Better Together! – Los Angeles County Shares in $500M Grant for Clean Air
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) was awarded $500M from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant which is funded by the Inflation Reduction Act. The SCAQMD initiative aims to decarbonize transportation, install over 1,000 medium and heavy-duty electric vehicle chargers, and deploy 800 electric vehicles and 18 electric locomotives in the Los Angeles, Long Beach, Anaheim, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ontario region. Los Angeles County is proud to be a partner in this transformative project, driving forward our commitment to sustainability and cleaner air for all.
Transforming Your Community!
Apply for the Reconnecting Communities Pilot Grant
Get ready to reshape your community with the Reconnecting Communities Grant Pilot Program! This initiative offers $607 million in grants for capital construction and community planning projects aimed at improving access to essential services, fostering equitable development, and addressing local transportation challenges. Eligible projects include everything from building new infrastructure to innovative community planning efforts. Don’t miss this chance to reduce environmental harm and enhance connectivity in disadvantaged areas.
This opportunity builds on recent successes, such as the nearly $10 million grant awarded for the I-710 Humphreys Avenue Crossing Project in East Los Angeles. Announced during U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg’s visit, this project exemplifies the transformative potential of these grants. The new pedestrian and bicycling overcrossing will provide Humphreys Avenue Elementary students with a safe, car-free pathway to school and reconnect neighborhoods divided by the I-710 freeway. It’s a powerful example of how these grants can rectify historical inequities, reduce pollution, and offer new transportation alternatives that improve the quality of life for residents.
Applications are open until September 30, 2024.
Join the Grant Writing Clinic on August 16 to craft a winning proposal!
Lead the Way in Energy Innovation
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announces a $65 million funding opportunity through the Connected Communities 2.0 Program. This initiative aims to innovate in managing electric loads across buildings, transportation, and industries. With $15 million allocated for smart charge management in vehicle technologies and $50 million for grid-edge technologies, this program is set to revolutionize our energy future.
Concept submissions are due by August 20th, with full applications due by October 10th. Seize this chance to lead in energy innovation!
