10.15.20
Environmental Justice for Coastal Communities: Examining Inequities in Federal Grantmaking
On October 15, our Subcommittee on Water, Oceans and Wildlife is hosting a remote oversight hearing to discuss the inequalities in federal grantmaking. The requirements for federal grants mean that often times underserved communities are left out of the application process – widening disparities and making it impossible to compete. It’s time to address these barriers on the Congressional level to ensure that #EnviroJusticeNow communities can prepare for the effects of #ClimateChange.