State Climate Initiatives

Funding Alert: EPA Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Cooperative Agreement (EJCPS) Program

The EPA Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving (EJCPS) Cooperative Agreement Program provides financial assistance to eligible organizations working to address local environmental or public health issues in their communities.  The program assists recipients in building collaborative partnerships with other stakeholders (e.g., local businesses and industry, local... Read More

Deadline Approaching: DMV Citizens, Are You Interested in Making a Difference in Climate and Air Quality Issues? Apply to COG’s Air and Climate Public Advisory Committee by January 15!

COG is recruiting residents and members of the public in the metropolitan Washington region with interest, knowledge, and expertise in air, climate, and environmental justice to serve on the Air and Climate Public Advisory Committee (ACPAC).   RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGN DURATION: The recruitment campaign is conducted... Read More

Resource for Residents: Charles County Forestry Grant Program

The Chesapeake Bay Trust Charles County Forest Grant Program implements cost-effective county reforestation projects to increase tree canopy. Projects on individual private, commercial private, community-owned, school sites, and nonprofit owned property are eligible for funding. By increasing the number of trees and expanding green space,... Read More