EPA Youth Internship and Community Greening Grant
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Overview
EPA Youth Internship and Community Greening Grant
Funder: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Award Status: Competitive grant awarded May 2024; termination attempted March 2025 (organization appealing)
Geographic Scope: Southwest Philadelphia, PA
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Program Description:
This competitive EPA grant supports paid internship positions for young people in Southwest Philadelphia combined with direct environmental improvement projects including tree planting and installation of home garden beds. The work aligns with Bartram's Garden's mission and reflects community visioning including input from the Southwest Philadelphia Community Leadership Team and Southwest Tree Coalition.
Timing/Implementation:
Primary work focuses on planting season (spring/summer). As of March 2025, the organization reported the EPA was attempting to terminate the legally contracted grant, with appeals underway.
Community Partnerships:
Contact: Bartram's Garden; (215) 729-5281
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