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American Rescue Plan (ARP) and Equity Initiatives

Emily Roberts ● October 26, 2023

The term “equity initiatives” is vague as it encompasses incredibly broad categories and interdependent institutions such as the built environment, distribution of resources, transportation, and education to name a few. When local governments receive large amounts of funding, such as that granted by the American Rescue Plan, creating equity initiatives can seem like a daunting […]

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An 8-point framework for tracking the rise of large corporate landlords in single-family rentals

Emily Roberts ● October 26, 2023

This report dives into how current real estate processes can exacerbate existing inequalities during disaster recovery.

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SEAP’s New Survey Results Reveal Food Security as an Emerging Top Challenge in LA, SC and TN

The SEAP Team ● June 7, 2023

Today, the Southern Economic Advancement Project (SEAP) released its report, Engagement & Equity First: Opportunities and Challenges for Federal Funding Implementation, which aims to identify innovations and challenges among local governments and nonprofit organizations as they implement federal recovery funds. Identifying and resolving these can bring more community voices to the table for spending decisions and produce more equitable outcomes that will change the landscape of many Southern communities.

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Louisiana, South Carolina and Tennessee Residents Weigh in on Federal Funding

The SEAP Team ● June 7, 2023

The poverty rate in Louisiana, South Carolina and Tennessee all exceed 14%, with Louisiana having the highest rate at nearly 20%. Helping to change this narrative are large Federal investments like the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). SEAP conducted a survey throughout February and March 2023 to […]

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Organizing for Federal Funds: Case Studies from Southern Organizers

Holly Shinn ● May 15, 2023

Federal funding programs have the power to boost economic growth, improve individual quality of life, and strengthen community resiliency. As the COVID-19 pandemic showed, federal dollars are especially important in times of crisis, as the federal government has the unique ability to leverage abundant resources. Recent waves of recovery funding were unprecedented in that they […]

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MEMO: Equity Datasets

Holly Shinn ● May 11, 2023

Maria Filippelli Equity is a cornerstone of recent federal legislation. The American Rescue Plan (ARP), Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and others all focus on equity as a shared outcome. The commitment is so foundational to this work that President Biden signed the Executive Order on Advancing Racial Equity and Support for […]

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Defining Disadvantage for Justice 40

Holly Shinn ● May 11, 2023

Allison Bridges The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) fund numerous programs specifically for communities facing disproportionate health, environmental, and economic burden. These programs for disadvantaged communities are available across sectors, including clean energy and transit, climate change, affordable housing, environmental remediation, clean water, and workforce development. To prepare applications for […]

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