Alexandria, VA — Today (4/4/24) the Power Forward Communities (PFC) coalition – which United Way Worldwide is one of five members of – was awarded a $2B seven-year National Clean Investment Fund (NCIF) grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to promote affordable residential decarbonization and electrification of homes across the U.S., with a specific focus on low-income and marginalized communities. United Way Worldwide will coordinate community outreach and engagement across the country, which includes leading a mass marketing campaign and a robust investment in 211.
See below a quote from United Way Worldwide’s President and CEO, Angela F. Williams, about this recent announcement.
“At United Way we work with our neighbors to build resilient communities that can successfully adapt to any challenge,” said Angela F. Williams, President and CEO, United Way Worldwide and member of the Power Forward Communities board. “With our deep presence in 95% of U.S. communities, and the collective impact of our wonderful partners, we have an unprecedented opportunity to advance health, economic prosperity, and environmental sustainability for individuals and families across America. Together, we have the power to make life healthier, happier, and more affordable for millions of people, while creating impact at a scale that will benefit the planet for generations to come.”
Read the full press release about this announcement.