In this episode, we explore the significant progress of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) historic environmental justice grants. Our guests, Alexandra Gallo, Special Advisor at the EPA and a lead architect of the Community Change Grants Program, and Dr. Larissa Mark, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and IRA Staff Lead for the Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights, discuss the key metrics used to measure the effectiveness of these grants and the opportunities they present. We delve into practical strategies for accessing funding, including Technical Assistance Centers (TCTACs), Regional Roadshows, and more, to support communities in launching their projects. Join us as we address the challenges faced in implementing these grants and how the EPA leverages its expertise to collaborate with other federal agencies, engage stakeholders, and advance environmental justice.   RESOURCES TO LEARN MORE:   The Just Solutions Podcast Episode 5: Funding Environmental Justice with the EPA  https://open.spotify.com/episode/2gzWCIbUnqkH2kTM6NwxXw?si=2e271c69b28342cf    EPA Funding Opportunities  https://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/environmental-justice-grants-funding-and-technical-assistance    EPA's Regional Roadshows https://www.epa.gov/community-equity-resiliency/regional-roadshows    EPA's Equity Plan Updates https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-releases-2023-update-equity-action-plan-outlines-new-commitments-advance-equity  *The Techincal Assistance for disaster-prone communities is no longer available* STAY CONNECTED: www.justsolutionscollective.org Instagram @justsolutions_org Twitter: @Just_Solutions_ Facebook: /JustSolutionsOrg LinkedIn: /just-solutions-collective   EPISODE CREDITS:  Host: Aiko Schaefer  Producer: Tayler Ward  Editor and Recording Engineer: Angel Bautista Graphic Designer: Angel Bautista Music: Paolo Pavan - Street Walk Album: The Swing of Things - Mar 14, 2019 Info about license and crediting can be found here and in the folder

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