Growing Syracuse's Next Generation of Environmental Justice Leaders
Written by Administrator
Wednesday, 25 January 2012 17:07
Today, NYSDEC awarded $49,967 to the Partnership for Onondaga Creek, the Onondaga Earth Corps and Onondaga Environmental Institute's joint proposal titled, "Growing Syracuse's Next Generation of Environmental Justice Leaders." The project builds on the strengths of the three organizations that have been working to engage communities in grassroots solutions to environmental quality and environmental justice issues. This grant will create an educational and career pathway for at-risk youth on the South Side and Near West Side of Syracuse through environmental education, youth leadership projects, employment and internship opportunities.
Out of 123 applicants, the NYSDEC awarded a total of $1,002,424 to 24 projects across New York State, in grants ranging from $5,180 to $50,000. The POC/EOC project is the sole winner for the Central New York region. The award will be administered by the groups’ fiscal sponsor, the Onondaga Environmental Institute.
OEC's mission to empower youth to be active participants in creating positive change for their communities and the environment aligns nicely with OEI's mission to advance environmental research, education, planning and restoration in Central New York.
