DALLAS (Feb. 8, 2022) – Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Concho, Oklahoma, are among 19 organizations chosen to receive a total of $3,797,102 in grants for job training programs across the country. Job training and workforce development are an important part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to advance economic opportunities and deliver environmental justice to underserved communities to build a better America. The Tribes will receive about $200,000.
“The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build a better America and that means new, good-paying jobs. The Brownfields Job Training grants announced today will prepare over 1,000 individuals for new environmental jobs like those,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “This program will directly impact people’s lives, boosting the environmental workforce while helping to transform communities that need it the most.”
“The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes continue to be a strong partners in leveraging EPA Brownfields funding to multiply the benefit to their community, their environment and Tribal members,” said Regional Administrator Dr. Earthea Nance. “EPA is proud to support their efforts and see their environmental programs grow and strengthen.”
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