The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Legacy Management recently awarded San Juan College a $1.2 million grant supporting minority-serving institutions.
The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Legacy Management recently awarded San Juan College a $1.2 million grant supporting minority-serving institutions. The grant can be renewed for an additional four years for a total of $6 million. Funds will be used to provide educational opportunities to enhance the lives of underserved communities.
The Environmental Justice Grant is designed to have a broad impact, enabling the college to serve children, students, and community members. San Juan College will offer a range of programs and initiatives over the coming year to address the specific needs of communities throughout the region. A sampling of offerings under this grant includes:
"We are extremely grateful for the grant funding that is being provided by the Department of Energy that will assist our students and community," said Dr. Toni Hopper Pendergrass, President of San Juan College.
The college will begin outreach initiatives soon to engage with the public and inform them about the various programs and opportunities the grant will support.
