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EPA Ensuring Environmental Justice, Human Wellbeing, and Ecosystem Recovery in Puget Sound NOFO webinars – July 15th & August 1st

Puget Sound Management Conference

FYI, EPA is accepting applications from entities interested in applying for the Ensuring Environmental Justice, Human Wellbeing, and Ecosystem Recovery in Puget Sound Grant from the Puget Sound Recovery National Program Office. Applications are due September 10, 2024.

Informational webinars will be held Monday, July 15th and Thursday, August 1st.

For more information, see: [link removed]

*About EPA Ensuring Environmental Justice, Human Wellbeing, and Ecosystem Recovery in Puget Sound Funding*

This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) announces the availability of funds and solicits applications from eligible applicants that are interested in designing a program of subawards and other support targeted towards environmental justice-focused Puget Sound recovery.

This funding opportunity is focused on reaching grassroot and community-based organizations through a program of subawards and other support managed by the grantee within the Puget Sound region. The successful applicant will develop a program that advances EJ in the restoration and recovery of the Puget Sound ecosystem and community with a focus on directing the investments and benefits to underserved or overburdened communities within the region.

This funding is intended to go towards supporting outcomes identified in the 2022-2026 Puget Sound Action Agenda [ [link removed] ] including Outcome 5.2: Increase engagement in and trust of Puget Sound environmental and natural resource governance and the relevant strategies (e.g., Strategy 23 - Good Governance).

Ultimately, EPA hopes that the program established under the Ensuring Environmental Justice, Human Wellbeing, and Ecosystem Recovery in Puget Sound grant will help achieve strategic EJ and recovery goals. This includes serving as a mechanism to fund current and inspire future recovery work that has long-lasting positive benefits for vulnerable, underserved, and overburdened communities in the Puget Sound Region

EPA anticipates awarding up to $7 million over two years for up to a six-year project period under this opportunity.

EPA strongly encourages coalitions of applicants to apply for this funding opportunity.

*Informational Webinars*

EPA will host the same informational webinar on two different dates. Potential applicants are encouraged to participate in one of these information sessions to learn more about the Puget Sound Recovery National Program Office and the grant application process.

"Pre-registration is not required."


* *Monday, July 15, 11am-12:30pm (Pacific)*
* Join 7/15 webinar (Microsoft Teams) [ [link removed] ]: Meeting ID: 289 491 938 405, Passcode: X9dJnf
* Or join by phone-only: 202-991-0477 – Phone conference ID: 269 853 620#

* *Thursday, August 1, 10am-11:30pm (Pacific)*
* Join 8/1 webinar (Microsoft Teams) [ [link removed] ]: Meeting ID: 296 796 834 671, Passcode: od228v
* Or join by phone-only: 202-991-0477 – Phone conference ID: 933 138 890#

During the webinars, EPA will highlight any changes to the program, review eligibility criteria, funding limits, etc. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions (answers will be posted on this page).

If you are unable to attend the webinar, a copy of EPA's slides and a recording of the webinar may be available upon request. Contact Haley Lewis ([email protected]).







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