NEW ORLEANS, LA – The Deep South Center for Environmental Justice (DSCEJ) is proud to announce the selection of twenty-one community-based organizations as grant awardees for the Louisiana Gulf Coast Grantmaking Project (LGCGP). This initiative, funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Gulf of Mexico Division, empowers local leaders to address critical environmental and climate-related challenges in their communities.
Through a competitive selection process, these organizations have been awarded funding ranging from $50,000 to $100,000 for their projects designed to strengthen community resilience, improve water quality, and mitigate the impacts of severe weather across coastal Louisiana. Prioritizing community-led solutions, climate preparedness, and water quality protection for historically underserved frontline populations, the funded projects represent a significant investment in the state’s environmental future. We are honored to support the following organizations in their vital work:
Answering the Call for Resilience
As environmental challenges intensify, the need for community-driven action has never been more urgent. The LGCGP provides direct funding to coastal communities to implement critical projects. These projects are designed to address and lessen environmental and climate-related threats affecting residents, while simultaneously establishing immediate capacity to manage significant initiatives. This approach ensures a safer and more sustainable coast for all residents.
About DSCEJ
The Deep South Center for Environmental Justice (DSCEJ), founded in 1992, is the nation’s longest-serving environmental justice resource center, committed to advancing the health, safety, and livelihoods of communities impacted by pollution and climate change. Through research, education, and workforce training, DSCEJ collaborates with communities, scientists, and policymakers to address systemic environmental inequities. DSCEJ is dedicated to ensuring every person’s right to live free from environmental harm impacting health, housing, jobs, and overall quality of life.
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