 million in Inflation Reduction Act funding: Source

Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking (EJ TCGM) Program: On February 23, 2023, EPA announced the availability of $550 million through the EJ TCGM Program. On December 20, 2023, EPA selected 11 EJ TCGM awardees that will receive a total of $600 million in Inflation Reduction Act funding: Source

Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program: On November 21, 2023, EPA made $2 billion in grants available under a Notice of Funding Opportunity. Applications are due Nov 21, 2024. Source

TCS Notes:

Of the $3 billion appropriated, 7%, $210 million, is reserved for administrative costs.