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Who can apply for the Community Change Grants?

  • A partnership between at least two community-based non-profit organizations (CBOs)
  • A partnership between a CBO and one or any combination of the following:
    • a Federally-Recognized Tribe; 
    • a local government; or 
    • an institution of higher education. 

In addition, other organizations and entities may be able to participate and be involved in the Community Change Grants projects as collaborating subrecipients and/or procurement contractors selected in compliance with competition requirements.

Further details about applicant eligibility and partnership requirements will be outlined in the NOFO.

What is the timeline for the Community Change Grants?

EPA expects the Community Change Grants NOFO to be issued in early autumn of 2023 and applications will remain open 12 months. Applications will be reviewed and selected on a rolling basis based on available funding. This process will allow EPA to expeditiously award grants – consistent with proper oversight and our fiduciary responsibilities – to support disadvantaged communities in recognition of the urgency for climate action and environmental justice.

Further details about the Community Change Grants application and evaluation process, and dates for webinars to address questions about the program, will be outlined in the NOFO.

How much money will be awarded under the Community Change Grants program?

Approximately $2 billion in funding will be awarded under the Community Change Grants program (Community Change Grants). EPA expects most awards will be between $10-20 million for multi-faceted projects addressing a range of pollution, climate change, and other priority issues. A limited number of smaller awards between $1-3 million will be awarded for projects focused on facilitating the engagement of disadvantaged communities in governmental processes. Further information on award amounts and ranges will be in the Community Change Grants Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).

Is My Organization Eligible?

The entities eligible to apply under this NOFO are:

  • A partnership between two community-based non-profit organizations (CBOs). 
  • A partnership between a CBO and one of the following: 
    • a Federally-Recognized Tribe
    • a local government
    • an institution of higher education.  

Other organizations and entities may be able to participate and be involved in the Community Change Grants projects as collaborating subrecipients and/or procurement contractors selected in compliance with competition requirements. 

See Frequently Asked Questions - Community Change Grant Program under ‘Resources’ below for more information on CBOs, local governments, and Federally-Recognized Tribes. Further details about applicant eligibility and partnership requirements are outlined in the NOFO. 

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