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**Description:** This agreement provides funding under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to Push Buffalo.

Specifically, the project includes the following initiatives: establishing 150 community resilience hubs/distributed neighborhood mobilization hubs and training sites; creation of communication and technology accessibility for all community resiliency hubs through the purchase of portable network kits and solar power kits; create workforce development training centers; conduct green jobs employment training; creation of a green jobs employment resources guide; outreach to the community about the available energy rebates and retrofit programs available to them; conducting outdoor air quality monitoring and outreach; surveying residents about health-related questions related to air quality; surveying homes for health-related modifications needed; development of an air quality intervention plan for each neighborhood; creation and distribution of a $5 million fund for home improvements related to environmental health.

**Activities:** The activities include establishing 150 community resilience hubs (also known as distributed neighborhood mobilization hubs and training sites), delivering 150 disaster preparedness and resilience trainings; 150 block clubs receiving disaster preparedness supplies; address technology and communication infrastructure needs by purchasing 150 portable network kits and 150 solar kits to power them, while assessing the community's tech and communication requirements; create workforce development training centers and programs focused on jobs that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants; a workforce guide created; train 300 disadvantaged workers to receive training and certification in construction and green jobs skills; 250 disadvantaged workers placed in jobs in emerging green sectors; creation of a workforce development and industry stakeholder table; launch an energy efficiency and building electrification program, aimed at informing neighborhood mobilization hubs and tenant councils in disadvantaged communities about energy efficiency, home electrification, and appliance rebate programs; $5 million of direct investment in disadvantaged communities and low-to-moderate income households; 75 low-to-moderate income households receiving $5 million of direct investment in healthy housing improvements; 300 low-to-moderate income households receiving $3 million of direct investment in energy efficiency and electrification retrofits; up to 300 low-to-moderate income households referred into utility energy assistance programs and/or community solar subscriptions; improve outdoor air quality and community health through air quality monitoring and outreach; developing an intervention plan for each neighborhood hub; community monitoring and systems installed to households to notify them of increasing pollution levels; outdoor air quality data shared with residents through reports, small group meetings, public presentations, and also real-time on the Purple Air map and webpage.

**Subrecipient:** Establish 150 community resilience hubs (also known as distributed neighborhood mobilization hubs and training sites); address technology and communication infrastructure needs by purchasing 150 portable network kits and 150 solar kits to power them, while assessing the community's tech and communication requirements; create workforce development training centers and programs focused on jobs that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants; launch an energy efficiency and building electrification program, aimed at informing neighborhood mobilization hubs and tenant councils in disadvantaged communities about energy efficiency, home electrification, and appliance rebate programs; improve outdoor air quality and community health through air quality monitoring and outreach, developing an intervention plan for each neighborhood hub; $5 million directly into healthy housing improvements that support energy efficiency.

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66.616 - Environmental and Climate Justice Block Grant Program

EPA Region 2: New York City [EPA - RO]

Buffalo, New York 14213-1420 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 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 01/14/28 to 05/02/25.