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Description: This agreement allocates funding to Dillard University through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

The university will utilize this funding to install electric vehicle charging stations, solar panels, and battery storage both on campus and at two United Way Prosperity Centers (UWPC), which will be transformed into resilience centers.

Additionally, Dillard University plans to establish a bike-sharing program on campus and distribute e-bikes to the community at the United Way Prosperity Centers.

The university will also upgrade its heating, ventilation, air conditioning system, install submeters, and expand building automation systems to improve energy efficiency.

Dillard University will implement recycling and composting initiatives both on campus and at three community locations.

The United Way will collaborate with Louisiana Green Corps to offer workforce development programs at its United Way Prosperity Centers.

This project also has the following requirements: climate action strategy, pollution reduction strategy, community engagement and collaborative governance plan, community strength plan, readiness approach, and compliance plan.

Activities: The project activities include a community needs assessment, the development of a community action plan, the creation of education and training materials, community outreach and engagement initiatives, incentive and grant programs, and the installation of renewable energy solutions.

Additionally, a project dashboard will be created for public information and monitoring.

Environmental resilience actions in Orleans, St. Tammany, and Washington parishes will contribute to a cleaner, more resilient, and economically vibrant future while safeguarding the community.

Subrecipient: The United Way of Southeast Louisiana will establish disaster resiliency centers at the New Orleans East Prosperity Center in Orleans Parish, Louisiana, and the Bogalusa Prosperity Center in Washington Parish, Louisiana.

The organization will provide resources and support for community outreach, educational efforts, and necessary reporting information, as well as capacity-building activities related to the project.

Outcomes: The project's anticipated deliverables include the establishment of a community resilience hub, the provision of educational opportunities on campus, and the development of an e-bike program for community use.

Additionally, the project aims to install solar panels to reduce energy costs for households and community facilities.

The expected outcomes of the project are to enhance awareness and knowledge about the benefits of clean energy, provide access to clean energy sources, and reduce energy costs for households and communities.

Furthermore, it aims to stimulate economic development and job creation in the clean energy sector.

The primary beneficiaries of this project are low-income communities situated in St. Tammany, Washington, and New Orleans Parish of Louisiana.

Dillard University

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 S - CROSS AGENCY STRATEGY S.1 - ENSURE SCIENTIFIC INTEGRITY AND SCIENCE-BASED DECISION MAKING 6 - SAFEGUARD AND REVITALIZE COMMUNITIES 6.1 - CLEAN UP AND RESTORE LAND FOR PRODUCTIVE USES AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES 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 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 5.2 - PROTECT AND RESTORE WATERBODIES AND WATERSHEDS 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 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 2.1 - 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 S - CROSS AGENCY STRATEGY S.1 - ENSURE SCIENTIFIC INT

66.616 - Environmental and Climate Justice Block Grant Program

EPA Region 6: Dallas [EPA - RO]

Louisiana United States

State-Wide

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

Termination This project grant was reported as terminated by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in July 2025. See All
Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been shortened from 11/30/27 to 05/01/25.