CARB Environmental Justice Blog

Check out this this link to all the CARB funding opportunities around mobile sources.  Look for an upcoming EJ Blog article about other funding sources (coming soon).   https://ww3.arb.ca.gov/msprog/lct/allopportunities.htm

Due to the health crisis, submission instructions for the Community Transportation Needs Assessment application have been updated. Please review those below. APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED STARTING Monday, June 1 at 9am PT SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS   Due to the health crisis, WE WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS THROUGH IN-PERSON DELIVERY. We will only accept applications electronically and by mail starting at 9:00 am PT on JUNE 1. Please call us at (626) 744-5670 if this poses an inconvenience. NO EARLY SUBMISSIONS : Emailed and mailed applications, only, will be accepted on JUNE 1 beginning at 9:00 am PT . We will not accept any applications submitted before 9:00 am PT. Early submissions will be rejecte

US EPA is seeking applications through the State Environmental Justice Cooperative Agreement Program (SEJCA) from states, local governments, federally-recognized tribes and U.S. territories t o develop innovative plans and processes to conduct effective outreach to under served communities in the midst of social-distancing and local stay-at-home orders, especially in places where internet access may not be readily available to all residents . US EPA anticipates making five awards in amounts of up to $200,000 per award for a two-year project period ($1M total is available for award). Applicants should plan for projects to start on October 1, 2020. Applications are due June 30, 2020. For more information, please visit https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2020-04/documents/2020_rfa_sejca_4_30_2020.pdf . State Environmental Justice Cooperative Agreement Program (SEJCA)/COVID-19 Projects: https://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/request-applications-state-environmental-just

The Commission’s website has become the go-to source for current information on the coronavirus/COVID-19 situation, specifically tailored for farms and farm workers ( https://www.calstrawberry.com/en-us/Coronavirus ). This website has a series of audio, video, visual aids, guidance, and other resources that are available in English and translated into Spanish and Mixtec to help farmworkers stay safe on the job and at home. Many materials are printed and suitable for posting on the ranch.