NewsWUSF (NPR Tampa Bay)August 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 in funding previously designated for Tampa's University Area. Local organizers are currently evaluating alternative strategies to address the community's pollution concerns eighteen months after the cancellation.
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The loss of this grant funding directly impacts the University Area's ability to implement planned environmental and pollution-mitigation projects, leaving local organizers to seek new resources.
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Who's Mentioned
personErica Moody“CEO of the University Area Community Development Corp.”personKym Meyer“Litigation director at the Southern Environmental Law Center.”organizationEnvironmental Protection Agency“Federal agency that awarded and subsequently terminated the grant.”personChristian Wells“Professor of anthropology and director of the Center for Brownfields Research an”locationUniversity Area“The community in Tampa affected by the loss of funding.”organizationUniversity Area Community Development Corp.“Community-based partner for the grant proposal.”otherEnvironmental and Climate Justice Block Grant“The federal grant program that was cancelled.”organizationSouthern Environmental Law Center“Representing grant recipients in federal litigation.”personRoss Fabian“Local youth football coach and 40-year resident of the University Area.”organizationUniversity of South Florida“Lead applicant for the grant proposal.”organizationTrump administration“The entity responsible for cancelling the grant program.”