The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) announces the availability of funds to advance environmental justice (EJ) in the restoration and recovery of Puget Sound. The successful applicant will collaborate with communities, key partners, Strategic Initiative Leads (SILs), Tribes, and others involved in the Puget Sound Management Conference, as outlined in the 2022 Puget Sound Action Agenda. The program aims to direct resources and environmental benefits toward overburdened and underserved communities adversely affected by environmental and health risks. This initiative seeks to integrate EJ principles into long-term Puget Sound restoration and recovery efforts.

Funding from this NOFO is intended for:
Establishing a support program consisting of subawards and other forms of assistance
Advancing EJ in the restoration and recovery of the Puget Sound ecosystem and its communities
Providing environmental and community benefits through projects and activities
Supporting the Puget Sound restoration and recovery process
Enhancing resource capacity and assistance for communities, subawardees, and other entities involved in EJ efforts

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Federal Agency: Environmental Protection Agency

Category: Request