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• The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is awarding $2.4 million to the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice (DSCEJ) Louisiana Gulf Coast Grantmaking Project (LGCGP)

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Gulf of Mexico Division is awarding the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice (DSCEJ) the Louisiana Gulf Coast Grantmaking Project (LGCGP) and $2.4 million.

  • Release Date: October 21, 2024

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $49 Million for the City of New Orleans to Develop Community-Driven Solutions to Cut Climate Pollution Across Louisiana

  Funded by President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, EPA announces selected applications through competitive Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program to tackle climate change, improve air quality, and advance environmental justice

  As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the City of New Orleans will receive $49,975,589 from the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant.

  • Release Date: July 23, 2024

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces $2.79 Million in Brownfield Grants Through Investing in America Agenda to Rehabilitate and Revitalize Communities in Louisiana

  Funded by $1.5 billion investment into Brownfields sites from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to address legacy pollution, advance environmental justice, and create healthier communities

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $2.79 Million in Brownfield Grants Through Investing in America Agenda to Rehabilitate and Revitalize Communities in Louisiana

  • Release Date: May 23, 2024

• Louisiana receives $978,866 from EPA to enhance air quality

  EPA News Release: Louisiana receives $978,866 from EPA to enhance air quality

  • Release Date: December 10, 2020

• EPA Awards $40,836 to Louisiana Department of Health to Monitor Water Quality at Beaches

  EPA News Release: EPA Awards $40,836 to Louisiana Department of Health to Monitor Water Quality at Beaches

  • Release Date: December 3, 2020

• Louisiana receives EPA grant to protect underserved communities from COVID-19

  EPA News Release: Louisiana receives EPA grant to protect underserved communities from COVID-19

  • Release Date: October 22, 2020

• EPA awards Louisiana over $311,000 to assess air pollutants in St. John Parish

  Grant funding prioritized for areas facing air quality challenges

  EPA News Release: EPA awards Louisiana over $311,000 to assess air pollutants in St. John Parish

  • Release Date: October 8, 2020

• EPA Selects LSU to Receive Pollution Prevention Grant; Part of $9.3 Million for Over 40 Organizations Nationwide

  EPA News Release: EPA Selects LSU to Receive Pollution Prevention Grant; Part of $9.3 Million for Over 40 Organizations Nationwide

  • Release Date: September 23, 2020

• EPA Provides Assistance to North Lake Charles and Opelousas, La., for Community Revitalization, Local Food Economy

  EPA News Release: EPA Provides Assistance to North Lake Charles and Opelousas, La., for Community Revitalization, Local Food Economy

  • Release Date: May 15, 2020

• EPA Selects Louisiana Dept. of Environmental Quality for $800,000 Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund Grant

  Funds are part of $65.6 million awarded nationwide

  EPA News Release: EPA Selects Louisiana Dept. of Environmental Quality for $800,000 Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund Grant

  • Release Date: May 8, 2020

• EPA Selects City of Alexandria, La., for $300,000 Brownfields Assessment Grant

  Funds are part of $65.6 million awarded nationwide

  EPA News Release: EPA Selects City of Alexandria, La., for $300,000 Brownfields Assessment Grant

  • Release Date: May 8, 2020

• EPA Awards More Than $1 Million to Clean Up School Buses in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas

  EPA News Release: EPA Awards More Than $1 Million to Clean Up School Buses in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas

  • Release Date: April 24, 2020

• EPA Grant to East Baton Rouge Parish School System Will Fund Clean-Running Buses

  EPA News Release: EPA Grant to East Baton Rouge Parish School System Will Fund Clean-Running Buses

  • Release Date: March 10, 2020

• EPA Grant Will Help Reduce Nutrient Pollution in Louisiana

  EPA News Release: EPA Grant Will Help Reduce Nutrient Pollution in Louisiana

  • Release Date: March 3, 2020

• Sankofa Wetland Environmental Empowerment Team Receives EPA Environmental Justice Grant

  EPA News Release: Sankofa Wetland Environmental Empowerment Team Receives EPA Environmental Justice Grant

  • Release Date: February 27, 2020