STATE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT PROGRAM (SEJCA) / COVID-19 PROJECTS
The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is working to improve the environment and public health conditions of low-income and minority communities.
EPA also continues to make effective responses to COVID-19 issues a top priority.
As part of these efforts, this notice announces EPA re-opening the State Environmental Justice Cooperative Agreement Program (SEJCA) and the availability of funds for US States, Territories, Tribal Governments, and local governments to propose projects focusing on COVID-19 and other areas as identified in Section I.
The SEJCA program provides funding to eligible entities to work collaboratively with underserved communities to understand, promote and integrate approaches to provide meaningful and measurable improvements to public health and/or the environment in those communities.
For purposes of this announcement, the term “underserved community” refers to a community with environmental justice concerns and/or vulnerable populations, including minority, low income, rural, tribal, indigenous, and homeless populations.
EPA also continues to make effective responses to COVID-19 issues a top priority.
As part of these efforts, this notice announces EPA re-opening the State Environmental Justice Cooperative Agreement Program (SEJCA) and the availability of funds for US States, Territories, Tribal Governments, and local governments to propose projects focusing on COVID-19 and other areas as identified in Section I.
The SEJCA program provides funding to eligible entities to work collaboratively with underserved communities to understand, promote and integrate approaches to provide meaningful and measurable improvements to public health and/or the environment in those communities.
For purposes of this announcement, the term “underserved community” refers to a community with environmental justice concerns and/or vulnerable populations, including minority, low income, rural, tribal, indigenous, and homeless populations.
Related Programs
State Environmental Justice Cooperative Agreement Program
Environmental Protection Agency
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Office: Environmental Protection Agency
Estimated Funding: $1,000,000
Office: Environmental Protection Agency
Estimated Funding: $1,000,000
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT PROGRAM (SEJCA) / COVID-19 PROJECTS
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Please see Section III of the announcement for eligibility information
Full Opportunity Web Address:
www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/state-environmental-justice-cooperative-agreement-program#tab-2
Contact:
Agency Email Description:
Jacob Burney
Agency Email:
Date Posted:
2020-04-30
Application Due Date:
Archive Date:
2020-07-30
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