U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy Friday announced the selection of 218 new Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund And Cleanup Grant investments totaling $55.2 million to 131 communities across the U.S.  

The grants awarded in Pennsylvania include—

— Dauphin County Redevelopment Authority, Assessment- $400,000;

— Earth Conservancy, Espy Run Cleanup, Luzerne County- $200,000;

— Johnstown, Cambria County, Assessment- $400,000; and

— Philadelphia Authority For Industrial Development - Cleanup- $200,000, RLF- $820,000.

The Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund and Cleanup grants go to communities that are underserved and economically disadvantaged, including neighborhoods where environmental cleanup and new jobs are most needed.

“These grants will empower communities to transform idle, languishing lands into vibrant hubs for business, jobs, and recreation,” said EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy. “It’s all about providing that initial funding, and sparking that first conversation to set stalled sites on a path toward smart, safe redevelopment that directly benefits communities.”

A list of all grants awarded is available online.

For more information, visit the EPA’s Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund And Cleanup Grants webpage.

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