Environmental Justice Government-to-Government Program (EJG2G)

Federal Agency

Sub-Department

Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights (OEJECR)

Purpose

To support government activities that lead to measurable environmental or public health impacts in communities disproportionately burdened by environmental harms. Model EJG2G programs should leverage existing resources to develop processes or tools that integrate environmental justice considerations into governmental decision-making at all levels.

Applicant and/or Project Eligibility Requirements

Eligible applicants include States, territories, Tribal governments, and local governments in partnership with a community-based nonprofit organization.

Decarbonization Considerations

This program specifically aims to achieve measurable and meaningful environmental and/or public health results in communities. Consider using it to coordinate between governments to build toward common climate goals and reduce redundant or conflicting efforts.

Equity Considerations

This program specifically aims to (1) build broad and robust, results-oriented partnerships, particularly with community-based nonprofit organizations (CBO) within disproportionately impacted areas; (2) pilot activities in specific communities that create transferable models, which can be expanded or replicated in other geographic areas, and; (3) strengthen the development and implementation of meaningful approaches to achieve environmental justice.

Helpful Tips

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Other Notes

This program was formerly known as EPA's State Environmental Justice Cooperative Agreement Program (SEJCA). FY23 recipients here: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/biden-harris-administration-announces-nearly-128-million-environmental-justice