United Way Worldwide President and CEO Releases Statement in Response to EPA's $2B Grant to Power Forward Communities

Alexandria, VA — Today (8/16/2024) Power Forward Communities (PFC), a coalition which includes United Way Worldwide, was awarded a $2B seven-year National Clean Investment Fund (NCIF) grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide capital for affordable residential decarbonization, with a specific focus on low-income and disadvantaged communities. United Way Worldwide will coordinate community outreach and engagement, which includes leading a mass marketing campaign and a robust investment in 211.

The coalition, which also includes Enterprise Community Partners, Rewiring America, Habitat for Humanity International, and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), is committed to transform the housing sector, save homeowners and renters money, invest in stronger communities, and help meet national climate goals.

See below a quote from United Way Worldwide’s President and CEO and a PFC Board member, Angela F. Williams, about this recent announcement.

“Today, we have the unprecedented opportunity to make life healthier, more affordable, and more secure for families across the country. With United Way’s deep roots in communities across America, we have the relationships to help our neighbors successfully adapt to the challenges facing them, creating a lasting impact for generations to come.”

Read the full PFC press release about this announcement.