HEAL Capacity Grants
Agency
Health, Department of
Title of action
HEAL Capacity Grants
Date significant agency action was initiated
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Category
New grant or loan program
Brief description of significant agency actions for which the agency is initiating an environmental justice assessment.
The DOH is conducting an Environmental Justice Assessment on HEAL Capacity Grants totaling $26,355,000 as outlined in Engrossed Second Substitute Bill 5187. These grants are intended to build capacity among tribes, tribal organizations, overburdened communities, and vulnerable populations so these groups may provide guidance and input to the state government and the Environmental Justice Council on the implementation of the Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Act of 2021 and updates and maintenance of the Environmental Health Disparities (EHD) Map.
Methods for providing public comment for agency consideration as part of the environmental justice assessment.
Opportunities for public engagement and updates will be posted to the agency site linked below.
Link to agency webpage where the action is posted.
Status
