by hlindsay

Share

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new grant competition will fund state, local, and Tribal programs and policies that support environmental justice, advance clean-energy solutions, and tackle climate pollution. By funding measures that bring economic and health benefits to low-income and disadvantaged communities, the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants competition will also advance President Biden’s Justice40 Initiative. Visit EPA’s website to get more details. 

Read more here

Related Posts

  • Photo of a city landscape in downtown San Diego.

    California Awarded $4.5 Million Grant to Reduce GHG Emissions from Buildings

    California has received $4.5 million from the U.S. Department of Energy to advance statewide building decarbonization efforts. This is part of an $18.5 million allocation across states and local governments through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program. The grant supports the Local Government Building Decarbonization Challenge, aiming to reduce California’s building-related greenhouse gas emissions and enhance energy efficiency initiatives statewide. 

    Read more here

    Published On: June 30th, 2024Categories: Funding, General News
  • A Landscape photo of the white house from a far view point with the Washington D.C Street in view.

    New Rule Requires Federal Agencies To Phase Out Fossil Fuel Use in Construction Projects

    The Clean Energy for New Federal Buildings and Major Renovations of Federal Buildings Rule mandates that all new federal building construction or major renovations achieve net-zero emissions by 2045. The rule works in tandem with Executive Order 14057 and the other Federal Sustainability Plan actions. Read the full article on FacilitiesNet to get more details. 

    Read more here

    Published On: May 2nd, 2024Categories: General News, News from the White House
  • Hands of businessman holding a light bulb filled with coins.

    Department of Energy Resources Guide Helps Connect Tribal Communities With Funding Opportunities

    The Biden-Harris Administration and Department of Energy (DOE) created the Tribal Nations and Native Communities Resources Guide to highlight federal funding opportunities for Tribal governments. This guide can help these communities learn about and navigate relevant energy efficiency programs, such as the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program. Visit DOE’s website to access the guide. 

    Read more here

    Published On: March 20th, 2024Categories: News from the White House, Tribal Nations
  • A photo of many hands on top of each other in a "All hands together" photo.

    Grant Funding Available To Assist the Development of Clean Energy Programs

    Community-based organizations and Tribal Nations can receive funding through the Clean Energy Access (CEA) Grant Account to help facilitate clean energy programs. CEA Grant Account funding can be used to develop equity initiatives and clean energy access opportunities that complement other California Public Utilities Commission programs. Learn more on the California Grants Portal. 

    Read more here

    Published On: March 1st, 2024Categories: Equity, Funding, Tribal Nations