DVRPC is grateful for the support of the William Penn Foundation in advancing our energy, resilience, and climate change work! Read more about their commitment to climate and environmental justice below.
This is a once in a generation moment to access federal support for climate and environmental issues. We’re here to help Southeastern PA access greatly needed funding to protect communities from the impacts of climate change, reduce climate pollution, and reduce harm from toxic air, water, and soil. In the past year, we’ve granted more than $6 million to help this region access federal funds that will help our communities to thrive under new and evolving conditions. Senior Program Advisor Cara Ferrentino spotlights grantees who are working to help our region, especially those most vulnerable to climate and environmental burdens, benefit from federal climate and environmental justice funding. Read more about work by Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission | Green Building United | Overbrook Environmental Education Center | Philadelphia Energy Authority | POWER Interfaith Philadelphia: https://lnkd.in/e3Mx6hs4 This fall, we will be awarding another $3.5 million to groups working to bring in federal funding for climate, environmental justice, and infrastructure to SE PA – thanks to all who submitted proposals throughout July!