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Biden-Harris Administration Selects Philanthropy Northwest to receive $50
Million to fund environmental justice projects across the Pacific Northwest
and Alaska
EPA selects regional Grantmaker to reduce barriers to federal funds and award
thousands of environmental justice grants over the next three years
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that Philanthropy
Northwest has been selected to serve as Regional Grantmaker and will receive
$50 million under EPA’s Environmental Justice Thriving Communities
Grantmaking program created by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act,
the largest investment in climate action in history.
“For years, community advocates have been calling for federal support and
resources to help address our country’s most pressing environmental justice
concerns,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “Thanks to President
Biden and Vice President Harris’ leadership, we’re responding to these
calls by removing barriers that have traditionally held communities and
applicants back from accessing these historic investments in America.
Together, in partnership with these Grantmakers, we are taking a giant step
toward a future where every person in America has equal opportunity to breathe
clean air, drink clean water, and live a healthy, productive life.”
“At EPA, we seek to empower and amplify local community-based organizations
that are doing innovative work to advance environmental justice,” said EPA
Regional Administrator Casey Sixkiller. “Philanthropy Northwest is driven by
this same ethos, and it has deep connections with non-profit organizations
across our region. We look forward to collaborating with Philanthropy
Northwest to lift up new community projects through our largest investment in
environmental justice to date.”
Communities will be able to apply to Philanthropy Northwest for a subgrant to
fund environmental project activities, like small local clean ups, local
emergency preparedness and disaster resiliency programs, environmental
workforce development programs for local jobs reducing greenhouse gas
emissions, fenceline air quality and asthma related projects, healthy homes
programs, and projects addressing illegal dumping.
“Philanthropy Northwest does really important work in our region and I’m
thrilled they’ve been chosen to award this funding Democrats passed in the
Inflation Reduction Act to projects that will advance environmental justice
work in Washington state,” said Senator Murray (D-WA). “Living up to our
promise of environmental justice, clean water, and clean air for all
communities is something I take very seriously and this funding will help us
fulfill that commitment through a wide array of projects and community-led
efforts across our state.”
“It’s critical that efforts to tackle climate change focus on the
communities that have been left behind. That’s why I was so proud to support
the Inflation Reduction Act and the unprecedented environmental justice
programs it included,” said Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal. “Philanthropy
Northwest is a perfect example of these achievements. The $50 million
they’ve been awarded today through the Environmental Justice Thriving
Communities Grantmaking Program will help to reduce barriers for nonprofits,
Tribal governments, and community based organizations in Washington and across
the Northwest to access federal funding to address climate change and the
unique challenges it poses in each community.”
Grantmakers are expected to begin opening competitions and awarding subgrants
by summer 2024. Community-based nonprofit organizations and other eligible
organizations seeking subgrant funding will be able to apply for subgrants
through three concurrent tiers offered by the Grantmakers.
Tier One will consist of grants for $150,000 for assessment
Tier Two will consist of grants for $250,000 for planning
Tier Three will consist of grants for $350,000 for project development
$75,000 will be available for capacity-constrained community-based
organizations through a noncompetitive process during Tier One. Each
Grantmaker will design and implement a distribution program best suited for
their region and communities.
“We are deeply honored to be selected as the EPA Thriving Communities
Regional Grantmaker for Region 10, an opportunity aligned with our commitment
to ensuring the accessibility and equitable distribution of federal resources
to communities in the Northwest. Philanthropy Northwest believes in the power
of collaborative efforts to drive meaningful change, and working with our
partners we will center local expertise and support sustainable
community-driven solutions that ensure healthy and vibrant futures for
generations to come.” said Jill Nishi, CEO of Philanthropy Northwest.
In addition, EPA has selected, the Climate Justice Alliance to receive $50
million as a National Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaker to
provide additional support, coordination, and oversight to the subgrantees,
applicants, and the Regional Grantmakers across the western part of the
country.
Background
Founded in 1976, Philanthropy Northwest is the region’s largest convener of
funders and grant makers in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and
Wyoming. Philanthropy Northwest promotes, facilitates, and drives
collaborative action by philanthropy to build resilient, equitable and
inclusive communities.  
EPA Grantmakers will work in collaboration with EPA’s Office of
Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights to issue subgrants to
community-based nonprofit organizations and other eligible organizations
representing disadvantaged communities. Philanthropy Northwest will design
comprehensive application and submission processes, award environmental
justice subgrants, implement tracking and reporting systems, and provide
resources and support to communities. The subgrants are expected to become
available by summer of 2024.
Learn more about environmental justice at EPA.
For up-to-date information on when subgrants will be available, subscribe to
the Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights’ listserv by