EJ-related Community Resources, Funding Opportunities, and Information from EPA Region 9 EJ Team

 

Funding
EPA Air Quality Monitoring Grant for Communities	Funds shall support community and local efforts to monitor their own air quality and to promote air quality monitoring partnerships between communities and tribal, state, and local governments.		Informational Webinar Date: Tuesday, January 11, 2022 Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PST Link to Join: https://usepa.zoomgov.com/j/1613283271 Or join by phone: 1-669-254-5252 (San Jose) or 1-646-828-7666 (NY); meeting ID: 161 328 3271   Closing Date: February 25, 2022   To view the full announcement and access the Request for Application document, visit: https://www.epa.gov/grants/enhanced-air-quality-monitoring-communities
NOAA Urban Heat Island Initiative	The 2022 Urban Heat Island mapping campaigns involve community members and scientists mapping the hottest areas of their communities to learn where action is needed to protect vulnerable populations now and in the future.		Closing Date:  January 14, 2022 at 3PM PST  More Information available here
EPA’s Life-Cycle Analysis to Support Cost-Effective Enhanced Aquifer Recharge	U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program, is seeking applications proposing research to develop cost-benefit tools to support Enhanced Aquifer Recharge (EAR) as a viable, safe, and cost-effective water management strategy.		Closing Date: January 13, 2022   More information available here
Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant Program	The Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration grant program seeks to develop community capacity to sustain local natural resources for future generations by providing modest financial assistance to diverse local partnerships focused on improving water quality, watersheds and the species and habitats they support.		Closing Date: January 25, 2022 More information available here
Announcements
New Region 9 Regional Administrator	Martha Guzman was sworn in as EPA Regional Administrator for the Pacific Southwest Region (Region 9) on December 20, 2021.		https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/about-regional-administrator-epas-region-9-office-san-francisco
Administrator Michael Regan EJ Remarks	EPA Administrator Michael Regan shared remarks to the National Environmental Justice Advisory Council (NEJAC) Meeting on January 5, 2022.		https://www.epa.gov/speeches/administrator-michael-regan-remarks-national-environmental-justice-advisory-council-nejac
Meetings/Events
White House Environmental Justice Advisory Committee Meeting	The White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council (WHEJAC) will hold a two-day public meeting January 26-27, 2021 from approximately 12:00 - 4:30 PM each day. Individual registration is REQUIRED.		WHEJAC Public Meeting: January 26-27, 2022 12-4:30PM PST Register for the January 26-27, 2022 Public Meeting To learn more about the WHEJAC, visit: https://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/white-house-environmental-justice-advisory-council
US EPA National Environmental Justice Community Engagement Call	The purpose of these calls is to inform the community and other stakeholders about EPA's EJ work and enhance opportunities to maintain an open dialogue with EJ advocates. This call will touch on upcoming grant funding and technical assistance as well as regional listening sessions on a draft strategy to address lead exposures and disparities in communities.		Community Engagement Call: January 25, 2022 11-1PM PST Registration Link
NOAA/EPA/WRF Webinars Showcasing Leading Practices in Climate Adaptation	This webinar series will showcase leading practices in Climate Adaptation highlighting experiences from the water sector to empower other sectors and communities.		Greenhouse Gas and Energy January 20, 10AM PST   Climate Warming and Impacts to Staff and Assets February 3, 10AM PST   Federal and Other Funding for Adaptation February 17, 10AM  PST More information available here
EPA’s Trash Free Waters Webinar Series	This webinar will focus on: Outreach and Education for Trash Free Waters – What Makes a Successful Campaign?		January 20, 10AM PST   More information available here
Employment
USEPA Hiring Webinars	These webinars shall provide: ·          Job opportunities for students and recent graduates ·          How to apply to federal positions ·          Creating a USAJobs profile and saving searches ·          Education and transcript requirements ·          Federal pay, benefits, and retirement ·          EPA's work toward Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility		Historically Black Colleges and Predominately Black Institutions – Students and Alumni Tuesday, January 18th 12:00 PM PST Join the Teams Meeting by Clicking Here   Wednesday, January 19th 12:00 PM PST Join the Teams Meeting by Clicking Here   Hispanic and /or Latin Serving Institutions - Students and Alumni Thursday, January 27th 12:00 PM PST Join the Teams Meeting by Clicking Here   Native Serving Institutions and Tribal Colleges – Students and Alumni Tuesday, January 25th 12:00 PM PST Join the Teams Meeting by Clicking Here   Asian American and Pacific Islander Serving Institutions – Students and Alumni Tuesday, February 1st  12:00PM PST Join the Teams Meeting by Clicking Here