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Justice Climate Fund
Non-profit Organizations
Empowers all communities to equitably benefit from the EPA's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.
About us
The Justice Climate Fund provides capital, leverages resources, and supports zero-emission technologies in underserved communities across the country. Founded by the Community Builders of Color Coalition, JCF is currently represented by a growing national and diverse network of financial institutions and advocacy organizations. They have come together to ensure that all communities equitably benefit from the EPA's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.
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www.justiceclimatefund.org
External link for Justice Climate Fund
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- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 1 employee
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2023
Updates
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As reported in Green Building Advisor: “While the combined $20 billion in NCIF and CCIA grants don’t technically constitute a centralized green bank, the resulting gestalt now represents a green bank aggregate of sorts, which should mobilize enough private capital in service of creating even more green banks at the state level.” Programs like the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Clean Communities Investment Accelerator and National Clean Investment Fund are a step towards centralized green banking, which would ensure America's disadvantaged communities have equitable access to climate and clean energy solutions. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g9xiwjtV
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As we approach the Juneteenth holiday, we revere the resilience and strength of Black Americans as we continue our work for a just and sustainable future for all. #StrongerTogether
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Check out this helpful information from National League of Cities about how cities, towns and villages can access Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund capital: https://lnkd.in/ejvdDSKt
GGRF Provides $27 Billion for Clean Energy Projects. Here’s How Cities Can Access It
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Community solar — a model of buying power that allows you to subscribe to power produced at a large solar array or farm — can make clean energy more affordable for low-income and marginalized communities in the United States. CNET reports on the government's push to improve access to community solar programs, with $7 billion in funding being awarded as part of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. Read more & find out if your state has community solar programs here: https://lnkd.in/dgsYAAcP
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JCF Coalition partners National Bankers Association and Community Development Bankers Association recently announced the launch of the Advancing Communities Together (ACT) Deposit Program. With over $35 million deposited at launch, the program is designed to channel vital funding to banks serving low-income and minority communities while also ensuring all deposits are eligible for FDIC insurance. JCF applauds our Coalition partners for their commitment to enable families, communities and businesses to save money while investing in a greener and safer future. #strongertogether Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gRgCVMPh
National Bankers Association
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This April, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $27 billion in competitive grants to 68 awardees under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF). Two of the three GGRF programs — the National Clean Investment Fund (NCIF) and the Clean Communities Investment Accelerator (CCIA) — total $20 billion. Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) recently released a helpful resource on the Clean Communities Investment Accelerator and the National Clean Investment Fund. To learn more about these programs, read here: https://lnkd.in/et4EkT_r
What Now for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Green Finance Programs?
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In April, JCF Coalition Partner RMI hosted a “Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund bootcamp” with 75 community lender members of National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders, the National Bankers Association Foundation, African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs and Oweesta Corporation. RMI recently shared a few key takeaways from this bootcamp — a first step in sharing learnings across industries and sectors as community lenders embrace new strategies for green lending. Check them out! https://lnkd.in/efrwK_mR
Four Things Community Lenders Realized About the Clean Energy Transition - RMI
https://rmi.org
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“When Black-led CDFIs increase their balance sheets and capacity to lend funds, Black-owned businesses benefit.” In an op-ed featured in ForbesBLK, JCF Board Chair and African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs CEO Lenwood V Long Sr. writes on how Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) are serving historically underbanked communities and are playing a critical role in strengthening Black-owned businesses. More: https://lnkd.in/eTyHvjBV
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