Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants

Grant Opportunity: Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program Funding Organization: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights Contact Information: For any difficulties accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact Amy Marshall at amarshall@blm.gov. Deadline: November 21, 2024 Grant Amount: Track 1: $10M to $20M Available Funding: Approximately $1.96 billion Number of Anticipated Awards: Track 1: up to 150 awards; Track 2: up to 20 awards Match Required: No Purpose of Funding: The Community Change Grants aim to support comprehensive community and place-based approaches in addressing environmental and climate injustices faced by communities dealing with legacy pollution, climate change, and disinvestment. These grants will fund community-driven projects that promote healthier, safer, and more prosperous communities. The objectives include providing resources for community-driven projects, fostering cross-sectoral collaborations, unlocking access to additional resources, empowering communities, and strengthening community participation in decision-making processes. Eligibility: Local Governments in partnership with a community-based Non-Profit Organization. Please refer to pages 28-29 of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for detailed eligibility criteria. Grant Opportunity: IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Alaska Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance Program Funding Organization: Bureau of Land Management Contact Information: For any difficulties accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact Amy Marshall at amarshall@blm.gov. Deadline: January 5, 2024 (5 p.m., ET) Grant Amount Range: $5,000 - $800,000 Estimated Total Program Funding: $3 million Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No Eligibility: - Special district governments - Private institutions of higher education - Independent school districts - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - County governments - Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) - State governments - City or township governments - Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher