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Community Impact Grants (Environmental Justice) is sponsored by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Office of Environmental Justice. Funding for community-based organizations for projects that address exposure of communities to multiple environmental harms and risks and include a new research component.
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Environmental Justice Community Impact Grants Deadline August 7, 2024 – New York State Urban Forestry Council Environmental Justice Community Impact Grants Deadline August 7, 2024 Environmental Justice Community Impact Grants Deadline August 7, 2024 $7.
34 million in Environmental Justice Community Impact Grants is available to help communities most vulnerable to the impacts of pollution and climate change address environmental concerns and legacy pollution. Grants will support community-based organization projects that engage their communities around environmental justice issues and deploy community-driven solutions.
This funding is administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and provided by the State’s Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) as part of New York State’s robust environmental justice agenda. Community-based organizations can apply to receive up to $100,000 in funding for projects that address environmental and public health concerns of residents in impacted neighborhoods.
Environmental Justice is the fair and meaningful treatment of all people, regardless of race, income, national origin or color, with respect to the development, implementation and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations and policies. The deadline to submit applications is 3 pm EST on August 7, 2024. For a complete list of guidelines and more information, contact DEC’s Office of Environmental Justice at 518-402-8556, justice@dec.
ny. gov , or online at DEC’s Environmental Justice webpage . Applicants are required to register and prequalify in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) Grants Management prequalification page before applying.
Once registered and prequalified, organizations can apply for the grant in SFS. Full eligibility criteria, instructions and application are available online at the Statewide Financial System website . Share This Story, Choose Your Platform!
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Tribal Organizations and not-for-profit (NFP) community-based organizations having 501(c)(3) status, or a community-based organization may partner with a NFP that will serve as their fiscal sponsor. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $100,000 per project; $7.34 million total available. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Community Impact Grants (Environmental Justice) is funded by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Office of Environmental Justice. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in New York. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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