OLYMPIA, Wash.-The Yakama Nation and a Yakima County organization are among several community organizations and tribes across Washington getting funding to promote the health of communities impacted by climate change.
The $14 million in funding from the Climate Commitment Act, focused on environmental justice and health, will be awarded to 41 community organizations and tribes, according to a Department of Health press release.
“Through the Climate Commitment Act, we are putting frontline communities at the heart of our climate justice initiatives,” said Lauren Jenks, Environmental Public Health assistant secretary.
Climate and Health Adaptation Initiative (CHAI) Community Capacity Grant Program is awarding a total of $750,000 to eight communities, including Wenatchee and Yakima County.
Latino Community Fund (Yakima County)Our Valley Our Future (Wenatchee)
The Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Capacity Grant program is awarding a total of $13.3 million to help tribes and community organizations provide guidance to the Environmental Justice Council.
Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama NationEmpowering Latina Leadership and ActionLatino Community Fund of WashingtonSouthwest Washington Regional Health Alliance/Southwest Washington Accountable Community of Health
“By funding projects that prioritize the voices and experiences within communities, we are addressing immediate environmental and health impacts related to climate change while also building lasting relationships based on trust and mutual respect,” said Jenks.
