Wichita State University to Serve as New Technical Assistance Center to Help Communities
EPA’s Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers include a network of over 160 partners to provide resources to unlock access to President Biden’s historic investments in America
LENEXA, KAN. (APRIL 13, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the selection of Wichita State University to serve as a new Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center (EJ TCTAC) to help Midwestern communities access funding opportunities to advance environmental justice. The university will serve communities throughout EPA Region 7, which consists of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska.
Wichita State University (WSU) is one of 17 EJ TCTACs, announced in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), that will receive $177 million to help underserved and overburdened communities across the country access funds from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, including historic investments to advance environmental…
