Federal grant cancellations and freezes have impacted environmental projects in the Philadelphia region, totaling at least $13 million. Nonprofit organizations like the Clean Air Council have been affected, with their EPA grant to monitor air pollution around the Delaware City Refinery being terminated. The refinery has a history of environmental violations and poses a risk to nearby residents.
Since President Trump’s administration, there has been uncertainty surrounding federal funding for environmental projects, with some recipients finding their funding frozen without explanation. Despite a federal judge extending a block on the funding freeze, many projects remain in limbo. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin recently announced the cancellation of 400 grants totaling $1.7 billion, including those focused on environmental justice efforts.
The Clean Air Council’s grant would have funded a community air monitoring network around the refinery to measure harmful pollutants and create a disaster preparedness network for residents. Without this project, there are concerns about the lack of information and support available to residents in case of an emergency. The impact of these cancellations highlights the ongoing challenges faced by environmental organizations in gaining necessary funding for critical initiatives.
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