00I34500

**Description:** This agreement provides funding under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to the City and County of Butte-Silver Bow.

Specifically, the project will build the Community Resilience Hub, a strategic investment in civic assets that will provide an inclusive, safe space to connect people of all backgrounds, cultivating trust and countering socioeconomic fragmentation for a stronger, more equitable community.

The multi-use, flexible space will evolve with the needs of the community.

It will serve as a community resiliency hub and well-being center that provides access to high-quality community space for art, culture, and education while supporting the overall health and well-being of residents.

This project will provide an air quality refuge for community residents during adverse air quality events such as wildlife smoke and dust events.

Air quality associated with wildfires was identified as one of the primary acute climate risks in the Climate Resilience Plan (SHARP 2024).

The Community Resilience Hub would remain operable during an emergency.

Backup power equipment including batteries, a generator, and onsite solar will be installed at the hub.

The hub will be equipped with satellite communication to ensure operability during an emergency.

Solar panels will provide a renewable and resilient energy supply, reducing dependence on external power grids.

Batteries will be used to store energy that can be used during power outages, ensuring continuous operation of critical systems.

This is essential during emergencies when grid power is unavailable or unstable.

A generator will provide a secondary backup for electricity during prolonged outages, adding another layer of redundancy for emergency preparedness.

Satellite communication ensures the hub can maintain communications even if terrestrial networks (like fiber optic or cellular) are down due to disasters.

**Activities:** The activities to be performed include the construction of the Butte Community Resilience Hub building including solar panels, backup batteries, and an energy-efficient HVAC system; restoration of native plant communities; construction of a multi-benefit stormwater management system; installation of a community park with trail connections to existing trail system; construction of new, expanded, or enhanced bikeways, walkways, and non-motorized urban trails; and the installation of permanent EV charging stations for public use.

**Subrecipient:** The statutory partner, Headwaters RCANDD, will be the only recipient of a subaward in this grant ($150,000).

Headwaters will develop a workforce development plan for operations, workforce, and staffing.

They will prepare bid packages for construction implementation and select the construction contractor.

Headwaters will work with the lead applicant to oversee the implementation of the community engagement plan throughout the life of the grant and assist with community outreach and communication through their websites and social media accounts.

Headwaters will also facilitate trainings for community ambassadors and stakeholder groups.

**Outcomes:** The anticipated deliverables include the new, LEED certified Butte Community Resilience Hub building with green infrastructure and nature-based solutions.

The hub will include extensive tree plantings using the site's rating system to develop and manage a sustainable and resilient landscape.

A multi-benefit stormwater project will include collection basins, rain gardens, bioswales, and a green roof.

Deliverables in the outdoor spaces will include a mini-park, new trails and sidewalks that will connect to the existing trail system, enhanced bikeways, and permanent EV charging stations for public use.

The expected outcomes include reduction in the urban heat-island effect; minimization of negative stormwater runoff effects; water conservation; protection of cultural and historic places near the project site; support of physical activity in the community; reduction in vehicle miles.

The City-County Of Butte Silver Bow

1 - CORE MISSION 1.3 - REVITALIZE LAND AND PREVENT CONTAMINATION 2 - TAKE DECISIVE ACTION TO ADVANCE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND CIVIL RIGHTS 2.1 - PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND CIVIL RIGHTS AT THE FEDERAL, TRIBAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LEVELS 2 - TAKE DECISIVE ACTION TO ADVANCE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND CIVIL RIGHTS 2.1 - PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND CIVIL RIGHTS AT THE FEDERAL, TRIBAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LEVELS 1 - A CLEANER, HEALTHIER ENVIRONMENT 1.2 - PROVIDE FOR CLEAN AND SAFE WATER 2 - TAKE DECISIVE ACTION TO ADVANCE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND CIVIL RIGHTS 2.1 - PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND CIVIL RIGHTS AT THE FEDERAL, TRIBAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LEVELS S - CROSS AGENCY STRATEGY S.1 - ENSURE SCIENTIFIC INTEGRITY AND SCIENCE-BASED DECISION MAKING 6 - SAFEGUARD AND REVITALIZE COMMUNITIES 6.2 - REDUCE WASTE AND PREVENT ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION 2 - TAKE DECISIVE ACTION TO ADVANCE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND CIVIL RIGHTS 2.1 - PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND CIVIL RIGHTS AT THE FEDERAL, TRIBAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LEVELS

66.616 - Environmental and Climate Justice Block Grant Program

EPA Region 8: Denver [EPA - RO]

Butte, Montana 59701 United States

Single Zip Code

Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program (EPA-R-OEJECR-OCS-23-04)

Termination This project grant was reported on the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) partial or complete termation list as of its last report October 2025. See All
Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been shortened from 01/12/28 to 05/02/25.