Port of Long Beach Seeks Input on Community Grants Program
Virtual Workshop to be Held on January 15
The Port of Long Beach is seeking input from the community on its Community Grants Program through a virtual workshop to be held on Wednesday, January 15, from 1-2:30 p.m. The workshop is open to those who live near the port or its trade corridors.
About the Community Grants Program
The Community Grants Program is a more than $65 million effort to lessen the impacts of port operations on surrounding areas. It is the largest program of its kind in the nation, according to port officials. The program establishes funding priorities and is looking forward to 2025-27 with the feedback it receives.
Funding Priorities
To date, $50.6 million has been committed to the program. The funding priorities have focused on expanding asthma services, controlling stormwater runoff through the building of permeable parking lots, and creating open space buffers between port operations and communities.
Registration and Translation Services
Attendance at the online workshop is limited to 100. Registration for the workshop is now available in advance. Translation services will be available to assist participants.
More Information
For more information about the Community Grants Program, visit polb.com/grants/.
Conclusion
The Port of Long Beach is committed to reducing the impacts of its operations on surrounding communities. The Community Grants Program is an important step in achieving this goal. The port is seeking input from the community to help shape the future of the program.
FAQs
Q: What is the purpose of the Community Grants Program?
A: The purpose of the Community Grants Program is to lessen the impacts of port operations on surrounding areas.
Q: How much funding has been committed to the program?
A: To date, $50.6 million has been committed to the program.
Q: What are the funding priorities for the program?
A: The funding priorities for the program have focused on expanding asthma services, controlling stormwater runoff through the building of permeable parking lots, and creating open space buffers between port operations and communities.
Q: How can I attend the virtual workshop?
A: Registration for the workshop is now available in advance. Attendance is limited to 100.
