The Department of Human and Health Services (HHS) has launched a nation-wide Environmental Justice Community Innovator Challenge to support disadvantaged communities and Tribes that are affected by environmental injustices. This challenge aims to address health disparities in communities by implementing community-driven approaches from individuals and small community-based organizations. The Challenge has two phases. All eligible entries will be evaluated, and separate prizes will be awarded for each of the two phases totaling $1,000,000.
· Phase 1 will focus on design of concept or development of approach. Entries for Phase 1 will be accepted from September 18, 2023 to January 30, 2024.
· Phase 2 will focus on small-scale testing or implementation. Entries for Phase 2 will begin in Spring 2024.
To enter the competition, participants are required to send a registration email to EJChallenge@HHS.gov. More information about the challenge, including recently recorded webinars, can be found here.
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Madison Lambert
Legislative Research Assistant
Lewis-Burke Associates LLC
Washington D.C.
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