Priority Issue Area

Open & Green Spaces

Priority issues include expanding existing green spaces, upgrading amenities, and improving safety in existing parks such as Baldwin Hills Conservancy, Salazar Park, and Hollenbeck Park. Additionally, building green schoolyards and finding funding to turn vacant lots into open spaces are key concerns.

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EPA Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program

Dept/Agency
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Grant Amount
150000 - 350000
Eligible Entities
Local Public Agency, Local Educational Agency (LEA), Non-Profit/Community Based Organization, Tribe, Collaborative/Coalition, Higher education or Research Institution
Eligible Costs
Community Engagement & Outreach eligible, Planning & Assessment eligible, Capital Construction eligible, No match required, Clean up & Remediation eligible, Workforce development eligible, Land Acquisition eligible
Important Dates

FY 2024 Applications for Grantmakers Open:
FY 2024 Applications for Grantmakers Due:
FY 2024 Grantmakers Awardees Announcement:
FY 2024 Applications for Subgrants Open: Fall 2024 (TBD)

Status
Open
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Community Change Grants

Dept/Agency
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Grant Amount
-
Eligible Entities
Non-Profit/Community Based Organization, Tribe, Collaborative/Coalition, Higher education or Research Institution, Local Public Agency
Eligible Costs
No match required, Capital Construction eligible, Community Engagement & Outreach eligible
Important Dates

FY 2023 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) released: November 21, 2023.
FY 2023 Rolling* Application Deadline: November 21, 2024

*Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until November 21, 2024 and until funding is expended.

Status
Closed
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Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem Solving Cooperative Agreement Program

Dept/Agency
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Grant Amount
150000 - 500000
Eligible Entities
Local Public Agency, Private Sector, Non-Profit/Community Based Organization, Tribe, Collaborative/Coalition, Higher education or Research Institution, State Public Agency
Eligible Costs
No match required, Capital Construction eligible, Clean up & Remediation eligible, Workforce development eligible, Community Engagement & Outreach eligible, Land Acquisition eligible, Planning & Assessment eligible
Important Dates

FY 2023 Applications Opened: January 10, 2023
FY 2023 Application Deadline: April 14, 2023
FY 2023 Awardees Announced: October 2023
FY 2024 Cycle: TBD

Status
Closed
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Brownfield Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup (MARC) Grants

Dept/Agency
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Grant Amount
500000 - 1000000
Eligible Entities
Private Sector, Non-Profit/Community Based Organization
Eligible Costs
No match required, Clean up & Remediation eligible, Community Engagement & Outreach eligible, Planning & Assessment eligible
Important Dates

FY 2024 Applications Open: September 26, 2023
FY 2024 Applications Due: November 13, 2023
FY 2025 Applications Due: November 14, 2024

Status
Closed
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Environmental Justice Government to Government Program

Dept/Agency
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Grant Amount
-
Eligible Entities
State Public Agency, Local Public Agency, Non-Profit/Community Based Organization, Tribe, Collaborative/Coalition
Eligible Costs
Planning & Assessment eligible, Capital Construction eligible, No match required, Clean up & Remediation eligible, Workforce development eligible, Land Acquisition eligible, Community Engagement & Outreach eligible
Important Dates

FY 2023 Applications Open: January 26, 2023
FY 2023 Applications Due: April 14, 2023
FY 2023 Awardees Announced: October 24, 2023
FY 2024 Cycle: TBD

Status
Closed
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