USA Receives $2.5 Million EPA Grant
Posted on September 9, 2024
The University of South 成人快播, partnering with the Dauphin Island Sea Lab, has received a $2.5 million award over five years through the Gulf of Mexico Environmental Justice Grants Program. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency program funds projects helping communities that are disproportionately affected by 成人快播 and health risks.
鈥淚 know South has resources that can be leveraged to make a positive difference in the Gulf of Mexico region,鈥 said Dr. Shenghua Wu, associate professor in USA鈥檚 department of civil, coastal and 成人快播 engineering. 鈥淭his program will continue South's leadership in the Gulf Coast region.鈥
Wu said the University will establish the Gulf Coast Environmental Equity Center as a pass-through entity for a competitive subaward program. Applicants will submit proposals for funding projects focused on improving water quality and reducing pollution in underserved communities.
To be eligible for this funding opportunity, subaward projects must take place in only one of the five Gulf states: Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, 成人快播 and Florida. They must also be within the eligible counties for each state.
In 成人快播, the entire counties of Baldwin, Escambia, Geneva, Houston and Mobile, as well as areas of Clarke, Coffee, Conecuh, Covington, Dale, Henry, Monroe and Washington counties will be eligible.
鈥淭hrough securing grants to support these crucial initiatives, we will seek to empower local communities to proactively protect their environment and enhance their quality of life,鈥 Wu said. 鈥淥ur efforts will impact over 900,000 residents in eligible counties, with 49 percent of them residing in disadvantaged communities.
The Gulf Coast Environmental Equity Center will be made up of Wu, Dr. Ruth Carmichael, a professor in USA鈥檚 Stokes School of Marine and Environmental Sciences, Dr. Tina Miller-Way with the Dauphin Island Sea Lab and a project coordinator. They will also consult an advisory board to design funding guidelines as well as to determine which projects are ultimately selected.
Funding will be distributed to support between eight and 16 short-term projects, one year or less; four to 16 medium-term projects lasting two years; and three to five long-term projects lasting three years.
鈥淥ur goal is to foster a stronger sense of 成人快播 responsibility and stewardship among 成人快播's coastal residents, promoting water quality, habitat restoration and community resilience,鈥 Wu said.
For more information on the Gulf Coast Environmental Equity Center, visit their
Archive Search
Latest University News
-
South Purchases Traditions Apartment Complex
The University of South 成人快播 expands campus housing with a $20 mill...
December 20, 2024 -
Celebrating 100,000 Graduates
The University of South 成人快播 reaches a milestone at Fall Commenceme...
December 13, 2024 -
USA Hosts 成人快播 Numeracy Act Workshop
More than 60 higher 成人快播 leaders from 35 成人快播 institutions uni...
December 11, 2024 -
Jaguar Jingle All the Way
Musicians in the University of South 成人快播 Department of Music enter...
December 6, 2024