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EJSS - Surveys, Studies, Investigations, Training, and Special Purpose Activities Relating to Environmental Justice
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The program's objective is to provide funding in support of surveys, studies and investigations, training (including technical assistance) and special purpose assistance programs as they relate to environmental and/or public health issues, with a particular emphasis on environmental justice. EPA will fund grants for technical assistance, training, and resources/support to community and non-profit organizations, educational institutions including Minority Serving Institutions, governmental entities, and other stakeholders. Assistance awards made under this listing are part of a multifaceted approach to benefit underserved communities facing environmental justice challenges. Awards under this listing will be for the establishment and maintenance of Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers (EJ-TCTAC) with a physical location(s) or a virtual/technological presence providing technical assistance, training, and support/resources to underserved communities interested in EPA grant programs, community stakeholders, nonprofits, grassroots organizations, local government entities, and state governmental entities.
This chart shows obligations for the program by fiscal year. All data for this chart was provided by the
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In FY 2016, two awards totaling $35,000, were made to support the study and investigation of issues related to Environmental Justice n FY 2016, two awards totaling $35,000, were made to support the study and investigation of issues related to Environmental Justice.
Due to the limited availability of funding this program was not be funded in FY 2017.
For program accomplishments under this assistance listing and other EPA Environmental Justice Grant Programs, please visit: https://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/learn-about-environmental-justice
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in partnership with the US Department of Energy (DOE) awarded 16 Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers Program (EJ TCTACs or Program). The 16 organizations and their partners have been selected to receive a total of approximately $177 million over the full life of their projects and will establish a network of technical assistance centers (Centers) across the nation providing direct technical assistance, training, and capacity-building support to communities and organizations to advance environmental and energy justice priorities. With this critical investment, the Centers will provide training and other assistance to build capacity of local grassroots nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and other similar community stakeholders in navigating federal, state, and private grant application systems such as Grants.gov and SAM.gov, writing stronger grant proposals, and effectively managing grant funding. In addition, these Centers will provide guidance on community engagement, meeting facilitation, and translation and interpretation services for limited English-speaking participants, thus removing barriers and improving accessibility to resources for communities with environmental justice concerns. Each of the Centers will also create and manage communication channels to ensure all communities have direct access to resources and information. EPA and DOE will cooperatively funded these 16 awards, which will feature 13 Regional Centers and 3 National Centers working collaboratively across the United States supporting communities. These 16 awards will be in the form of incrementally funded cooperative agreements where EPA and DOE staff will have substantial involvement in the oversight and implementation of the Program. The establishment of this Program and Centers is in direct response to feedback from communities and environmental justice leaders who have long called for technical assistance and capacity building support for communities and their partners as they work to access critical federal, state, and private resources and engage in decision-making that impacts them. The 16 Centers will provide comprehensive coverage for the entire United States through a network of over 160 partners including community-based organizations, additional academic institutions, and other stakeholders so more communities can access federal funding opportunities, as well as funding from states and private foundations.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in partnership with the US Department of Energy (DOE) awarded two additional technical assistance centers. Each of these additional TCTACs will receive approximately $10 million each over the 5-year project period of their projects. All centers are currently scheduled to operate for 5 years each. For more information, visit: https://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/environmental-justice-thriving-communities-technical-assistance-centers.
Single Audit Applies (2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F):
For additional information on single audit requirements for this program, review the current Compliance Supplement.
OMB is working with the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and agency offices of inspectors general to include links to relevant oversight reports. This section will be updated once this information is made available.
