STRONG LOCAL ECONOMIES grant descriptions
Regents of the University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN | $110,000 (18 months)
To significantly advance regional land use and transit planning practice and policy development in the Twin Cities, improving economic growth, equity and access to job centers among low- and moderate-income residents.
The Reinvestment Fund
Philadelphia, PA | $75,000 (18 months)
To expand upon the successes of the Pennsylvania Fresh Food Financing Initiative's investments in supermarkets to stimulate economic development along regional food supply chains through research and project development for lending.
Additional funding for this grant comes from Surdna's Sustainable Environments Program.
Saint Paul Foundation
Saint Paul, MN | $100,000 (1 year)
To support the Central Corridor Funders Collaborative, promoting equitable development and fostering economic opportunity along the Central Corridor Light Rail Transit Line linking Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
Smart Growth America
Washington, DC | $600,000 (3 years)
To launch a federal finance and policy reform campaign that aligns smart growth principles with investment strategies, and to coordinate a multi-state smart growth policy campaign that integrates climate, transportation, social and economic outcomes.
Additional funding for this grant comes from Surdna's Sustainable Environments Program.
Transportation Choices Coalition
Seattle, WA | $75,000 (2 years)
To support the Transportation for Washington campaign - an initiative to secure new funding streams for more equitable transportation, sustainable communities and transit-oriented development projects.
Additional funding for this grant comes from Surdna's Sustainable Environments Program.
Transportation for America
Oakland, CA | $200,000 (2 years)
Continued support to build a nationwide movement in support of transportation policies that result in improved environmental, economic and equity outcomes.
Additional funding for this grant comes from Surdna's Sustainable Environments Program.
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA | $225,000 (18 months)
To leverage public investments in climate change regulations, land use planning and public transit expansion through revitalizing the urban manufacturing industry and jobs in Los Angeles.
Additional funding for this grant comes from Surdna's Sustainable Environments Program.
Urban Habitat
Oakland, CA | $100,000 (1 year)
To continue to advance transportation and climate justice in the Bay Area, engage equity organizations statewide in the implementation of SB 375, and grow the Boards and Commissions Leadership Institute.
Additional funding for this grant comes from Surdna's Sustainable Environments Program.
Urban Institute
Washington, DC | $200,000 (15 months)
To support phase two of the What Works Collaborative, a shared housing and urban policy research agenda and incubation of research projects that will lead to high-impact outcomes for communities.
Westside Industrial Retention and Expansion Network
Cleveland, OH | $250,000 (2 years)
Continued support for the Great Lakes Wind Network to strengthen U.S. manufacturing, connect firms to growing markets, develop wind policies at the state and federal levels, and build organizational capacity in advocacy, information management and communications.
Additional funding for this grant comes from Surdna's Sustainable Environments Program.