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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Transformative Climate Communities

Dept/Agency
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Grant Amount
300000 - 27500000
Eligible Entities
Non-Profit/Community Based Organization, Special District, Tribe, Collaborative/Coalition, Joint Powers Authority, Mutual Water Company, Local Public Agency, State Public Agency
Eligible Costs
No match required, Workforce development eligible, Stormwater Improvement projects, Water conservation, Planning & Assessment eligible, Water reuse project, Community Engagement & Outreach eligible, Land Acquisition eligible, Clean up & Remediation eligible
Important Dates

Planning Grant applications are due on September 30, 2026.

Project Development Grant applications are due on September 30, 2026.

Implementation Grant pre-proposals are due on June 30, 2026. Full applications are due on September 30, 2026.

Status
Open
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Community Change Grants

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

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