The Port of Long Beach will hold a public workshop at 6
pm, Thurs., July 26, to discuss revisions to its grant programs that address
the health impacts of port-related air pollution.
Attendees can learn about possible updates to the
guidelines for two port community grant programs: Schools and Related Sites,
and Health Care and Senior Facilities.
The workshop will be held at the Miller Family Health
Education Center, 3820 Cherry Ave., Long Beach, 90807. Potential grant
applicants and other stakeholders are invited to attend.
The meeting is being held in advance of future grant
application opportunities and the changes will impact future grant
opportunities expected later this year.
Long Beach’s Port Community Mitigation Grant Programs are
designed to improve community health by lessening the impacts of port-related
air pollution, and to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases. The community
programs primarily address air pollution risks to vulnerable groups including
children and seniors. Examples of projects that have received grants include
air-filtration systems at schools and daycare centers, and health outreach
programs for families and seniors.
Those who can’t attend the workshop, but have comments or
questions about the grant programs can e-mail grants@polb.com , and more information
on the Port Mitigation Grant Programs can be found at www.polb.com/grants.
