00E03341

Description: This agreement provides funding to Delta Institute proposes delivering a comprehensive suite of eligible clean water and drinking water finance direct TA services that includes community engagement, project assessment and planning support, grant application assistance, and project implementation coordination to build the capacity of local communities, leverage existing resources, and increase the resilience of Region 5's water infrastructure - with the ultimate objective of assisting these communities to submit SRF applications and access other BIL resources as appropriate.

Activities: The activities to be performed include the following: project administration and reporting, community identification and outreach, planning and assessment, project development, partnership and engagement, and finding and financing.

Subrecipient: American Society of Adaptation Professionals (ASAP): ASAP supports and connects professionals to better prepare for climate change. ASAP helps members strengthen their professional network, exchange best practices and practical advice, and accelerate innovation - all leading to a more equitable and effective climate adaptation practice.

The Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT): CNT delivers innovative analysis and solutions that support community-based organizations and local governments to create neighborhoods that are equitable, sustainable, and resilient. A directly relevant core program to this application, CNT's Great Lakes Water Infrastructure Project is working to develop innovative solutions to water infrastructure risks in Great Lakes cities with the goals of improving health, equity, affordability, and efficiency. CNT is analyzing data and risk factors in Great Lakes cities and creating plans for action to address specific water system challenges.

Current Water: Current will provide direct technical assistance to communities as well as provide access to core innovation and research resources, including a proprietary water technology database, a research consortium comprised of four R1 research universities, a national laboratory, two major utilities, and a research platform.

Outcomes: The anticipated deliverables and outcomes include ensuring stated financial, reporting, and project milestones goals are met as planned. Additionally, Delta will perform identification, outreach, and vetting of communities, preparation of support documents and assessments of community needs, and coordination/communication with EPA and state SRF programs. Further, Delta will build relationships with local community groups, decision makers, and partners, and develop a further understanding of individual community budgets and needs.

The Delta Institute

1 - TACKLE THE CLIMATE CRISIS 1.1 - REDUCE EMISSIONS THAT CAUSE CLIMATE CHANGE 6 - SAFEGUARD AND REVITALIZE COMMUNITIES 6.2 - REDUCE WASTE AND PREVENT ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION 5 - ENSURE CLEAN AND SAFE WATER FOR ALL COMMUNITIES 5.1 - ENSURE SAFE DRINKING WATER AND RELIABLE WATER INFRASTRUCTURE 2 - TAKE DECISIVE ACTION TO ADVANCE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND CIVIL RIGHTS 2.2 - EMBED ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND CIVIL RIGHTS INTO EPA’S PROGRAMS, POLICIES, AND ACTIVITIES 6 - SAFEGUARD AND REVITALIZE COMMUNITIES 6.2 - REDUCE WASTE AND PREVENT ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION 4 - ENSURE CLEAN AND HEALTHY AIR FOR ALL COMMUNITIES 4.1 - IMPROVE AIR QUALITY AND REDUCE LOCALIZED POLLUTION AND HEALTH IMPACTS 5 - ENSURE CLEAN AND SAFE WATER FOR ALL COMMUNITIES 5.1 - ENSURE SAFE DRINKING WATER AND RELIABLE WATER INFRASTRUCTURE 5 - ENSURE CLEAN AND SAFE WATER FOR ALL COMMUNITIES 5.2 - PROTECT AND RESTORE WATERBODIES AND WATERSHEDS 5 - ENSURE CLEAN AND SAFE WATER FOR ALL COMMUNITIES 5.1 - ENSURE SAFE DRINKING WATER AND RELIABLE WATER INFRASTRUCTURE 1 - A CLEANER, HEALTHIER ENVIRONMENT 1.2 - PROVIDE FOR CLEAN AND SAFE WATER 5 - ENSURE CLEAN AND SAFE WATER FOR ALL COMMUNITIES 5.1 - ENSURE SAFE DRINKING WATER AND RELIABLE WATER INFRASTRUCTURE 5 - ENSURE CLEAN AND SAFE WATER FOR ALL COMMUNITIES 5.2 - PROTECT AND RESTORE WATERBODIES AND WATERSHEDS 1 - A CLEANER, HEALTHIER ENVIRONMENT 1.1 - IMPROVE AIR QUALITY 6 - SAFEGUARD AND REVITALIZE COMMUNITIES 6.1 - CLEAN UP AND RESTORE LAND FOR PRODUCTIVE USES AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES 3 - ENFORCE ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND ENSURE COMPLIANCE 3.2 - DETECT VIOLATIONS AND PROMOTE COMPLIANCE 7 - ENSURE SAFETY OF CHEMICALS FOR PEOPLE AND THE ENVIRONMENT 7.1 - ENSURE CHEMICAL AND PESTICIDE SAFETY 4 - ENSURE CLEAN AND HEALTHY AIR FOR ALL COMMUNITIES 4.1 - IMPR

66.203 - Environmental Finance Center Grants

EPA Region 5: Chicago [EPA - RO]

Illinois United States

State-Wide

ENVIRONMENTAL FINANCE CENTER GRANT PROGRAM (EPA-I-OW-OWM-22-01)

Infrastructure $1,295,866 (40%) percent this Cooperative Agreement was funded by the 2021 Infrastructure Act.
Amendment Since initial award the total obligations have increased 151% from $1,295,866 to $3,250,000.