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Region 8 Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers Program (EJ TCTAC)

ID: EPA-I-R8-EJE-23-01 • Type: Posted
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Description

Consistent with EPA's mission and Administration priorities, including those set forth in Executive Orders 13985, 14008, 14091 and 14096, and using funding available for environmental justice, as well as potential DOE funding to be provided through an interagency agreement, and other potential funding as available and appropriate, EPA is seeking applications from eligible entities as described in Section III to establish and operate an Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center (EJ TCTAC) for EPA Region 8. There was no award for a dedicated Region 8 EJ TCTAC under the national competition (Funding Opportunity No. EPA-I-OP-EOJ-22-02), and EPA has determined that for program effectiveness and to successfully serve communities within this geographic area, it is appropriate to open a competition for a Region 8-specific EJ TCTAC.

The Region 8 EJ TCTAC will provide technical assistance, training, and other eligible forms of assistance, resources, and support (henceforth referred to as Eligible Services ), as described below, to program participants (as used throughout this RFA) throughout EPA Region 8 (Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming) including but not limited to:

  • Nonprofit organizations.
  • Community-based and grassroots organizations.
  • Philanthropic and civic organizations.
  • Underserved communities and organizations.
  • Rural and Remote communities and organizations.
  • Faith-based organizations and churches.
  • Educational institutions (e.g., schools, colleges, and universities), including Minority Serving Institutions.
  • Individuals of underserved communities.
  • Disadvantaged Businesses.
  • Local, tribal, and state governmental units.
  • US Territories.
  • Utility providers.
  • Health care providers and clinics.
Background
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking applications from eligible entities to establish and operate an Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center (EJ TCTAC) for EPA Region 8. The center will provide technical assistance, training, and other eligible forms of assistance to program participants throughout EPA Region 8, including Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.

Grant Details
The EJ TCTAC will provide guidance, information, and technical assistance to identify and address environmental and energy justice needs and challenges in communities. It will also offer local environmental justice analyses, assistance in navigating government systems used in the grant process, knowledge of federal, state, local, and private foundation grant laws and regulations, and assistance to facilitate community engagement and partnership building. Additionally, the center will provide translation and interpretation services with respect to grant program awareness and application processes.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible entities include nonprofit organizations, community-based and grassroots organizations, philanthropic and civic organizations, underserved communities and organizations, rural and remote communities and organizations, faith-based organizations and churches, educational institutions including Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), individuals of underserved communities, disadvantaged businesses, local tribal and state governmental units, US Territories, utility providers, and health care providers and clinics.

Grant Value
The total value of the cooperative agreement to be awarded under this RFA is approximately $10 million.

Place of Performance
The grant will be performed throughout EPA Region 8 including Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming.
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Overview

Agency
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Category of Funding
Environment
Funding Instruments
Cooperative Agreement
Grant Program (CFDA)
66.309 - Surveys, Studies, Investigations, Training and Special Purpose Activities Relating to Environmental Justice
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 7/13/23 Environmental Protection Agency posted grant opportunity EPA-I-R8-EJE-23-01 for Region 8 Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers Program (EJ TCTAC) with funding of $10.0 million. The grant will be issued under grant program 66.309 Surveys, Studies, Investigations, Training and Special Purpose Activities Relating to Environmental Justice. It is expected that one grant will be made.

Timing

Posted Date
July 13, 2023, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
Oct. 11, 2023, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Last Updated
Sept. 6, 2023, 1:40 p.m. EDT
Version
2
Archive Date
Nov. 10, 2023

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
See Section III of the funding opportunity for eligibility information.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$10,000,000
Floor
Not Listed
Estimated Program Funding
$10,000,000
Estimated Number of Grants
1

Contacts

Contact
Elizabeth January Program Analyst
Contact Email
dorian.david.i@epa.gov   Profile
Contact Phone
(202) 564-1584

Documents

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