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• The Biden-Harris Administration Announces $500,000 for Honeybee Strategies to Recruit and Train Louisiana Workers for Community Revitalization and Cleanup Projects

  Latest funding for EPA’s Brownfield Job Training Grants is supported by the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and will boost workforce training in underserved and overburdened communities

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the Honeybee Strategies to receive a total of approximately $500,000 for environmental job training programs as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.

  • Release Date: December 12, 2023

• EPA Announces $565,000 to Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana for Recycling Infrastructure Projects as Part of America Recycles Day

  On America Recycles Day, EPA announces grants under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, funded in part by the largest recycling investment in 30 years

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces $565,000 to Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana for Recycling Infrastructure Projects as Part of America Recycles Day

  • Release Date: November 30, 2023

• EPA Announces Nearly $800K to Southern University for Pollution Prevention Project

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces Nearly $800K to Southern University for Pollution Prevention Project

  • Release Date: October 20, 2023

• EPA, Rep. Troy Carter Announce Grant for La. DEQ Air Monitoring Project in St. James Parish

  Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a grant funded through the American Rescue Plan and Inflation Reduction Act to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ).

  • Release Date: June 5, 2023

• EPA Settlement with Evonik Will Reduce Air Toxics in St. John the Baptist Parish, La.

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced a settlement with Evonik Corporation that will reduce emissions of ethylene oxide and other hazardous air pollutants by 5.6 tons per year from a facility in Reserve, St. John.

  • Release Date: April 24, 2023

• 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 more than $1.2M to Port of New Orleans to help reduce diesel emissions

  EPA News Release: EPA awards more than $1.2M to Port of New Orleans to help reduce diesel emissions

  • Release Date: December 8, 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