NewsWUSF (NPR Tampa Bay) — PoliticsAugust 26, 2026Hillsborough
Trump administration cancels Environmental and Climate Justice Block Grant funding for Tampa's University Area
The federal government cancelled the Environmental and Climate Justice Block Grant program, resulting in the loss of millions of dollars previously allocated to Tampa's University Area. Local organizers are currently assessing alternative strategies to address ongoing pollution and community development needs following the funding withdrawal.
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The cancellation of this grant removes a specific source of federal funding intended for local environmental and climate-related projects in the University Area, forcing community organizers to seek new resources for their initiatives.
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personErica Moody“Chief executive officer of the University Area Community Development Corp.”personKym Meyer“Litigation director at the Southern Environmental Law Center.”organizationEnvironmental Protection Agency“Federal agency that originally awarded and later terminated the grant.”locationTampa“The city where the affected community is located.”personChristian Wells“Professor of anthropology and director of the Center for Brownfields Research an”locationUniversity Area“The specific community in Tampa affected by the loss of funding.”organizationUniversity Area Community Development Corp.“Nonprofit organization that co-submitted the grant proposal.”otherEnvironmental and Climate Justice Block Grant“The federal grant program that was cancelled.”organizationSouthern Environmental Law Center“Legal group representing grant recipients in federal litigation.”personRoss Fabian“Local youth football coach and 40-year resident of the University Area.”organizationUniversity of South Florida“Academic institution that co-submitted the grant proposal.”organizationTrump administration“The federal administration responsible for cancelling the grant program.”