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| | Greetings, Environmental Justice partners!
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We hope you are staying safe and well. The Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ) team is writing to send you important updates and resources from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).
We would like to share with you some time sensitive information on some upcoming DEP and EPA Environmental and Climate Justice Communities Grant Programs.
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| | Invitation to Participate
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The Climate Action for Environmental Justice Communities (CAEJC) project is designed to allow DEP to more proactively engage with Pennsylvania communities in developing a guide for the implementation of climate strategies for maximum benefit to EJ communities. This work will be primarily done by the Energy Programs Office (EPO) and will engage with communities facing environmental justice issues. CAEJC plans to hold six engagement sessions across the state; facilitated by a contractor. You’re invited to participate in the online survey here: PA DEP Review CAP EJ Communities. Remember to mark your calendars, invite a friend and join your nearest regional in person/virtual meeting. See below for details:
- April 5 – Meadville: Meadville Public Library Upstairs Community Space, 848 N Main St, Meadville, PA 16335. 10:30 AM
- April 6 – Pittsburgh: Forest Hills Borough Building Community Room 4400 Greensburg Pike, Pittsburgh, PA 15221. 10 AM
- April 10 – Scranton: Governor’s Room, 2nd Floor of Scranton City Hall, 340 N. Washington Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503. 10:30 AM
- April 11 – Reading: Berks Nature Center, 575 Saint Bernardine St, Reading, PA 19607. 10:30 AM
- April 13 – Harrisburg: Keystone Building, Desert Room 400 North Street Harrisburg, PA 17120. 10:30 AM
- April 14 – Norristown: Department of Environmental Justice, Southeast Regional Office, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401. 10:30 AM
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| | EJ Grants and Funding Opportunities
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Did you know If your environmental improvement project needs funding, DEP can help? We offer 40 grant and rebate programs to support a range of projects to improve or protect the water, land, and air in Pennsylvania. Whether your scope is to serve your local community or more statewide efforts, one of our funding programs may be able to help. In addition, some programs give special consideration to applicants in environmental justice areas. Check out the PADEP Grants, Loans and Rebates webpage for more details.
The Environmental Justice Government-to-Government (EJG2G) Program (formerly known as the State Environmental Justice Cooperative Agreement program) will provide an estimated total of $70 million in funding. Of this, $20 million will be for State governments to be used in conjunction with CBO partners, $20 million will be for local governments with CBO partners, $20 million will be for Federally Recognized Tribal Nations with CBO partners, and $10 million will be for US territories and remote tribes w/ limited access to CBO partners. In total the Agency anticipates funding approximately 70 projects of up to $1 million each for a 3-year project. To apply for this opportunity, view the RFA on Grants.gov. Applications packages must be submitted on or before April 14, 2023 at 11:59 PM (Eastern Time). Applicants should plan for projects to begin on December 1, 2023. Also, consider reviewing the Fact Sheet on Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Cooperative Agreement Program for more details on frequently asked questions.
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Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17101
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