Two years after its passing, there’s a lot to celebrate about the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) — including faster clean energy deployment and the creation of more than 334,000 U.S. jobs. Learn more and read JCF Coalition Partner RMI’s reflections on the second anniversary of the IRA: https://lnkd.in/d88csbfC
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
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- 1 employee
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2023
Employees at Justice Climate Fund
Updates
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Join JCF and our Coalition Partner National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders on August 28 for a webinar about the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Clean Communities Investment Accelerator! Learn more and register below.
Aug 28 | 2:00PM CT: Join us for a webinar with NALCAB & Justice Climate Fund representatives to discuss the $940M EPA Clean Communities award & what it means for our communities. Don't miss out—register now: https://bit.ly/3SSKK9y
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“Traditional lenders often overlook underserved communities, particularly Black communities. CDFIs were created to bridge this gap.” — Lenwood V Long Sr, African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs CEO and JCF Board Chair Read Long’s op-ed in ForbesBLK to learn more about the critical role that CDFIs, particularly Black-led CDFIs, play in supporting minority-owned businesses. https://lnkd.in/e4Hrnfg6
Black August: Legacy Of Black Freedom Fighters And Revolutionaries
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JCF CEO Amir Kirkwood recently spoke with ImpactAlpha about the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s release of Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) capital: “The GGRF will drive ‘the decarbonization of homes that the climate demands’ and ‘mobilize additional tens of billions of dollars of private capital to improve Americans’ homes.’” Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eGHGDdhr
Green bank and community lending plans shift into high gear with release of $27 billion in federal climate grants
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Exciting News! JCF has finalized its agreement with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its Clean Communities Investment Accelerator (CCIA) program, part of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. The agreement solidifies JCF's workplan in preparation for the EPA’s distribution of CCIA funds, which will enable JCF to deliver investments that will help revitalize and build resiliency in under-resourced communities. Read the full release here: https://lnkd.in/e2iktRCb
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Did You Know? Las Vegas has seen a 179% increase in abnormally hot nights from 1990 to 2020, and many of the city's hottest neighborhoods are in low-income and disproportionately Black and Hispanic communities. Extreme temperatures like these exacerbate the risk of heat-related health problems. JCF’s plan to fund smaller-scale renewable energy, clean transportation & energy-efficient homes & buildings will help improve health outcomes for all. More from The New York Times: https://lnkd.in/g9TtE2w3
Nights in Las Vegas Are Becoming Dangerously Hot
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A new study found that low-income and disadvantaged communities in California’s metro regions are disproportionally affected by air pollution like smog and soot. JCF will finance green energy projects that deliver healthier air, greener transportation, cleaner water and better-paying jobs to communities across the United States. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eAEwPb-t
New study details Bay Area air-pollution disparities
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“I always found him to be somebody who was really in the room listening to us at the CDFI level and really trying to understand what our motivations were for wanting to be a part of it.” — JCF CEO Amir Kirkwood on former Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund director Jahi Wise A new article from ImpactAlpha highlights Wise’s pivotal role in shaping the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund's community-centered approach, paving the way for what could be one of the biggest expansions of community-based lending in the nation’s history. Read more: https://lnkd.in/egUVJVMA
Jahi Wise, Environmental Protection Agency: Architecting a green bank for the US.
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Want to learn more about climate justice? Visit JCF’s blog to read related news, research and insights! https://lnkd.in/ehE3csmQ #StrongerTogether
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Save The Date: JCF Board Member Margret Trilli will be speaking at ImpactAssets’ “Investing for Climate Resilience” webinar on September 12. Join for a discussion on the importance of investing in climate adaptation and resilience. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/d7erQv6N
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